#HurricaneSandy

The number of cars trashed when Hurricane Sandy tore through the east coast is continuing to rise with dealers and automakers now estimating that roughly 250,000 vehicles were ruined.

Hurricane Sandy was the most devastating blow to classic car collecting ever according to Hagerty Insurance.

Ferrari’s first U.S.-delivered F12 Berlinetta sold at auction over the weekend for $1.125 million.

The first Ferrari F12 Berlinetta bound for the United States will be auctioned off with the proceeds being donated to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts for Hurricane Sandy.

Up to 200,000 units might need to be replaced in the wake of Hurricane Sandy according to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA).

Hurricane Sandy gave the Eastern portion of the United States a what for last week, not to mention the Caribbean and points far beyond. Amid all the destruction and misery the automotive industry was impacted in a number of ways. In particular, the safety of electric cars has been brought up.

The Fisker Karma didn’t need any more bad press when several models caught fire after being submerged in water at a New Jersey port during Hurricane Sandy. But now it appears the luxury hybrid wasn’t alone in its combustion.

Ford is joining Toyota in helping Hurricane Sandy victims, offering savings off the American automaker’s vehicles while contributing to the American Red Cross.

Nissan is lending a helping hand to victims of Hurricane Sandy. Individuals living in FEMA-designated disaster and emergency areas are eligible for employee pricing as well as discounted financing.

Automakers have been stepping up in the wake of Hurricane Sandy to help out, and now Chevy has announced that it is sending 50 Silverado pickups and Express cargo vans to the Red Cross to aid the cleanup effort. 

Hurricane Sandy ravaged much of the U.S. East coast this week, as the so-called “Frankenstorm” powered her way over the Appalachian Mountains, carrying rain and winds as far as the Midwest. Not surprisingly the automotive industry has been impacted by her rampage.