Ferrari Fans Cheer: U.S. May Import Rule-Bending 2015 LaFerraris
Published Date: 7/21/2025
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Summary
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration got a request to allow 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari cars made for Europe or Mexico to be imported into the U.S. These cars weren’t originally built to meet U.S. safety rules but are very similar to U.S. versions and can be fixed to meet the standards. If approved, Ferrari fans and importers could bring these rare rides stateside, possibly opening up new opportunities soon.
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Petition to Allow Importing 2015 LaFerrari
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a petition asking that model year 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari passenger cars manufactured for sale in Europe or Mexico that were not originally built to meet U.S. safety standards be declared eligible for importation. The petitioner, J.K. Technologies, provided a sample vehicle (MY 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari, VIN: ZFF76ZFL7F0xxxxxx) and says these cars are substantially similar to the U.S.-certified versions and can be readily modified to meet Federal motor vehicle safety standards.
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