car is a customized Ferrari California. He had the vehicle "souped up" by Ultimate Auto. The Ferrari California is a two-door convertible, and went into production in 2008. The car runs on a GDI V8 engine that was recently retooled to produce 480 hp. It can go from 0-60 in 3.8 seconds, and has a brand new handling package, that produces an increased steering response. Mr. Ellis' Ferrari California includes a reworked sound system, and new Vellano wheels with Pirelli tires. Recently, all Ferrari Californias were recalled due to problems with the new engine. It has a tendency to freeze up, which causes the car to crash. Having to return his $200,000 customized car seems in line with the frustrations Mr. Ellis experienced throughout 2012.

Paula Wilson is awriter, director, production manager, and former professional dancer, originally from North America, who has worked as a performer or director in ten countries and sixteen states. When not writing for CNW, she serves as the Artistic Director of The International Partner Dance Intensive (www.tipdi.com). Follow her on Google+.