Lamborghini insists it has no immediate plans to trim its workforce, and that its 2008 sales are on a par with its expectations.
Coming off the back of its most successful year in history, Maserati insists it has no plans to cut its workforce.
It's difficult to assess the impact on Maserati, though. A significant percentage of its fixed-cost pressures sit with Ferrari, which is responsible for building Maserati's engines, painting its bodyshells and even the foundry works for its castings.