Is Bakersfield ready for Maserati? Apparently so

Maserati has planted its iconic trident on the Bakersfield auto mall, giving a city better known for its love of trucks and SUVs the Central Valley’s first dealership devoted exclusively to the Italian luxury carmaker. Launched by a two-family partnership well familiar with local vehicle sales, Maserati of Bakersfield offers three models, the least expensive selling for as little as $72,000 and, at the other end, one starting at about twice that much.