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Ferrari Planning To Build A Hybrid Sportscar
devicedaily.com — In a recent interview with German newspaper Welt am Sonntag, Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo said that they are planning to reduce CO2 levels by 40% before 2012. They will make it possible thanks to a new hybrid technology and Ferrari might build cars powered by turbocharged V6 engines which are smaller and more fuel-efficient.More… (Autos)
The world's most expensive production cars
newsday.com — Forbes magazine decided to pull together the most expensive cars in the U.S. To add a little variety, they selected the most expensive model per brand so as not to litter the list with Rolls Royce and Lamborghinis.More… (Autos)
Toyota Prius to Get Solar Power
gas2.org — Toyota’s next generation Prius, due out as early as next spring, will be outfitted with solar panels to help run the on-board electronics, according to a report from the Nikkei newspaper.More… (Autos)
The Future Is Back: A Tour of the New DeLorean HQ
jalopnik.com — Owners of the ultimate geek car, the DeLorean, are no strangers to modifying their McFly rides, including hovercraft and electric conversions of the iconic silver-skinned sports car. Now, thanks to the new DeLorean Motor Company, buyers of new DeLoreans and owners of the classic ones can outfit them with everything but a Mr. Fusion. More… (Autos)
At $100 for Tank of Gas, Some Choke on ‘Fill It’
nytimes.com — Owners of large vehicles have hit an uncomfortable price milestone and are cutting back on recreational driving.More… (Autos)
Porsche 911 Covered in Gold! view!
110 mpg Mustang Hoax Runs on Hot Air and Cattle Manure
ecomodder.com — Digg recently saw a story about an amazing, secret car that's both faster than a ferrari and more fuel efficient than a Prius (by more that 2x), but if you think about it it's more than likely to be just another fuel-crisis hoax. More… (Autos)
The ugliest aircraft you will ever see view!
Volkswagen to Make Limited Edition of 1-Liter Car (282 MPG!)
treehugger.com — The 1-Liter car has been around in prototype form since 2002 and greens everywhere have been drooling at its 282 miles per gallon fuel economy (or 1 liter of gasoline per 100 kilometers, hence the name). VW has finally decided to make more and sell them, and a limited edition (estimated in the thousands) should start selling in 2010.More… (Autos)
150mph Police Chase w/ Stretch Cadillac Limo watch!
Engineer Gets 110 MPG Out Of '87 Mustang
kmbc.com — The car hasn't traded power for miles per gallon. Pelmear said the car has 400 horsepower, goes well over 100 mph and can go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds.More… (Autos)
5 Reasons Why We're Not Proud To Buy American Cars
jalopnik.com — There's just far too few American vehicles that show off the good, and so many that show off the bad. Frankly, we could do a list of the five cars that make us not want to buy American, but we're much more interested in helping our automakers help themselves by pointing out what's ailing them. More… (Autos)
Hydrogen Car Tester: Chevy Fuel Cell Car Better Than Prius
popularmechanics.com — Indeed, the Equinox is no slouch when it comes to performance. The first few times I put my foot to the floor, the torque of the electric motor really set me back in the seat. I really was impressed—and that’s coming from a guy used to driving a V8 Jeep Grand Cherokee (yes, I know it gets terrible gas mileage). More… (Autos)
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