Ferrari has chosen Detroit as the venue for the presentation at a bio-fuel powered F430 Spider, in recognition of growing interest in North America in alternative sources of energy.
The development of an engine powered by the bio-fuel E85 comes as part of a research and development program announced during the Technological Innovation Conference held at Maranello last June as part of our 60th Anniversary Celebrations.

Ferrari 430 Spider Bio Fuel Concept

The Ferrari F430 Spider Biofuel uses an 85% ethanol mix and was developed with using experience gleaned in competition. By developing this technological demonstration prototype however, Ferrari has proved category that it can offer the technological solutions demanded by the market demands without impinging on the distinctly sporty, high performance character and supreme driving pleasure of the unique cars it builds at Maranello.

V12 Supra Top Secret

Top Secret has been making the show rounds with its twin turbo V12 Supra for the past year, but it’s finally putting its money where its mouth is and going for a top speed of 400 km/h (248 mph) later this year in Italy. Breaching 200 km/h hasn’t been an issue since the boosted 6.0-liter V12 is supposedly pushing out over 1,000 hp.
Photos by Bulletproof Automotive.

V12 Supra Top Secret

Camaro Hybrid

To reduce the CAFE rating of General Motors they have decided to supposedly put together a team of crack scientists to outfit the new Camaro with General Motors dual-mode hybrid drive-train.

Camaro Hybrid

If you are buying a Camaro, you are not too worried about your impact on the environment.

Camaro Hybrid

Rear-wheel-drive Buicks and Chevys are dead in the water, but Cadillac will soldier on with a RWD vehicle to compete in the ultra-luxury segment.

Camaro Hybrid

The latest victim is the hallowed tarmac of the Nurburgring circuit in Germany, leveraged by Vauxhall for the new Astra VXR Nurburgring Edition. It is described by Vauxhall as “mechanically similar” to the boggo VXR.

Vauxhall Astra VXR Nurburgring Edition

Just as the ‘Ring Edition’s 237bhp blown four-pot is identical to the standard VXR, its chassis settings have also been left untouched.

Vauxhall Astra VXR Nurburgring Edition

Porsche Cayenne GTS got its North American debut in Chicago. Porsche is also planning a Panamera Hybrid.
The Porsche Cayenne GTS will be top of the line for Cayenne owners in terms of on-road capability. Powered by a 4.8 liter direct-injection V8 producing 405 horsepower, the SUV goes 0-60 mph in 6.1 seconds.

Porsche Cayenne GTS

The GTS will also be outfitted with a six-speed manual transmission; a first for any Porsche V8 sold in the U.S. 21-inch alloy wheels come standard, as well as air suspension, and the Porsche Active Suspension Management system. Alcantara also comes standard inside the vehicle.
The Porsche Cayenne GTS is now on sale in North America at a retail price of $69,300.