There have been all kinds of rumors about what kind of beast will power the upcoming Ferrari Enzo, starting with the first rumor of a turbocharged V8 engine and going up to a hybrid V12 engine. http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/next-ferrari-enzo-will-be-powered-by-the-same-v12-engine-as-the-f12-ar128082.html
According to at least one unnamed source, Audi’s purchase of Ducati is as good as done. Reuters reports that Audi has taken a good hard look at Ducati’s books and found “no major stumbling blocks.” Another source says Ducati’s largest shareholder, Investindustrial, has agreed to discuss the cyclemaker’s sale to no one but Audi. http://goo.gl/kT1Fp
Google fans hope the Internet search leader’s proposed augmented reality glasses are more reality than hype, even if history shows companies are more often releasing videos touting technology that may take years to actually come to life. http://www.pcworld.com/article/253404/google_glasses_all_hype_or_reality.html
See what your tax dollars could have paid for? Fisker Automotive has unveiled a prototype of its previously secret compact sedan project, formerly known as Nina, but now called the Atlantic. http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/04/03/fisker-atlantic-compact-sedan-revealed/
A couple of nondenial denials from Mercedes-Benz execs at the New York auto show this week sure made it sound like there’s a convertible coming, based on the redesigned S-class due out next year. http://www.autoweek.com/article/20120405/CARNEWS/120409902