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Archive for 'Convertibles'

Spy Shots: 2008 BMW M3 Cabrio

January 18, 2007 10:26am

BMW continues the heavy testing of its M3, and spy photographers caught a nearly undisguised cabrio model during cold weather testing, which give us the chance to show the car one more time.
Like its more sedate 3-Series convertible breathren, the M3 Cabrio has traded its softtop for a folding metal hardtop. The M3 gets wider […]

Video: 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

January 12, 2007 8:34pm

As part of the unveiling of the Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe, the automaker released this video of the Drophead in motion. The clip shows off the car’s automatic features, including the self-closing suicide doors, the auto-deploying hood ornament, and the folding softtop. The video also offered a good look at two of the car’s more […]

Spy Shots: BMW Z9

January 11, 2007 8:38pm

Spy photographers caught a new BMW convertible during testing in Munich. While there was originally some debate whether this is the next-generation Z4 or the forthcoming Z9, this car is now thought to be the Z9 — BMW’s successor to its Z8 and a Mercedes SL-Class competitor. The Z9 is expected to be offered in […]

Detroit Auto Show: Mercedes unveils Concept Ocean Drive

January 10, 2007 7:07pm

This week, Mercedes-Benz unveiled its Concept Ocean Drive four-door convertible at the North American Interational Auto Show in Detroit. The concept study is a one-off creation by Mercedes-Benz reviving the tradition of large luxury convertibles, like the Duesenbergs, which have disappeared from our roads.
Purely a conceptual design study, the Concept Ocean Drive is, effectively, a […]

Detroit Preview: Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Concept

January 4, 2007 7:20pm

Another day. Another embargo broken. This time its the Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Concept. General Motors will officially unveil the Camaro Convertible Concept on the eve of the Detroit Auto Show. On Saturday night, GM will stage a star-studded event — called the GM Style Red Carpet Event — where celebrities dressed in the latest fashions […]

Audi RS4 Cabriolet unlikely for the States

December 29, 2006 4:23pm

Audi of America has decided against importing the RS4 Cabriolet to the United States, according to the folks over at Fourtitude. The American arm of Audi was rumored to be seriously considering bringing the high performance drop-top to the States.
Audi unveiled the RS4 Cabriolet earlier this year, and super-hot cabrio went on sale in Europe […]

Detroit Preview: Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

December 27, 2006 11:01am

Rolls-Royce will unveil its latest ultra-luxury vehicle — the Drophead Coupe — at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. The two-door convertible is inspired by the 100EX concept car at was unveiled at the Geneva motor show in 2004. The car’s official name — the Phantom Drophead Coupe — is a […]

Porsche 911 to be updated for 2008 model year

December 26, 2006 12:34pm

As seen in spy shots, Porsche’s iconic 911 will be given an update for the 2008 model year (2007 model shown). With the current version on the market for four years, Porsche will give it a few tweaks in the styling department, but the big news is under the skin.
Styling changes will, of course, be […]

BMW 3-Series Convertible available with HD Radio

December 23, 2006 2:47pm

BMW will offer an optional factory-installed digital HD Radio receiver with FM multicasting capability in its new 3-Series Convertible.
HD Radio technology is a significant advance in radio broadcasting, providing listeners with enhanced digital audio quality and clear, noise-free reception, as well as multicasting and on-screen text information. The HD Radio multicasting feature allows FM stations […]

Detroit Preview: Camaro Convertible coming

December 21, 2006 5:20pm

Last week, we reported that General Motors was planning to unveil a Chevrolet Camaro Convertible concept at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. Now The Car Connection us adding their support that the drop-top version will be revealed in the Detroit. Senior design officials said that the production Camaro will […]


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