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  • 2010 Audi RS5 spy shots

    Late last month we brought you exclusive spy shots of a prototype for the new RS5, Audi’s upcoming M3 rival, and just like its rival from Munich the Audi super-coupe will be fitted with a naturally-aspirated and high-revving V8 engine. The engine will be the same 4.2L unit found under the hood of the RS4 sedan but some tinkering of its electronics and exhaust will see output rise to around 450hp (335kW) and 332lb-ft (450Nm) of torque in the RS5. The new RS5 should be hitting dealerships in Europe later this year following its debut at September’s Frankfurt Motor Show. According to...

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    Electric Volkswagen up! minicar coming in 2013

    Volkswagen's upcoming up! minicar project is destined to go electric but the first examples won’t be around until 2013. Currently, the up! is being developed with conventional petrol and diesel options and will be sold under various guises through the VW, Seat and Skoda brands by 2011. The...

  • Volkswagen up! Lupo production model
    Volkswagen reveals production plans for new up! minicar family

    It’s often the case that a radical concept car will be developed for a major car show only to be put away in storage never to be heard of or seen again once the show’s over. Fortunately for fans of the 2007 up! concept, Volkswagen won’t be mothballing its new baby. Instead it...

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    RUF previews electric future with new Greenster convertible

    One of the most talked about electric cars in recent times is the Lotus Elise-based Tesla Roadster, a car that is becoming increasingly popular in performance circles because of its supercar performance and cutting edge technology. Well-established Porsche tuner RUF, a company that has been...

  • 2010 Audi S5 Cabrio
    Audi’s handsome A5 and S5 cabrios bare all in new images

    The new A5 and S5 Cabriolet range was quietly revealed late last year during the holiday period between the Los Angeles and Detroit Auto Shows, but with production of the handsome duo kicking off in Germany this month Audi has released a flood of new images and details. The most exciting variant...

  • 2010 Fiat 500 Cabrio spy shots
    Spy shots: 2010 Fiat 500 Cabrio

    The Fiat 500 minicar was first unveiled more than a year ago and since then we’ve seen the launch of the sporty Abarth model and even a couple of special edition models. What we are yet to come across is the upcoming Cabrio, which has been spotted by spy photographers almost completely...

  • 2010 Mini Cooper Cabrio JCW

    The Geneva Motor Show is still about a month away, but already information for the Mini Cooper Cabrio John Cooper Works (JCW) has been released. Based around the same framework as the new Mark II Mini Cooper Cabrio, the JCW variant adds a healthy serving of style and speed. At 211hp (157kW) the JCW Cabrio is on par with the other JCW models and almost 40hp (30kW) up on the Mini Cooper S, which is rated at 172hp (128kW). The power comes courtesy of a twin-scroll turbocharger and a 1.6L four-cylinder engine. Torque maxes out at 192lb-ft (260Nm) and is available from 1,850rpm to 5,500rpm...

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    BMW reportedly planning a spiritual successor for the 2002

    Last year we saw the first test-mules for the next-generation BMW 1-series driving around the streets of Munich in Germany. At first appearance the test vehicles looked like ordinary 1-series hatchbacks but on closer inspection a number of key features revealed several vital clues about the next...

  • 2011 Porsche 911 Cabrio spy shots
    Spy shots: 998 Porsche 911 Cabrio

    The current 997 generation Porsche 911 is still being updated for its mid-cycle refresh, with only the standard Carrera, Carrera 4, and Targa variants receiving the update. Still in the works are the new Turbo and the GT3 models, though they too are drawing near to their expected unveiling...

  • 2010 Mini Cooper Cabrio Mark II
    Mini unveils Mark II Cooper Cabrio

    Mini has released the first details about its second-generation Cabrio model, which is set to go on sale in the first half of next year in both Cooper and Cooper S trims following a world debut at January's Detroit Auto Show. Equipped with a new suspension set-up, more powerful and efficient...

  • Jaguar XK facelift due for early 2009 reveal
    Jaguar XK facelift due for early 2009 reveal

    Rumors are circulating of a possible Los Angeles Auto Show reveal for the upcoming facelifted Jaguar XK, but according to the company, there will be nothing new from Jaguar in Los Angeles. Nevertheless, the new car is expected to make its debut sometime during the first quarter of 2009, meaning...

  • ACS3 Sport BMW M3 Cabrio by AC Schnitzer
    ACS3 Sport BMW M3 Cabrio by AC Schnitzer

    Despite its M3 moniker, the BMW M3 Cabrio isn't the pure-performance beast its hard-top brother is. This is mostly due to the chassis stiffness disadvantage spawn from its roofless design as well as the necessary weight gain from the added reinforcements that attempts to overcome this. Still an...

  • Preview: 2009 Mark VI Volkswagen Golf Cabrio

    Previous generations of the Volkswagen Golf Cabrio have always been built by Karmann at the independent vehicle manufacturer’s Osnabruck facility in Germany, however for the next-generation, previewed in these renderings, VW is expected to build the car completely in-house at its plant in Wolfsburg, Germany. To keep costs low VW will use a conventional folding soft-top but noise and weather insulation should be comparable with the standard hatch. Handling and dynamics, however, will likely be worse because of the extra weight required to keep the chassis rigid. The engine lineup should...

  • Volkswagen reducing vehicle weight to save fuel
    Volkswagen reducing vehicle weight to save fuel

    Tightening EU and U.S. fuel efficiency and emissions rules are pushing Volkswagen to find any way it can to improve its fleet's figures, and it has decided lighter weight cars is one of the best options. The entire VW Group fleet, from Bentley to Skoda, will be affected by the move that hopes to...

  • Spy Shots: 2009 Jaguar XK coupe and cabrio facelift
    Spy Shots: 2009 Jaguar XK coupe and cabrio facelift

    Updated with new cabrio spy shots. Prototypes for Jaguar’s facelifted XK have been spotted testing in the UK and Germany ahead of the updated model’s debut at the Paris Motor Show in November. The new model will go on sale early next year as a 2009 model and will feature several styling...

  • Spy Shots: 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt (Nubira)
    Spy Shots: 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt (Nubira)

    GM’s next global small car, a new sedan and hatch to replace the current Chevrolet Cobalt in North America, has been spotted testing in Europe recently. Due next year as a 2010 model, the new model will be sold in Europe as a Chevrolet Nubira and in Asia as the Daewoo Lacetti. The new car is...

  • Preview: Audi A5 Cabrio headed to Paris Motor Show
    Preview: Audi A5 Cabrio headed to Paris Motor Show

    Updated with new images. Audi has confirmed production of its A4 cabrio will come to an end later this year and will be replaced early next year by the all-new A5 Cabrio. Unlike the previous A4 version, which was built by Karmann, the new A5 drop-top will be built by Audi at its Neckarsulm plant in...

  • Preview: Seat Ibiza three-door and cabrio
    Preview: Seat Ibiza three-door and cabrio

    Seat’s new Ibiza hatch is set for launch later this year yet the only model we’ve seen so far is the regular five-door. As was the case with previous generations of the Ibiza, Seat will likely offer a number of different variants including a performance model based on the Bocanegra...

  • AC Schnitzer ACS1 BMW 1-series Cabrio

    German tuner AC Schnitzer has released its latest creation, the ACS1 Cabrio based on the BMW 1-series. AC Schnitzer have modified the droptop 1-series both externally, internally and under the hood, with the top of the range 135i getting a hefty 360hp - up from 306hp – and the 120d managing an impressive 200hp. To help control the extra power, engineers added an adjustable race suspension system that can be used to raise or lower the car to ensure taut and predictable handling. To make the car look as aggressive as it is, there is also an AC Schnitzer bodykit, which includes a rear...

  • Sportec SP600 based on Porsche's 911 Turbo Cabrio
    Sportec SP600 based on Porsche's 911 Turbo Cabrio

    Sportec has announced the details of its latest incarnation, based on the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet. While the picture may make it seem more like a body-kit job than anything else, there are actually some stunning mods under the skin that turn the already fiery 911 Turbo Cabriolet into a...

  • Skoda to build Volkswagen up! minicar
    Skoda to build Volkswagen up! minicar

    Volkswagen may have to call upon its Skoda subsidiary to manufacture its forthcoming production up! minicar, which many are predicting will be the next-generation Lupo compact. This way VW will be able to take advantage of Skoda’s low-cost production facilities in Vrchlabi and Pamplona to...

  • Preview: 2010 Alfa Romeo Mi.To cabrio
    Preview: 2010 Alfa Romeo Mi.To cabrio

    Alfa Romeo’s new Mi.To hatch was only unveiled last week but already attention has turned to a rumored new cabrio variant. Pictured here is an artist’s impression of the droptop that’s tipped to go on sale in the first half of next year, just in time for the northern summer. The...

  • Preview: Audi A5 cabrio arriving in 2009
    Preview: Audi A5 cabrio arriving in 2009

    Audi has confirmed production of its A4 cabrio will come to an end later this year and will be replaced early next year by the all-new A5 cabrio. Unlike the previous A4 version, which was built by Karmann, the new A5 drop-top will be built by Audi at its Neckarsulm plant in Germany alongside the...

  • Preview: 2009 Porsche 911 cabrio facelift
    Preview: 2009 Porsche 911 cabrio facelift

    Update: click here for OFFICIAL information on Porsche's new 2008 911 facelift Porsche is updating the 911 for the 2009 model-year in line with the sport carmaker’s usual practice of changing its models roughly every three to four years. It will be hard to spot the difference between the new...

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