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  • BMW partners with Karmann for 1-series cabrio production

    Germany’s largest independent carmaker and supplier, Karmann, has brokered a deal with BMW to install the convertible roofs for the new 1-series cabrio. The deal will last until 2013 and is expected to see between 170,000 and 300,000 1-series cabrios roll out of the Zary plant in Poland. Speaking with reporters from Automotive News Europe, Karmann spokesman Peter Harbig told reporters that the latest announcement is an important contribution towards securing Karmann’s financial future. The new 1-series cabrio features a conventional folding softtop, which can go up or down in 22...

  • BMW Performance range for 1-series coupe and cabrio
    BMW Performance range for 1-series coupe and cabrio

    BMW is using this year’s Geneva Motor Show to unveil a new range of performance accessories to be sold under the ‘BMW Performance’ line of factory backed modifications. The BMW Performance line was originally introduced in September last year for the 3-series and now the line is...

  • Audi A4 Cabrio production coming to an end
    Audi A4 Cabrio production coming to an end

    Production of the Audi A4 convertible by independent carmaker Karmann is scheduled to come to an end later this year and to mark the occasion Audi will launch a new limited edition ‘Advance’ series of the car. Karmann has built the A4 Convertible since 2002 and has seen close to 200,000...

  • SpeedART BTR-XL 600 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabrio
    SpeedART BTR-XL 600 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabrio

    It’s safe to assume anyone modifying their 911 to the state of tune offered by the guys at Germany’s SpeedART could be considered a serious performance enthusiast, so why would such individuals want to modify the softer convertible model in Porsche’s lineup? The answer, it would...

  • Official: BMW M3 Cabrio
    Official: BMW M3 Cabrio

    Updated: Thanks to the premature leak of M3 Convertible images earlier this week BMW was forced to released full details of the svelte muscle car even though it’s not due to make its debut until Geneva’s Motor Show in March. This is the third and latest body version of the new M3 after...

  • More variants planned for A and B-class
    More variants planned for A and B-class

    After failed co-development talks with Fiat, it seems now that negotiations with BMW as well have come to an end for Mercedes-Benz. Daimler chief Dieter Zetsche has reportedly suggested that it would be hard to interlink the smaller Mercedes models with other lines, which has made it hard to find a...

  • Mercedes planning more models based on E and S-Class

    Rising demand for premium cars in emerging markets is forcing luxury labels to churn out more models than ever before. Because of this, Mercedes-Benz is now considering offering several new versions of its current model range including new SUV, cabrio and long-wheelbase vehicles. Speaking with Auto Motor und Sport during October’s Tokyo Motor Show, Daimler boss Dieter Zetsche explained that Mercedes’ future does not lie in crossovers and SUVs but with its core market for premium segment saloons. This is because of increased demand in growing markets such as China and India, where...

  • Updated: Audi A3 Cabrio video and gallery
    Updated: Audi A3 Cabrio video and gallery

    Audi has taken the wraps off its all-new A3 Cabrio ahead of its official sales launch planned for February next year. The car comes with a folding fabric top, which opens or closes automatically in just nine seconds. The hood is available in semi-automatic and fully automatic versions, in the...

  • Preview: 2009 Volkswagen Golf Mark VI GTI and cabrio
    Preview: 2009 Volkswagen Golf Mark VI GTI and cabrio

    The Volkswagen Golf GTI is one of the most sought after models in the Golf lineup and has even proven to be the favored choice over the more powerful R32 in most markets. Its combination of a punchy drivetrain, slick gearbox and understated styling have won it many fans over the years and...

  • Preview: 2010 Audi A1 five-door and cabrio
    Preview: 2010 Audi A1 five-door and cabrio

    The minicar segment is about to explode, with new models planned from most of the major carmakers including, for the first time, premium labels such as Audi. While most are heading down the budget road Audi will be launching an upmarket minicar to tackle the Mini Cooper and a possible BMW version...

  • Maybach planning cabrio for Middle East Motor Show?
    Maybach planning cabrio for Middle East Motor Show?

    Update: Maybach has released official pictures of the Landaulet concept. Maybach is in desperate need of more products but since it’s unlikely officials will pump enough cash to develop a brand new model, any new car is likely to be some sort of variant of the current version. This means that...

  • BMW launches 1-series cabrio
    BMW launches 1-series cabrio

    BMW has added a new model to its entry-level 1-series range with the introduction of the all-new 1-series cabrio, a stylish convertible that follows in the tradition established by the original BMW 2002 sedan. The new car features a conventional folding softtop, which can go up or down in 22...

  • Preview: 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco Cabrio

    Volkswagen's upcoming Scirocco is shaping up to be one of the most exciting cars to wear the VW badge in years, and now there are reports of an even hotter model being developed - a new convertible. If built, the Scirocco Cabrio would likely arrive one year after the hardtop in 2009 where it would join other convertibles from VW such as the current Eos, and the future Polo and Golf cabrios. Sharing its underpinnings with the Eos, Volkswagen will likely adapt the regular coupe to a coupe-cabriolet version. Doing this won't prove too difficult and thankfully the car's gorgeous yet tough styling...

  • Preview: 2010 Audi A1 hatch and cabrio
    Preview: 2010 Audi A1 hatch and cabrio

    The minicar segment is about to explode, with new models planned from most of the major carmakers including, for the first time, premium labels such as Audi, which is planning to launch the new A1 hatch in 2009. A concept version of the car will be displayed at next month’s Tokyo Motor Show...

  • BMW Alpina B6 S Coupe and Cabrio
    BMW Alpina B6 S Coupe and Cabrio

    German tuner and motorsports company Alpina used the Frankfurt Motor Show to take the wraps off its latest marvel, the BMW Alpina B6 S V8 coupe and convertible. Distinguishing the cars from the regular 6-series range is a new vented carbon-bonnet, chin spoiler and a rear bumper with an integrated...

  • Volkswagen Polo cabrio concept brings light, space
    Volkswagen Polo cabrio concept brings light, space

    Built on the sporty VW Polo GTI as a base, the new Polo cabrio concept brings new life to the compact and usually staid car. The car will be developed by Wilhelm Karmann GmbH, producer of 16 different roof systems, including those of the Pontiac G6 convertible, Renault Megane CC, and VW New Beetle...

  • Preview: 2009 Audi A5 Cabrio
    Preview: 2009 Audi A5 Cabrio

    Audi’s new A5 Coupe is yet to go on sale in many markets but that hasn’t stopped several renderings previewing the convertible version from surfacing. This new rendering gives us another look at the car’s styling ahead of its launch in roughly twelve months time. The A5 Cabriolet...

  • Jaguar adds 3.5L engine to XK Cabrio
    Jaguar adds 3.5L engine to XK Cabrio

    Just two months ago we reported that Jaguar was expanding its XK range with a new 3.5L V8 engine that would allow it to lower the entry price to the model significantly. The initial sales results are now in and the model has been so successful Jaguar is expanding it to the Cabrio model. Despite the...

  • Spy Shots: BMW 1-series cabrio

    Several prototypes of BMW’s 1-series cabriolet have been spotted undergoing testing across Germany ahead of the car’s likely unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. As the images reveal, the new car will stick with a traditional fabric roof and will feature a revised tail-end to accommodate the folding mechanism. Expect the new cabrio to feature the same powerplants as the recently launched coupe, which means several BMW engines ranging from a 177hp 2.0L turbodiesel up to the 306hp twin-turbocharged 3.0L straight-six in the flagship 135ci. Some of the new features that...

  • Hamann tuned BMW 3-Series cabrio
    Hamann tuned BMW 3-Series cabrio

    Hamann has released its latest performance and styling kit for the BMW 3-series convertible, which includes power mods for the entire range and individual styling accessories for both the body and interior. To achieve its power upgrades, engineers have recalibrated the standard ECU, which leads to...

  • Preview: Maybach Cabrio
    Preview: Maybach Cabrio

    DaimlerChrysler’s ultra-luxury brand Maybach, suffering from poor sales and a limited lineup, could expand its range with rumored convertible and SUV models in an effort to increase profitability. Though chances of a high-end SUV are slim, the likelihood of a convertible model based on the...

  • Kia drops development plans for cee’d cabrio
    Kia drops development plans for cee’d cabrio

    Executives at Kia have decided to shelve plans for a drop-top version of the cee’d hatch, despite the project already being in an advanced stage. Product planners cite poor profitability and Kia's small market presence as reasons for axing the plans. During a recent visit to Kia’s...

  • Kia’s new ex_cee’d cabrio concept
    Kia’s new ex_cee’d cabrio concept

    Kia will debut the all-new ex_cee’d cabrio concept at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, where it'll join the cee’d wagon and hybrid Rio production models on the Korean automaker’s stand. Penned by Kia’s new Chief Design Officer, Peter Schreyer, the ex_cee’d hints at a...

  • Peugeot unveils 207CC cabrio
    Peugeot unveils 207CC cabrio

    After the seemingly endless flurry of spy shots and videos of the 207CC test mules in action, Peugeot has finally taken off the wraps for one of the most beautiful convertibles in the world. The hardtop roof can open and close in around 25 seconds after lowering all four windows, and is built in...

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