Convertibles
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One of three actual 1965 Mercedes-Benz 220SE convertibles used in the filming of the movie "The Hangover" is for sale on eBay.
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Ferrari California Upgrade May Include ‘Handling Speciale’ Package
We recently reported that Ferrari’s entry-level model, the California convertible, would be receiving some mid-cycle updates early next year including more power under the hood, a lighter body, and a new handling package. We now have more details on some of the upgrades, specifically the...
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Dartz Reveals Bulletproof Electric Roadster: Video
The Dartz Jo-Mojo is a strange mix of armored car, sporty roadster and electric vehicle.
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Last R230-Series Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Rolls Off The Line
The new 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is just around the corner so that means production of the current-generation, the R230, has to come to an end. That end happened last week when the very last R230 SL-Class, build number 169,434, rolled off the car’s production line at Mercedes' plant in...
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Expect The Next Mazda MX-5 To Be Turbocharged: Report
The next version of Mazda's MX-5 roadster is still some two years out, but sources close to the project say it will bear more resemblance to the first generation car than to the present car.
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Breitling Commemorates Bentley's Ice Speed Record
Bretiling has crafted a custom chronograph to accompany sales of the Bentley Supersports ISR Convertible.
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The new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle has been winning fans all over the globe since its launch earlier this year, and this despite only the hard-top model having been revealed. However, as we saw with the previous generation ‘New Beetle’, sales of the convertible are just as important as those of the coupe and in some years were actually the higher of the two. In fact, from 2003 to 2005, the New Beetle Convertible was the more popular choice, with sales managing to peak at 24,255 units in 2003, its first full year of sales. Understandably, Volkswagen will be keen to launch the...
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DMC Goes Carbon Crazy On The Ferrari California
A tuned Ferrari California with more power and more carbon.
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More Details On 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL’s New Technology
UPDATE: The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Class has been revealed. Click here for all the info and photos. We recently gave you a taste of some of the technical highlights of the upcoming 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, but now we have an in-depth look at the new technologies making their way onto the luxury...
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2012 Porsche 911 Cabriolet: 2012 Detroit Auto Show Preview
This January’s 2012 Detroit Auto Show will see the unveiling of the convertible version of the new 991 series Porsche 911, which as we previously reported will debut an innovative folding roof design offering a sharper look, improved aerodynamics and increased refinement. The new 911...
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Bentley Auctions Off Continental GTC For Children In Need
Bentley has auctioned off a brand new 2012 Continental GTC for charity, helping to raise more than £240,000 (approximately $377,000) in the process. The car was auctioned off at a star-studded event at the Hilton Hotel in Manchester, England, an event that saw singer Kelly Rowland and British...
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2012 BMW M6 Convertible Spy Shots
It's still months away from reaching showrooms, but the 2012 BMW M6 Convertible has been captured in testing once again by our spy photographers, this time with its top down. We've already seen the new 2012 6-Series Coupe, and brought you our first-drive impressions of the convertible, but the M6...
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Although just announced, Jaguar has already sold out of U.S. production XKR-S Convertibles.
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2013 Infiniti IPL G Convertible: 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show
We’ve already seen it in concept form but here finally is the 2013 Infiniti IPL G Convertible that will go on sale next year just in time for summer. The new model, making its debut this week at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, is based around the striking G37 Convertible but gets a few...
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2012 Jaguar XKR-S Convertible Live Photos: 2011 L.A. Auto Show
The Jaguar XK is growing a bit long in the tooth, but as automakers often do, and as enthusiasts know and love, Jaguar is throwing every trick in the book at the XK to keep it fresh and interesting as its current model cycle winds down. Case in point: the 2012 XKR-S Convertible. Like its hardtop...
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2012 MINI Roadster Pricing Announced
MINI has released pricing for its new two-seat Roadster models, which should hit MINI dealers next spring.
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Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder: 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show
In typical Lamborghini fashion, the Italian maker of exotic supercars chose to unveil its latest model addition at a private function away from all the hustle and bustle of the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. Fortunately, we knew it was coming and now have all the official images and details. The new...
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2013 McLaren MP4-12C Spider Spy Shots
A new McLaren prototype has been spotted testing in Southern Europe, likely to be the convertible version first reported on back in 2009 and which will eventually go head-to head with the formidable Ferrari 458 Spider. On initial glance this black McLaren prototype looks like just another MP4-12C...
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Only 25 2012 Jaguar XKR-S Convertibles will be brought into the U.S., each priced from $138,000.
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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Technology Preview: Lighter, Louder, More Magical
UPDATE: The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Class has been revealed. Click here for all the info and photos. Just ahead of the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz has given us a sneak peek at the upcoming 2013 SL-Class. While we can't share actual photos of the car with you just yet, we can give you...
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Alfa Romeo Planning MX-5-Rivaling Brera Spider Revival
Alfa Romeo is reportedly planning a sporty convertible to compete with the Mazda MX-5.
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2013 Ford Mustang Revealed: 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show
Ford’s been continuously improving on its Mustang every year or so, refining the styling, adding new engines and drivetrain upgrades, and expanding the line with new variants. However, with a brand new generation due in time for the Mustang’s 50th anniversary, one has to wonder how much...
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2013 Ford Mustang Teased Ahead Of 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show
We recently reported that the next-generation Ford Mustang won’t be bowing in until the 2014 model year, which means the current generation, and its aging platform, will have to soldier on for at least another year. However, as we saw in recent spy shots, a facelifted version is due in the...
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SchwabenFolia Works Over The Wiesmann Roadster MF5
German tuner SchwabenFolia has worked over the sultry Wiesmann Roadster MF5 and has come away with this rather sinister looking version dubbed the “Black Bat”. As if the BMW M5-powered Roadster MF5 was in need of anymore performance, the guys at SchwabenFolia decided to dial up the...
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