Roadsters

  • Lotus Elise Black & White editions

    While Lotus is certainly known for its minimalist philosophy of design, it is also increasingly known for the incredible multitude of special-edition models offered. Today we get to add another pair to the ranks - the Bell & Colvill Black & White editions. The pair of special cars features the monochromatic theme that lends them their name, a special tri-stripe down the middle of the car, upgraded microfiber interior materials, upgraded wheels and a special rear diffuser. The options packages - both Black edition and White edition - will be available from Bell & Colvill, the...

  • Zolfe Orange sports car
    Zolfe adds new Orange Classic GTC4 club racer to lineup

    The Zolfe Orange is a compact British sports car designed and built for racing enthusiasts looking for a fun and relatively low-cost entry into the world of weekend motorsports. The car was spawned from a collaboration between Midlands business entrepreneur Nic Strong and former Caterham Technical...

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    Veritas RS III Priced, 480-horsepower V-8 Model Starts At $487,000

    The Veritas RS III is a no-holds-barred driver's car - with room only for the driver.

  • bugatti veyron grand sport napa valley 011
    Bugatti reveals more photos of Veyron Grand Sport as production ramps up

    Few cars carry as much prominence as the Bugatti Veyron, famous for its ultra-high price tag, striking looks and other-worldly speeds, but there will always be demanding customers wanting more. For them, Bugatti is offering an even more exclusive ‘roofless’ version labeled the Veyron...

  • G-Power 2010 BMW Z4 Roadster
    G-Power one of the first to tune BMW’s new Z4 Roadster

    The all-new 2010 BMW Z4 is still on its way to most showrooms around the globe but the guys at G-Power have already had one in their workshop for some time now and have managed to develop several new mods for the car. When it comes to extreme performance mods for BMW cars, G-Power is one of the...

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    Chevrolet builds the 1,500,000th Corvette, prices 2010 Grand Sport

    Building 1,500,000 of just about any complex machine is a serious milestone, but it's much more than that to the motoring spirit of America when it's the Chevrolet Corvette. Today General Motors announced the production of the 1,500,000th Corvette at its Bowling Green Assembly plant. Along with the...

  • 2009 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

    Chevrolet is introducing a series of updates for the Corvette for the 2010 model year, with changes affecting the entire lineup from the base model all the way to the scorching ZR1 supercar. First and foremost is the introduction of the Grand Sport Model, which returns for 2010 with widebody styling and race-bred suspension and a price tag of $55,720 for the Coupe and $59,530 for the Convertible. If it’s the standard Corvette you’re after, you will only need $49,880 for the 2010 model year Coupe and $54,530 for the Convertible – a price increase of only $365 over the 2009...

  • Tesla Roadster
    Tesla expands across the globe with seven new dealerships

    Following news that the company has delivered its 500th all-electric Roadster model, Tesla has announced that it’s ready to expand its dealer network with seven new sales and service centers around the globe this summer. Prospective customers will now be able to test drive the company’s...

  • Tesla Roadster
    Tesla delivers 500th Roadster

    Having recently formed a partnership with German auto giant Daimler, Tesla this week has announced more good news with the company delivering its 500th all-electric Roadster model to a customer in New Jersey. The lucky individual and latest to get their hands on one of the popular Roadsters is a...

  • Ariel Atom
    Ariel shoehorns 500hp V8 into Atom roadster

    Hot on the heels of the news of the 500hp (373kW) Caterham Seven RS, rival British sports car manufacturer Ariel has revealed plans for its own V8-powered superlight roadster based on the existing Atom platform. The exposed tubular frame road-legal racer is already a track-day favorite, but the...

  • Ariel Atom
    Ariel boss reveals plans for future models

    Small-scale British carmaker Ariel is perhaps best known for its skeletal-framed Atom two-seater, one of the lightest and most thrilling sports cars on the planet. Now, Ariel is considering expanding its model lineup, and fans of the brand will be happy to hear they will be sticking to keeping...

  • MG TF
    MG prepping new lower-cost TF 135 for UK

    Chronicling MG's path through the last decade is tough enough, and delving further back borders on the arcane, but under SAIC's ownership, the line of British-built roadsters has been brought back to life, starting with the currently-available TF LE-500, and soon to be joined by an updated version...

  • 2006 Nissan Urge Concept

    As brilliant as the GT-R is, its premium price tag and limited availability means it will be out of reach for most sports car lovers for some time to come. Then there’s the new 370Z but it too can be a bit expensive for younger fans. Sadly, Nissan’s affordable sports car, the Silvia (200/240SX), no longer exists but that may soon be set to change as a replacement for the car is rumored to be in the works. With rivals Honda and Toyota both planning their own respective compact sports cars in the form of the CR-Z hybrid and Toyota-Subaru joint sports coupe, Nissan is not prepared to...

  • 2009 Lotus Elise Purist Edition Ardent Red
    Lotus offers new ‘Purist Edition’ Elise for U.S.

    Finding ways to lure customers into dealerships - and once there, secure the sale - has rarely been harder for car companies. And that's why we see so many schemes afoot to do just that. Lotus is taking a tried and true approach to the situation, however, offering lots of features for less money...

  • MBTech CNG Mercedes Benz SLK Concept
    MBTech takes CNG Mercedes Benz SLK Concept to the Nurburgring

    In an attempt to show off the potential of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) cars, MBTech, an engineering group with close ties to Mercedes Benz, has run a series of tests at Germany’s Nurburgring using a SLK powered by the alternative fuel. The aim was to show that reduced CO2 emissions...

  • Mercedes-Benz SL63 Kicherer Evo edition
    Mercedes Benz SL63 Kicherer Evo upgrades to RS spec

    Straight out of the box the Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG is already one of the sportiest models in the luxury carmaker’s lineup, but the car’s heady 525hp (392kW) output was never going to satisfy the guys at German tuner Kicherer. Applying lessons learned from its previous K60 Evo, the tuner...

  • 2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
    Chevrolet releases more details on Corvette Grand Sport

    The Corvette Grand Sport is back. Set to roll in later this year as a 2010 model in both coupe and convertible bodystyles, the new Grand Sport combines the standard Corvette LS3-based powertrain with widebody styling and a race-bred suspension, and gives Corvette fans a new performance option...

  • 2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
    Chevrolet Corvette gets launch control for 2010

    Chevrolet is planning a series of updates for the Corvette for the 2010 model year, with changes affecting the entire lineup, from the base model all the way up to the scorching ZR1 supercar. First and foremost is the introduction of the Grand Sport Model, which returns for 2010 with widebody...

  • Al Melling Wildcat

    Some of you may remember Al Melling, a top engine designer and one of the bidders for the TVR nameplate some time ago. Since then, Melling started his own sports car company, creating custom British roadsters, usually with V8 engines, under the Wildcat model name. On top of this he also released an outrageous 1,200hp (900kW) quad-turbo concept car named the Hellcat, although a production version of this car seems unlikely. He has just revealed that the next best thing to the Hellcat will be the first Melling Wildcat with a V10 engine, which is being developed at his factory in the UK...

  • Irmscher 7 Turbo
    Irmscher launches new 7 Turbo based on legendary Lotus design

    German outfit Irmscher has just unveiled its latest rival to the Caterham and Ariel Atom set - the new 7 Turbo. The roadster is constructed in the same vein as the Lotus Super Seven, and its focus on lightweight performance means that it should be a formidable track machine, especially in its most...

  • Hurtan Grand Albaycin Roadster
    Hurtan releases new 1950s-inspired Grand Albaycin roadster

    We thought for sure that carmakers like Morgan and Weismann had cornered the retro-convertible market, but it now seems that they may have a strong competitor in the form of Granada’s Hurtan and the company’s handsome Grand Albaycin. The 1950s-inspired Grand Albaycin builds on Hurtan's...

  • AC Cars Cobra MkVI
    AC cars to unveil Cobra MkVI GT and GTS at Top Marques Monaco

    One of Britain’s oldest car companies AC Cars has announced plans for a new iteration of its classic Cobra roadster, with the new car scheduled to appear at this week’s Top Marques Monaco. The new MkVI recreation of the original AC Cobra has been designed from the ground up and will be...

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    Nissan 370Z Roadster debuts at New York Auto Show

    With the first batch of 370Z Coupes rolling out of showrooms across the United States, Nissan has unveiled the new Roadster version of the car at this week’s New York Auto Show. While the last-generation 350Z drop-top was often criticized for its awkward proportions, the lines of the new...

  • 2010 BMW Z4 Roadster
    BMW Z4 Roadster priced from $46,575 in U.S.

    BMW’s striking new Z4 Roadster is set to arrive in showrooms across the U.S. in the following months and in the lead up to its entrance pricing for the entire range, including all options and accessories, has been revealed. The new car will be sold as a 2010 model and will be available in...

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