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Video: 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder in Action

Posted: Nov 05, 2009

Filed under: 2011 Releases, Porsche, Videos

Earlier this morning we saw the lightest model available in Porsche’s lineup – the 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder. We now have a video of it in action – check it out after the jump.
Click here to view our original post on the 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder.
Refresher: Weighing in at 2,811 pounds, the 2011 Porsche Boxster [...]

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2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder coming to LA, prices start at $61,200

Posted: Nov 05, 2009

Filed under: 2011 Releases, Auto Shows, Breaking, Porsche

The 2009 LA Auto Show is just weeks away and we’ll be on hand providing you live coverage. One of things we are now looking forward to is the “lightest Porsche” available – the 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder.
The model is the newest member of the Boxster family and will go on sale February 2010.
Weighing in [...]

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BMW made a convertible M5 20 years ago, release pics now

Posted: Oct 30, 2009

Filed under: BMW

BMW confirmed yesterday that it had developed an M5 convertible 20 years ago, but cancelled plans to produce it a week before it was to be launched at the Geneva Motor Show. The E34 M5 Convertible was shown to a select group of journalists at an event that celebrated 25 years of the BMW M5.
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Toyota and Subaru planning convertible versions of their RWD coupes

Posted: Oct 30, 2009

Filed under: Subaru, Toyota

We’re pretty sure that by now you’ve heard enough about the Toyota FT-86 and the Subaru 086A. Both cars are a new rear-wheel-drive sports car developed jointly by Toyota and Subaru and will go on sale sometime in early 2011.
According to a report by AutoTelegraaf, Toyota and Subaru are both planning a convertible version of [...]

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Porsche’s product plans outlined for the next four years

Posted: Oct 28, 2009

Filed under: Industry News, Porsche

UK publication AutoCar is outlining Porsche product plans for the next four years. If they are to believed, we have a couple of exciting things coming from Porsche’s garage.
First up, Porsche has a V6 and a diesel version planned for the new 2010 Panamera sedan. Both models will be a little more affordable than their [...]

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2010 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible… that’s what us Americans will call it

Posted: Oct 20, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Maserati

Maserati welcomed the brand new 2010 GranCabrio – which in the United States is called GranTurismo Convertible – to a packed room at its Corporate Showroom on Park Avenue, New York. The premiere took place after a week on display in famed Grand Central Station in New York City.
The 2010 Maserati GranCabrio made its debut [...]

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Report: Audi A1 to come in convertible and estate variants

Posted: Oct 14, 2009

Filed under: Audi, Hybrids, Green News, Industry News

While we have yet to see the production version of the Audi A1, series production of the new compact car from Audi will kick off later this month. According to a report by Car Magazine, who recently spoke with Audi executives, the A1 will also be available as a convertible (cabriolet) and as an estate.
“We [...]

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2009 Infiniti G37 S Convertible Test-Drive Update: Fun Facts

Posted: Oct 14, 2009

Filed under: 2009 Releases, Infiniti, Reviews

Yesterday, we returned our 2009 Infiniti G37 S Convertible loaner after a week long test-drive. That means it’s time to close it up with some fun facts before our full-review due out next week.
Fun Facts about the 2009 Infiniti G37 S Convertible:
- Starting MSRP comes in at $43,850: Our 2009 Infiniti G37 S Convertible carried [...]

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Report: Audi R4 will be the production version of the e-tron concept

Posted: Oct 14, 2009

Filed under: Audi, Hybrids, Green News

The Audi R4 is one model that we’ve heard a lot about from European media outlets, but nothing has ever been confirmed by Audi itself. Last we heard anything about the R4 it was reported that the model will be based on the Volkswagen Concept BlueSport that was unveiled at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show.
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Fritz Henderson owns a Chevy Camaro, 2005 Corvette, Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible

Posted: Oct 12, 2009

Filed under: Chevrolet, GM, Industry News, Saab

During a live chat session with General Motors Company’s CEO Fritz Henderson last week on GM’s FastLane Blog, the head of the Detroit automaker was asked what cars he has in his garage right now.
Fritz replied that he owns a “Camaro, my 2005 corvette and a Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible.” Henderson did not specify which [...]