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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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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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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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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.
According to [...]

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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 [...]

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We just heard that the final Chevrolet Camaro Convertible version was privately shown to dealers earlier last week. Speaking to consumers and the media on a live chat at GM’s FastLane Blog, CEO Fritz Henderson said that the Camaro Convertible will arrive as a 2012 model in the first quarter of 2011.
Interestingly a consumer asked [...]

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As we continue our test-drive of the 2009 Infiniti G37 S Convertible we thought it would be helpful to take a look at the model’s rivals – just to show you guys what else is available out there.
2009 Infiniti G37 S Convertible:

Price: $43,850.
Power: 3.7L V6 producing 325-hp/267 lb-ft – mated to a 6-speed manual or [...]

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The chilly weather has been fairly forgiving this week as we test-drive our 2009 Infiniti G37 S Convertible. Today we’re going to give you a little tour around the inside of the new Infiniti G37 drop-top.
“This new G has dual beauty – it looks as good with the top up or down – along with [...]

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During a live Web chat on the GM Fastlane Blog, Chevrolet’s Vice President Brent Dewar said the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible was privately shown to dealers earlier this week. He did not give a specific date for when the Camaro drop top would hit dealerships.
“We are working on the specific timing, but it will come out soon,” [...]

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We’ve heard it before and today we’re hearing it again. Sources have told Automotive News that Porsche is considering a convertible version of the new four-door Panamera. Insiders say that the Panamera cabriolet will have two doors and will likely cost 11,000 euros ($16,000) more than the Panamera sedan.
Porsche has yet to officially confirm a Panamera [...]

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