Audi have released full details of its up-coming limited-edition R8 GT Spyder. As with the R8 GT coupé the convertible has considerable weight reductions through use of lighter materials.
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Mazda MX5 top sports car in JD Power Survey
10th June 2011
Mazda’s MX-5 Miata is the took the top spot for a sports car once again in this year’s JD Power Survey. The survey’s vehicle dependability study placed the Mazda roadster in the lead by a considerable margin with a satisfaction rating of 82.4 percent, an increase on its high score from last year.
Vauxhall Astra Convertible
9th June 2011
GM’s Vauxhall and Opel brands will be getting a new convertible soon by the look of a teaser image released today. The new car is expected to have a fabric roof unlike the current Astra Twintop Convertible.
VW Group show a trio of cabriolets
7th June 2011
VW Group show off three new convertible concept cars looking suspiciously production ready at the annual GTi Festival in Austria.
Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet production “significantly impacted” by earthquake
7th June 2011
Nissan’s Crossover convertible Murano hits problems with production in the aftermath of Japan’s natural disaster causing delays in getting enough cars to customers.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster launched
6th June 2011
The Mercedes SLS AMG was always intended to be a roadster but at last year’s launch it was the Coupe that came first with its party-trick gull-wing doors. Now, several months later the Roadster has been officially unveiled. The drop-top is unquestionably the prettier of the two cars; its proportions now look right. It is […]
Prices stay cool on used convertibles
11th May 2011
Used convertible car prices have been slow to pick up this summer according to a major British car auction.
Audi R4 Roadster is no more
9th May 2011
Reports in the german media suggest the planned Audi R4 Roadster has been cancelled before it makes production.