The rear-wheel-drive sports car collaboration of Toyota and Subaru has so far spawned a fixed-head coupe but it is looking hopeful that a convertible version of the car could be with us as soon as the summer of 2013.
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Toyota Mid-Engined Hybrid Concept
A new road-going concept car developed by Toyota and Japan’s Gazoo Racing has been unveiled. The snappily named GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept II looks ready to go into production and indeed it will be racing at the Nürburgring 24-hour race this weekend.
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Lotus Elite concept
Lotus made a splash at this year’s Paris Motor Show with a selection of 6 new concept vehicles. The car that tickles our interest the most is a luxury convertible grand tourer. The lines are gorgeous and the sporting intent clear but there’s no denying that this is a break away from the brand’s lightweight, [...]
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Toyota Solara Convertible to be dropped.
Sales of the Toyota Solara Convertible have long been in decline which has finally led to the model being discontinued this year. Production of the Solara Convertible stopped in December of 2008 but the decision to permanently cease production was not made until the Spring sales figures of the remaining cars could be reviewed. The [...]
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Lexus IS250C Convertible
Gunning straight for it’s share of the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Saab 9-3 Convertible market, Lexus have launched their IS250C at the Paris Motor Show. The new car has been a big project for the Toyota owned brand as it shares few components with it’s saloon stablemate. Although the convertible shares the IS250′s [...]
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Toyota Prius Convertible by NCE
Newport Convertible Engineering have put together a bespoke Toyota Prius Convertible for an unnamed client. The prius is one of the best known hybrid cars on the market bringing in excellent fuel economy for a car of it’s size. Perhaps the owner was looking for a guilt free open top cruiser without the wait for [...]