World premiere of new Beetle Convertible at the Los Angeles Auto Show

A new wind will soon be blowing in the open-top car market, created by a new Volkswagen - The Beetle Convertible. The car continues a unique automotive story: following the original Beetle Convertible (type 15), first launched in 1949, and the New Beetle Convertible

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Aston Martin DB9 – the best of British in a Sports GT

Appearing hot on the heels of the all-new Vanquish Super GT, the introduction of 13 Model Year DB9 gives the British luxury sports car maker the perfect opportunity to further enrich the appeal of its mainstay in the GT sector, with significant developments

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Three premieres for Bentley at Moscow Show

Bentley is presenting three distinct and exciting new models at the 2012 Moscow International Auto Salon (MIAS). The three cars represent the fastest, the most luxurious and the sportiest models the company produces, and reinforce Bentley's pinnacle positioning

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Audi poll shows two-thirds of UK convertibles stay closed

Britain might be one of the world's biggest markets for convertible cars, but most owners are proving reluctant to open their soft tops according to a new survey released by Audi.

Conducted in August by the premium car maker, which has four soft-top models in its

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Bentley announces new Mulsanne Vision – the world's most elegant convertible

Since its debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 2009, the Mulsanne saloon remains a pure example of the Grand Touring Bentley, combining coach-built elegance and hand-crafted luxury with immense power and sportiness at the pinnacle of British

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Jaguar F-Type to debut in Paris Motor Show 2012

The F-Type, Jaguar's all-new aluminium two-seater sports car, will make its global debut in production form at the Paris Motor Show on September 27.

"The unveiling of the F-Type in Paris will be a truly significant day in Jaguar's history as it will mark the

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Jaguar India launches XKR Special Edition

Every Jaguar XK represents a compelling combination of advanced engineering and cosseting luxury, yet the latest additions to the evolving range – the XKR Special Edition models – further enhance that luxury quality through the introduction of hand-crafted 'Artisan'

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Mazda to launch upgraded Mazda Roadster in Japan

Mazda Motor Corporation has upgraded the Mazda Roadster (known overseas as the Mazda MX-5) for the Japanese market. The refreshed two-seater open-top sports car goes on sale at all Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealerships throughout Japan.

The design

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McLaren Formula 1 DNA meets the thrill of open top driving in the new 12C Spider

McLaren Automotive announces the launch of its second model in the MP4-12C family - the stunning new 12C Spider. With a light-weight, high powered engine developing an incredible 625 ps (616 bhp), unique RHT folding roof system that may be operated while

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Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet and Amarok pick-up Auto Express Awards

Volkswagen has received a duo of honours at the Auto Express New Car Awards 2012, with victories for the Golf Cabriolet and the Amarok Pick-up.

The awards, which were presented at a ceremony in London, recognise the best cars on sale, as judged by the

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