Archive for 'Convertibles'
Cadillac’s ATS Coupe On Hold, Or Is It?
Posted on 06. Feb, 2012 by admin.
Cadillac has been blunt about which competitor is in the crosshairs of its upcoming ATS sedan. Not content to take on the Audi A4 or the Infiniti G37, Cadillac has repeatedly named the BMW 3-Series as the primary rival of the ATS. Part of the appeal of BMW’s 3-Series is the number of the number of variants it comes in, ranging from sedan, to..
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Super Bowl XLVI MVP Eli Manning Wins 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
Posted on 06. Feb, 2012 by admin.
For his efforts in yesterday’s Super Bowl XLVI, New York Giants star Eli Manning was not only awarded with the Most Valuable Player title but a brand new 2012 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible Centennial Edition as well. Thanks to his efforts as well as those of his team-mates, the New York Giants were able to trump the New England Patriots..
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2012 Lexus CT 200h
Posted on 05. Feb, 2012 by admin.
The CT 200h hybrid hatchback is Lexus’ entry-level offering and is relatively unique in that it offers a hatchback bodystyle, which tends to be unpopular with luxury buyers in the U.S., and a hybrid drivetrain. It’s also relatively pricey when you consider that an Audi A3 lists for almost $2,000 less than the Lexus but is equally...
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2012 Buick Verano
Posted on 05. Feb, 2012 by admin.
The Buick Verano is all-new for 2012 and carves in its own niche in the new car market as it’s one of the few genuine compact sedans in the near-premium and premium segments. Its closest rivals would be the Acura TSX and--to a lesser extent--the Chrysler 200, though both of these are somewhat bigger than the Verano. Note, if you can live...
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2012 BMW 3-Series: First U.S. Drive, Full Review
Posted on 03. Feb, 2012 by admin.
BMW has given the 3-Series its most radical set of changes in many years, and because we—and sport-sedan owners and enthusiasts in general—so often use the 3-Series as a benchmark, maybe even the archetype for sport sedans, it’s time to take note. Which is what we did this past week; while we got a taste a few months back, with a...
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Recall Alert: 2008-10 Maserati GranTurismo and GranTurismo Convertible
Posted on 03. Feb, 2012 by admin.
Maserati has issued a recall for 1,768 GranTurismos and GranTurismo convertibles from the 2008-10 model years because of a faulty lamp assembly, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In the affected vehicles, which were manufactured from June 2008 to March 2010, both the taillights and brake light could fail because of the faulty lamp assembly. This could lead to reduced vehicle visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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2008-10 Maserati GranTurismo Recalled Due To Faulty Lights
Posted on 03. Feb, 2012 by admin.
Maserati has issued a recall on certain versions of its stunning GranTurismo and GranTurismo Convertible.
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2012 MINI Highgate Offers Exclusivity In A Convertible
Posted on 03. Feb, 2012 by admin.
If you were disappointed that MINI’s two recently announced special editions, the Baker Street and Bayswater models, were only offered with the Cooper hard-top bodystyle, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to hear that MINI is now offering a special edition Cooper Convertible as well. The new MINI Highgate is the third in a trio of special...
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Jaguar XKR-S Convertible Shows Its Poise On Ice: Video
Posted on 02. Feb, 2012 by admin.
Of all the reasons to buy a Jaguar XKR-S or XKR-S Convertible, “because it offers exceptional traction and handling on snow and ice” probably isn’t one of them. In fact, we’re willing to bet that buyers of the sold-out XKR-S models living in snow belt states probably have alternate transportation for the winter months..
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2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder Priced From $211,200
Posted on 01. Feb, 2012 by admin.
With just 333 units to be built worldwide, and only 50 of those bound for the U.S., the hand-built Audi R8 GT Spyder isn't just a high-performance roadster, it's an extremely exclusive one. It's priced to match, too, starting from $210,000 plus a $1,200 delivery fee. If you've forgotten what the R8 GT Spyder's story is all about, here's a quick...
