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Tesla Says Newer Models Less Prone to “Bricking”
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Tesla has been weathering a storm of questions regarding its Tesla Roadsters ‘bricking’. Earlier today, the company posted an entry in its blog explaining the situation, and claiming that newer models can last significantly longer without being plugged in. The blog post titled “Plug It In” reminds Tesla Roadster owners to plug in their vehicles…
Range Rover Evoque Convertible Leaked: Geneva Motor Show Preview
The new Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Convertible isn’t set to be officially unveiled until the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, but it appears that photos of the convertible crossover have hit the Internet early. The Range Rover Evoque Convertible will be the world’s first premium convertible SUV and is based on the Evoque three-door model….
Tesla Roadster Top Gear Lawsuit Thrown Out
Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson is paid to piss you off, it’s what he does best. Maybe someone should have forwarded the memo to Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk. Musk probably should have taken Top Gear’s pot shots with a laugh and kept doing business, but it’s easy to understand why he might be feeling defensive….
Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Revealed: Geneva Motor Show Preview
Last month we reported rumors of an open-top Bugatti Super Sport headed for Geneva, and as it turns out, the rumors prove to be true. Introducing the Grand Sport Vitesse, the latest and arguably greatest Bugatti Veyron roadster. The Grand Sport Vitesse will receive the same 8-liter W16 engine as the Veyron Super Sport. Its…
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Fully Revealed in Spy Photos
The latest generation of the classic Volkswagen Beetle has been well received in its newest form, and will continue to get attention from VW to expand its customer base. Coming next for the new Beetle will be a soft top convertible option, which our photographers recently grabbed some spy photos of. The Beetle convertible will…
Artega Roadster Set for 2012 Geneva Motor Show Debut
German sports car manufacturer Artega will be heading to the 2012 Geneva Motor Show to debut its new Artega Roadster. Powered by the same 3.6L V6 found in the Artega GT Coupe variant, the Artega Roadster will have 300-hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. While specs haven’t yet been detailed on the Roadster – and…
2013 Mercedes SL63 AMG Revealed with 530-HP: Geneva Motor Show Preview
Mercedes-Benz has revealed its latest grand touring SL63 AMG hardtop convertible ahead of a planned debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Weighing 275 pounds less than the outgoing model, the new SL63 offers the laughter-inducing, hand-built M157 bi-turbo 5.5 V8 engine mated to the MCT seven-speed automatic transmission. The MCT features a trick…
Bentley Continental GT V8: New Photos
The new Bentley Continental GT and GTC V8 still doesn’t have a scheduled release date, but that hasn’t stoped the British automaker from releasing more photos of the two upcoming models to whet our appetite. The new V8-powered Continental features a 4.0L, twin-turbo engine with 500-hp and 487 lb-ft of torque with an eight-speed automatic…
Top 10 Presidential Cadillacs
Presidents Day is here, so why not talk about presidential rides? Here are ten stories from Cadillac about the presidential luxury cruisers from the past and present. President Woodrow Wilson rode in a 1916 Cadillac Series 53 , back in 1919 during the World War I Victory Parade. During the War, mass produced V8 Cadillac models…
Audi A1 Convertible to Get Fiat 500C Style Roof
America might not be blessed with the current-generation Audi A1 anytime soon, but Europeans may be getting a convertible variant with a retractable roof. The A1 Convertible wouldn’t exactly be a full blown convertible, but a semi-convertible could be in the works sporting a retractable cloth top similar to what’s seen on the Fiat 500C….
2013 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Spy Photos
The newest generation Porsche 911 Turbo has tough shoes to fill trying to live up to its highly regarded marque. Our spy photo photographers caught the newly designed 911 out testing in a Winter wonderland somewhere near the Arctic Circle. The 911 Turbo shares its wheelbase with the Porsche Carrera, although it will be four…
2012 Jaguar XK and XKR Get Special Editions
Jaguar has announced that its XK and XKR Special Edition models are now available for order in either coupe or convertible form – or both, if that’s how you roll. The Special Edition models gives the XK and XKR a new “Artisan” interior which features sumptuous scraffito grain leather on the seats, instrument binnacle, door…
Lotus Convertible Hinted For Geneva Motor Show
More energized than ever, this morning Lotus PR announced a high-profile event at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. Providing little more than an unusual image of a hat tan, bikini top, and a bottle of sunscreen(seen above), Lotus says, “Our philosophy has always been ‘less is more’. Now, with a display of true fighting spirit,…
2012 BMW M6 Convertible and Coupe First Videos
Bold styling, an aggressive exhaust note and pure adrenaline are all watermarks for BMW‘s M cars, not the least of which is the 2012 M6 convertible. On the off-chance you don’t believe us, there are two videos below that show the latest land shark in motion, though we would have hoped for more tire smoke…
Next Generation Tesla Roadster Won’t Come Until 2015
Tesla is currently making headlines with the debut of the new Model X, but many are probably wondering when the next generation Roadster is coming. Well, apparently not anytime soon, according to Tesla Chairman and CEO Elon Musk. Musk disclosed on Thursday that a replacement roadster won’t come until Tesla has launched its “Gen 3”…
2013 BMW M6 Revealed with 560 Beautiful Horsepower
BMW has finally unveiled its third generation M6 Coupe and Convertible after a two year break. The stylish M6 comes back “more powerful, more athletic, more luxurious and more efficient than ever before.” It’s also significantly better looking. First to arrive US dealerships will be the M6 Convertible as a 2012 model year starting in…
Top 10 Most Expensive Cars to Insure in 2012
Flashy, fast or luxurious cars tend to be expensive. It should come as no surprise then that they’re also among the most expensive cars to insure. This list, provided by Insure.com shows us the most expensive cars to insure. Whether they’re more likely to get into an accident because of their high-powered engines, more likely…
2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible Video, First Look: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
This is what 650 hp blowing through your hair looks like. To know what it feels like, well, you’ll have to buy Ford’s new 2013 Shelby GT500 Convertible… or wait for our review. Unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show, the GT500 drop-top borrows from the coupe, especially when it comes to what’s under the hood…
Audi TT RS Plus Unveiled with 360-HP: Geneva Motor Show Preview
Audi has just released information regarding the TT RS Plus, a more powerful, faster and more dynamic TT RS. The TT RS plus will be available in both Coupe and Roadster versions featuring a 2.5L TFSI engine with 360-hp and 343 lb-ft of torque. The German automaker didn’t specify when the vehicle will be released…
Shelby GT500 Convertible Unveiled: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
The cloth dropped from the 2013 Shelby GT500 convertible at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show today, delivering a topless blast of fast that we’ve been eagerly awaiting. Just like a bottle of Bacardi 151 rum, this car is wickedly strong and gets its job done fast. With that in mind, here’s the lowdown on Ford‘s…
VW Golf GTI Cabriolet to Bow at Geneva Motor Show
Volkswagen will transform one of its many concept cars into a reality at this year’s Geneva Motor Show with the reveal of a high-performance version of the Golf Cabriolet. The Golf GTI Cabriolet, which was previewed at the Worthersee GTI meet last year (along with a Golf R Cabriolet), will be powered by a turbocharged…
Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning Takes Home Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible
As if winning Super Bowl XLVI and becoming the MVP of the game wasn’t enough, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning was also handed the keys to a 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible Centennial Edition. The MVP Award winner was chosen through a media panel and fan vote on www.superbowl.com during the game, and…
Kia Soul’ster Concept Under Final Assessment For Production
Unveiled at the 2009 Detroit Motor Show, the Kia Soul’ster concept dared to prove basic transportation could also be stylish and interesting. Three years have come and gone but new information has finally surfaced about the Kia, buried in a press release about the Track’ster concept – set to be unveiled at the Chicago Auto…
Maserati Recalling Gran Turismos for Faulty Tail Lights
The problem, concerns the vehicles’ lighting system, specifically the tail lamps, which can unexpectedly fail, compromising visibility in dark or misty conditions, potentially leading to accidents.
