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Teewave AR1 (2011) - Gordon Murray's roadster unveiled

Ben Whitworth, 21 September 2011 13:01

It may have a daft name - let's face it, driving a car called a Teewave does sound terrifically uncool - but Gordon Murray Design's latest creation is a very important vehicle. The Teewave AR1 not only showcases the Surrey-based company's design and engineering capabilities that elevate it to full design studio status, but also illustrates the very sweet spot ...

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Teewave AR1 (2011) - Gordon Murray's roadster unveiled

Ben Whitworth, 21 September 2011 13:01

Mini JCW convertible (2009): first official pictures

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Ben Whitworth, 10 February 2009 12:07

The new UK-built John Cooper Works Convertible will take centre stage on the Mini stand at the Geneva motorshow in February. Priced at a hefty £23,470 and on sale at the end of March, the convertible features the same chassis and powertrain tweaks as the JCW tintop. That’s an awful lot of money for a Mini. What do I get ...

Caterham creates next car online

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Ben Whitworth, 05 November 2008 10:08

Caterham has turned to cyberspace to design its next model – the low-volume carmaker is calling on fans around the world to log onto a bespoke website to submit their ideas and designs for every aspect of the new Caterham, before ultimately voting on what makes it to the final vehicle. Sounds like a potential recipe for creating something superb ...

Porsche unveils Carrera 4 and 4S Coupe and Convertible (2008)

Ben Whitworth, 26 June 2008 11:54

Following on from the new 911 driven earlier this month, Porsche has expanded the line-up with the new all-wheel drive Carrera 4 and 4S, both in coupe and convertible form. And like the standard rear-drive Carrera, the 4 and 4S hides it’s new tech under its same-again styling – badging aside, only the 44mm wider rear haunches and that reflective ...

Ferrari California (2008): more details

Ben Whitworth, 25 June 2008 14:01

Ferrari continues its tantalising drip feed of information and images on the new California, with new footage of the roof in action appearing on the car’s website (www.ferraricalifornia.com) today. The fully automatic electro-hydraulic folding metal roof is a two-piece unit that converts the coupe to convertible in just 14 seconds. When the roof is up, the boot has a 360-litre ...

Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder

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Ben Whitworth, 04 March 2008 14:08

So what’s new on Porsche’ Geneva Motor Show stand? Not a lot, to be honest. There’s the enticing sounding RS 60 Spyder limited edition Boxster, which couldn’t be more of a disappointment if it tried. Porsche will rush you £5405 over the standard Boxster for a body kit, bigger wheels and some dubious leatherwork. Right at the back of its stand ...

BMW 635d (2007): first official pictures

Ben Whitworth, 02 July 2007 11:08

A diesel GT. Are they mad? Nope, quite brilliant. BMW has dropped is superb 3.0-litre biturbo diesel into 6-series coupe and convertible to steal a lead on its Jag XK and Maserati GranTurismo rivals to create the first 21st Century diesel-powered grand tourer. The new 635d (coupe, £53,910, convertible £59,600) also ushers in a mid-life refresh for the three-year old ...

Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet (2007): first official pictures

Ben Whitworth, 07 May 2007 02:06

Something brisk for the summer, then? Brisk indeed. Porsche’s new £106,180 Turbo Cabriolet arrives here in early September and is powered by the same twin turbo unit that’s found in the coupe. The all-alloy flat six develops a mighty 480bhp at 6000rpm. Fitted with Variable Turbine Geometry turbochargers – Porsche is only car maker to nailed this tricky bit of ...

Chrysler Sebring Convertible

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Ben Whitworth, 29 November 2006 09:43

America’s best-selling convertible arrives here a year from now – complete with right-hand drive layout, tax-friendly turbo diesel power, metal folding roof, sharpened dynamics and a £22k price. Unveiled at this week’s Los Angeles motor show, the all-new Sebring will come with the choice of either a Volkswagen-sourced 2.0-litre 140bhp turbo diesel fourpot or Chrysler’s own 189bhp 2.7-litre V6 petrol ...