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Photo of the week: Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

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Ben Pulman, 01 December 2008 14:32

Didn't make it to the 2009 LA Auto Show? Then you missed the ugliest Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe ever made (see our pictures, right). Faced with the prospect of arch-rival Bentley showing off its new Azure T – a 500bhp version of the ultra-expensive convertible – in the same hall, Rolls was clearly wondering how to compete. How to out-do Bentley? The answer ...

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Photo of the week: Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

Rated 4.5 out of 5

Ben Pulman, 01 December 2008 14:32

Didn't make it to the 2009 LA Auto Show? Then you missed the ugliest Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe ever made (see our pictures, right). Faced with the prospect of arch-rival Bentley showing off its new Azure T – a 500bhp version of the ultra-expensive convertible – in the same hall, Rolls was clearly wondering how to compete. How to out-do Bentley? The answer ...

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Mini Convertible (2009): the new R57 cabrio

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Simon Stiel, 28 November 2008 10:46

Mini has just issued the first photos of the new R57 Mini Convertible, which rolls into dealerships in March 2009 and follows the lead set by the latest hatchback. So it's cleaner, a little bit more polished inside and out, and there will probably be evidence of some middle-aged spread when we drive it in 2009.So what's new on the ...

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Aston Martin Rapide (2009): first official image

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Ben Pulman, 26 November 2008 12:34

This is the first official image of the new Aston Martin Rapide four-door super-saloon. Obtained exclusively by CAR Magazine, this computer-generated rendering from Aston shows the final production form of its new Rapide saloon. You can see a second image, and read about CAR’s exclusive ride in the development V12 Vantage, in the January 2009 issue of CAR Magazine, out now. How ...

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Mazda 3 five-door: the first photos

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Tim Pollard, 25 November 2008 09:43

Mazda has issued five photographs of its new 3 hatchback ahead of its debut at next week's Bologna motor show. The five-door, announced today, follows hot on the heels of the Mazda 3 four-door saloon unveiled at last week's 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show.Few firm details have been released today, but Mazda claims the engines will be more efficient, the ...

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Volvo S60 Concept car: first official photos

Rated 3 out of 5

Simon Stiel, 24 November 2008 11:41

Volvo today releases the first exterior photograph of its new S60 Concept car that will appear at the Detroit motor show in January 2009 – ahead of a showroom launch in 2010. Last month, teaser photographs revealed the interior of the S60 concept car, but now we’ve got a glimpse of its exterior lurking in the shadows. Some have criticised the ...

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Porsche Panamera (2009): first official photos

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Tim Pollard, 24 November 2008 09:00

Today's launch of the new Porsche Panamera is a timely reminder that Porsche is no stranger to controversy. It is happiest pursuing mechanical layouts others deem impossible, turning gamekeeper and buying Volkswagen outright, and laughing in the face of cynics who deplore Porsche-badged off-roaders. The new Panamera sports saloon is going to reignite plenty more controversy, trust us. Porsche today ...

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Porsche confirms its first diesel: the Cayenne 3.0 D

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Digby Fullam, 21 November 2008 10:00

Porschephiles look away now – Porsche has just confirmed it will build its first diesel. The Cayenne SUV gains derv power in 2009 and will put Porsche in the unique position of having hybrid, petrol and diesel models in the same 4x4 range.The Cayenne diesel will use a VW sourced engine. And, no, it's not the Touareg’s 5.0-litre V10. Instead, ...

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New Honda Insight teaches drivers how to save fuel

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Digby Fullam, 20 November 2008 15:17

Honda’s new Insight hybrid boasts some new-fangled tech called Ecological Drive Assist – which helps drivers of the new petrol-electric car to save fuel as they drive along. Ecological Drive Assist System? Sounds like marketing jargon to me!Look past the wacky sounding name and Honda’s latest gimmick sounds like a sound idea. Remember all the fuss about a Toyota Prius ...

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Ford Fiesta saloon: first photos

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Digby Fullam, 19 November 2008 10:21

Ford is keeping true to its word in making the Fiesta a truly global car, taking the wraps off the new Fiesta saloon in China this week. Why China? Isn’t the LA Show on this week? Ford has earmarked China as a key market for the Fiesta saloon – given China’s penchant for three-box bodystyles.  In fact, Ford is so ...

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Porsche Boxster & Cayman at LA Auto Show

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Tim Pollard, 19 November 2008 09:00

How to improve on arguably the most sublime roadster and coupe on sale for thirty-something thousand quid? The Porsche Boxster and Cayman are a tough act to follow so, in time-honoured Porsche fashion, Darwinism prevails for the facelifted, 2009 model year models. The new Boxster and Cayman, due to be unveiled later today at the 2008 Los Angeles auto show, ...

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