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Tesla Roadsters Begin Final Assembly

Posted July 15 2008 07:26 AM by Evan.McCausland

Fear not, Tesla customers: Roadsters are starting to trickle into Tesla's Menlo Park, California, facility for final assembly.

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Chevrolet Gives Sneak Peek at Production Camaro Convertible

Posted June 16 2008 08:40 AM by P_Floraday

General Motors announced long ago that Camaro prototypes wouldn't be camouflaged during testing and has been releasing so-called official spy shots through its FastLane blog. The latest spy shots are of the Camaro...

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A Packard Homecoming at Pebble Beach

1934 Packard V12 Convertible Victoria - Front Thre

Posted May 28 2008 09:16 AM by Evan.McCausland

We're expecting a diverse and storied fleet of cars at the 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on August 17th, but for one Packard - a 1934 V12 Convertible Victoria owned by Marvin Zukor - the event marks a homecoming...

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Volkswagen Cuts Karmann from 2010 Golf Convertible product

Posted May 23 2008 12:42 PM by Evan.McCausland

German coachbuilder Karmann has long been associated with drop-top Volkswagens, but no longer. VW told Automotive News that the next-generation Golf convertible, rumored to be built by Karmann, will instead be...

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Audi to build TT Speedster Exclusively for Middle East

Posted May 20 2008 10:36 AM by Evan.McCausland

Audi won't be building its radical TT Clubsport Quattro concept for European or American markets - but it will for customers in the Middle East.

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EDITORS' NOTEBOOK: 2008 Porsche Boxster S, Day 2

Posted May 9 2008 09:03 AM by AutomobileStaff

Read Marc Noordeloos's comments on driving the 2008 Porsche Boxster S.

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EDITORS' NOTEBOOK: 2008 Porsche Boxster S, Day 1

Posted May 8 2008 12:20 PM by AutomobileStaff

Read Phil Floraday's comments on driving the 2008 Porsche Boxster S.

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From (Stalinist) Russia, With Love

Stalin's ZIS 110 For Sale in Finland

Posted May 7 2008 09:40 AM by Evan.McCausland

Looking for a vintage car with historical provenance and a piece of Cold War memorabilia? Look no further than ZIS - a 1949 ZIS 110, that is. From 1950 until 1953, this Soviet speedster served as the personal parade car...

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Tesla Plugs In with L.A. Outlet

California dealer is first for Tesla's electric roadster

Posted May 2 2008 11:10 AM by Evan.McCausland

Its lauded electric-roadsters aren't yet rolling off assembly lines, but that didn't stop Tesla Motors from opening its first dealership in North America.

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EDITORS' NOTEBOOK: 2008 Smart ForTwo Cabriolet, Day 2

Posted April 9 2008 12:45 PM by AutomobileStaff

Read Sam Smith's comments on driving the 2008 Smart ForTwo Cabriolet.

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EDITORS' NOTEBOOK: 2008 Smart ForTwo Cabriolet, Day 1

Posted April 8 2008 08:02 AM by AutomobileStaff

Read Joe Lorio's comments on driving the 2008 Smart ForTwo Cabriolet.

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Maybach confirms new convertible

Laundaulet is a Go

Posted April 7 2008 01:49 PM by P_Floraday

Chauffeurs will soon be able to enjoy a $1.35 million-dollar, four-door convertible - sort of.

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A Lamborghini for Charity - Everyone Wins

2007 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster Versace Edition

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Versace Roadster

Posted February 14 2007 03:27 PM by sfowle

This one-of-a-kind Lambo just auctioned for $500,000, with the proceeds going to the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

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Trumping the Bugatti Veyron Owner Next Door

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Sells for $2 million

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Front

Posted January 30 2007 12:53 PM by sfowle

Far away from the Scottsdale, Arizona Barrett-Jackson action, a private auction along Florida's gulf coast sets a record of its own.

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When School Spirit Goes a Bit Too Far

Picture of the Day

Posted December 22 2006 10:35 AM by sfowle

We spotted this beauty on the way to our office Christmas party. And yes, it is a Camaro convertible painted like a University of Michigan football helmet. We don't know which of those two details is more embarassing....

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