Call it as you wish: Spider/Barchetta/Roadster, but one thing is for sure, it's an open-top version of the Ferrari 599 out testing. The exact date of the launch has not been released, but it will most likely happen in 2009. The convertible version will be built as a very limited edition, so if you want to buy one, get your banker on the phone and stay tuned! .
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Autoblog.nl 
After unveiling the Sport Wagon version of its CTS, Cadillac is now preparing the coupe version. This may be the last form the smallest Caddy will take considering what GM said about the convertible version. The coupe stays faithful to the concept launched this year at the Detroit Auto Show. Sales begin in the second half of 2009. Under the hood GM will place the same 3.6-liter V6 engine that delivers 263 hp. As an option there will be a 3.6-liter with added direct injection, which (...)
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AutoBild
Toyota will unveil the production version of the 2009 iQ at the Paris Auto Show. Measuring less than 10 feet in length, the iQ is not just the world's smallest 4-seater ever built, but it is also a serious green machine with CO2 emissions levels starting at a mere 99 g/km. But this is only the beginning. Starting 2010, it will also gain the title of the world's smallest hybrid. Inspired by the next generation Prius, the hybrid iQ will be powered by a 500cc engine and a small electric (...)
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AutoExpress
Rumors about a four-door model from Koenigsegg started to circulate last week. Today we bring you first TopSpeed rendering of the future sporty sedan that will make its official debut in 2010 as a concept model at the Geneva Motor Show and as a production model in 2011. The currently unnamed sedan will compete with models like Aston Martin Rapide and Porsche Panamera. The four-door model is supposed to have been under development for the past two years and will be made entirely out of (...)
General Motors revealed images and details on the 2010 Camaro SS, the most powerful version of the newly launched 2010 Camaro. The high-performance Camaro SS is equipped with a powerful 6.2L V-8, with a choice of a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. Standard, manual transmission-equipped models receive the LS3 engine, estimated at 422 horsepower (315 kW) and 408 lb.-ft. of torque (553 Nm). The LS3 debuted on the 2008 Corvette and uses high-flow cylinder heads based on (...)
The 2009 Megane will make its world debut next month at the Paris Auto Show, but, as usual, it couldn't remain a secret until its official debut; the Spanish web-page KM77 revealed the first official images today. The 2009 Megane's design is inspired by both the Megane Coupe Concept and the new Laguna. No word yet on what will power Renault's bread and butter small hatch, but more info should become available as we get closer to the Paris Auto Show. Although Renault does not currently (...)
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km77
Aston Martin announced today its intention to revive the Lagonda name for its own product line. The independent marque was first launched in 1906 but was acquired by Aston Martin in the 60s. Since then, it has spent the last few decades only marking special versions of Aston Martin cars. The last independent Lagonda model was the original Rapide (which Aston plans to revive under its own name in 2010,) and was considered a Rolls-Royce fighter. The first new models under Lagonda brand (...)
Last month, we told you about Audi and Volkswagen working on a pair of roadsters. Now more information about Audi's version is beginning to surface. Audi's car will be designed to look like a smaller version of its successful R8. But it will not be called R4, as previously believed. Instead, according to CarMagazine, Audi will go smaller and call the future model R3. Set to be launched in 2013, a preview version (under Volkswagen logo) will be revealed in November at the Los Angeles (...)
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CarMagazine
With great power comes great responsibility, and this is an unfortunate reminder. The driver of this Lamborghini was killed over the weekend in Woodland Hills, CA, after he lost control of the vehicle, went through a guardrail on the 101 freeway, crashed into a parking structure and burst into flames. Although the cause of the cars is still under investigation, witness reports do report reckless driving in the area. Whatever the cause, the accident turned this Italian supercar into a (...)
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LA Times
Aston Martin will launch an extra luxury model limited to only 77 units and priced at around $1.9 million. And according to Jon Sibal the supercar will look like this. The Aston Martin One-77 is powered by a 7.0-liter V12 engine and will get a handcrafted aluminum body and a carbon fiber chassis. As a result it is likely to do 0-60mph in 3.5 seconds and have a top speed in excess of 200mph. (...)
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Jon Sibal
Porsche Romania, cel mai mare importator din tara si-a extins gama de marci comercializate prin adaugarea unei reprezentante Bentley in Bucuresti. Colaborarea dintre Bentley Motors si Porsche Romania a inceput in luna septembrie a anului trecut, atunci cand a fost autorizat primul service al marcii din Romania. Venirea oficiala a marcii Bentley in Romania deschide este o consecinta clara a evolutiei pietei auto in general si a segmentului de lux in particular. Marca britanica de lux (...)
Subaru announced pricing on the 2009 Impreza and Tribeca models. The 2009 Impreza starts at of $17,495 for the 2.5i 4-door models and goes up to $17,995 for the 2.5i 5 door models. The WRX 4 door has a starting price of $24,995, while the 5-door version has a starting price of $25,495. The new 2.5GT 4 door has a starting price of $26,995. Pricing for the popular Outback Sport models remains unchanged starting at $19,995 as does pricing for the Impreza WRX STI model starting at $34,995. (...)
Daca la inceputul verii Scorpion a lansat o editie limitata Volkswagen Passat Black Edition la incredibilul pret de 19.999 Euro inclusiv TVA, Scorpion revine in debut de toamna cu o oferta spectaculoasa: Golf Last Edition la cel mai bun pret de pana acum: 10.977 euro fara TVA, 13.063 euro cu TVA, pentru Volkswagen Golf 1.4 / 80 CP Trendline. Prinde aceasta ocazie unica si vei beneficia printre dotarile standard de: geamuri electrice fata; 4 usi; aer conditionat (...)
The second Ibiza version launched this week by Seat is Ecomotive, the most ecological car of its segment (CO2 emission is just 99 g/km). Official debut will be made at the Paris Auto Show. Available in both the 5-door and SportCoupé versions, the Ibiza Ecomotive is equipped with a three cylinder 80 hp 1.4 TDI with DPF particulate filter which not only allows the engine to reduce emissions under the 100 g/km mark, but also reduces fuel consumption. Press release after the jump. Press (...)
This is designer Idries Noah's vision for a Lotus. Called 2010 Europa i6, the concept is inspired by classic Lotus cars, Europa and Elite. Is is supposed to be a rear wheel drive car powered by a 2.0L inline 6, both supercharger and intercooler. It would hit a top speed of 165 mph and make the 0 to 60 mph sprint in less than 7 seconds. It would be nice to see Lotus getting inspiration from this one! (...)
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Serious wheels
Here are the most important news of the week: Camaro SS first images of the production version Audi Q5 by Abt Mercedes Gullwing SLC — new rendering 2008 Mazda Kazamai Concept Lexus LS 460 AWD Audi R8 GT3 2009 Hurst Dodge Challenger SRT8 to be revealed at SEMA 2010 Ford Mustang Badge revealed Dodge Viper ACR set new Nurburgring record 2009 Seat Ibiza Cupra (...)
"Power is nothing without control." This is Pirelli's slogan and this is the reason why it's working on an intelligent tire, which uses a microchip inserted into the carcass to supply essential information. Now the tire can report the state of the tire and on-road conditions to the driver and car, making the electronic control of the car more efficient. The “intelligent tire” will be delivered to market in two stages: the Cyber Lean and the Cyber Tire. The first one will be available (...)
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The Auto Channel
Engadget was invited by Ford to its Premier Auto Group headquarters in Irvine, California to talk about the future of Sync. During demos, they got glimpse of Ford's future infotainment (information + entertainment = infotainment) platform. According to the company, Sync v2.0 debuts in November, bringing tighter integration with Ford's syncmyride.com portal, providing owners with in-depth online vehicle health reports. Also in the cards is E911 support, which automatically places an (...)
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Engadget
Yesterday we brought you a few details about the Mito Cabrio and the 159 Crossover, and now Alfa Romeo is making news again today with a rendering of a future Alfa Romeo GT. The car was designed by Luca De Meo and is inspired by the 8C and MiTo. Right now it's only a concept and is a car that the company has no plans to put into production. But hopefully a good public response will change their mind. (...)
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Autoblog.it
Lexus unveiled the AWD version of its luxury LS 460 at the Moscow Motor Show, and today the company announced it will be available on the US market starting October. The AWD system will be available for both LS 460 and LS 460 L versions. The AWD LS 460 and LS 460 L are powered by a 4.6-liter V8 mated to the world's first eight-speed automatic transmission - identical to its rear-wheel drive equivalent. The AWD versions will produce 357 horsepower and 344 lb.-ft of torque and can (...)
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