GM have released the first official news of an upcoming mid-sized convertible car which has been designed and built in-house by British brand Vauxhall. Named the Vauxhall Cacada it is being developed as a unique car apart from the Astra GTC coupe which appears to form its base.
Convertible Car News
Citroen launch DS3 Cabriolet
3rd September 2012
The Citroen DS3 Cabriolet will be the first convertible car in the French brand’s range since the Citroen C3 Pluriel was discontinued in 2010. Unlike the utilitarian C3 the DS3 is an ultra-modern small car which clearly aims to out-class the market leading Mini Convertible.
Trident Iceni Grand Tourer
27th August 2012
The story of the Trident Iceni is one of highs and lows (mostly lows) over the last decade and yet it is soon to be displayed as a production car at one of the worlds most prestigious auto shows.
Bentley Mulsanne Convertible Concept
26th August 2012
The Bentley Azure was for many years the ultimate luxury convertible. Sat at the top of the Bentley range it was big, opulent and expensive. Since 2011 when the Azure T finished its production run the mid-range Bentley Continental GTC has left to hold the convertible flag. Things may be due to change soon as Bentley are working on an Azure successor to compete with the Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe at the pinnacle of automotive extravagance.
McLaren 12C Spider presented at Pebble Beach
23rd August 2012
McLaren’s latest convertible supercar was unveiled for its first public viewing at California’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance event. The 12C Spider was revealed at the prestigious Gooding & Company Auction preview.
Monterey and Pebble Beach 2012 Roundup
22nd August 2012
The Monterey Car Week is a Mecca for exotic and classic car enthusiasts from around the world. The world’s finest cars are on show at events around the California peninsula including the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, Pacific Grove Concours Auto Rally and the famed Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
BMW Zagato Roadster concept
18th August 2012
The 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is off to a grand start with the launch of the BMW Zagato Roadster concept. Based on the BMW Zagato Coupe shown at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este just 6 weeks ago, this roadster shows a development of the design.
How to donate a car to charity and why?
18th August 2012
Want to feel less guilty about your new convertible car purchase? Car donations are becoming increasingly popular around the world but why when many people are in financial difficulty do people want to donate a car to charity? There are two main reasons…