
Since its launch in 2009 the enduring appeal of the 2010 MINI Convertible has been proven by strong demand. So far it has only been possible to buy a Cooper, Cooper S or John Cooper Works Convertible, so the introduction of a One Convertible provides a much lower entry point for keen fresh air fans. The 2010 MINI One Convertible shares the new 1.6 litre VALVETRONIC engine of its Hatch and Clubman cousins, and produces the same 98hp and 153 Nm of torque...

The Mini Roadster concept is a two seater with a soft-top might possibly be powered by the 1.6-litre twin-scroll turbocharged engine already featured in the MINI Cooper S. Boasting direct gasoline injection, this superior power unit delivers maximum output of 128 kW/175 hp and peak torque of 240 Newton-metres/177 lb-ft increasing briefly with the Overboost function to an even more superior 260 Newton-metres/192 lb-ft. The new Mini Roadster Concept...

AC Schnitzer has unveiled their new package for the MINI Cooper R57 Cabriolet. AC Schnitzer MINI Cooper R57 convertible offers an engine upgrade package which boosts the MINI Cooper S’ 175 hp rating to 208 hp (226 hp for export models). AC Schnitzer MINI Cooper R57 also comes with a limited slip differential, a height adjustable sports suspension, and an aluminum strut brace for the front axle. Schnitzer offers a sport exhaust system with chrome...

Volvo’s striking four-seater C70 Coupé-Convertible packs some extra appeal this spring with the introduction of the ‘Ice White’. Priced at an attractive £24,495 OTR and available to order now, the C70 Ice White features £2,350 worth of extra equipment over the standard 2.0D S model on which it is based which retails at £24,995 OTR. Externally, the Volvo C70 Ice White sports the head-turning Ice White finish. The interior boasts sumptuous...

Aston Martin DBS Volante makes its debut at the 2009 Geneva Auto Salon. Completing the Aston Martin DBS line-up, the new Volante will afford customers the combination of the DBS’s already-established benchmark sports car characteristics with all the thrills of open-air motoring. Broadening the DBS’s character, the Aston Martin DBS Volante will appeal to drivers who wish to combine the excitement of driving a finely-tuned sports car with...

Experimental models have always played a significant role in the history of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, from the first – 1EX, built in 1919 – to the most recent – Rolls-Royce 101EX, built in 2006. Unlike a concept car, the experimental models developed by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars have always been fully functioning vehicles, residing in a tangible world of wood, leather and metals rather than clay and foam. EX cars offer designers and engineers...

Citroën has released first details of a special edition of its funky convertible supermini, the Citroën C3 Pluriel Charleston. The limited edition model unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show and is expected to go on sale in the UK in early 2009. The Citroën C3 Pluriel Charleston fashions a contemporary reinterpretation of a design theme that once decorated the famous Citroën 2CV 6 Charleston – a stylistic nod to one of the most iconic cars...

MINI will unveil the world’s fastest small premium cabriolet at the Geneva International Motor Show on 03 March 2009. The MINI John Cooper Works Convertible will take centre stage at the event and is on sale in the UK from 28 March 2009, priced at £23,470 OTR. Featuring the same high performance engineering modifications as the Hatch model carrying the John Cooper Works badge, the Convertible’s 1.6-litre twin scroll-turbocharged engine produces...

n2a Motors announced that it is now taking orders for its latest model, the Anteros. Continuing a tradition of unique styling and impressive performance, the Anteros is built on the new 2009 Corvette platform and features a body reminiscent of iconic Italian designs. Built from modern lightweight carbon fiber, the Anteros is available with a variety of performance and appearance options. n2a Motors displayed the first production convertible and coupe...

Kia Soulster open-air concept, a variation of the highly anticipated Soul, arriving at Kia Motors retailers this spring. With young buyers’ budgets in mind, the Kia Soulster is an efficient front-drive car based on the production model Kia Soul, recently introduced at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. A two-door concept with roadster roots, the brightly colored Soul’r yellow Soulster projects a hip industrial look with screw borders, reminiscent...