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Pics Aplenty: Porsche Boxster Spyder

Porsche drivers don't like waiting. That's why they buy a Porsche, after all. So while a few weeks might not seem like a long time for most people, to a Porsche driver used to rocketing to 60 miles per hour in four-point-right-now seconds, the span of weeks must seem like an eternity. Although we're still weeks away from the LA Auto Show, where Porsche is set to unveil the new Boxster Spyder, Zuffenhausen has kept its enthusiasts placated with a fresh batch of photos showing its newest, lightest vehicle in all its glory. We'll be on hand ... Read more →

Audi R8 Spyder gets an early unveiling Damon Lavrinc

With all the leaks leading up to the Frankfurt Motor Show, we knew this one would pop sooner rather than later. And here it is: the Audi R8 Spyder. No more spy shots or speculation. The drop-top ...

Rumormill: Lamborghini to unveil Reventón Roadster at Frankfurt show Noah Joseph

Rumors of an open-air version of the exclusive Lamborghini Reventón have been circulating for months, with recent reports suggesting that the company has already shown a pre-production ...

Monterey 2009: Spyker C8 Aileron Spyder debuts Damon Lavrinc

Spyker deals in the ultimate four-wheeled fashion accessories, so it's fitting that the automaker debuted its next-generation droptop – the C8 Aileron Spyder – to the primped and ...

REPORT: 2011 Audi R8 Spyder will launch with V10 only, next A8 not coming to Frankfurt Damon Lavrinc

It's been all but confirmed by Audi that the R8 Spyder is due to debut alongside the new A5 Sportback at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September, but according to two reports from Car and Driver, ...

Frankfurt Rumormill: Electric R8 concept joining Audi R8 Spyder 6 months ago on Autoblog

Reports out of France and Germany indicate that in addition to the all-new A8 and A5 Sportback, Audi plans to reveal two versions of the R8 at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September. Both Auto Motor und Sport and L'Automobile report that Audi will finally reveal the R8 Spyder at the IAA expo, ...

Rumormill: Porsche planning road-going RS Spyder? 6 months ago on Autoblog

L'Automobile, our new favorite purveyors of outlandish stories and Photoshopped speculation, is reporting that Porsche is considering building a road-going version of the RS Spyder to fill the vacuum created by the dearly departed Carrera GT. According to the French rumormongers, the RS ...

Maserati Spyder debut pegged for early 2010 6 months ago on Autoblog

As the prospective launch date approaches, everyone's wondering what will become of the upcoming Maserati Spyder. Some big questions remain about what shape the new GranTurismo cabrio will take: will it have four seats, or will the folding top take up the cramped rear quarters? Will it have a ...

REPORT: Maserati GranTurismo Cabriolet headed for Geneva - in 2010 - S Automatic coming next week [*UPDATED] 9 months ago on Autoblog

Corroborating what we've already known for some time is a new Motor Trend article that confirms a drophead version of Maserati's voluptuous GranTurismo coupe is on the way. However, what is news is that MT is reporting that the car will likely be dubbed "Cabriolet" and not "Spider," largely because ...

Audi R8 V10 debuting in Detroit, cabrio coming in 2010 1 year ago on Autoblog

While other automakers are dropping out of the Detroit Auto Show left and right, Audi is heading to Motor City with guns blazing, beginning with the 2010 Audi R8 V10. Car and Driver decided to put the rumors to rest that the updated super coupe is officially coming to Detroit, packing a ...

1961 Ferrari California Spyder sells for record $10,894,900 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for high-res gallery of this record-breaking Ferrari This past weekend a new record was set for the highest amount paid for a car at a vintage auction by a 1961 Ferrari California Spyder selling for $10,894,900 after auction fees. The sale was at RM Auction's second annual "Ferrari ...

VIDEO: Car-Parazzi kids go nuts at CHP Run 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above to view video We wrote about the Car-Parazzi kids a while back when they were discovered by Jay Leno and became web celebs overnight. This team of young teens is possessed with some insane energy and skill. Still young and unjaded, they have tons of opportunities to feed their passion ...

US-market Alfas could be built in Mexico 1 year ago on Autoblog

Alfa Romeo is returning to the US market in about a year, offering the zooty 8C Competizione and 8C Spider atop a range of less spectacular offerings. While the top-end 8Cs will probably be Italian emigres, the 149 and 169 sedans could be put together in Mexico. Alfa doesn't have a hard and fast ...

Geneva '08 Preview: Spyker to unveil long-wheelbase C8 1 year ago on Autoblog

The current standard-wheelbase Spyker C8 Laviolette Spyker may be down, but it's not out. The Dutch exotic automaker has fallen on some hard times, but that's not going to stop it from moving forward with at least some of its plans. The C12 Zagato has been postponed indefinitely, but at the ...

Maserati GranTurismo convertible coming in March '09 1 year ago on Autoblog

click above to view more high-res images of the gorgeous GranTurismo Since Maserati unveiled the GranTurismo almost a year ago in Geneva, the question on everybody's mind has been, when is the convertible coming? The Trident marque from Modena has finally answered the call, announcing that, ...

Make it up to the kid with an Alfa Spider 1 year ago on Autoblog

Uh-oh. The big day came and went and you forgot a present for that pint-size kiddie on your shopping list. This is gonna cost ya. We'd charge you for information on the ultimate "stop crying, let me make it up to you" gift, but our lawyers insist it's legally questionable and our life coach says ...

Vandenbrink unveils Ferrari 599 GT Convertible design 1 year ago on Autoblog

click to enlarge Dutch designer Michiel van den Brink doesn't seem to be deterred by adversity. First he set out to pen a modern interpretation of one of the most iconic homologated racing GTs of all time, the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. Then he actually decided to build his design, basing it on the ...

Mussolini's Alfa on the auction block 1 year ago on Autoblog

Who would have guessed, but Benito Mussolini was a certified car guy. At least we can surmise that much from his car: the Alfa Romeo roadster you see above was once owned by the Italian dictator, and is now destined for the auction block. Il Duce ordered this Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Pescara Spyder in ...

Enter the Rumormill: Ferrari 599 roadster and F149 1 year ago on Autoblog

The internet, as usual, is rife with speculation. Today's source is the FerrariChat message forum, where members claim to have inside information on two new Ferrari models that are anticipated for launch within the next couple of years. The news concerns a convertible version of the current 599 GTB ...

Enter the Rumormill: a new Alfa Romeo Duetto 2 years ago on Autoblog

Cyberspace is rife with speculation about a new small Alfa Romeo convertible, which could be an indicator of one of two things: either the quintessential Italian automaker has got one such spider in the works, or it's just plain old wishful thinking. Rumors suggest a revival of the Alfa Romeo ...

Latest: Alfa Romeo to produce 8C Spider in 2008 2 years ago on Autoblog

Following the initial confirmation from Alfa Romeo that the drop-dead-sell-my-soul-and-both-kidneys-gorgeous 8C Competizione was going into production, however limited, the temporarily satiated hearts and minds of Italian sportscar fans (and really, who isn't a fan of Italian sportscars?) turned to ...

Spy Shots: 2010 Maserati Spyder 2 years ago on Autoblog

The Straightline blog procured shots of the upcoming Maserati GranTurismo cabrio, and judging by the excessive amount of camo affixed to the rear end, it's likely that the Spyder will be sporting a hard top convertible when it's released in 2010. Compared to the outgoing model, this should allow the ...

VIDEO: How many idiots does it take to crash a Ferrari? Usually only one 2 years ago on Autoblog

Have you ever noticed that the vast majority of high-profile Ferrari crashes involve only one person? It's almost as if Enzo designed his Ferraris to be high performance Darwin machines. Well folks, we have yet another Ferrari mishap, this one taking place during some sort of Ferrari parade, and ...

New pics and specs of UEV Spyder 2 years ago on Autoblog

click above image for gallery Universal Electric Vehicle first unveiled its all-electric Spyder last December at the AltCar Expo in Santa Monica. AutoblogGreen was on hand at the unveiling, but there wasn't much to report in terms of specs and pricing. UEV recently reached out to ABG to plug those ...

Clear the roads: Paris Hilton running a Spyker C8 Spyder in Bullrun 2 years ago on Autoblog

As if there hasn't been enough Paris Hilton in our lives, now she's going to be competing in this year's Bullrun behind the wheel of a Spyker C8 Spyder. Bullrun, an eight-day rally and traveling fiesta,, will be running from Montreal to Key West starting on May 11. Paris was part of the 2004 rally ...

Super-Rare Ferrari roadster fetches $385k at Amelia auction 2 years ago on Autoblog

There are Ferraris, there are rare Ferraris, and then there are the exceptionally rare Ferraris, the likes of which collectors and enthusiasts wait to hit the auction block with bated breath. At last month's RM auction of vintage motor cars at the Amelia Island Concours D'Elegance, one such special ...

I Spy a Spyder: Maserati cabrio to debut in Frankfurt 2 years ago on Autoblog

Maserati's revival is moving full speed ahead. Having launched the highly anticipated GranTurismo, the Trident marque is preparing the new Spyder for debut at the Frankfurt show in September. Based on the new GranTurismo, the Spyder does away with the rear seats in favor of a folding hard-top. We ...

Lamborghini's future, encapsulated: Versions galore, except a 'Ute 2 years ago on Autoblog

While sharing the stage with the Gallardo Superleggera, Lamborghini's CEO, Stephan Winkelmann, has outlined the future of Italy's raging bull, and for those burdened with disposable income, the future doesn't look half bad. Lamborghini projects an increase in sales of around 2,300 vehicles in 2007, ...

What's next for Maserati? 2 years ago on Autoblog

The Maserati festival just won't stop here at Autoblog as the news keeps on rolling in about the Trident marque. After dropping the new GranTurismo on us, industry analysts are speculating on what the next steps could be for Maserati. Earlier reports were based on the identification of two test ...

Can-Am Spyder - View our gallery and visit their site, now live! 2 years ago on Autoblog

Our recent post with information from AutoblogGreen's ongoing coverage of three-wheeled transportation alternatives has received a lot of attention. With that in mind, we bring you additional coverage, this time of the Can-Am Spyder. AutoblogGreen has a few details of the design on their site, but ...

IMSA follows up GTV with Gallardo-based Spyder 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click for a high-res gallery of 14 photos German tuner IMSA (not to be confused with this IMSA) established itself as a serious player with its rather splendid Lamborghini Gallardo-based GTV. The trick Lambo was tuned to produce 610 horsepower, and its tastefully-done widebody kit and bespoke wheel ...

2008 Maserati Mistral comes into view 3 years ago on Autoblog

Maserati seems to be pertually operating at the brink, which makes the replacements for the current Italdesign-Giugiaro Coupe and Spyder a pair of ultra important vehicles for the historic automaker. Winding Road has commissioned a rendering that shows what it thinks the coupe, likely to be called ...

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT in the Autoblog Garage 3 years ago on Autoblog

The small Mexican village of Cancun is a well-known party destination for young adults on spring break, offering a multitude of things most excellent. Eye candy in bikinis and surfer shorts (take your pick) sip on margaritas made with hand-squeezed lime juice and 100 percent agave tequila at a ...

A Trio of new Tridents from Maserati 3 years ago on Autoblog

There have been a lot of spy shots surfacing recently of two-door Maserati test mules, and they haven't all been consistent, with some appearing as Quattroporte sedans with the rear doors missing and others looking like something entirely new. A possible (and we hope, true) answer to the puzzle: ...

Lambo rolls into India 3 years ago on Autoblog

Lamborghini has set up shop in India, offering up its Gallardo, Gallardo Spyder and Murcielago to the masses -- well, maybe not the masses, but at least 10 people, which is Lambo's sales goal for its first year there. Considering India has a population of 1.08 billion people, we're guessing ...

Bellissima! Alfa Spider launch photos 3 years ago on Autoblog

The official launch of Alfa's latest Spider model Wednesday contained no new surprises, but some absolutely delightful eye candy. And it's coming to America! (Probably. Well, maybe. Perhaps. If you're good.) Plenty of pictures and excerpts from the press kit after the jump. Enjoy! [Source: Alfa ...

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