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REPORT: Convertible Toyobaru FT-86 in the works

In news that will only shock those that haven't been paying attention, Toyota has reportedly confirmed that if the market demands it, there will be a convertible version of the new FT-86. Though Toyota still hasn't settled on a name for the upcoming budget rear-drive sports car, the announcement of a drop-top option lends a bit more credence to the rumor that the Celica nameplate might be brought back from the dead. Now, the notion of a convertible Celica really shouldn't shock anyone. However, what should shock you (at least a little) ... Read more →

VERITAS RS III Roadster ready for production Frank Filipponio

After an eight-year buildup, the Veritas RS III has finally slithered into series production in Grafschaft-Gelsdorf, Germany. Just like the Dutch firm Spyker, Vermot AG has resurrected the ...

Tesla introduces Mobile Service Rangers, the Geek Squad for EVs Sebastian Blanco

Doctors may not make many house calls anymore, but Tesla Motors believes an at-home service is just the ticket for its pricey electric cars. The company recently announced a new Tesla Mobile ...

Review: 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata is still the drive of our childhood dreams Chris Paukert

Remember back when you were a diapered enthusiast-to-be and you weren't allowed to venture beyond the end of your family's tree lawn? The sum total of your 'driving' experience was probably a ...

Rendered speculation: Jaguar XE roadster Sam Abuelsamid

It's no secret Jaguar is working on a small roadster dubbed the XE, and according to AutoCar, the design staff at Jaguar are struggling to finalize the look of the BMW Z4-sized drop-top. ...

Frankfurt Preview: 507-hp Wiesmann MF5 Roadster 1 month ago on Autoblog

Wiesmann's made an all-out drop-top assault in 2009, beginning with the 367-hp V8-powered MF4 Roadster unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March. As reported earlier, the retrotastic automaker hailing from Dulmen, Germany is bringing another open-aired creation to the Frankfurt Motor Show, and ...

Review: 2009 Honda S2000 is a champ to the end 2 months ago on Autoblog

It's been ten years since Honda released the S2000 to celebrate its golden anniversary, but since Autoblog's inception, we have somehow never managed to publish a proper review of the high-revving roadster. With the final S2000 having rolled off the line on August 7, we figured it was time to ...

Rumormill: Lamborghini to unveil Reventón Roadster at Frankfurt show 2 months ago on Autoblog

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 prototype to some of its best customers. Now sources suggest that the Raging Bull brand could be preparing ...

Super(light) Hero - Mazda bringing bantamweight MX-5 Miata concept to Frankfurt [UPDATED] 3 months ago on Autoblog

A few days ago, Mazda announced a special-edition MX-5 Miata in Crystal White Pearl Mica to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the car that restored the roadster. They should have been making a splash about this car instead, a concept MX-5 Superlight speedster that is due in Frankfurt next ...

Mazda releases 20th Anniversary Edition Miata for JDM faithful 3 months ago on Autoblog

Japan gets to celebrate the 20th birthday of the Mazda MX-5/Miata with a special edition for JDM buyers only. The Crystal White Pearl Mica roadster comes in two varieties: an RS soft-top with a 6-speed manual, and a VS hardtop with a 6-speed automatic. Both cars get red-and-black heated ...

Rumormill: 2012 Jaguar sports car to get Volt-like extended-range hybrid tech? 4 months ago on Autoblog

Ratan Tata, Jaguar's owner, knows that the future of the company rests on "shiny and new" products. That's why the XE roadster was reportedly moved to the front of the line and given a 2011 release date. If the soothsayers at Motor Trend are correct, Tata also understands that cleaner engines are ...

Tesla delivers 500th Roadster to New Jersey man 5 months ago on Autoblog

From the first to the 100th and now to the 500th, the story of Tesla Motors and their first offering, the Roadster, has been pretty heavily documented. The trend is unlikely to stop any time soon and, in that vein, Tesla is making sure to note its latest milestone, the delivery of the 500th ...

REPORT: Next Tesla Roadster aims at 911 Turbo with AWD and usable space 5 months ago on Autoblog

Electric drivetrain aside, the Tesla Roadster isn't the most practical sports car on the market. Like its Lotus counterpart, the Roadster is lacking space for both passengers and parcel, something Tesla CEO Elon Musk is all-too-happy to admit. But as you'd expect from the plucky upstart and its ...

First Drive: 2009 BMW Z4 Roadster grows up at the expense of its groove 5 months ago on Autoblog

The all-new 2009 BMW Z4 Roadster is the eagerly anticipated replacement to both the Z4 Convertible and Z4 Coupe. Adding to this pressure, the two-seater is also tasked with satisfying the enthusiasts who enjoyed the high-performance M variants, both of which are discontinued – at least for ...

Morgan to celebrate centennial with Aeromax SuperSports debut at Villa d'Este debut 6 months ago on Autoblog

Ahead of its debut at this weekend's gorgeousness that is the Villa d'Este "Carnival of the Rich," British stalwart Morgan is previewing its new Aero Super Sports, its latest aluminum-chassis'd roadster. Like some of its more recent siblings, the limited-edition roadster will once again make use ...

Shanghai 2009: Guangzhou Honda Linian roadster concept is messing with our S2000-loving heads 6 months ago on Autoblog

Guangzhou Honda surprised everyone at the Shanghai show with this tidy little roadster, its second Linian concept in as many years. While the 2008 Beijing show concept was a more pedestrian five-door, this two-seat droptop has us wishing for a proper S2000 successor. Oh, one can quibble over ...

Rumormill: Mercedes-Benz SLS Roadster coming in 2011 6 months ago on Autoblog

In a story that's sure to surprise no one, France's L'Automobile magazine is reporting that the upcoming Mercedes-Benz SLS supercar will be available in Roadster form sometime in 2011. According to the report, the gull-wing SLS will make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September and will ...

2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster and 2009 350 hp Nissan NISMO 370Z w/VIDEO 7 months ago on Autoblog

The 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster and 2009 Nissan NISMO 370Z will be unveiled during a live webcast tonight at 7 PM EST, but we've got the details on both models ahead of their official debut. The Roadster retains the same greasy bits as the coupe, but adds open air action in the form of a new ...

Audi to reveal TT-RS Roadster at Leipzig Motor Show 7 months ago on Autoblog

Audi rolled out the fixed-head version of its new TT-RS a couple of weeks ago at the Geneva Motor Show, but a topless version was nowhere in sight. There's a reason for that: this weekend at Germany's Leipzig AMI show, the automaker will be expanded the stylish coupe with a open-top version. ...

Lamborghini Murcielago LP650-4 gets the roadster treatment 8 months ago on Autoblog

It was only a couple of days ago that we were telling you about another upgraded Lamborghini Murcielago expected to make its appearance at the Geneva Motor Show. Now we have word of yet another upgraded Murci, the LP-650 Roadster, that doesn't go all-out with the upgrades but will still make the ...

Chicago Preview: 2009 Mazda MX-5 will say hey to USA 9 months ago on Autoblog

With over 800,000 copies sold during its 20-year lifespan, the Mazda MX-5 is the king of all roadsters. When the miniature Mazda hit the scene in 1989 as the Miata, Mazda gave it impeccable balance and precision. In the interim, the MX-5 has continued to evolve, and Mazda is looking to make ...

REPORT: Audi version of Volkswagen Bluesport in the works 9 months ago on Autoblog

It should come as no surprise that Audi is working on its own version of the Volkswagen Concept Bluesport, and according to Automotive News, the design has already been completed. In the lead-up to the Bluesport's unveiling, rumors (and simple logic) said that in order for Volkswagen to make ...

Pics Aplenty: Tesla Roadster Sport 9 months ago on Autoblog

Tesla hasn't released any more details on the Roadster Sport, but it has released a handful of renderings depicting what the Elise-based EV will look like when it goes on sale in June. As a refresher, the Tesla Roadster Sport is an upgrade package that includes a new hand-wound stator that ...

Detroit 2009: White Lightning - Jaguar shows 510 bhp XKRs [w/VIDEO] 9 months ago on Autoblog

Emerging from Jaguar's press conference yesterday from a cloud of manufactured smoke and amidst the too-loud blare of the Gallagher Brothers were the stonking new XKR Coupe and Convertible. While the exterior receives subtle changes (new front and rear bumper designs, LED taillamps), the real ...

Tesla Roadster Sport packs a little more punch for a lot more coin 10 months ago on Autoblog

With 150 Roadsters delivered to customers and another 1,100 people on the waiting list, Tesla decided now's the time to release a more performance-oriented version its Elise-based EV. The Tesla Roadster Sport features a hand-wound stator that increases winding density to help eliminate resistance ...

Ex-Cowboys' 1991 BMW 850Ci one-off for sale in Texas 10 months ago on Autoblog

Long before the retro-licious Z8 and the modern 6 Series, BMW's range-topping sport coupe was the 8-Series. Characterized by its distinctive shark nose and available with a choice of eight- or 12-cylinder engines, the 8-Series was sadly never offered as a convertible. But it would have made a ...

Officially Official: 2009 BMW Z4 10 months ago on Autoblog

BMW will unveil the all-new Z4 roadster at the Detroit Auto Show next month, but there's no need to wait for the show in Motown to see the car in non-spyshot form, as all the Euro-spec details were officially released when the clock struck midnight in Munich. We're into the new bodywork, which ...

Rendered Speculation: Abarth Coupe ala Autocar 1 year ago on Autoblog

Autocar has cooked up the latest rendering of the forthcoming Abarth Roadster, and while it keeps the basic shape of previous images, it adds a more distinct Fiat flavor to the front. The Roadster will form one prong of Abarth's three-model lineup, joining the Punto and 500 variants, but will be ...

Conflicting details: Volkswagen's LA-bound mid-engine coupe 1 year ago on Autoblog

CAR and Autoweek have tapped their sources within Volkswagen to get the scoop on a rumored mid-engine Elise-fighter that may debut at next month's LA Auto Show. But when working with unnamed insiders, information tends to get jumbled in the process and differing reports emerge that suggest it's all ...

Mazda: Next MX-5 will be "radical" 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for high-res gallery of the Mazda MX-5 Many of you (and some of us) don't think the current MX-5 went far enough in distancing itself from its cutesy predecessor, but design director Lauren Van den Acker wants to change that for 2012 and give the iconic convertible "more balls" in the ...

Rendered Speculation: Abarth Roadster 1 year ago on Autoblog

We've always been fond of the Smart roadster, which never officially made it to U.S. shores and proved to be a flop across the pond. But this rendering, courtesy of WorldCarFans, has us thinking that a second attempt might be worthwhile. If the Abarth roadster ever comes to fruition, it would be an ...

Rendered Speculation: 2010 Honda S2000 replacement 1 year ago on Autoblog

The Honda S2000 has been on the US market since 1999, and although it's long in the tooth, the rev-happy two-seater still brings joy to drivers with its well-balanced RWD goodness. We're looking forward to an all-new S2000, and according to a few Japanese magazines, we can expect to see the S2K's ...

Tesla Roadster production has begun, cue the angels 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for a high-res gallery of the Tesla Roadster. Tesla's president and CEO, Ze'ev Drori, made the announcement today on his corporate blog that production of the Roadster has officially begun. Tesla originally set a date of March 17th for "regular" production of the Roadster, and the folks ...

Elon Musk takes delivery of first production Tesla Roadster 1 year ago on Autoblog

Last Friday, Tesla chairman Elon Musk took delivery of the first production Roadster, which carries the name P1 (Production vehicle 1). The black coupe was flown in from Hethel, England, where all Teslas are being built alongside the Roadster's cousin, the Lotus Elise. When the Roadster arrived at ...

Tesla considering a track-ready version of the Roadster 1 year ago on Autoblog

click above for more high-res shots of the Tesla Roadster var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/motorsport/Tesla_considering_track_ready_version_of_the_Roadster'; One thing that's been called into question is whether or not the Tesla Roadster will make a viable track day vehicle, but until now, there ...

Exclusive First Drive: Tesla Roadster 1 year ago on Autoblog

Most people are lucky to experience one life-affirming moment while they're on this earth; I experienced mine last week. AutoblogGreen's Sam Abuelsamid called to ask if I was interested in accompanying him on his exclusive First Drive of the Tesla Roadster. Aside from the company's own ...

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Eddie Alterman wades in with Sam, Chris, Dan, and Jonny to talk about SEMA and other recent events.

 
 

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