Peugeot 308 CC Review & Road Test
October 26, 2009 by Karl Peskett
Filed under Behind the Wheel, Car Reviews, Car Style, Peugeot, Sports, Sports Car
The Pug for sun-lovers
Model Tested:
2009 Peugeot 308CC; 2.0-litre, four cylinder, diesel, six speed automatic; coupe/cabriolet – $52,990*
Options Available:
Leather seats with integrated heating, AirWave and windstop – $4,100
Styling; build quality; packaging
Ride too firm; downward sloping seats; no cupholders; windscreen angle
CarAdvice Rating:
Ah, the convertible. The wind in your hair, the sun on your skin, [...]
Karmann insolvancy Germany’s biggest car industry collapse
April 9, 2009 by David Twomey
Filed under Car News, Convertibles, Daimler, Industry, Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot, Porsche, Sports Cars
Independent contract carmaker and cabrio roof-top specialist Karmann filed for insolvency on Wednesday, becoming quite possibly the best known German automotive company to fall victim to the industry crisis.
“The sheer unexpected drop in revenue led to the inability to finance the social plan that was agreed with labour representatives,” said the company, which had revenue [...]
2009 MINI John Cooper Works Cabriolet
February 10, 2009 by George Skentzos
Filed under Car News, Mini
MINI is set to unveil the world’s fastest small premium cabriolet – that’s quite a niche – with the debut of its new John Cooper Works Convertible at the Geneva motor show.
Featuring the same high-performance modifications as its hatch sibling, the JCW Cabriolet is also powered by a 1.6-litre twin scroll-turbocharged petrol engine.
