Volvo C70 Review & Road Test
October 6, 2009 by Anthony Crawford
Filed under Behind the Wheel, Car Reviews, Car Style, Convertibles, Luxury Car, Sports, Volvo
Great to drive, difficult to fault, and the most underrated luxury convertible on the market.
Model Tested:
2009 Volvo C70 T5; 2.5-litre, five-cylinder, petrol; six-speed manual; convertible – $69,950
Price; quality of materials; interior space and performance
Some options such as Satellite Navagation seem expensive
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Options:
Fitted: Heated front seats $325; Bluetooth $450; Blind [...]
Mini Cooper Cabrio Review & Road Test
August 31, 2009 by Matt Brogan
Filed under Behind the Wheel, Car Reviews, Convertibles, Mini, Sports
Less roof, more WOOHOO!
Model Tested:
2009 Mini Cooper S Cabrio ‘Chilli’; 1.6-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-petrol; six-speed manual; cabriolet – $51,600*
Options (as fitted):
Limited Slip Differential $350; Bonnet Strips in Black $200; Mirror Caps in Black (No Cost Option); Front Seat Heating $490; Interior Surface in Body Colour $225; Chrome Line Exterior $250; Colour Line Dark Grey (No Cost [...]
Karmann shuts up shop
June 24, 2009 by Matt Brogan
Filed under Car News, Chrysler, Convertibles, Industry, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volkswagen
German-based coachbuilder Karmann, best known for the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, has officially closed its doors after being forced to file for bankruptcy in April.
The company produced 3.3 million convertibles and more than 1 million coupes for larger car companies since 1949 but due to falling demand in the face of the recent economic downturn, Karmann [...]
