Auto Design

Lamborghini has announced its ultimate roadster. The stunning Murciélago LP 650-4 Roadster that the company will produce in a limited series Read the rest of this entry »

At this anniversary Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the BMW Group will itself be celebrating a rather special birthday: it was 80 years ago that BMW produced its very first automobile. “The past 80 years have shown the high status that BMW accords to design and style. The same applies to the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. And that is not least of all why are a perfect fit,” says Karl Baumer, Director of BMW Group Classic and Chairman of the Concorso
When BMW looks back on its 80-year tradition of car manufacturing at this year’s Concorso, visitors can expect to set eyes on some stunning beauties on wheels. Among the models on show will be a BMW 303, the first Bavarian car to sport the kidney-shaped radiator grille, and an example of the BMW 502, which entered the motoring history books as the so-called “baroque angel”. Models dating back to the 1960s, such as the BMW 2002, and the cars that established the BMW model series in the 1970s will also rank among the exhibits. As a special highlight, BMW will be presenting all its legendary roadsters of the last 75 years: from the 315/1 and 319/1 to the 328 and 507, all the way to the Z1, Z3 and Z8 – plus the latest addition to the family, the new BMW Z4.

BMW and the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este will be celebrating their 80^th anniversary this year with a very special edition that will also mark the ten anniversary of the BMW sponsorship and involvement of the famous event on the banks of Lake Como. Although BMW was established in 1916 (as a constructor of aircraft engines) the company built its first passenger car in 1929 after becoming famous for its motorcycles. Read the rest of this entry »

The new Ferrari California attracted enthusiastic attention wherever it has been presented so far. How could it be otherwise? The California is two supercars in one but its development required more than twice the commitment that every new Ferrari commands. Yet, its design has been the most challenging task in years. Read the rest of this entry »

It was expected for the Frankfurt Motor Show next September but Sergio Marchionne and “his boys” did not want to wait too long. Now, the good news is that the open-air Fiat 500 Cabrio will be officially unveiled six months earlier, at the Geneva Motor Show,next month. Sales are planned to start in April, according to a reliable source. Read the rest of this entry »

It is imperative: the new Mini 2009 Cabrio must be driven “Always Open”. Otherwise where is the reason to choose it. Sure it has a very efficient soft roof that you can open or close in 15 seconds but it is a lot more fun to drive the car with the sky above your head. Read the rest of this entry »

The Audi rush to leadership in the luxury car segment is giving BMW no time for pause.

Here is the beautiful Audi A5 Cabriolet. A flagship with comfortable accomodotin for four (fair for five) that is challenging all rival in its class and above that. Inded, for those who want more popwer and look Audi also the S5 Cabriolet to offer.

Here again, please enjoyd the view. For more info and comments I shall be back soon.

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MINI has released official pictures of the success of the current Cabriolet due to make its first public appearance at the Detroit Motor Show next month. It is good to hear that the BMW Group is sticking to their long term program and will be in Detroit with their little jewel offering open-roof motoring for up to four car enthusiasts. Here is the second generation Cabriolet of the Mini of the third millennium giving us the desire of bright and sunny days, for ourselves and for the car industry. Read the rest of this entry »