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The 2007 BMW 335i Convertible Hid a Clever Trick Nobody Else Had (opens the original)
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BMW's twin-turbo drop-top blended open-air comfort with sports sedan reflexes in a surprising package. [This story originally appeared in the April 2007 issue of MotorTrend with the headline "Full-Bodied Cab."] BMW could've topped its fourth-generation 3 Series convertible with handsomely tailored five-layer twill fabric like the one it just rolled out on the supercalafragalistic Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. But while the fabulocracy will write a check for a Flying Lady whatever her scarf
2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet First Test: It Makes the Rational Supercar Case. Almost. (opens the original)
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Its astonishing speed is nearly unusable on public roads, so the real question is what this 701-hp hybrid convertible gives its owner beyond performance. Full disclosure up front: There is no conceivable universe in which I would spend my own $304,330 worth of lottery winnings on this 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet. I remain immune to the Porsche 911’s myriad charms. But I’m an amateur actor, so in approaching this review I will lean on time-honored acting tools to help channel the character
Is the Volkswagen ID Buzz Already an Icon? We Took It on the Road to Find Out (opens the original)
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People recognize the VW Bus DNA instantly, but enthusiasm changes when price and EV power come up. Does our long-term 2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz qualify as an icon? During a roundtable discussion held in conjunction with this year’s New York International Auto Show, then president and CEO of VW of America, Kjell Gruner, was asked whether low-volume products like the Golf GTI/Golf R and ID Buzz were worthy of continuation. His response: “They’re very important to what the brand stands for—you know,
The 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 Proved the C6 Was More Than a Facelift (opens the original)
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Roads, racetracks, and one surprise revealed just how much Chevy had changed. [This story originally appeared in the September 2004 issue of MotorTrend with the headline "First Test: 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z51."] You read what our spies and industry insiders suggested the new Corvette might be like. We told you what Chevy told us about the new Corvette coupe. We shared the information chief engineer Dave Hill and his team wanted you to know on the new Corvette roadster. Well, Corvette-launch-fa
GM's New Truck Tech Is Surprisingly Thoughtful in the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado (Plus It Includes Apple CarPlay!) (opens the original)
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GM's redesigned truck interface adds smarter shortcuts, improved screen programmability, and an all-new passenger display. Among the most crucial General Motors product launches happening this year will be the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and 2027 GMC Sierra half-ton pickup trucks we previewed back in June, noting among other things that—as with seemingly all new products—the quantity of available screen real estate is increasing. Well, we just got a first look at some of the specifics about how the
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