In its latest Sport form, the alfresco Maserati GranCabrio and its soulful naturally aspirated V8 has become even more of an Italian predator on the road.
The Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid is a frugal SUV (sports utility vehicle) with a petrol-electric drivetrain that makes it faster than a Volkswagen Golf GTI.
Driving the BMW 650i Convertible is like jumping into a low-flying airplane for some excitement, but it is actually less thrilling in the wind than its predecessor.
The original Volkswagen has been reborn (a second time) as a post-modern, personal Beetle for shiny, happy people. We put it through its paces in Berlin, Germany.