Yesterday we showed you the Transformers Special Edition Chevy Camaro that was modeled after the Autobot Bumblebee. One thing Bumblebee lacks, however, is the ability to drop the top and enjoy the summer sun. In fact, GM doesn’t even have a convertible offering.

Enter Newport Convertible Engineering who tout the ability to transform your 2010 Chevy Camaro into a convertible.

Sure, it’s probably not cheap, but did you expect it to be?

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Pictures of the forthcoming 2010 Saab 9-5 have reportedly leaked onto the internet after someone allegedly got their hands on them.

WorldCarFans reports that the 9-5 won’t make its official debut until the Frankfurt Motor Show where we are sure to learn more details about the cars specs. For now, we know that the car will feature several different engine trims including a turbocharged 1.6 liter 4cylinder 160HP engine, a 2.0 liter 4cylinder 210HP engine and a 2.8 liter V6 300HP engine. Additionally, the car will ship with two different 2.0 liter diesel powered engines with one sporting 160HP and the other with 190HP.

Saab’s 2010 9-5 will apparently go on sale in Europe in April of next year with a starting price right around €35,000 or about $50,000.

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In case you happen to be in Boston, around the Prudential Plaza you might have noticed something bizarre. Toyota has planted five 18-foot tall solar flowers. This is part of a commercial campaign for the 2010 Prius.

The stations offer you free WiFi connectivity and they also act as charging stations for your electric gadgets. The electricity comes partially from solar panels attached to the petals and stem.

The flowers will be moving to New York, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles. What do you say folks? Has this campaign impressed you already? Ready to get a Prius?

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2010 Peugeot 407 Coupe

Peugeot is enhancing its 407 Coupe model lineup for 2010 by introducing a new pair of diesel engines that have been developed with Ford. There is the new 3.0-liter V6 HDi diesel that was recently introduced on the Citroen C5 and C6 models. The new 3.0-liter generates 240HP at 3,800 rpm and is the most powerful engine ever used on a production Peugeot. It is furnished with a particle emissions filter (PEF) and compliant to Euro 5 standards. This V6 diesel is joined with a six-speed sequential automatic gearbox that powers the four-seater coupe from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in 7.7 seconds with a top speed of 240km/h or 149 mph.

The second new diesel engine for 407 Coupe is the 2.0-liter four-cylinder HDi that is linked to a 6-speed manual gearbox and develops an output of 163HP and 340Nm of torque. With the 4-cylinder HDi, this 407 Coupe goes from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in 9.1 seconds with a maximum speed of 220km/h or 137mph. All the 2010 407 Coupe models come with newly styled door mirrors and an all-new navigation system.

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Lexus IS-C Convertible

Ten years after the first Lexus IS became available, Lexus is offering an IS convertible, and it’s a hardtop, similar to the ones from BMW, Volvo, and Infiniti. The IS350C and IS250C, arrived in dealerships in late May, “give us an opportunity to compete in an area we’ve never competed in before,” says Mark Templin, group vice president & general manager of the Lexus division. “We get to unleash our darker side with the IS C.”

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2010 Chevy Camaro

Lovers of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro have already placed orders for over 25,000 cars, but only half of these orders have been filled. Apparently demand hasn’t let up in spite of the downturn in the economy. Prices are remaining high due to the demand, as well, according to Bloomberg While many cars, foreign and domestic, on the market are offering some sort of financing or incentives on them, the Camaro has none.

In fact, it’s selling for about $500 over sticker price. The 2010 Camaro comes in a range of trims, starting with the entry-level V6-powered LS and mid-range LT model, and ending at the grin-inducing 6.2L V8-powered SS models. Both six-speed automatic and manual gearboxes are also available.

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2010 GMC Terrain SLT

The 2010 GMC Terrain SUV will arrive in GM’s showrooms in September and is priced from $24,995 for the front-wheel drive model and $26,745 for the all-wheel drive version. The base SLE1 model is powered by a 182HP 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine linked to a 6-speed automatic with an EPA-estimated highway fuel economy of 32 miles per gallon.

The better equipped SLT2 features sunroof, leather seating, a premium Pioneer sound system, and a special chrome package, starts at $29,995. In addition to the the 2.4L engine, the Terrain is also offered with a 3.0-liter direct injection V6 engine producing 265HP that returns an estimated 25 mpg highway, 18 mpg city. The V6 model comes with added standard equipment such as integrated navigation system and a rear-seat DVD infotainment system.

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2010 Ford Taurus

The 2010 Ford Taurus is will be going on sale in September and if you reserve your car early, you can get discounts ranging anywhere from $500 to $1000. This incentive is to entice buyers to pay now (or at least book now) and then hold off taking possession the car till the beginning of September.

Ford is especially targeting fleet owners with these incentives, because, as we know every little bit can help in these tough economic times. The new 2010 model has improvements over the previous one, and the company is hopeful it will be able to meet its sales targets.

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2010 BMW 1-Series

BMW’s 1-Series range is entering the 2010 model year with two new engines. The first will be the 1 Series Coupe. The automaker is enhancing the two-door model’s lineup with the addition of the 120i Coupe that is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder direct-injection gasoline engine. This gas engine speeds the 120i Coupe from 0 to 62 in 7.8 seconds and offers a top speed of 149 mph. Average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle is rated at 35.7mpg US with CO2 emissions of 153gr/km.

The second new model will be the 118d Coupe that sports a 2.0-liter turbo diesel kicking out 143HP. With this powerhouse that is joined to a 6-speed manual gearbox, the 118d Coupe goes from 0-62mph in 9.0 seconds and reaches top speeds of 130mph while returning an average fuel consumption of just 53.2mpg US with a CO2 emission rating of 119gr/km.
Both the 118d and 120i Coupe will be go on sale in September in Europe.

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2010 Kia Morning/ Picanto

The Hyundai – Kia Group launched an updated 2010 Kia Morning citycar, better known as the Picanto in other parts of the world. This is the second facelift for the Korean mini following a subtle makeover in 2007. Once again, the styling changes aren’t overly radical with the most visible differences appearing in the reshaped front and rear bumpers, new side skirts, revised tail lights, and a slightly modified front grille.

Kia’s press release mentions minor revisions in the interior that include a new design for the three-spoke steering wheel and freshened up trim. The Picanto / Morning is available in two engine options in Korea, an entry-level 1.0-liter LPI four pot with 67HP and an updated 1.0-liter gasoline engine with 72HP.

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2011 Audi 7 Rendering

One of the next models Audi plans to bring to out is the A7 four-door coupe. The car appears to be targeted at premium buyers, with both hard-top and cabriolet versions planned. Production is a go now that Audi has decided to put millions of euros into the plant in Neckarsulm in order to make the essential upgrades and changes to build the A7 there.

Production will start toward the end of next year with a likely launch for very late 2010 or early 2011. A wide range of powertrains will be offered in the A7 and its S7 and RS7 sport-focused variants. Expect to see everything from diesel-electric hybrids to 600hp V10s. A diesel-electric version is rumored, but the company may end up utilizing a gasoline engine instead. The more usual A7 variants will be powered by a pair of V6s.

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2008 Ford Racing Cobra Jet

Ford Racing is getting ready to please the folks that live to see the 2010 Mustang Cobra Jet. The 2010 car will wear the FR500CJ model identification just like the car before it, but other specs have yet to be nailed down. Ford Racing is expecting to put a 425hp 5.4L supercharged V8 straight out of the Ford Racing Parts (FRP) catalog in the standard model, with an optional upgrade to a 475hp aluminum-block engine.

Ford will be offering a five-speed Liberty manual in addition to a race-prepped automatic on top of the standard six-speed tranny that was available on the 2008 car. All 2010 Cobra Jets will get an 8.50et NHRA certified roll cage, too. Final testing is still underway, but Ford says production will begin in Q4 2009 with first deliveries starting early 2010. Ford says pricing hasn’t been set yet, but will start below $75,000 and only 50 will be available

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2010 Corvette Grand Sport

Chevrolet is planning a variety of updates for the Corvette for the 2010 model year, with changes affecting the full lineup, from the base model up to the hot ZR1 supercar. First will be the introduction of the Grand Sport Model, which returns for 2010 with widebody styling and racing suspension. Pricing for the new model has been revealed via the world’s largest Corvette dealer Kerbeck Corvette.

Dave Salvatore of Kerbeck Corvette disclosed to CorvetteBlogger that the new Grand Sport Coupe will be priced from $55,720 including delivery, while the Grand Sport Convertible will cost you back $59,530 including delivery which is a $6,205 increase over the price of the base 2009 Corvette Coupe and $5,360 over the price of the base Corvette Convertible, respectively, but you will get a lot more for your money.

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2010 Panamera Interior

Celebrated German audio company Burmester has teamed up with Porsche to produce a unique high-end sound system for the new 2010 Panamera. Each speaker in the custom system has its own separate amplifier, which can range from just 25 watts for the tweeter to a 300 watt subwoofer located in the trunk.

There is also an air-motion tweeter in the dashboard, and each amplifier is analog rather than digital for supreme sound quality. The outcome of all this technology is a sound experience second to none. For all that audio knowledge however, customers will definitely be paying for it since Burmester is asking close to €5,000 ($7,000) for the basic system.

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