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Convertible prices down – time to buy

Now is the best time to buy a convertible Traditionally, the end of the year has seen a big drop in the price of convertibles. Conversely, the Spring always sees a price rise. Which in the past always made sense. After all, who wants to be driving round in a drafty, cold soft-top when winter bites?

The world’s quickest fast food delivery vehicle

Only in Dubai would you find a Jaguar XJ220 being used for fast food deliveries. This land of supercar excess will see an XJ220 deliver burgers, fries and shakes across the Emirate state. The car will be used by Mooyah, a posh new burger chain opening in Dubai’s Battuta mall.

Toyota drags down new-vehicle quality average; Ford leads Detroit 3 gains

Dragged down by Toyota Motor Corp., the quality of new cars and trucks sold in the United States slipped slightly this year--the first time since 2007, according to a study released Thursday. But Detroit's automakers--helped by Ford Motor Co. and some of the smoothest new-model launches ever--have matched or surpassed Asian and European rivals in initial vehicle quality for the first time, based on the closely watched J.D.