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Toyota GT 86 Convertible confirmed

Toyota GT 86 Convertible on the way With the Toyota GT 86 not yet out in the wild, we learn that Toyota are planning a GT 86 Convertible. In what is perhaps one of the least surprising revelations recently, Toyota’s chief engineer has conformed that they are working on a convertible version of the GT 86. Well, they want to take a piece of the MX-5′s market with their new ‘affordable’ sports car so they have little choice.

Cash for clunkers: Is it ready for prime time in America?

One proposed solution to prop up new-car sales in the United States involves paying bonuses to owners of older vehicles who send their cars to the scrapyard and buy new ones. Proponents say that not only does the auto industry benefit, but so does the environment, as emissions decrease and fuel economy typically improves in newer models. Critics, however, say that scrapping older vehicles hurts collectors by reducing the number of older models available and also hurts those least able to afford to buy newer vehicles by driving up the price of used cars.

£127k McLaren MP4-12C tops the bill at BCA Auction

A host of luxury and performance cars went under the hammer at the BCA Blackbushe Top Car Auction this week, including a McLaren MP4-12C and a nearly-new Jaguar F-Type. BCA said, "the high-end prestige and sports car market has a strong following with buyers and we have seen lots of interest in high value vehicles during 2013, with bidders prepared to invest six-figure sums for the right vehicle." Judging by some of the prices realised, there are still bargains to be found... Please click the image above to read more about the BCA Blackbushe Top Car Auction