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VW Concept BlueSport at Detroit auto show 2009

By Tim Pollard Motor Shows 12 January 2009 05:29 CAR's been tipping it for ages, but today we finally saw the first proof of VW's ambitions to build a Lotus Elise-style back-to-basics roadster. The Concept BlueSport is a mid-engined sports car with the emphasis firmly on the lack of frills – to the benefit of performance, handling and the car's environmental credentials. The BlueSport is compact at just 3999mm long and that mid-mounted engine keeps weight distribution even-Stevens at 45:55.

VW BlueSport Concept Debut

Once upon a time, when  the world was a simpler place, there was a plethora of fun, nimble, economical roadsters (particularly in the UK) for our enjoyment. But times have changed, and got more complicated, and probably the only real fun, economical soft-top around is the MX-5. But that could change.

Ultrarare, never-raced Lamborgini Diablo GT-R hits the market

Any Lamborghini is a special acquisition, but for those who desire true exclusivity in an exotic-car purchase, we present the Lamborghini Diablo GT-R. The GT-R is a track-only variation of the exclusive, street-legal European-only Diablo GT. This is not just your garden-variety Diablo GT-R.