A handful of fabulous photos of the next generation 2012 Porsche 911 have emerged. After almost two years of auto spies working hard throughout the period of testing that Porsche has been subjecting its prototypes to, these new photos finally give us a glimpse of a minimally camouflaged vehicle.

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The auto world will be in Geneva next month and Renault is definitely not missing the bus! Renault will showcase its affordable Wind Coupe at the Geneva motor show which measures 3830mm-comparable to the outgoing Peugeot 206CC. Also, it is important not to confuse the Wind with the Megan CC as it is a two-seater coupe. The affordable Wind will feature a couple of engine options which include a 100hp 1.2L engine from the Twingo GT and the 133hp 1.6L engine from the Renaultsport Twingo. Renault Wind has a roof that folds down in 12 seconds but the retractable roof integration has in no way affected the luggage compartment which accommodates 270 liters, much more than the Twingo hatchback. As per Renault, the car is readily available and sales of the Renault Wind Coupe could begin before summer.

The list with the hotties for this year’s Auto Show in Geneva is far from being over. Check out this adorable MINI convertible that got some John Cooper Works love and turned into a modern day princess that will rock the streets. Expected to feature a 1.6-liter turbo four that outputs 211 hp and 192 lb-ft of torque, the new MINI JCW cabrio is fast as hell. It does 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 6.9 seconds and tops at 146mph (234 km/h). Add to all these a set of 17″ alloy wheels, retuned suspension and electronics, an aero kit, larger brakes and dark grey soft-top, and you wouldn’t have to kiss it to turn it into a great seller. We’re sold … [via Autoblog]

Call it an idiotic idea or a great viral from MINI, here’s a video that will likely get you to smile. Three Canadian guys from Toronto are looking for some fun and the best way to do it, is by driving a dropped-top MINI Cabrio through an automatic car wash. Though the car went out unscathed, we wouldn’t recommend anything like this (but if you do it make sure you’ll email us the video) to your own ride. Check out the hot air treatment … priceless, isn’t it? And here’s the behind the scenes video. FUNNY AS HELL!

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To all those MINI fans out there (like me), I have good news. I’ve got my hands on a couple of new MINI Cabrio pictures. But, I also have bad news. Apparently we’re not going to see it before the Detroit Auto Show in January or get it before March 2009. However, meanwhile we can enjoy the looks. We only know that the new MINI Cabrio is going to feature the same 3-in-1 folding soft-top as the current model, an integrated automatic sunroof and a heated rear window.

Enough for you to buy a new MINI Cabrio? – via motoringfile.com

Our friends from Germany that always have new stuff about new models Audi, BMW of Mercedes is going to release, Auto Motor und Sport, have done it again. They may hold some confidential info that the new Audi A5 Cabrio is going to debut at the Paris Motor Show.

Things are supposed to change, because the A5 Cabrio will replace the A4 Cabrio and will not be build by the sub-contractor Karmann, anymore. The company will build it itself at the Neckarshulm production facility.

A few info about the new model mentioned that it’s going to use a canvas top and will be equipped with the standard diesel and petrol engines. Rumors talk about a S5 Cabrio with a 4.2L V8 engine that is also going to be built and about a RS5 Cabrio, so you can imagine how well the design and the power are going to be mixed in together.

2009 is the year when the Audi A5 Cabrio is going to reach dealerships for a 37,000 Euro price in Germany.