Blow your top

By ALASTAIR SLOANE

Someone said this car is so spunky it could only appeal to people under 50 years of age.

This could be considered discriminatory under rules that allow the grey-power lobby to have fun.

The convertible 3-Series BMW has tickled the fancy of people of all ages over the past 15 or so years. The new one will, too.

It is expected to be launched in New Zealand in August next year, equipped with everything that opens and shuts, including electronic stability and traction systems, front and side airbags, roll bars integrated into the rear headrests and a scratch-proof glass rear window in the soft-top.