Convertible Car

When Audi launched the R8, a racecar turned production vehicle in 2006, company execs knew customers would want it. Turns out they were right. The Audi R8 supercar has found 15,537 worldwide owners since its debut in 2006, not including 2011. While the much anticipated second-generation Audi R8 is still ...    Read more

Denizens of the Miata cult know that Mazda likes to release a special edition of the MX-5 Miata every few years or so—even once per year, if they feel plush enough. This year's Miata Special Edition "offers an edgier look at two seats of luxury," says Mazda's press release. Does ...    Read more

Many auto makers are adding a diesel engine option to its lineup and apparently the one percent deserves a diesel alternative too. Maserati will be offering a smaller Quattroporte (nicknamed the "Maseratina" for the time being) powered by a diesel engine responsible for over 300 horsepower. A V-6 gasoline engine ...    Read more

In 1993, a crack engineering unit was founded by the Ford Motor Company. These great men promptly tuned a 235-horspower, 5.0-liter V-8 for the Ford Mustang. Today, still wanted by enthusiasts across the country, they survive as heroes to fast Ford Mustangs. If there's a Ford that needs tuning, and if ...    Read more

Usually when a vehicle reaches its third year in production, you can expect a refresh to be right around the corner. The 2013 Nissan 370Z is no different and the Japanese auto maker is looking to capitalize on an unusually quiet Chicago Auto Show this week. Nissan has decided to ...    Read more

Fans of the classic droptop Volkswagen Golf, a mainstay and icon of the European sun-seeking automotive lineup, can finally rejoice: Volkswagen will debut the 2013 GTI Cabriolet at the Geneva Auto Show in March, as a last farewell to the current Golf range. There have been several compact Golf Cabrios and Eos convertibles ...    Read more

Toyota has big plans for 2013, and aims to introduce 19 new Toyota, Lexus, and Scion models to the market, including the 2013 Toyota Avalon. We've heard rumblings about Toyota's premium sedan for several months now, that a radical redesign is on the horizon. This news, and more, was unveiled last weekend in ...    Read more

The Scandinavians were among the first Europeans to explore (and conquer) their continent en masse, over the course of three centuries. If they had the luxury of an Audi R8 Spyder, we think they would have done so a lot faster. On the Motor Trend Channel's premiere episode of "Epic ...    Read more

Feeling the pressure from its competition, Jaguar is pondering whether or not to add more power to its XFR model. Pressure from German competitors Mercedes-Benz and BMW has forced Jaguar to consider adding even more power to its fastest cars. Autocar is reporting that this is the case and an ...    Read more

Michelin, the French tire marker, has released a new composite snow chain set to the public. The Easy Grip chains are made of a light-weight material which Michelin claims provide a smooth and quiet ride with no vibration. However, where the Easy Grip snow chains really shine is at low speeds ...    Read more

A quintessential British roadster has two seats and an optional top, and the latest round of Mini Coopers are taking note. Mini has announced pricing for its Mini Roadster lineup for 2012 and as expected, if you want more fun, you're going to have to pay for it. Three models will ...    Read more

John Rosevear of The Motley Fool asks if the upcoming Chevrolet Corvette will be the last one produced by General Motors. The answer, of course, is "no," and we can move on to more probable predictions like the world ending this December. You don't believe us? Rosevear argues that the Corvette's ...    Read more

With the recently introduced 2013 Dodge Dart bowing at the North American International Auto Show Chrysler is riding a rising wave of momentum, and the Dart is at its core. Today, the Detroit-based auto announced it will introduce a new mid-size sedan to replace the unloved Chrysler 200 and Dodge ...    Read more

Drive to End Hunger is a charity organization sponsored by the AARP aimed to feed millions of Americans. The organization sponsors racing legend Jeff Gordon who recently, with Hendrick Motorsports, teamed up to raise $700,000, much of which is coming from the recent auction of the first 2013 Chevrolet ...    Read more

First there was the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera coupe, the first major redesign of the popular sports car in almost a decade. The 2012 Porsche Panamera GTS quickly followed at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show where it was promptly ignored by the Porsche faithful, who still ...    Read more

There's a first time for everything. In this case Craftsman, a tool and landscaping equipment manufacturer, will be showcasing its new CTX Tractor at the North American International Auto Show. The Detroit Auto Show began back in 1907, holding annual shows until a nine year hiatus was taken from 1943-1952. ...    Read more

The perpetual wheels of the rumormill keep churning, but this time they’re electric-powered. Honda executives recently told a German publication that the zippy little Honda EV-STER Concept, shown at the Tokyo Motor Show, is not only going to enter production, but could be built as early as next year. Speaking ...    Read more

Performance and value are not mutually exclusive terms on the 2012 Volvo C70 Inscription. Like other recent models in the lineup, the C70 Inscription receives some engine and computer tweaking from Swedish performance company, Polestar. For 2012, the Inscription package will be a $3900 upgrade, bringing the total price, including ...    Read more

After a year and a half hiatus, the Viper will be hitting the streets again in 2013. But this time around, it won't be called a Dodge. After almost two decades under the same nameplate the latest snake will shed its original skin and adorn SRT badges instead. SRT is ...    Read more

Shots of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL convertible recently surfaced across the pond in the Netherlands, aka Holland for the atlas-inept. The images, reports Autoblog.nl, seem to come from a sales brochure for the new convertible. Unlike Lexus, whose ...    Read more

You know the old expression, "All good things must come to an end." It's a phrase that must be echoing through Mercedes-Benz hallways as the final current-generation SL-Class rolled off the production line for the final time last week. But the nameplate isn't gone for good: The German auto maker ...    Read more

It was only a matter of time after the standard 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera hardtop debuted before the ragtop model would follow. Fortunately, it wasn't that much time, with the cabriolet making its welcome introduction a week after the German automaker held its press conference at the ...    Read more

Nissan is recalling select 370Zs and Infiniti is bringing back 1788 G37s citing power windows that are programmed incorrectly. The "auto-up" cycle's anti-pinch mechanism was improperly calibrated, meaning that anybody with a finger or arm dangling out the window when it was rolling up could get a nasty pinch before ...    Read more

What's New The silk cover has been pulled away, revealing what could well be the ultimate Jaguar convertible. Making its world debut at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2012 Jaguar XKR-S convertible showcases a 550-hp 5.0-liter supercharged V-8 engine, but in the XKR's stunning convertible body. The XKR-S is ...    Read more

What's New For 2011, a Chevrolet Camaro convertible joined the Camaro lineup, so it is no surprise GM would release convertible version of the Chevy Camaro ZL1, only a matter of when. Except for the drop-top, Camaro ZL1 has all the same features found in the Camaro ZL1 coupe, namely the ...    Read more