Convertibles

Peugeot was faced with a tough challenge when designing the replacement for the popular 206 CC launched back in 2001. The new 207 CC doesn’t disappoint thanks to its cute design and stylish lines with the roof either up or down.

Kia will debut the all-new ex_cee’d cabrio concept at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, where it'll join the cee’d wagon and hybrid Rio production models on the Korean automaker’s stand. Penned by Kia’s new Chief Design Officer, Peter Schreyer, the ex_cee’d hints at a...

BMW has released the first official images of the 3 Series Convertible equipped with the latest M Sport package. The kit is available on all engine variants and includes an M Aerodynamic body styling package, a stiffened sport suspension that rides 15mm lower and 18in M multispoke light alloy...

For the convertible version of its E92 coupe, BMW added a new folding metal hard-top to bring the car in line with its rivals and to give it the same dynamic characteristics as the coupe. NVH levels and structural rigidity were improved but the car also gained a significant 440 pounds to...

The Camaro convertible has finally been let out of the cage after months of speculation and rumours that it would be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. Now that the new Camaro is almost old news, GM needed something to keep the interest alive, and the convertible version will do just fine, thanks...

We reported a while ago that GM would be displaying a soft-topped Camaro at the Detroit Motor Show. A concept of the soft-top Camaro was shown last year at Detroit and was approved for production using the Zeta rear-wheel-drive platform, the same platform that is used in the latest Holden VE...

The convertibles of today are generally known as little two-seat roadsters like the MX-5 and S2000. But it wasn’t long ago that a different kind of beast cruised the ocean promenades - the four door luxury convertible. Now, with barely any signs of life in this sector, Mercedes has designed a...

Mercedes and Rolls Royce will be vying for attention when both companies launch super-luxury convertibles at the Detroit Auto Show, confirms Automotive News. The Mercedes model will be based on the S-class sedan and will come with a soft-top. Unlike most convertibles, it’ll be able to seat...

With the amount of testing BMW is doing on the next-generation M3, we’ve got no doubt it’ll be a truly epic car. Prototype test mules have been running around for almost a year now, and there’s still apparently almost a year to go before the production version hits the streets...

After the seemingly endless flurry of spy shots and videos of the 207CC test mules in action, Peugeot has finally taken off the wraps for one of the most beautiful convertibles in the world. The hardtop roof can open and close in around 25 seconds after lowering all four windows, and is built in...

The convertible segment is heating up with the introduction of its newest member, the Chrysler Sebring Convertible. The car comes available with no less than three different automatically latching tops, including a retractable hard top, which can drop with the press of a button on the key fob...

The convertible version of what’s arguably one of the world’s most beautiful cars has finally been launched. Aston Martin’s V8 Vantage Roadster features a three-layer fabric hood that can be opened or closed in just 18 seconds by pressing a button on the centre console. The hood...

Mercedes-Benz celebrated the tenth year of production of its SLK-Class with the "Edition 10” show car that was showcased at the Paris Motor Show recently. The car will now be made available to customers, with the first deliveries scheduled for January next year. Unique to the Edition 10 SLK...

Gravana Tuning has collaborated with GM Design to create a turbocharged Saturn Sky concept for SEMA. Gravana is a highly regarded supplier of aftermarket accessories, and the company has added several high-end accessories to push the Sky’s 2.4L Ecotec engine beyond 300hp. The addition of a...

Mercedes Benz could be working on a convertible version of its S-Class saloon, and the car may even make a showing at the Detroit Motor Show in January. Car and Driver magazine has put up a possible rendering of the new convertible and mentioned that if it does go into production, it'll be in...

Here's the first video of BMW's new E93 convertible, launched a couple of days back. Running at just under 10 minutes long, you'll be able to see how the retractable hardtop works and how much space is in the boot/interior when the roof is down. There are also driving shots and shots from all...

BMW’s latest 3 Series Convertible has been officially launched and includes several firsts for the German automaker. The biggest difference over the outgoing model is the introduction of a new folding metal roof. Other firsts for the new drop-top include the innovative sun-reflective seat...

It was exactly ten years ago that the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class made its debut in the showrooms. When it was launched in 1996, the SLK was a new market segment for Mercedes, but they managed to make it a success. Though Mercedes didn't invent the folding hard-top roof, the SLK was the car that...

In an effort to expand its sports car lineup, Jaguar may be planning to release diesel and high-performance supercharged versions of the XK. Though there’s already a performance XK dubbed the XKR, Jaguar is planning a model with a supercharged 5L V8 engine that develops 550hp (410kW) and...

Previously we reported that Renault will unveil their latest concept car (code named Z20) today, in preperation for the Paris Motor Show. Today, they released details about the Nepta concept car, a four-seater cabriolet with a low-slung body shape and a spacious interior combined with massive...