Convertibles

With the Mazda MX-5 Miata sitting more or less alone at the affordable end of the rear-drive, two-seat roadster market, a convertible version of the Toyota GT 86/Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ is an attractive proposition--and it may be on the table. According to Germany's AutoBild, Toyota's lead developer...

Volkswagen currently sells a convertible version of its Golf hatchback overseas and now the compact drop-top comes in GTI performance flavor too. Today, the wraps have come off the new Golf GTI Convertible, just days ahead of the car’s official world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The...

One of the strange-yet-exciting vehicles set to debut at next week's 2012 Geneva Motor Show is the Roadster from Germany's Roding. Revealed today in these official renderings, the new Roadster being unveiled in Geneva is a special ‘launch’ edition known as the Roadster 23, and as you...

Here's one more thing for us Americans to complain about: Europe is getting a TwinPower Turbo diesel version of BMW's 6-Series, complete with all-wheel-drive, and we're not.

With less weight, more power, and an advanced multi-clutch transmission onboard, there’s a lot to love about the new 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG, which has been revealed today in full ahead of its official world debut next month at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Who are we kidding? The fact that...

While many of you may not know it, it's currently Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City. And as such, Mercedes shot a video discussing the interior design details of the all-new 2013 SL Class. Nicola Ehrenberg-Uhlig is the manager of color and trim for Mercedes-Benz and in this latest video...

Lotus' rebirth as a more luxurious, less lightness-focused company is well underway, and it will get a bit farther along come March's Geneva Motor Show. It looks like a convertible may be in the offing. While we can't be sure--Lotus's release is cryptic at best--all of the indicators point toward a...

One of the most anticipated new cars of the year is the 2013 Audi RS5 super-sports coupe, which sails into showrooms this spring complete with fresh new styling, high-tech features, and one of the last naturally-aspirated performance V-8s from a German automaker. The new 2013 model is a facelifted...

South Korean automaker SsangYong is planning a follow up to last year’s surprisingly popular XIV-1 compact crossover concept. The latest study, dubbed the XIV-2 (eXciting User Interface Vehicle 2), is essentially a convertible of the previous XIV-1 though SsangYong’s designers have...

In a daring stunt for the promotion of its new V-8 powered Continental lineup, Bentley has flown one its latest 2013 Continental GT V8 coupes over the city of Munich. Anyone struggling through the city's rush hour last week would have seen the bright red Bentley suspended beneath a helicopter...

Audi is set to launch a new version of its TT RS sports car at next month’s Geneva Motor Show, one that brings European versions in line with U.S. models in terms of power but also adds a host of other upgrades. The new version is the TT RS Plus, which now sports the same 360 horsepower and...

Ford is launching the all-new 2013 Shelby GT500 convertible at this week's Chicago Auto Show

Yesterday we brought you more details on the next-generation Audi R8 super-sports car but that’s just one new performance vehicle the brand with the four rings is working on. Audi is also developing its third-generation TT sports car and according to latest reports we may see it unveiled as...

The 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible packs a 650-horsepower supercharged 5.8-liter V-8 and has a confirmed top speed in excess of 200 mph.

Nissan's 370Z coupe and convertible receive a mild update for the 2013 model year, and the updates are on display at this year's Chicago auto show. A new front fascia features LED daytime running lights. Nissan has ditched the controversial "fangs" on the front end for a cleaner overall appearance...

Eli Manning's new 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is a Grand Sport Convertible Centennial Edition, which sports a special black-on-black theme that marks Chevrolet's centennial year.

The 2012 MINI Highgate comes with a host of unique features and a convertible bodystyle, and is well worth the additional $2,750 over the price of the MINI Cooper Convertible.

The Mazda MX-5 Miata is getting a bit long in the tooth, having been on the market, though with a few significant upgrades, for nearly seven years. To keep customers interested, the company has released a number of special-edition models. The latest is an appearance package for the PRHT (power...

Jaguar's fastest cat shows its stuff on a frozen lake bed at the hands of test driver Minna Sillankorva.

With just 333 units to be built worldwide, and only 50 of those bound for the U.S., the hand-built Audi R8 GT Spyder isn't just a high-performance roadster, it's an extremely exclusive one. It's priced to match, too, starting from $210,000 plus a $1,200 delivery fee. If you've forgotten what the R8...