Articles on Convertible Cars

New Convertible Cars for 2018

The marketplace for convertible cars continues a wave of change in 2018. We have mentioned this before and the trend continues apace.

Convertible Cars – What happened to 2017?

What happened to our usual ‘New Convertible Cars to Expect this Year” article? The truth is, it would have made pretty light reading. 2017 is particularly notable for an absence of new convertibles.

Buying a Used Convertible Car

Not only has there never been a greater range of choice in the used convertible car market but with dropping numbers of affordable convertibles available new, demand is set to rise in future years.

Once again a new year turns and 2016 brings hope of exciting new convertible cars ahead. The market continues to evolve, with a continuing shift towards the high end while convertible city cars are also on the increase.

10 Future Classic Convertible Cars

‘Future Classic’ is an over-used phrase within the car industry, regularly used to describe any car with individuality or desirable features. In reality, few vehicles become really desirable as classic cars but it is possible to understand the recipe for success that may make a car sought after.

New Convertible Cars for 2015

It is always an enjoyable event to predict the coming year’s convertibles pieced together from a collection of press releases, trade hints, rumours and past experience. This selection of new convertible cars for 2015 balances a changeable market.

Top 5 Convertibles of 2014

We’ve been treated to some exceptional new cars during the last 12 months so it wasn’t all that easy to put together a list of our top 5 Convertible cars of 2014.

New Convertible Cars for 2014

Some major names in the convertible car industry will be updated in 2014 including the BMW 1 and 3 Series Convertible replacements and an all new trimmed down MX-5 Roadster. The convertible industry seems to continue in strength despite some media accusations to the contrary.

New Convertible Cars for 2013

The convertible car industry will make a major resurgence in 2013; shaking off the last traces of global recession with a host of new cars. Many of these have already been previewed at auto shows around the world while others have been spotted during their development programmes. Take a look at what the future holds for convertible cars.

Renovo Product Review – Reviving a soft top convertible roof

Renovo is a company that has been around for some time and is well known in Europe particularly among convertible classic car owners. It wasn’t until recently however that their products have become available to the North American market too. We put their convertible roof restoration products to the test in a full review.

Convertible and Cabriolet what’s the difference?

The phrases Convertible, Cabriolet, Roadster and even Speedster are all regularly used to describe cars with removable roofs. We look into the specific meanings of the phrases, their historical background’s and how they are used in the car industry today.

New Convertible Cars for 2012

With the car industry recovering from the worst of the hard times new drop-top models are now regularly appearing and there looks to be no shortage of new 2012 convertible cars. We take a look at the new cars that may become available over the next 12 months.

25 Years of Saab Convertibles

2011 marks the 25th anniversary of the launch of Saab’s iconic Convertible, which has played a leading role in growing and moulding the shape of the automotive landscape.

Are Convertible Cars Safe?

It’s a question often asked by those considering a convertible for the first time. The engine and wind noise are louder and other cars seem more real but is there good reason to be concerned?