Convertibles
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Here are five fuel-efficient convertibles.
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UPDATE: First Tesla Model S Convertible (Video) Went Up For Sale On eBay
Newport Convertible Engineering unveils its first Tesla Model S drop top.
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Summer, Sensibly: Four 2013 Convertibles With Good Gas Mileage
Many things can signify summer--the weather finally being warm enough to ditch those outer layers of clothing; TV ads taking a distinctly more cheery tone; maybe simply hunting around for your sunshades for the first time in six months. It's now possible to have fun in the sun and get good gas...
Antony Ingram -
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Unveiled, TDI Diesel Included
With the new VW Beetle launched last year, you knew there would be a ragtop, right? We now have photos of the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, which includes a unique model: the only diesel convertible available for sale in the U.S. This is only the third all-new open-air Beetle in history; the...
John Voelcker -
Audi Urban Spyder Concept: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show Preview
The 2011 Audi Urban Spyder Concept features carbon fiber construction and is a preview of what's to come from Audi.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Audi e-tron Spyder Diesel Plug-In Hybrid Turns Up At Le Mans
In recent years at the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race there is an event called the Le Mans vers le Futur that takes place before the actual race in which a number of vehicles showcasing future automotive technology takes to the famous Circuit de la Sarthe for a couple of demonstration laps...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Summer is finally upon us and that means convertible owners will be cruising the highways with their tops down and the wind in their hair. Convertibles are traditionally more fuel hungry than their hard-top siblings due to the extra weight the vehicles carry, not only from their automated folding roofs but also the additional strengthening required under the skin due to their lack of a fixed roof. But with the latest crop, you’ll see that some even match their hard-top siblings when it comes to gas mileage. If you’re looking to buy a new convertible, or simply want to trade in...
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2012 Fiat 500 Cabriolet: Best Gas-Mileage 4-Seat Convertible You Can Buy
It's springtime, which means tornadoes for some of us, showers and muggy weather for others. It also means putting the roof down on convertibles after the long winter hiatus. Which led us to wonder: What's the best gas mileage you can get in a new drop-top car with four seats (or at least four...
John Voelcker -
Kia Doubles Down On Smaller Engines, Plans Soul Convertible
Kia has some major plans in the pipeline, with the introduction of new hybrid models, a brand new Rio hatchback and range of downsized engines combining turbocharging and direct fuel injection technologies. And, with every new model introduction, Kia has been downsizing its engines--without any...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Audi's Drapes Are Off: e-tron Spyder Is Plug-in Diesel Electric Hybrid
Rumors are strange things. Sometimes we hear rumors which, days later, are confirmed. Then there are the rumors which carry some credence, but omit some vital fact or other. Take Audi’s latest concept, the e-tron Spyder. Unveiled today at the Paris Motor Show it bears uncanny resemblance to...
Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield -
Official: Porsche Confirms Electric Sports Car Development
Electricity and high-performance cars may or may not mix, depending on your frame of reference, but whether you're a Tesla fan or a Formula 1 devotee, it's easy to agree that a hybrid or all-electric Porsche would be a welcome creation for sports car and EV fans alike. Though we’ve seen several...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran