Convertible car news articles 
Complete Infiniti G line-up with saloon, coupé and convertible body styles
Every Infiniti G model in the all-V6 line-up is now equipped as standard with a 7-speed adaptive automatic transmission with steering wheel paddle-shift for precise manual control when the need, or mood, arises. Comprising saloon, coupé and convertible body styles, rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel drive and features such as 4-Wheel Active Steer, Infiniti’s G models already deliver more choice than most in the luxury performance market. Complement... [more]
Renault confirms UK pricing and specification for the New Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet
Following the recent launch of its new GT models, Renault is now completing the New Mégane family by confirming UK pricing and specification for the Coupé-Cabriolet, the stylish finale to the range. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, the new drop-top comes in a choice of two trim levels, Dynamique TomTom and GT, priced from £21,595. The elegant new model is available with a comprehensive range of six engine and transmission c... [more]
New engines for the Alfa Brera coupé and Alfa Spider convertible range
Alfa Romeo UK has recently introduced its new 200 bhp 1750 TBi petrol and the 170 bhp 2.0 JTDM diesel engines to the Alfa Brera coupé and Alfa Spider convertible range, following the unveiling of the powerplants in the Alfa 159 range late last year. Now with the latest in engine efficiency and refinement, the updated line-up in the Brera/Spider range has never been stronger. In addition to the two new engines produced by Fiat Powertrain Techno... [more]
Mazda MX5 is the most popular convertible
Britain is the biggest convertible vehicle market in Europe, despite the notoriously unreliable weather. According to statistics from Carmony.co.uk, the Mazda MX5 is the most popular convertible, ranking highest in the top 10 most searched models. Top 10 most searched for convertibles, by model are: 1. Mazda MX5 2. MG MGTF 3. BMW 3 Series 4. MINI Cooper 5. Lotus Elise 6. Volvo C70 7. BMW M3 8. Saab 9-3 9. Ferrari 360 10. ... [more]
New Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.2 TFSI offers more torque, improved performance, better fuel economy and lower CO2
The smallest capacity petrol engine ever to power an Audi will help to clear the air with A3 Cabriolet drivers this spring by slashing CO2 emissions while also improving performance. The new A3 Cabriolet 1.2 TFSI, which opens for order this week priced from £19,985 OTR, is set to replace the 1.6-litre MPI model, and uses turbo charging to more than match its output. This compact engine, weighing just 89.5 kilograms with the help of an alumini... [more]
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Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible: A Summertime Snake in Midwinter Chicago
The convertible uses the same 5.8-liter supercharged V-8 engine as the GT500 coupe, claimed by Ford to be the most powerful production V-8 in the world.
New 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible Helps SVT Mark Its 20th Anniversary of Delivering High-Performance Vehicles
CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- New Ford Shelby GT500 convertible makes its debut at the Chicago Auto Show, serving as the celebratory vehicle of the 20th anniversary of Ford's Special Vehicle Team ...
Ford to unveil new Mustang Shelby GT500 convertible
Ford Motor Co.'s latest high-end Mustang is now available in rag top. The 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 convertible is scheduled to be unveiled today at the Chicago Auto Show. Powered by a 650-horsepower, 5.8-liter supercharged V-8 engine, the latest Shelby also features adjustable Bilstein electronic dampers and a Brembo brake system for improved performance.
First Look: 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible
650-Horsepower Worth of Top-Down Fun
2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible to Debut at Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO
• The newest Shelby GT500 convertible with the optional Performance Package is nearly 3.5 seconds faster than the outgoing model at Sebring International Raceway.
New 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible Roars into Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO
CHICAGO - February 8, 2012 – The official launch of SVT came during the 1992 Chicago Auto Show with the unveiling of the 1993 SVT Mustang Cobra and SVT F-150 Lightning. Now Ford returns to Chicago to celebrate its past and look to the future with the 2013 Shelby GT500 convertible.
New 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible Helps SVT Mark Its 20th Anniversary
The official launch of SVT came during the 1992 Chicago Auto Show with the unveiling of the 1993 SVT Mustang Cobra and SVT F-150 Lightning. Now Ford returns to Chicago to celebrate its past and look to the future with the 2013 Shelby GT500 convertible.
Some Britax Convertible Car Seats Are Missing Parts
Child-safety seat manufacturer Britax announced on its website recently that some of its convertible car seats were manufactured with screws or nuts that were improperly inserted, causing them to become detached from the base joint connector. The affected car seats...
Miley Cyrus buys new car
Miley Cyrus has splashed out $127,000 cash on a new convertible sports car.
2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Competes with: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 convertible Looks like: A faster way to get a suntan Drivetrain: 650-hp, supercharged 5.8-liter V-8 with six-speed manual transmission; rear-wheel drive Hits dealerships: Early summer 2012 Despite the balmy winter temperatures in Chicago this year,...
