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You’ve probably heard this already, but the eighth-generation Chevrolet Corvette is a pretty big deal. It’s the brand’s first (and long-awaited) mid-engined vehicle, with exceptional performance and high-end luxury at a relatively affordable price. But one thing we thought was missing from the coupe when we first got behind the …

GM to recall nearly 6M trucks and SUVs with Takata airbags despite disagreement with the NHTSA The NHTSA is ordering GM to recall almost 6 million trucks and SUVs due to faulty Takata airbags.  Volkswagen to pass on Passat, cease production of sedan by 2023 VW to drop its large …

BMW has rolled out its next-generation 4-series convertible, most notable for the addition of a fabric top replacing the convertible hard top. Remarkably, the new top is just as easy to use and 40 percent lighter than the old hard top. The 2021 4-series convertible will go on sale in …

Verdict 5.9 / 10 When the first Jaguar F-Type debuted, it was a revelation. The Ian Callum-designed masterpiece of a sports car wowed crowds at the 2012 Paris Motor Show and had us itching to get behind the wheel. But it’s been nearly 10 years since then, and only recently …

By every dynamic measure, turning a car into a convertible makes it worse. Droptop versions of hardtops are heavier and less stiff, which makes them slower in a straight line and floppier through bends. There’s added complexity from the stowable roof, and the pursuit of open-air motoring often comes at …

Too often, we think of convertibles as elemental sports cars, designed for going fast and attacking curves with the wind whipping through your hair. But we’d posit that while convertibles make great sports cars, the body style is at its best in more a relaxed role. Take the 2020 BMW …

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The 2021 Mini Cooper S convertible comes with a Sidewalk Edition trim package that will start at $ 39,250 when it hits dealerships in late April, the automaker announced on Friday.  First launched in 2007, the Sidewalk Edition is a puzzler. BMW says it was a popular special edition, but …