Convertible Reviews

First Drive: 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Scales Down Size, Adds Big Style

Mazda MX-5 Miata
Our 2nd review of the 2016 Mazda Miata (or MX-5 Miata) now in its fourth-generation scales down in size but adds a bigger dose of style.

Here’s How the 2016 Mazda Miata Performs on the Open Road

Mazda MX-5 Miata
The new 2016 Miata is a bit smaller but with heavier styling cues. We hit the canyon roads outside L.A. to see how this roadster performs.

2013 Mazda Miata MX-5 GS Review

Mazda MX-5 Miata
The 2013 Mazda Miata MX-5 GS is still cute but the new refresh is a big styling boost. We review the GS trim of Mazda's popular roadster.

2013 Fiat 500C (Convertible) Abarth Review

Coupes
The 160 horsepower 2013 500C Abarth convertible is Italy's answer to the hot hatch. Sure, it's cute but lacks the performance lustre in the twisties.

2013 BMW M6 Cabriolet Review: 560-HP German Open-Air Fun

Mid-Size Sedans
It doesn't get much better than this. We get behind the wheel of the V8-powered 2013 BMW M6 Cabriolet for some open-air testing.

2013 Corvette 427 Convertible 60th Anniversary Special Edition Review

Chevy Corvette
Ready to rumble. With elements from the Z06 and ZR1 models, this special edition Corvette boasts a 7.0L V8 engine & lightweight construction. Our full review, inside and out.

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S First Drive Review

Coupes
We head to Spain and Germany to review the 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage -- a purebred GT racer that proves to be fast and fun.

First Drive: 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 Review – Sporty, Light and Short

Coupes
Don't expect a speedy roadster in the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 but for a light, sporty entry-level luxury 2-seater it will do the trick

2012 BMW 650i Cabriolet Review

Coupe Reviews
Cruising topless has never been so classy. We review the 2012 BMW 650i Cabriolet - the German automaker's sporty, open-air luxury convertible.

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 Roadster Review

Coupes
With a new, aggressive redesign including an SLS-inspired front-end, we review the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 Roadster - with the top down.
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