Convertible News

How big can the Mini brand get?
By Tim Nicholson · 05 Aug 2022
Exactly how big can the Mini brand get? Should Mini stay mini, or could we see large SUVs wearing the Mini badge in the near future?The BMW-owned brand is at a crossroads.
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Ford Mustang V8 power bump
By Tung Nguyen · 04 Aug 2022
Ford is preparing to unleash the seventh-generation Mustang with an unveiling planned next month at the North America International motor show, but details are already leaking ahead of its debut, including the V8 version's new outputs.According to Ford Au
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Mini’s future model line-up revealed
By Tim Nicholson · 02 Aug 2022
The Mini brand is about to undergo its biggest transformation since it relaunched under BMW ownership in 2001.As well as kicking off its plan to become a completely electric carmaker by the early 2030s, Mini will also renew its entire model line-up within
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2024 MG Cyberster production roadster leaked
By Byron Mathioudakis · 16 Jun 2022
The affordable convertible is back in fashion. Some 35 years on from the unveiling of the seminal Mazda MX5 Miata, 2024 is shaping up to be the year of the roadster’s return, with not one but several droptops (or targas) looming, to multiply our choice and – hopefully – lead to a new wave of attainable open sports cars.
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Where have our V8s, cabrios and wagons gone?
By Byron Mathioudakis · 11 Jun 2022
If choice is a luxury, then Australian new-car buyers were rolling in it a decade ago.
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Finally! Fiat 500e is coming to Australia
By Stephen Ottley · 31 May 2022
Good things come to those who wait, and if you like cute, Italian electric cars then Fiat Australia has good news for you.
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Suzuki Vision Gran Turismo revealed
By Tung Nguyen · 27 May 2022
Suzuki has unveiled its Vision Gran Turismo model for the Gran Turismo 7 video game, which uses a motorcycle engine to power a two-seat, rear-drive, lightweight roadster.Known as the Suzuki Vision Gran Turismo, the new model borrows the 1340cc inline four
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Mazda models now more expensive
By Tung Nguyen · 23 May 2022
Mazda Australia is the latest mainstream brand to raise prices range wide as the automotive industry grapples with ongoing supply chain issues and rising logistics prices.In the case of Mazda, popular models like the CX-5, Mazda3, BT-50, CX-30, Mazda2, MX
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Electric cars from Maserati are coming
By David Morley · 13 May 2022
With deliveries of Maserati's MC20 supercar now beginning, one of the questions being thrown up is why the brand hasn't added a hybrid element to boost performance and improve efficiency.The short answer is that Maserati believes the efficiency inherent i
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Niche car models that aren't really necessary
By Tim Nicholson · 30 Apr 2022
Sometimes carmakers mess with the recipe when it comes to different vehicle niches with great success.Whoever rolled the dice on combining an SUV body style with a coupe is probably laughing now because they have become ubiquitous.
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