Convertible News

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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Will Tesla ever build its new Roadster?

By Stephen Ottley · 25 Apr 2022

In December 2017 Tesla stunned the automotive world when it revealed its second-generation Roadster, promising a 2.1-second 0-100km/h acceleration time and even fly (briefly) with the optional 'SpaceX Rocket Thruster' package.

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How the 2022 Ford Ranger Raptor compares

By Tung Nguyen · 10 Apr 2022

On paper, Ford's new Ranger Raptor ticks all the boxes.

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