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This Summer’s 10 Coolest New Convertibles

Last updated: Jun 27, 2016 at 2:04PM
Published on: Jun 24, 2016 by Matt Smith

2017 Porsche 718 Boxster

It’s that time of year again. The sun’s beginning to shine just a little too much, and the weather’s transitioning from pleasant and refreshing to downright oppressive. And while some people will turn to more traditional methods of respite—air conditioning is understandably a very popular option, especially in a car—we believe a convertible may be the best cure for the summer heat. We have said it time and time again: that classic feeling of cruising with the top down will never get old. In fact, it seems to get better with time. If you aren’t currently a convertible owner, there are plenty of options out there with a wide range of styles and price tags.

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Filed Under: Car Lists, Car Shopping, General Chat, New Cars, United States Tagged With: Alfa Romeo 4C, Audi RS 5, BMW 2 Series, Car Minded, chevrolet camaro, Chevrolet Corvette, convertibles, Ford Mustang, Jaguar F-Type, Mazda MX-5 Miata, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, Porsche 718 Boxster

Are Convertibles Worth the Safety Risk?

Last updated: Dec 12, 2019 at 3:39PM
Published on: Jul 9, 2015 by tgriffith

Yesterday we drove Highway 1 in California from San Simeon to Monterey. This is the most beautiful segment of the most beautiful road in America, but one thing started driving me crazy:

One in ten cars that passed in the opposite direction was either a red convertible Camaro or Mustang. That’s no exaggeration. I don’t know if there’s either a rental place that specializes in outfitting people with red convertibles or if people with red convertibles just like driving the 1, but it got to the point of being ridiculous. Every minute or two someone in the family announced the sighting of yet another convertible Mustang.

Without question, we have entered the season of convertibles. Warm weather brings dropped tops, messy hair, sunburned foreheads, and sun-bleached interiors.

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Filed Under: Car Shopping Tagged With: are convertibles safe, convertible safety, convertibles, driving convertibles, safety of convertibles

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