Get your gear off starting with the top. Not all topless rides are equal so in the world of open air driving, we think you need to know the whole truth not just the pretty bits.
Two clips in anticipation of upcoming F-Type reviews in a few weeks.
The New Jaguar F-TYPE Four-cylinder: A Pure Sports Car With Even Greater Agility And Efficiency New Jaguar F-TYPE gains turbocharged four-cylinder Ingenium petrol engine A true Jaguar sports car and a true F-TYPE, with its own unique character New 300PS (221kW) 2.0-litre is the most powerful four-cylinder ever in a production Jaguar Acceleration from 0-100kph takes just 5.7 seconds, maximum [...]
Now that I have you attention let’s talk about the Evoque. The devilishly handsome convertible looks just like the hot-as-hell concept drawings. Big fat wheels with a wide low-slung body are topped by a proper fabric roof. The 5 door Evoque feels special READ ABOUT IT HERE Evoque is flirty and beautiful from every angle. It begs you to touch [...]
Forget expensive Italian and German sports cars, says Brent Davison, because Mini’s latest Convertible makes standing-out in the crowd a relatively inexpensive exercise that doesn’t diminish the fun factor. HIS NAME WAS WRITTEN proudly in that kind of brash, bold script a young man might use. “Cooper S” it said in a manner designed to capture the attention in [...]
A sparkling Sydney summer’s day is the perfect time to take your top off and get a little colour. In the MX5 you don’t have to wait 30 seconds, or 15 seconds or even 5 seconds, just click and drop. In a few seconds you’re open to the sky. The original 1989 model didn’t have power steering, but that [...]
Thanks Brent: FORD’S latest generation Mustang is both a stayer and a sprinter, a solid workhorse when it comes to performance but a bona fide show pony whenever it is time to glam it up. LET ME SAY right from the start that I have never been a lover of automotive retro styling. The classic influencing the new kid [...]
Yes Yes Yes oh YES: great looks, expensive cabin, Quattro AWD, open top Oh dear me no: Options can be pricey The A5 is my favourite Audi. It [...]
Yes yes yes oh YES: smooth engines and DSG, quality feel of fittings, subtle styling, smooth roof Oh dear me no: Needs special USB adaptor cable, cheap-feeling steering wheel, devilishly difficult satnav input, too many expensive options All convertibles are fabulous, period. So what about this little Audi A3? Audi is subtle and elegant. Driving an Audi is like [...]
We drive VW Golf Cabriolet convertible. It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on
Yes Yes Yes oh YES: open top, great audio, great on the open road Oh dear me no: feels heavy in corners, CVT, thick rear end As you all know, I like a bit of a convertible. There is nothing like an open road, the wind in the hair, and the sun on your skin, as long as the day [...]
