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5 Pretty Darn Believable Theories Why Convertibles Have Nearly Disappeared In The U.S.

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0000

Convertibles used to be a symbol of luxury and adventure. Today, they account for less than 1% of new car sales, and we think we know why no one's buying them.

2027 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray's New 6.7-Liter LS6 V8 Lets You Break 200 MPH For $73,495

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:37:01 +0000

The LS6 makes 535 hp and 520 lb-ft of torque, bringing the 0-60 time down to 2.8 seconds and letting the Stingray run the quarter-mile in 11 seconds flat.

Why It's Hard To Pin Down Which Cars Are Truly Roadsters

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:25:00 +0000

The definition of a roadster keeps shifting, from the term's earliest days to its modern incarnations. It hasn't even always been used about automobiles.

The Smart Crossblade Isn't Good, But It Is Amazing

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0000

There's no good reason for the Smart Crossblade to exist whatsoever, and that's why I'm so glad it does.

The Engineering That Made The Honda S2000's Manual Gearbox A Cult Object

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Widely considered one of the car industry's most satisfying 6-speeds, shifting the Honda S2000's manual transmission feels like operating a bolt-action rifle.

Maserati Refreshes Grecale, GranTurismo And GranCabrio For 2027, Even If You'll Probably Never Notice

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

The changes largely amount to redesigned bumpers and a new clock inside, and shocking Maserati is continuing to sell the Folgore EV versions of all three cars.

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE450 Cabriolet Would Be So Much Better If It Just Picked A Lane

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0000

The droptop CLE450 would be better if it left the corners to anything with an AMG badge and doubled down on comfort.

The 'Gentleman's Muscle Car' Expertly Combined Luxury And Performance

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:25:00 +0000

While many muscle cars focused solely on speed, one model carved out a niche by combining premium comfort with serious performance.

At $8,000, Would You Rush This 2001 VW Cabrio GLX's Sorority?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0000

It's not fast, but who cares when the sun is shining?

How Chevy Rushed The 1962 Chevy II Nova To Market In 18 Months To Fight The Ford Falcon

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:25:00 +0000

With a competitor dominating sales, Chevrolet responded with a streamlined development strategy that dramatically shortened production timelines.

The 340R Was The Smart Crossblade Of Lotus Elises, And You Could Own 1 Of Only 340 Ever Built

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:25:00 +0000

The Lotus 340R looks like nothing else on the road, but getting your hands on this rare performance roadster is going to cost quite a bit.

At $22,500, Is This 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata The Answer To Our Prayers?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Miata may always be the answer, but should we question this price?

At $7,000, Is This 1967 King Midget A Big Bargain?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Forget the Boxster: this mid-engined, rear-wheel drive convertible will turn far more heads.

2026 Ford Bronco: Will It Baby?

staff@jalopnik.com (Erin Marquis) — Sat, 30 May 2026 12:25:00 +0000

If you're hoping to use this post to convince the spouse that a badass off-roading vehicle is just what the doctor ordered for a family car, you're out of luck.

Lotus Cut A Hole In The Emira's Roof, In Case You Want That, And There's A More Powerful 420 Sport Model Too

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Tue, 26 May 2026 20:15:44 +0000

Let no one tell you Lotus has gotten too boring and safe in recent years, because the 420 Sport and its roof hole are anything but.

What's Included In The C8 Corvette's Z51 Package?

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Mon, 18 May 2026 22:25:00 +0000

The Z51 package -- exclusive to the Stingray trim -- refines the Corvette into a track-ready vehicle by optimizing power, suspension, grip, and more.

2026 Bentley Continental GT S Is A $300,000 Sweet Spot

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Fri, 08 May 2026 14:14:40 +0000

Bentley just loves giving people options, so why not give them one more?

This Classic Plymouth Isn't Known As The 'Holy Grail' Of Muscle Cars For Nothing

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Wed, 06 May 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Muscle cars have always been desirable, but classic muscle is commanding crazy money today. And few cars are selling for as much as this muscle-car legend.

Aston Martin's Lawyers Put The Kibosh On That Weird Rebodied NC Miata We Roasted Last Week

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:19:04 +0000

The listing was taken down following "a trademark claim regarding the Aston Martin badging and description of this car."

9 Affordable Convertibles That Show Automakers Used To Make Cool Cheap Stuff

staff@jalopnik.com (Max Larsen) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Convertibles may not be for everyone, but they're hard to beat if you live for the open road. And believe it or not, they weren't always this expensive.