Dreaming of a Roofless Five A few days ago, I spotted the new “Five” from Renault on the road. While it had popped up in online ads before without catching much of my attention, in real life it genuinely intrigued me. After it lingered in my mind for a while, I started recalling the earlier … Read more
Cabriolets Becoming Harder to Find – Both New and Used The European cabriolet market is shrinking at a noticeable pace. Car manufacturers are discontinuing open-top versions in popular models, focusing instead on SUVs and electric vehicles. As a result, the number of new cabrios in showrooms is steadily declining, with fewer models being offered each … Read more
At the Seoul Mobility Show 2025, the striking Genesis X Gran Convertible Concept made its debut. This luxury soft-top convertible is presented by the brand as “the purest expression of freedom.” To me, it feels like a real competitor to the Maserati GranCabrio – plenty of space for four people and a refined, luxury design. … Read more
Convertible with X-TOP Convertibles are all about freedom and an unfiltered connection with the surroundings, yet it’s the roof design that determines their everyday usability, acoustic comfort and styling. Below is a short overview of the most popular roof types found in open-top cars. Available roof types Hardtop A multi-panel rigid roof made of metal … Read more
Intro – keeping it chill We’re not hunting traffic-light trophies or shaving milliseconds off the 0-to-100 sprint. Top speed? Meh—on the autobahn a limiter or a speed camera will win that game anyway. And the trademark diesel clatter? Sure, it can grate while you’re idling in city traffic, but out on the open road it … Read more
