An Almost Forgotten Toyota I very rarely come across a Toyota Celica in its cabriolet form. Once, while browsing listings for the Toyota MR2, I stumbled upon a few examples, and a question immediately came to mind: what’s the story with this model, if it’s so rare and practically absent from the market? Intrigued, I … Read more
Short history In 2008 BMW lopped the roof off the first-generation 1 Series and created the E88 Cabrio. Its fully electric soft-top folds beneath an aluminium deck in 22 s, while the classic rear-wheel drive and 50:50 balance stayed intact. A 2011 facelift added LED tail-lights and an updated iDrive. Production ended in 2013, the … Read more
VW Cabriolet – A Volkswagen Classic Among Convertibles When you say “VW Cabriolet,” most car enthusiasts immediately picture the iconic Golf with a soft top – personally, I see the first-generation Golf, and more recently, the T-Roc. But the Volkswagen Cabrio isn’t just about the Golf – it’s an entire lineup of stylish cars that … Read more
You’re thinking, “I want a cabrio—actually, the cheapest cabrio out there.” Cue the 206 CC flashing through your mind. But those “CC” letters cover a whole French crew: from the pocket-sized 206 to the laid-back 308, all with a hardtop that folds like origami and often costs less than a brand-new scooter. The Peugeot CC … Read more
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