We've written extensively about America's waning interest in convertible tops — a trend that doesn't appear to be reversing any time soon. But as automakers manufacture less and less convertible models, there does appear to be a bit of good news: The fad of hardtop convertibles is quickly dying, making way for a resurgence of soft-top convertibles. … [Read more...] about The Death of Convertible Hardtops
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New Renault and BMW to Rock Haartz Tops
Haartz Corporation, the world’s leading supplier of automotive topping fabrics, recently revealed some exciting news — both the Renault Twingo and BMW 2-Series will feature Haartz soft top fabric! … [Read more...] about New Renault and BMW to Rock Haartz Tops
Haartz Talks Knockoff Convertible Tops
The trend of customers buying subpar convertible tops online and asking auto upholstery shops to install them is a problem we’ve discussed in great length on The Hog Ring. It decreases our sales, disrupts our workflow and – when the product inevitably fails – damages our reputations. Fortunately, we’re not alone in the fight against inferior-quality products. Haartz … [Read more...] about Haartz Talks Knockoff Convertible Tops
Top Gear’s Renault Espace Challenge
We’ve seen some terrible DIY convertible tops, but the folks over at Top Gear win first prize for the worst of all time. Back in 2009, they chopped the top off a Renault Espace minivan to create their own retractable soft top. The result was comical (to says the least), but the real fun didn’t start until they were challenged to put it through its paces. … [Read more...] about Top Gear’s Renault Espace Challenge
The Up-and-Down History of Convertibles
CBS News recently aired a segment titled "The up-and-down history of the convertible" — which provides a fantastic overview of how and why convertible tops have teetered back and forth between being immensely popular and not very popular at all. … [Read more...] about The Up-and-Down History of Convertibles
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