While America has experienced a sharp drop in demand for convertible cars, Britain's market continues to grow. This, of course, is odd given how much worse weather is for topless motoring in the UK. Even more odd is the fact that most British convertible owners never even drop their tops. A recent study conducted by Audi found that Brits buy soft-top cars for an entirely … [Read more...] about Britain’s Odd Obsession with Convertibles
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U.S. Convertible Sales Continue to Drop
Late last year Naseem wrote an article titled “Where Have all the Ragtops Gone?” – which called attention to America’s waning interest in convertible cars. Given the recent uptick in car sales, we expected that the demand for topless cars would increase. However, Smart Money Magazine reports that’s not the case at all. In fact, the situation has only gotten worse. … [Read more...] about U.S. Convertible Sales Continue to Drop
Haartz Tops JD Power Quality Survey
Haartz Corporation, a global manufacturer of automotive interiors, recently pulled a Michael Phelps in the 2012 J.D. Power & Associates Initial Quality Survey – proving, once again, why it's the go-to company for quality convertible topping material. … [Read more...] about Haartz Tops JD Power Quality Survey
The Evolution of Convertible Cars
For a lot of auto trimmers, convertible top season is the busiest and most stress-inducing time of the year. Long hours, searing heat and impatient customers combine to create a perfect storm of frustration that often leave us wondering why we even bother. Well, that's how it goes in our shop anyway... If you can spare a few minutes, check out Popular Mechanics latest … [Read more...] about The Evolution of Convertible Cars
2012 Fiat 500c – A Unique Convertible
Check out the convertible top on the all-new 2012 Fiat 500c. A cross between a traditional ragtop and a sunroof, it features an accordion-style folding cloth top with a glass window – but retains its pillars, doorframes and even parts of the roof. … [Read more...] about 2012 Fiat 500c – A Unique Convertible
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