Roadsters
Biggest Loser? Mazda Wants Next Miata To Shed 720 Pounds
The original Mazda MX-5, like the British roadsters that inspired it, was a small car. Less than 156 inches long and under 66 inches wide, the first Miata had a curb weight of just 2,178 pounds. Drivers soon rediscovered the joys of a car with low weight and modest power; you couldn’t go very...
2009 Frankfurt Auto Show: MINI Roadster Concept
With a new Coupe Concept already revealed, and a BMW X1-based crossover in the works, MINI needs another follow for its unique cult of speed. The next convert--actually, a... September 15, 2009 by Marty Padgett
BMW News: MINI Crossover Delayed, Isetta Based On Toyota iQ?
There's been a lot of chatter about the MINI Roadster (also known as the MINI Speedster) which is set to debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show in just a couple of weeks. That's... August 31, 2009 by Richard Read
Early Reveal: Mini Roadster Concept
This week saw Mini celebrate the 50th anniversary of the unveiling of the brand's first car with the unveiling of an all-new Coupe concept. Today, the Roadster half of the... August 28, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Rumor: Lamborghini Reventon Roadster Cruising To Frankfurt
Rumors persist that Lamborghini will unveil a Reventon Roadster at the Frankfurt Auto Show this September. All across the interwebs, Lambo-heads are a-titter, guesstimating... August 19, 2009 by Richard Read
Tesla Turns A Corner -- And A Profit
Tesla Motors -- the flashy electric automaker capable of evoking schadenfreude in even the most enthusiastic EV fan -- met two major milestones in July: the company sold a... August 10, 2009 by Richard Read 6
Mazda Miata Makes 20 (Again), Issues Special Edition Model
Back in February at the Chicago Auto Show, Mazda displayed a candy-colored array of Mazda Miatas (known elsewhere in the world as the MX-5 or the Roadster) to celebrate the... August 3, 2009 by Richard Read
Dodge Circuit Bolts Toward Production (Probably)
We haven't spoken much about the Dodge Circuit lately -- not since Marty Padgett pointed out that the much-vaunted EV was included in Chrysler's restructuring plans. But we... July 23, 2009 by Richard Read 2
He Said, He Said: War Of Words Keeps Tesla In The News
You've got to hand it to Tesla: the company does a great job of staying in the headlines. Sometimes, that's for laudable things--like the opening of the company's first... June 30, 2009 by Richard Read 3
A 914 Redux? Porsche Four-Cylinder Roadster Rumored
Ever since Volkswagen showed its BlueSport concept roadster--and ever since Volkswagen and Porsche engaged the clutches on their ego-driven takeover drama merger... June 24, 2009 by Marty Padgett 1
Preview: 1-Series-based 2012 BMW Z2 Roadster
Downsizing isn't any fun when it's your job on the line, but when it means a sporty new roadster based on BMW's excellent 1-series platform, it's a welcome change from the... June 22, 2009 by High Gear Media Staff
Report: Porsche Considering New Entry-Level Boxster With Audi TTS engine
You know it's a recession when even the wealthy are hurting, and the state of Porsche is as good a measure of that metric as any. With sales stumbling and debts mounting... June 16, 2009 by High Gear Media Staff 1
Porsche Baby Roadster Still In The Works?
Porsche research and development chief Wolfgang Dürheimer recently denied claims the company was working on an entry-level roadster, but reports breaking in the German media... June 15, 2009 by High Gear Media Staff 2
Jaguar XE Roadster: A Hybrid In The Works?
It'll be at least two years before the Jaguar XE roadster makes its debut, but here at TCC, many of us are already giddy with anticipation. That's partially because, hey... June 15, 2009 by Richard Read
Link Love From The Car Connection: Looping In A Toyota, Charging Up A Passat, And The Rumor Mill Turns For Lexus, MINI, Daimler, Tesla
Going 'round in circles -- Congrats to stuntman Steve Truglia for clearing the world's largest loop-the-loop in a Toyota. We hope to replicate this feat someday in TCC's... May 19, 2009 by Richard Read
2009 New York Auto Show: 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster, 2009 NISMO Z Revealed
We all knew that Nissan would be dropping trou on its new NISMO Z and convertible 370Z Roadster at this week's New York Auto Show. What we didn't expect was an early shot of... April 7, 2009 by Richard Read 9
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