Category Archives: convertibles

2018 Jeep Wrangler – First Drive

Posted on January 2, 2018 by

For 2018 the Jeep Wrangler is all-new with much improved road manners and even better off-road capabilities. There’s a 285-HP V6 and a 270-HP mild-hybrid 2.0-L 4-cylinder. A Diesel is coming in 2019. Transmission choices are a six-speed manual and … Continue reading →

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2017 Mazda Miata MX-5 RF – Drive Report

Posted on July 24, 2017 by

Mazda’s 2017 Miata MX-5 RF, the retractable fastback, functions quite well around Chicagoland. Push the switch for the top and it’s down, or up, in 13 seconds. That makes things pretty convenient for buzzing around in the open air and … Continue reading →

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2017 Fiat 124 Spider – Drive & Review

Posted on September 22, 2016 by

With the great summer weather we’ve just experienced many folks probably were wishing for a convertible to drive. The all-new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider, reminiscent of the 1966 edition, is another new choice among the 2- and 4-seat drop tops … Continue reading →

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Mazda MX-5 Cup at Road America

Posted on June 20, 2016 by

The Battery Tender Global Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires reached the halfway point of the 2016 season with a Father’s Day doubleheader weekend at Road America. The Mazda MX-5 Cup kicked off a new era for the series … Continue reading →

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2015 #Alfa 4C Spider

Posted on December 1, 2015 by

A rare and exotic on the streets of Chicago. Room for two, just, with lots of performance. Alfa has returned to the US market and this exciting hi-tech sport car will provide lots of entertainment. Check out the full story … Continue reading →

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2016 Updates for the Ford Mustang

Posted on November 4, 2015 by

Ford has made a few tweaks on the ’16 Mustang. I recently drove a coupe and earlier this year drove a convertible. I also had a fun time with the Shelby GT350 and GT350R at Road America. Here’s my latest … Continue reading →

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2016 #Jeep Wrangler Willys Wheeler Edition

Posted on October 27, 2015 by

The iconic Jeep Wrangler is the vehicle to have if you are planning an off-road adventure anywhere in the mountains, fields, streams or desert. The Willy Wheeler Edition is just one of many offerings by Jeep that will suit your … Continue reading →

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