The Mazda Miata has long been revered by car enthusiasts as the quintissential roadster. So when a new one comes along, it’s time to save a parking spot. The design team for the fourth generation convertible had the mission of upholding a classic in its move to the future by following a principle of “Innovate in order […]
4
Sep
Celebrating the fourth generation of the road's reigning droptop
27
May
Just unveiled at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este
Following up to the boxer-engined BMW Concept 90 last year, BMW Motorrad just showed off their Concept Roadster at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. This sportier revamp of the classic roadster has a powerful 2-cylinder boxer engine, single-sided swing arm with cardan drive and a lightweight light blue tubular space frame. Its wedged silhouette bears a […]
10
Dec
Built on the concept of extreme lightweight & burly V8 power
Niche coach builder Lucra Cars were founded on the concept that you could engineer a car that featured both extreme light weight and burly V8 power, with an emphasis on balanced weight distribution and superior ergonomics. After crafting the curvaceous LC470, the California-based Lucra now unveils their latest ode to petroleum burning thrills: the L148. […]
20
Nov
With 3 engine options & a whole lotta heartache
Last night, in a large hangar in Playa Vista, Los Angeles, Jaguar lavished a well-heeled and sharply dressed crowd with Pimm’s Cup cocktails and bangers before it unveiled its latest automotive creation: the F-Type Coupe. We already drove the gorgeous F-Type Roadster across the Italian landscape this summer — one of the highlights of the year […]
18
Oct
The most expensive "production" car on Earth loses its top
Ahead of its official 2013 Geneva Motor Show debut, images have leaked of Lamborghini’s latest supercar. The Veneno Roadster is obviously a topless version of the Veneno coupe, which is itself mostly based on the Aventador and its firebreathing 6.5-litre V12 engine. Tuned to generate a blurry-eyed 740 horsepower, the Veneno Roadster’s open-top design is […]
23
Sep
Carbon fiber body, traction control, launch control & ABS brakes
British automaker Caterham unveiled its brand new roadster at the at the Singapore Grand Prix this past weekend. Like the VUHL 05 and Mastretta MXT before it, the Caterham AeroSeven Concept is an ultra-lightweight speedster aimed directly at the racetrack. Like those other spartan 2-seaters, the AeroSeven Concept lacks certain modern “luxuries” including a windshield. The AeroSeven […]
27
Aug
The Great Cat returns to the 2-door roadster game, Pt. II
The venerable British marque Jaguar built its reputation on 2-seater sports cars, adapting the racetrack success of its D-Type into the landmark E-Type roadster — one of the most revered and beautiful cars in the history of transportation. Elegantly British and yet terminally visceral, the E-Type defined 60’s modernist chic and gave men worldwide a […]
23
Aug
The Great Cat returns to the 2-door roadster game in style
The venerable British marque Jaguar built its reputation on 2-seater sports cars, adapting the racetrack success of its D-Type into the landmark E-Type roadster — one of the most revered and beautiful cars in the history of transportation. Elegantly British and yet terminally visceral, the E-Type defined 60’s modernist chic and gave men worldwide a […]
