Flashback Fridays: 2004 Saab 9-3 Convertible

Originally published in November, 2003 – By John LeBlanc It’s hard to ignore the seasonal signs of hibernation. Available daylight has become precious. Lawn furniture is overdue for storage, and you’ve probably already had to scrape frost from your windshield. I’m also reminded of the ritual of “putting away the ragtop for the winter.” Preparing […]

2014 New York: 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible

Story and photos by John LeBlanc General Motors’ Chevrolet brand has taken the top off one of its high-performance studs — the 2015 Corvette Z06 — just in time for the summer driving season. However, unlike the new 2015 BMW M4 Convertible that also debuted here, because the Corvette hardtop’s chassis is Rocky Mountain-solid, the […]

2014 BMW: 2015 BMW M4 Convertible

Story and photos by John LeBlanc BMW has already premiered its new 3 Series Sedan-based M4 two-door Coupe and Convertible. Put the two together, and we have BMW’s second New York world debut: the rear-wheel-drive 2015 BMW M4 Convertible, powered by the M4 Coupe’s twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre six-cylinder gas engine, making 425 horsepower and 406 pound-foot […]

2014 Geneva Motor Show: Alfa Romeo 4C Spider Prototype

Story and photos by John LeBlanc GENEVA – Following the concept two-seat sports car hardtop version that debuted here in Geneva two years ago, Fiat-Chrysler’s sporty Alfa Romeo brand unveiled the 4C Spider Prototype at this years show for fans of open-air motoring. And in addition to its new convertible capabilities, the 4C Spider Prototype […]

Lists: Top 10 new cars getting canned for 2014

By John LeBlanc With the ringing in of the New Year, the last of the 2013 new cars and trucks are being shown the door. And a few vehicles aren’t returning for 2014. Some will be missed. Some won’t. Here’s my top 10 new vehicles that aren’t coming back for 2014:

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