First Drive: 2015 BMW M4 Cabriolet

Story and photos by John LeBlanc MUNICH, Germany — Those who love irony will relish in BMW’s new 2015 M4 Cabriolet. Just like its four M3 Cabriolet predecessors, the BMW employs all the usual go-fast goodies from the German automaker’s famed high-performance M GmbH division but then adds a “mute” button by being a heavier, […]

First Drive: 2015 Audi S3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI Quattro

Story and photo by John LeBlanc MUNICH, Germany — Audi has big plans to expand its compact A3 family. The proof lies in the new 2015 Audi S3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI Quattro, just one of a host of new and future models in the German automaker’s burgeoning small car corral.

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 […]

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