A retractable hardtop may seem like a cool, relatively modern feature, but its roots can be traced back to the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. Follow us: During the past three decades, we've witnessed ...

This German roadster revolutionized the sports car market with its retractable hardtop. The "vario-roof" design offers a seamless transformation, durability, and better insulation. This roof design ...

The more things change, the more they stay the same. And to some drivers, one of life's little joys is one that involves putting down the top, opening up to the sky, and feeling a little wind in your ...

Designing a convertible goes a lot further than just chopping the roof off and calling it a day. There are a lot of structural decisions to consider, all of which impact performance. BMW did the ...

I can't help wondering whether convertibles with lightweight fabric roofs will become passŽ, especially now that Pontiac is selling a V-6 powered convertible with retractable hardtop that starts at ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...