Skip to Content

Convertible Car News: Volkswagen

Future looks dim for the VW BlueSport platform

1 Comment

VW Bluesport Roadster

There has been talk of a family of small mid-engined roadsters from Volkswagen for some time and with the car now close to completion it seems to have fallen from favour among the companies senior executives. The car which was launched as the VW BlueSport Roadster concept in Detroit in 2009 is aimed to be a super-efficient low-carbon sports car.

Read More...

It’s official the Scots love the VW Golf Cabrio

Make a Comment

VW Golf Cabrio

VW clock up their first award for the new Golf Cabriolet with a win in the Open-Top Cars category of the Scottish Car of the Year. The judges singled out the VW Golf Cabrio for its combination of good handling, economy and practicality.

Read More...

VW Buggy Up! and Up! Azzurra concepts

Make a Comment

Volkswagen Buggy Up!

Volkswagen arrived at the Frankfurt Motor Show with not one but six concept cars. Each based on a new Up! small car platform, the range included a pair of unusual convertibles – the Buggy Up! and the Up! Azzurra.

Read More...

US to get first Diesel Convertibles

Make a Comment

Diesel convertibles have been around in Europe for quite a while but across the pond in the US they are still unheard of. The reason is all to do with fuel prices. Fuel tax is far higher across Europe and every MPG can make a sizeable difference. Cost savings don’t have to mean an end […]

Read More...

New VW Golf Cabriolet goes on sale across Europe

Make a Comment

VW Golf Cabriolet

The much rumoured Golf Cabriolet was first seen a few weeks back at the Geneva Motor Show as a fabric topped alternative to the Eos hardtop convertible. It’s now reaching showrooms and order books are open for the new car.

Read More...

Porsche plans new entry-level roadster

Make a Comment

New Porsche Roadster

The rumours are strong of a new Porsche roadster to fit beneath the Boxster in the range. The new car will be based on Volkswagen’s BlueSport roadster platform which has been under development for some time.

The Boxster has been a massive success for Porsche bringing the brand mainstream success while boasting best-in-class handling and quality. 300,000 cars have now been sold on the Boxster/Caymen platform in 15 years and it’s still going strong.

Read More...

VW Group show a trio of cabriolets

Make a Comment

VW Golf R Cabriolet

VW Group show off three new convertible concept cars looking suspiciously production ready at the annual GTi Festival in Austria.

Read More...

Audi R4 Roadster is no more

Make a Comment

Audi R4 Roadster

Reports in the german media suggest the planned Audi R4 Roadster has been cancelled before it makes production.

Read More...