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What’s the Difference Between a ‘Spyder’ and a ‘Convertible?’

The term “spyder” might sound like a unique name for the eight-legged arachnid that you kill or run away from, but in reality, we usually see and the hear the term to describe certain cars, like the Ferrari 488 Spider, for example. That car is a convertible, so what is the difference between a “spyder” …
A red Tesla Roadster travels on a highway along brown hills dotted with trees

How Much Does a New Tesla Roadster Cost?

The Tesla Roadster is a battery-electric supercar. Its chassis is based on the rear-wheel-drive, mid-engine Lotus Elise from British manufacturer Lotus Cars. But one of the big differences between the Tesla Roadster and the Lotus Elise is that the former is a four-seater, while the latter seats only two. Typical roadsters are two-seaters, but Tesla’s …
a blue 3 Series at speed on a scenic mountain road.

Is BMW a German Car Company?

If you want a brand based on luxury and performance, BMW is one of the world’s leaders. It’s a coveted luxury carmaker with a full line of vehicles from roadsters to three-row SUVs. The company is also a big name in the motorcycle world. With an undeniable presence here in the states, some might wonder …
The rear of a white Tesla Roadster sits in a garage hooked up to a charging cable.

The Last Tesla Roadster Built is For Sale

Some may not remember this, but Tesla did not always build their own vehicles. Instead, at first, Tesla would buy the Lotus Elise chassis and converted it for electric propulsion. Then, the completed new electric roadster was rebadged as a Tesla. That is how the first Tesla Roadster came into existence. One of those original …
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Auction Alert: Rare Ford GT Roadster Expected to Top $7 Million

Ford GT40 is legendary. So, are the most recent incarnations in the form of the Ford GT, the 40 was dropped. But, many people have not heard of the Ford GT Roadster. That is because they are rare. One such example of the Ford is now up for auction and is expected to easily bring more than $7 million.  The …
The Butterfly doors are open on the MG E-Motion concept car

MG Bucks Trend, Grows Sales During COVID-19

Aside from RV sales jumping upward during the global COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, most other automotive-related companies worldwide have seen a dip of some sort in their sales for the first half of the year. It might have been a short blip, but a blip nevertheless. Not MG. Instead, MG sales have bucked the trend and …
Front end of a the MG E-Motion concept car

MG International Growth Plans Raises Eyebrows, US Return?

MG is a company that sold roadsters until 1980 here in the United States. It was a much-loved company, and many were sad to see it’s doors close on this side of the pond. Since then, a lot of work has been done, and MG has changed hands. But, the fruits of the labor are …
1990 BMW Z1 Roadster Convertible

Throwback Thursday: The BMW Z1, a Roadster With a Party Trick

BMW hopped on the small roadster bandwagon in 1989, with the Z1 model. It was the first roadster for the company since the model 507. It joined other roadsters that were available in the market such as the Mazda Miata, and the Buick Reatta. However, the BMW Z1 was never officially sold in the United …