Demise of the Scandinavian giant is one Saab story in automotive history
The Saab car brand may be no more but the enduring appeal remains writes Geraldine Herbert When Saab filed for bankruptcy in 2011, Victor Muller, the Dutch entrepreneur who had rescued the company from General Motors’ attempt to close it two years previously described it as “the blackest day in my career and the blackest day in the history of Saab’. Despite finding a buyer, it was GM that finally forced Muller to end his...
Bentley Continental GTC Speed
Bentley’s Continental GTC Speed wraps you in exquisite opulence and whisks you off on a truly fabulous drive writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The GT Speed is the most powerful and fastest Bentley ever produced and the convertible version is just a fraction slower. Who is it aimed at? It doesn’t take long to be seduced by the Continental GTC Speed – from the second you hear that engine growl, the allure of this...
Eight Things to know about the Range Rover Evoque Convertible
Four years after the Evoque first went on sale Land Rover reveals the ultimate go-anywhere luxury convertible writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Land Rover call it a “compact convertible SUV”. 2) The Roof is a five-layer fabric structure known as ‘Z-fold’ for the way it retracts. 3) Crucially for drop tops the roof stows away in just 18 seconds and for those sudden downpours at speeds of up to 50km/h. 4) Off roading – it’s a cornerstone of...
First Drive: Mazda MX-5
When an invite popped into my inbox to drive the new Mazda MX-5 convertible in Barcelona I had donned the Grace Kelly scarf and the oversized shades before I had time to hit the return button writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? In our unquenchable thirst for sunshine and the open road, convertibles are the epitome of cool and since the first generation’s arrival in 1989 the MX-5 has attracted a loyal following for its smart...
Fiat 500 Convertible S 0.9 TwinAir
With retro and funky styling the Fiat 500 Convertible is not only good to look at but fun to drive writes Hannah Gordon What is it? The retro styled little Italian has unashamedly taken its top down and produced a convertible version of the ever popular Fiat 500, teamed with a 875cc two cylinder engine Fiat have produced a very attractive city car package. If only the Irish weather meant the roof could be down more than a handful of...
