The Downfall Of The Convertible Car - Cheddar Examines

The convertible has been an icon since the beginning of the automobile era. But in recent years, sales have declined drastically. We explain why the drop top is disappearing from roads.

Further reading:

1. IHS Markit (via Automotive News) https://www.autonews.com/article/20170103/BLOG06/301049999/why-the-convertible-will-survive-but-not-the-way-you-think

2. Jalopnik
https://jalopnik.com/for-the-convertible-top-its-history-is-more-up-and-dow-1768156202

3. NY Times https://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/18/automobiles/collectibles/18CONVERT.html

4. Old Cars Weekly
https://www.oldcarsweekly.com/collector-cars/1982_chrysler_lebaron_convertible

5. Jato
https://www.jato.com/global-suv-boom-continues-in-2018-but-growth-moderates/
6. Motor1
https://www.motor1.com/news/60827/chinese-air-pollution-to-blame-for-the-lack-of-hyundai-kia-convertibles/

7. Haartz Corp (via Automotive News) https://www.autonews.com/article/20170103/BLOG06/301049999/why-the-convertible-will-survive-but-not-the-way-you-think

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