2025 Mercedes CLE And The Death Of The Convertible, Travis Almost Buys Something

Alex L. Dykes

July 3rd, 2025

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Over the last 20 years convertible sales have plunged by more than 80%. Ouch. Once upon a time ragtops were over 5% of all new car sales and now they are down to a fraction. Why has this happened? What can we do about it? And why might it be time for a Sebring resurrection?

Volvo Introduces the 2025 EX30

Alex L. Dykes June 7, 2023 No Comments

Volvo’s 2025 EX30 might just be the bite-size electric crossover that catapults Volvo’s sales into new territory. In addition to a trove of pictures and details, we also have the…

Speed Cameras Are Evil, There’s A New Mazda CX-5, Alex & Travis Get Political

Alex L. Dykes July 14, 2025 No Comments

What would tax policy be like if Alex and Travis ruled the US? Scary though, no? Less scary: the new 2026 Mazda CX-5 is finally coming! Although… Not everyone will…

Resale value isn’t all it’s cracked up to be

Alex L. Dykes July 9, 2025 No Comments

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We know less about reliability than ever, EV tax credits are toast (and Tesla with it?)

Alex L. Dykes July 9, 2025 No Comments

Sadly due to one of the smallest datasets since CR started reporting on new car reliability, we know less about reliability than at any point in decades. How does a…

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