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Convertibles links
If you're looking for that open-air feeling and aren't in the market for a convertible, the next best thing would be to look into a vehicle with a sunroof, which is generally an option on most coupes or sedans.
If you're more interested in high performance, many pure sports cars are also offered as convertibles. See our report on
FuelEconomy.gov is where the Environmental Protection Agency posts fuel-efficiency information for vehicles. The site has statistics for both current and past model years.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is a nonprofit organization funded by the insurance industry that tests vehicles and assigns safety ratings in an attempt to cut down on the number of annual losses due to car crashes. Note, however, that the organization doesn't test convertibles as often as it does other body styles.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website offers the federal government's safety information, including results from frontal, side and rollover crash tests, summaries of vehicles' safety equipment and articles on safety topics. It is also possible to search for safety recalls on specific car models.
Vehicle specifications and prices can be found at manufacturers' websites, as well as at large, consumer-oriented auto sites such as Edmunds.com and AOL Autos.
