What Is It: Retractable hard-top convertible cars are the hottest vehicles hitting the market at the moment. Those with soft tops (made of fabric) had to deal with wind noise and draft, but the new ...

The wind deflector in the Mercedes CLE is a feature that helps improve comfort when driving with the roof open. By reducing ...

It uses the wind to its advantage. Engineering a convertible isn't an easy task. Chopping the roof off a car adds all kinds of complications from big ones like chassis rigidity, to smaller ones, like ...

This video showcases the wind deflector feature in a modern convertible, demonstrating how it reduces cabin turbulence during open-top driving. Positioned behind the front seats or integrated into the ...

Joel was previously an editor at Autoblog for nearly a decade, covering cars from humble economy hatchbacks to high-end sports cars. He has extensive driving experience with plenty of track time, and ...