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Sales Of Convertibles Are Decelerating; Blame The (Fuel) Economy

Their sales have dropped by more than 40 percent in the past decade. And with new tougher fuel economy standards, the days of riding with the top down could be numbered.

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Iran Lobbying Battle Heats Up On The Airwaves

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Sales Of Convertibles Are Decelerating; Blame The (Fuel) Economy

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