A standout surprise from Sweden arrived at the SEMA Show when Caresto unveiled the Volvo T6 Roadster. Built specifically to impress an American audience, the car follows classic hot-rod rules—and proves Europeans can play on that turf just as well as the pioneers. Styled after 1930s American hot rods and often compared to the Chrysler Prowler, the two-seat T6 Roadster is constructed around a steel tubular frame using key components from the Volvo S80. Power comes from Volvo’s

Volkswagen Ragster (ragtop + speedster) was developed by Volkswagen as a bold reinterpretation of the Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible. The concept kept the Beetle’s recognizable shape but pushed it in a more aggressive, performance-focused direction. The Ragster’s most striking feature is its dramatically lowered roof, achieved by shortening the A-pillars and adding a U-shaped roof frame. While the silhouette still recalls the production New Beetle, nearly every exterior pa

Volkswagen EcoRacer imagines what would happen if a supercar spirit met extreme efficiency. Roughly the size of a compressed Lamborghini Gallardo, the EcoRacer uses a short 97-inch wheelbase and a lightweight carbon-fiber body to deliver performance, economy, and driving fun in one package. Power comes from a mid-mounted 1.5-liter turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine using Volkswagen’s experimental controlled-combustion technology, blending gasoline and diesel traits. Output is