Mazda MX-5 Miata
Mazda MX-5 GT4 Makes 320 HP, Costs $197,000
With a price that could bring a host of high-end exotics to your driveway, it’s probably hard to imagine who would buy a Mazda Miata that costs more than $200,000 after taxes, that is until you consider that this isn’t a street-legal car.
Zoom-Zoom Meets Fuel-Efficiency: SkyActiv Explained
Known for making some genuinely engaging cars in the past, with its new SkyActiv technology Mazda is looking to hang its hat on combining fun-to-drive with fuel-efficiency.
Most Shopped New Cars for the Week: July 15-21, 2012
It’s Saturday morning and that means it’s time for the AutoGuide most shopped new cars of the week list.
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Officially Revealed in Japan
No big surprise here, but Mazda has given its popular MX-5 Miata sports car a refresh for the 2013 model year, which is now on sale over in Japan.
2013 Mazda MX-5 Refreshed with New Front Bumper
Pictures of the refreshed Mazda MX-5 just surfaced online, showing the mild styling updates it will get before its the ND fourth generation which is expected in a couple years.
Mazda MX-5 GT Concept to Debut at Goodwood
Mazda enthusiasts attending the Goodwood Festival of Speed will get to see the street-legal MX-5 GT running the hill as Mazda uses the event to gauge consumer reaction to the hotter version of its popular sports car.
Mazda MX-5 Yusho Concept is 237-HP of Supercharged Fun
Rumors have been flying on what will power the next-generation Mazda MX-5, and while the use of a turbo seems to be the front runner, the Japanese automaker might throw a curveball with a supercharged engine.
Fiat Won’t Acquire Mazda Stake: Chairman Says
When Mazda and Fiat announced plans to co-develop the next MX-5 Miata and Alpha Romeo Spyder the auto news industry quickly went abuzz with speculation.
Mazda MX-5 GT Enters GT4 British GT Championship
Mazda announced that it will field its iconic MX-5 roadster for its first year in the British GT Championship. Last year, the Mazda MX-5 GT first ran a campaign in the Britcar Production GTN Championship as a developmental year. Demonstrating its strength instantly, the MX-5 battled hard during the final race of the season at…
2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata May Go Turbo
Rumors have been brewing on the 2014 Mazda MX-5 for some time now. What we do know from last year, is that the Japanese automaker plans on going back to the basics, lightening the weight, and throwing in a more potent powerplant. It appears that Mazda still hasn’t settled on which engine will make its…
Mazda Motorsports Hour to Debut in April on Velocity Network
Mazda has a very rich heritage in racing and motorsports, and now they’ll be able to share highlights from their Mazda-centric series of races through the Velocity network. “The Mazda Motorsports Hour” will be a regularly-scheduled hour-long weekend show on Velocity and will have an emphasis on SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup, the…
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
The original Mazda Miata was debuted at the Chicago Auto Show all the way back in 1989, so it seems fitting that Mazda is showing off a new special edition of the current Miata at the 2012 Chicago Auto show. The Miata special edition will be a hard car to get a hold of with…
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition: 2012 Chicago Auto Show Preview
Mazda will debut its 2012 MX-5 Miata Special Edition at the upcoming 2012 Chicago Auto Show, a limited-production model of just 450 units. The special edition MX-5 will feature a black-only power retractable hard top. Other features exclusive to the special edition model includes two new exterior colors, 17-inch gunmetal wheels, black exterior accents, heated black…
2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI to Bow at Chicago Auto Show
The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI is set to make its debut at the upcoming Chicago Auto Show. Though there aren’t any confirmed details yet on the diesel-powered Beetle, it’s expected to feature a 2.0L turbocharged, inline-four in its engine bay. The same 2.0L can be found in the Volkswagen Golf, Jetta and Passat, with 140-hp…
Mazda MX-5 ‘Jimba-Ittai’ to Bow at Tokyo Auto Salon
The Tokyo Motor Show is behind us, but the Tokyo Auto Salon is coming up in the next few weeks. One of the manufacturers that is using this venue to showcase its new performance products is Mazda. The highlight on Mazda’s stand will be the MX-5 NR-A ‘Jimba-Ittai’ (translates to: rider and horse as one)…
Mazda MX-5 Will Go Back To The Basics In 2014
To go with the supposed 1.3L turbocharged powerplant the next-generation MX-5 will be getting, Mazda‘s MX-5 development boss Hirotaka Kanazawa also revealed that the 2014 MX-5 will go to a back-to-basics approach towards being a fun sportscar, just like the 1989 original model. “We will return to the original. It will be lightweight and the…
2014 Mazda MX-5 to Have 1.3L Turbo
A while back, we reported that the next-generation Mazda MX-5 would be going on a major diet and could be powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged powerplant rather than the 1.8L or 2.0L naturally aspirated motor used today. Now reports are coming in that the new MX-5 will likely sport a 1.3L turbocharged four-cylinder, with Mazda’s…
Mazda MX-5 And RX-8 Could Become One Says CEO
If a single rotary powered sports car were to materialize (there’s speculation it could be a hard top convertible in the idom of the Mercedes-Benz SLK, or possibly offered in both piston and rotary powered forms), it would be a ways off.
New Mazda6, Mazda3, MX-5 and CX-9 Due Out by 2014
Reports are coming in that Mazda is planning to overhaul four of its existing models by 2014. The four models up for redesigns are the Mazda3, Mazda6, MX-5 and CX-9. We’ve already seen the new patent drawings for the upcoming MX-5 refresh, which will hopefully come in 2013 along with a new Mazda3 and CX-9….
Mazda MX-5 Spyder Revealed With Lighter-Weigh Soft Top: 2011 SEMA Show
Aping the roof structure of the Porsche Boxster Spyder, Mazda has unveiled its own lighter-weight drop-top at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Using a light-weight tarp-like design, the Spyder’s top is affixed in the front to the top of the windshield, while the rear buckles into mounts located in the truck. Mazda has yet…
Mazda MX-5 Spyder, Mazda2 Turbo Teased Ahead of SEMA Show Debut
Mazda has just released teaser images of two of its 2011 SEMA Show cars, both of which we desperately wish were heading to production. No details have been released, but the names of each car reveal the most important features. Up first is the MX-5 Spyder, sporting a Porsche Boxster Spyder style soft-top roof designed…
New Mazda MX-5 Miata Patent Drawings Leaked
One of the most famous sports cars in the world (as voted on by the people’s wallets) is the Mazda Miata. The next one will no doubt continue with this sales success, and with this leaked patent drawing, we can get a glimpse of what we’ll be seeing on the twisties. Any change from its…
Mazda Still Working On Rotary Engines, Could Be Ready By 2017
The RX-8’s days may be as limited as the Shinka, but the rotary engine isn’t. Mazda is still interested in furthering production of the Wankel, and they could have one ready by 2017 with Skyactiv technology. During the gap, engineers will work on improving the rotary’s mileage and oil-eating capabilities, as well as improving reliability….
Nissan To Build Rear-Wheel Drive Electric Powered Sports Car
Nissan has plans to launch its own small sports car that will rival the Mazda MX-5. Nissan’s newcomer will have a rear-wheel drive system and will be powered by the Leaf’s electric drivetrain. At one point, Nissan wanted to revive the legendary rear-wheel drive 200SX but that was put on the back burner in 2008. However, the…
