Mazda and Fiat Group announced today that the two have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding for the development and manufacturing of a new roadster for the Mazda and Alfa Romeo brands. The roadsters will be based on Mazda’s next-generation MX-5 rear-wheel-drive architecture. However, each brand will develop two differentiated and distinct styling for each [...]
A Special Edition 2012 Mazda MX-5, based on the Grand Touring edition, is set to be released by Mazda North American Operations at this year’s Chicago Auto Show. One of the outstanding visual features of the model is that it comes with a Power Retractable Hard Top coated in black paint, regardless of body color. [...]
To some it may not be a shock, but to a concerned mass of Miata/ MX-5 fans, the following is good news: the next MX-5 will be rear drive, weigh under 1,000 kg and power will remain similar. So theoretically, the new car will drive differently, but performance will be similar if not slightly better [...]
Rotary enthusiasts have surely been on the edge of their seats waiting for Mazda’s next move with the upcoming retirement of the RX-8. After a recent announcement at the 2012 Tokyo Motor Show, we’ve learned that there may still be a future for the alternative power. The RX-8 will be getting a successor, which may [...]
According to reports coming out of the UK, Alfa Romeo is planning a two-seater sports car to replace the Brera Spider. The new model reportedly sets its sights on the Mazda MX-5 and focuses on less weight and a more compact design. Insiders say that the new Alfa Romeo roadster will be a key part [...]
Mazda is working quick and hard to increase its market share in the United States to 2.5 percent with hopes to have sales reach 400,000 units by 2014. The Japanese automaker has never sold 400,000 vehicles in its nearly 40 years in this country. In the works are four new or majorly redesigned vehicles by [...]
Last year at the 2010 SEMA Show, Mazda showed up with something called the MX-5 Super20 – well, it’s now back at this year’s SEMA Show in Vegas with a blazing Hyper Orange Mica exterior treatment but keeps its dark and edgier edgier Mr. Hyde attitude in comparison to its more sociable Dr. Jekyll MX-5 [...]
Mazda MX-5 Miata fans are being spoiled today at the 2011 SEMA Show with two concepts of the world’s best-selling two-seat roadster. The first is the Mazda MX-5 Miata Spyder, which features a single-panel grenadine-red soft-top made by Haartz Corporation. Its design, a collaborative effort between MNAO Design and Magna Car Top Systems, offers an [...]
Just another day and another special edition Mazda MX-5. This time – Mazda has unveiled the new Roadster Black Tuned MX-5, a special edition version only for the Japanese market with prices starting at $39,700. Based on the Roadster RGT, the Mazda Roadster Black Tuned MX-5 is fitted with a power-retractable hardtop, come in two [...]
Rumor has it that Nissan might be back at work to create a Mazda MX-5 competitor. Back in 2008, Nissan had plans for a new rear-wheel drive 200SX but axed the plan for unknown reasons. Now, they may be back at it. The Nissan Mazda MX-5 competitor was originally going to based off of the [...]
