Mazda's MX-5 has followed a philosophy that emphasizes balance rather than focusing solely on engine output. This well-known lightweight sports car is about to receive a major update. The ...

Thanks to stricter emissions regulations and updated cyber security, extracting extra performance from the upcoming “NE” ...

Frederic Manby had forgotten the joys of driving a simple, but modern, sports car and the memories came flooding back when he ...

Both of the MX-5’s engines are from Mazda’s current selection of Skyactiv units, but they have both been revised for use in the sports car. The old, entry-level Mk3 MX-5 used a 1.8-litre MZR ...

Other potential topics included Mazda’s decision to put the rotary engine back into production ... and safety standards around the world. The MX-5 Miata might be one of Mazda’s lowest-volume ...

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Mazda's lightweight, rear-wheel-drive, two-seat roadster can accelerate quickly when the engine is revved high, yet it manages 34 mpg overall. Shifting the delightfully accurate six-speed manual ...

Mazda is already working on the next generation of the MX-5 Miata with plans to preserve the lightweight, manual-driven experience that has underpinned the Miata for over 30 years. Mazda confirms ...

It can be had with both engine options. Mazda’s seriousness about making this MX-5 fun to drive by adding lightness is welcome – and crucial when you consider that this was the first model to ...