2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata Overview

The 2014 MX-5 Miata delivers agility in a seriously comfortable cockpit. The iconic two-seat roadster that has built its reputation on its unique styling. The compact sports coupe is only available as a convertible, be it soft top or the available hardtop, and the 2014 Miata’s athletic stance is complimented nicely by standard 16-inch alloy…

The History of the Mazda MX-5 Miata

Mazda MX-5 Miata The MX-5 Miata is an iconic lightweight two-seat convertible roadster, featuring a front-engine and rear-wheel drive layout. The philosophy of the unique little roadster comes from small British and Italian roadsters from the 1960s but features modern technology. Related: 2014 Mazda 3 Named a 2014 All-Star by Automobile Magazine Early History The…

Behold: The Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Launch Edition

Back at the 2016 New York International Auto Show, Mazda unveiled its newest and proudest achievement: a hardtop version of its multi-award-winning MX-5 roadster, called the Mazda MX-5 RF, or Retractable Fastback. This turned out to be an extra-special night for Mazda, as the MX-5 also won World Car of the Year and World Car…

2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata Wins KBB 5-Year Cost to Own Award

Photo: Mazda Motor of America The 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata recently drove home with the Kelley Blue Book Five-Year Cost to Own Award in the sports car segment. Here’s how the Miata outclassed the competition. Your Dream Car is Within Reach: The 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata Photo: Mazda While roadsters aren’t generally considered budget-conscious vehicles,…

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One Millionth Mazda MX-5 Miata's North American Tour to Make Final Stop at LA Auto Show

All the way back in April, Mazda made an announcement that it had produced its one millionth model of the MX-5 Miata since its introduction back in 1989. Furthermore, the brand announced, to celebrate, it would be taking this roadster essentially on a victory lap, travelling around the world and collecting signatures from fans until…

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Mazda Reveals 2016 MX-5 Miata Club at New York Auto Show

Earlier, we (falsely) reported that Mazda was releasing an MX-5-based truck that would be marketed by Nicolas Cage (April Fools!). Now, we have some actual news from the New York Auto Show: the Japanese automaker has really and truly unveiled a new model—the 2016 MX-5 Miata Club. This reveal marks the world-debut of this performance-focused…

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The Mazda MX-5 Miata is a legend of the roadways. Since its… Mazda North America has reported its July 2018 sales, and at the… Holding down a small section of the North Hall of McCormick Place… Back in March last year, news broke from the National Highway Traffic… The Chicago Auto Show has begun, which…

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2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Overview

The 2016 Mazda MX-5 is the spirit of fun turned to metal and fire. If sports cars are supposed to be like predators (which we have mentioned before), then the 2016 MX-5 is like an ocelot bounding gleefully through the branches, while its competition bulls its way through the underbrush. The MX-5 is skipping school with…

[PHOTOS] Official 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Gallery Revealed

First Mazda delivers a stunning unveiling of the new MX-5 Miata in an exclusive Duran Duran concert last night. Now, Mazda has released a 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata gallery featuring the best images of the fourth generation roadster. And, all we at The News Wheel can say is… boy does it look a LOT better than it did with…

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2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata Overview

The Mazda MX-5 Miata is a legend of the roadways. Since its introduction, the Miata has been an example of fun roadster performance, and the 2019 MX-5 Miata is the best so far. More Mazda: Explore the flagship passenger car, the 2018 Mazda6 [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata? Probably…

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Who doesn’t love the opportunity to try and win a new car?… To stir up excitement about the next generation of the popular Elantra… GIVEAWAY HAS CLOSED. If you’re pumped for football season but need a vehicle… Hyundai Motor America has returned to the college football scene this year… What’s better than owning a Chevrolet pickup…

Mazda Patent Reveals a New Inline-6 Engine

Photo: Japan Patent Office Mazda is all about dynamic driving, so it’s no shock that the rising-star automaker is patenting plans for a new engine and transmission. Check Out These Fuel-Efficient Mazda Models: Calculate your fuel savings Photo: Japan Patent Office A recent patent application revealed that Mazda intends to produce an inline-six engine that’s…

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Danny Trejo, the famous actor most known for his role as Machete,… A Florida driver survived a nightmare scenario Monday: barreling down the interstate… Did you know that Honda moved 357,335 units of its CR-V crossover… Honda introduced its updated HR-V subcompact crossover for the 2016 model year… Now in its tenth-generation, the 2017 Honda…

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Seven Chevy vehicles—including the Corvette Stingray, Traverse, Colorado, Camaro, Impala, Silverado 1500, and Tahoe—have been named among the most popular in their respective segments by the experts at Edmunds.com. In addition, the Stingray and Traverse each took home the title of Top Rated Vehicle in their respective segments. Chevy’s Most Popular on Edmunds.com Award Winners RELATED:…

After Strong 2014 Year for Mazda Sales, Will 2015 Be Even Better?

Ever since crossing into the twenty-first century, Mazda has been struggling to find its footing and identity as an automaker. After abandoning its prized rotary engine, and not playing the EV/hybrid game with its competitors, it’s been searching for a reliable niche in the American market. Mazda’s vehicles tend to win a lot of awards…

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With a starting price of $35,900, the GR Corolla is a strong competitor to cars like the Subaru WRX STI, Honda Civic Type R, and Volkswagen Golf R… The Chevy Corvette offers a range of power and a style that… Sports cars may seem like an expensive and impractical pick for most… The Bend is…

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Each year, eco-conscious organization Green Car Reports announces its list of contenders… The 2018 Honda Civic Type R and 2018 Honda Accord have each… Man, the Chevy Bolt is having a good week. First, I find… While the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata features 12 fewer horsepower than last… With a 0-to-60 time of 3.7 seconds…

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Mazda’s CX-5 crossover is arguably the star of its lineup. Now, about… Two years ago, Mazda released a new technology meant to improve cornering:… Mazda is making headlines from across the Pacific as it launched pre-orders… The question of Mazda bringing a diesel powertrain to the U.S. has… Mazda North America has reported its July…

Igniting My Infatuation: 7 Most Romantic Cars Ever Built

Most automobiles are simply built for utility and convenience; cookie cutter designs take precedence over panache. There are a handful of models, though, that embrace their charisma and exude an attractiveness that appears in our wildest dreams. While romance is a subjective concept, some vehicles are simply more debonair than others. We at The News…

Mazda UK Archives

Mazda has delivered yet another special-edition Miata. This time, lucky drivers in… Sometimes, Mazda, you make me sad. I know you say you love… We’ve heard all about the next generation Mazda MX-5 Miata in the… While most of the buzz concerning the BBC’s highly-successful Top Gear series… Automobiles endure incredibly stringent tests before they’re…

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It’s been 80 years since the Jeep brand set the standard for 4×4 capability, and the brand is marking the occasion with several special-edition models. Every model in the Jeep lineup will get a special-edition model that will be available at dealerships later this year. Available Now: 2021 Jeep Cherokee Across the Jeep lineup, the…

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For the 11th consecutive year, Ford was the exclusive automotive sponsor of the ESSENCE Festival, which celebrates the multitudinous achievements of black female artists and entrepreneurs. This year’s event celebrated the 25th anniversary of the ESSENCE Festival, and the theme of “Paint the Future Proud” fit hand-in-hand with Ford’s new Built Ford Proud ad campaign….

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British petrolheads are in for a treat. Bicester Heritage has revealed its… One of the main reasons why motorists elect to purchase new vehicles… In the days leading up to Brexit and in its aftermath, a… Even countries that speak the same language can face a serious language… The British government has announced it will…

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The Gloucestershire Constabulary doesn’t just keep the streets clean from crime —… British petrolheads are in for a treat. Bicester Heritage has revealed its… Keyless entry makes it easier for drivers to enter and start their… While the Range Rover is one of Land Rover’s most capable and… Oh 2016, you were a pretty bad year….

Mazda Releases Special-Edition Miata for UK, Probably Loves Them More Than Us, Too

Sometimes, Mazda, you make me sad. I know you say you love all your markets the same, but then why is the UK walking around with all these shiny, special-edition Miatas? Hmph: Here’s Mazda’s Certified Pre-Owned Benefits. Whatever. Pictured: American Mazda fans, right now I mean, last year it was the MX-5 Miata Arctic Edition,…

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At first glance, its 23-horsepower increase might not seem like a lot, but the engine has been completely retuned… Before, the Sport and RTL were offered with either 2WD or AWD, but now all models come with AWD as standard equipment.… Subaru recently announced the pricing and performance specs for the hotly anticipated 2021 WRX…

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If you were hoping that expensive gas prices would be relegated to… As August comes to a close and people start gearing up for… On September 29th, Nissan announced its production, sales, and export figures for…

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100th Anniversary Edition Mazda Miata Set for US Release

Photo: Mazda American Mazda fans rejoice — the 100th Anniversary Edition MX-5 Miata has been confirmed for a late 2020 release in the U.S. market, despite concerns that the vehicle’s debut would be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the automaker announced that the stylish special edition would start at $32,670. If that news…

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Mazda Pits CX-5 Against Honda CR-V and Subaru Forester to Prove It Can Make Great Snow SUVs

Mazda’s reputation as an automaker is generally centered in the segments around the MX-5 Miata, with a reputation for small, economic, fun-to-drive cars. However, it worked very hard to put out several SUVs, and by golly it is not going to let them be ignored. So, to that end, Mazda has started inviting automotive journalists…

Mazda North America to Party Like It’s 1994

Ok, let’s take a moment to appreciate the fact that Mazda is having a very good year. You have the newest (and multi-, multi-, multi–award-winning) MX-5 Miata, the return of the Mazda Rotary Engine (in SKYACTIV form), and so, so, so many general awards. So, really it’s not surprising that Mazda North America has just…

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Mazda Reports Mixed August Sales Update for North America

As August comes to a close and people start gearing up for fall, there is one thing in particular on many car manufacturers’ minds: “How did we do?” Well, for Mazda North American Operations, the news is a bit of good and a bit of bad. Overall, Mazda sales dropped 12.8% compared to August of…

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Mazda Named Best Car Manufacturer in Which? Awards

The 2015 Miata In the 2014 Which? Awards, Mazda took home the title of Best Car Manufacturer. The annual awards determine UK customer favorites for everything from banking brand and insurance provider to supermarket and computing brand. Mazda took home the award over Audi, BMW, Honda, and Skoda, marking the automaker’s second win and first…

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Reminder: Don’t Buy Premium If You Don’t Need It

Some car myths never really seem to go away, and one of the most pervasive is that you should fill your regular-gasoline-rated car with premium gas, because it increases your fuel economy or horsepower. However, according to new research by AAA, using more expensive premium gas on vehicles that don’t require it is just throwing…

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Mazda Takes NY Daily News Auto Awards By Storm

This year, the New York Daily News has kicked off its own car awards program, and rightly picked the 2016 Mazda CX-3 as the best City SUV, thanks to “its combination of style and sophistication at an affordable price.” According to the Daily News, the segment of “City SUVs” has been growing rapidly of late,…

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Mazda Confirms New Mazda3, Generation of Cars for LA

Last month, Mazda posted a teaser video on its YouTube channel of a pair of vehicles. At the time, the automotive community at large generally agreed that these were probably a new Mazda3 sedan and hatchback, similar to the Kai Concept. Now, in a somewhat underwhelming news release, it has confirmed these suspicions. It said…

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It’s a five-peat for the Chrysler Pacifica as it earns Best Minivan… The all-new 2019 Subaru Forester has been named the “Best Car to… It’s shaping up to be the most wonderful time or at least… The 2018 Honda Civic Type R and 2018 Honda Accord have each… It has now been over two years…

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