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It’s Sure Looking Like the 2019 Mazda Miata MX-5 Will Get 181 Horsepower, Telescoping Steering Wheel

It’s Sure Looking Like the 2019 Mazda Miata MX-5 Will Get 181 Horsepower, Telescoping Steering Wheel

The Mazda MX-5 Miata has always been revered as a roadster for thrill-seekers, and while the latest generation carries on that reputation quite capably, there are still those who wish that it offered just a tad more power. According to a report from Japanese car magazine Car Watch, that tad—and then some—appears to be on […]

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Mazda CX-5 and MX-5 Miata Both Win New York Daily News DNA Awards

Mazda CX-5 and MX-5 Miata Both Win New York Daily News DNA Awards

Two Mazda vehicles have been named as the recipients of top honors in the New York Daily News’ 2018 Daily News Auto (or DNA) Awards, something that the brand is hardly a stranger to since the awards started in 2016 with a blitz of Mazda winners. More Accolades: Mazda’s Vision Coupe has won the “Concept […]

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2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Overview

2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Overview

The Mazda MX-5 Miata has long stood as an icon on the roadways, a two-seat roadster with undeniably fun driving dynamics. Today, the MX-5 Miata is two model years out from the fourth-generation redesign, and continues to be improved, both in its soft top and targa-style hard top versions. More Mazda: If you can’t buy new, […]

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Mazda Announces Small Upgrades and Price Bump for 2018 MX-5 RF at Chicago Auto Show

Mazda Announces Small Upgrades and Price Bump for 2018 MX-5 RF at Chicago Auto Show

The Chicago Auto Show has long held a special place in Mazda’s heart (right next to the spinning triangles) as the place where the brand first unveiled its MX-5 Miata to the world back in 1989. As a result, it has also been the site of a number of MX-5 “firsts,” and so this year, […]

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Mazda Reports Continuing Sales Rise for CX-5 and MX-5, Drop for Everything Else in August

Mazda Reports Continuing Sales Rise for CX-5 and MX-5, Drop for Everything Else in August

Mazda North American Operations has reported its total sales for August, making a total of 25,846 vehicles, which is a small 1% drop from last August. Year-to-date sales are likewise slightly down compared to last year, with the reported 194,559 vehicle sales representing a 2.4% drop compared to last year. Broken down to a day-to-day […]

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MX-5 RF Named ‘Best Bang for the Buck’ at Atlanta International Auto Show

MX-5 RF Named ‘Best Bang for the Buck’ at Atlanta International Auto Show

The youngest of the MX-5s, the 2017 MX-5 RF, is already following happily in its soft-top predecessor’s footsteps and setting about winning some awards. This time, the RF was awarded the title of “Best Back for the Buck” at the 2017 Atlanta International Auto Show by the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association. More Award-Winners: The […]

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2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Overview

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Overview

The Mazda Miata is already the top-selling roadster ever made, but the Japanese automaker decided to add a new spin to the vehicle for the 2017 model year. One year after introducing the fourth-generation version of its soft-top convertible, Mazda is bringing the RF model to the United States. The RF stands for “Retractable Fastback,” […]

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Mazda MX-5 Arctic Edition: Get Hyped, then Let It Go

Mazda MX-5 Arctic Edition: Get Hyped, then Let It Go

Before we say anything else, let’s get excited for this special edition Mazda MX-5 Miata: the Arctic. Now, let’s calm down for a second, because this model is a UK exclusive that is only available in limited quantities. In any case, though, it is very nice to be able to look at, as this special […]

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Surprise! Mazda Brings MX-5 RF to US Two Months Early

Surprise! Mazda Brings MX-5 RF to US Two Months Early

So, originally when the MX-5 RF was introduced and priced, it was promised to appear in dealerships after the start of 2017. However, as of November 22nd, they are suddenly here already, as due to shifts in the production schedule Mazda was able to bring the MX-5 RF to the US two months early. Sweet: […]

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

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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The Car Connection Names MX-5 Miata Best Convertible to Buy for 2017

The Car Connection Names MX-5 Miata Best Convertible to Buy for 2017

It has now been over two years since Mazda first revealed the fourth generation of its MX-5 Miata roadster, and since that time, awards have simply poured in, up to and including World Car of the Year and Japan Car of the Year. However, I always wondered whether, as the model got a few years […]

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It’s Too Late to Get Your Own MX-5 RF Launch Edition

It’s Too Late to Get Your Own MX-5 RF Launch Edition

The time for securing your own MX-5 RF Launch Edition has now passed—Mazda North American Operations announced that it has sold all the allocated 1,000 2017 MX-5 Miata RF Launch Editions two weeks after it was first opened to select Mazda customers. In the first round, where buyers were each personally invited to secure their own […]

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Mazda Begins MX-5 Miata RF Production

Mazda Begins MX-5 Miata RF Production

The day after Mazda revealed the pricing for the new 2017 MX-5 Miata RF, the very first MX-5 RFs have begun rolling off the lines at the Ujina Plant No.1, right next to Mazda’s home Japanese headquarters in Hiroshima. The models produced will eventually be bound for North America, Europe, and Japan, although the production […]

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Mazda Officially Announces Price of the 2017 MX-5 Miata RF

Mazda Officially Announces Price of the 2017 MX-5 Miata RF

Prospective buyers are now one step closer to having a MX-5 RF in their garage, as Mazda has officially announced pricing for the 2017 MX-5 Miata RF during the Miatas at Mazda Raceway event. So, the official price tag for the MX-5 RF is $31,555. The MX-5 RF will mostly come with features already on […]

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MX-5 RF Launch Edition Opens for Preorder

MX-5 RF Launch Edition Opens for Preorder

After Mazda announced that it would be bringing the MX-5 Miata RF to the US, it said that it would do so with a special model, the Launch Edition. There was, unfortunately for many of us, a slight catch: before becoming available to order by the general public, the RF Launch Edition was first going to […]

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Mazda Announces Higher Price, More Features for New MX-5 Global Cup Car

Mazda Announces Higher Price, More Features for New MX-5 Global Cup Car

Mazda Motorsports announced that soon the Mazda MX-5 Cup car would receive several enhancements, which would be reflected in the car’s price. Starting on September 7th, the price for an MX-5 Global Cup race car will rise to $58,900, an 11.1% increase over the original price of $53,000. The new price is a reflection of […]

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Behold: The Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Launch Edition

Behold: The Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Launch Edition

(Fancy!)

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 […]

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Next-Gen MX-5 May Get Carbon Fiber Makeover

Next-Gen MX-5 May Get Carbon Fiber Makeover

When it came time to create the new generation of the Mazda MX-5 Miata, one of the biggest strategies was part of the brand’s SKYACTIV strategy: lose some weight. Through the use of aluminum and other pound-saving measures, the MX-5 was able to drop 148 pounds, leading to a curb weight of a little under […]