You cannot talk about cheap, fun cars without mentioning the Miata. It's about as simple as a car can get. You get a four-cylinder engine up front, a stick for selecting gears in the middle (don't even think about the automatic), two wheels that propel the car in the back, two more that determine...
A car that weighs less than 3,000 pounds is a rare one in an automotive landscape filled with safety and emission regulations. Despite this, the Mazda MX-5 Miata is one... August 4, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
Talk of Mazda's plans to build a follow-up to the RX-7, speculated as the RX-9, has circulated the web for years now. Along the way, one part of the rumor that just won't die... July 21, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
The Mazdaspeed 6 was launched in 2005 as the European sports sedan on the cheap, much like the Subaru Legacy GT. It didn’t try to outperform other comparable cars, but... July 18, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
Hot hatches are a sore spot for American connoisseurs. The Europeans and Japanese always seem to get the best ones, while we're stuck with inferior models. Not so with the... July 8, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
The whole Toyota drive-by-wire safety issue has brought a new era of taking complaints seriously, and now two sporty cars are being investigated by the National Highway... July 5, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
The woes of electric-assist power steering keep mounting. Cases in point: The 2007-2009 Mazda3 and 2003-2005 BMW Z4. The NHTSA today announced an investigation into both... July 2, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
Whatever you do, don't call the 2011 Mazda2 a Fiesta clone. At least not within earshot of a Mazda employee--that is, unless you're looking to be educated on the many... June 25, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
The styling on current Mazdas, called Nagare after one of their concept cars, is either a love it or hate it proposition. The front ends of the Mazda 3 and MX-5 seem to be... June 23, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
The RX-8 is on its way out after some abysmal sales and tightening regulations for fuel economy and emissions are not Wankel engine friendly. The last sports car in the... June 16, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
There are often reports and rumors that circle the web, feeding off hopes, dreams, and the endless Ouroboros cycle of news, fan forums, and enthusiast sites. Some make the... June 16, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
It could be argued that England is the spiritual home of the sports car. Of course, England is a completely ridiculous place to actually own a sports car, because our climate... May 28, 2010 by Antony Ingram
Two, true performance cars from Asia that really can’t be beat on price are the Mazda’s MAZDASPEED3 and the Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T. Both are cars, equipped with... May 15, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
Edmund’s Auto Observer has pointed out that as of now, the Camaro is winning the pony car wars, taking a year-to-date sales of 29,907. The Mustang is trailing at 20,836... May 6, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
The Mazda RX-8 has given rotary fans something to cheer on since 2003. The car may not be the fastest or most economical in its price range, but it is fun to drive due to a... May 5, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
We've been reporting for years now on the possibility of a revived RX-7, and it looks like Mazda may be moving one step closer to that goal with reports today that the RX-8... May 5, 2010 by Nelson Ireson