Mazda might be focused on expanding its SUV range at the moment, but the Japanese automaker hasn’t forgotten the MX-5. The iconic roadster has a guaranteed spot in the future Mazda range with the fifth generation that is already under development set to retain the virtues of its predecessors. Joachim Kunz, head of product development […]
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Inflation is forcing the prices of everyday goods to rocket, but does that include our cars? We’ve heard countless stories about dealers charging new prices for used cars, and massively over MSRP for box-fresh models due to a shortage of supply, but some manufacturers, including Hyundai, Kia and Subaru, have been trying to stamp out […]
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Whether you’re modifying a car to make it accelerate harder, corner faster, look better, or just simply to make it your own, you want to start with the cleanest, straightest, most honest and unmessed-with car you can find. And if you wanted to build an NA Mazda MX-5 you probably couldn’t ask for a better […]
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Have you tried to buy an affordable coupe lately? It’s not that easy. Everyone knows that crossovers have been killing off sedans and wagons for the past few years, but they’ve also decimated the sporty two-door market. Sure, if you have upwards of $80,000 to spend, or are willing and able to compromise on seating […]
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Mitsuoka is known for its penchant for taking various Japanese models and transforming them into classic-inspired creations, with the Japanese designer’s cars featuring all-new sheet metal with some retro bits. Honestly, their cars are typically marmite. Some love that they take a riff on some classic designs with modern bases. Others despise the dress-up imposters. […]
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Hyundai and Kia have been plagued by a series of embarrassing recalls, but that hasn’t stopped Korean brands from dominating J.D. Power’s latest dependability study over the first three years of ownership. The study looked at 2019 model year vehicles and examined “184 specific problem areas across nine major vehicle categories: climate, driving assistance, driving […]
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The answer is always Miata or so the saying goes and for 2022 it looks like the small Mazda sports car is still a great choice. The configurator for Mazda’s ever-so slightly updated MX-5 just went live and it lets us build the perfect puddle jumper. Here’s what we’ve found and how we’d spec our […]
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If you’re reading this in Canada surrounded by 3ft of snow, January might seem like an odd time to be shopping for a used convertible sports car. But that’s exactly why it’s the perfect time: as a buyer you’ll have less competition meaning it’s often easier to grab a bargain from a motivated seller. “Sports […]
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Now, look. I’m not saying that no one should live their dreams and modify their car to look like a different car. I, too, harbor dreams of owning exotics that I know I’ll never be able to afford. I just think you might want to dream bigger if you’re going to be putting this much […]
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