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Filed under: Spy Photos , Convertibles , Mazda Click to view more renderings of the 2009 Mazda MX-5 Automakers go to great lengths to keep their upcoming products secret, but sometimes leaks are out of their control. Case in point, the recent leak of the upcoming redesign of the Mazda3 and now a facelift for the Mazda MX-5/Miata. With the roadster's full replacement reportedly delayed until 2012, Mazda is apparently going to give the current model a mid-cycle refresh with some more aggressive styling tweaks. The leaked image, which Mazda apparently filed with the European Union Office of Harmonization for the Internal Market (OHIM), shows a restyled front end and that's it. The new mesh grille borrows from the Mazdaspeed3, the headlights grow a more aggressive slant, the foglights are restyled into eye-shaped surrounds, and the turning indicators are moved to behind the flared wheel arches. Other changes to the car's design may be in store as well, however the images, which...
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Filed under: Aftermarket , Tuners , Convertibles , Mazda Until the Mazdaspeed version of the MX-5 makes its debut, those of us looking for forced-induction power from Mazda's NC Miata must turn to the aftermarket. Of all the tuning firms looking to turbo- or supercharge the new MX-5, Cosworth has both the reputation and technological prowess to pull it off sans drama. According to Eric Hsu, founder of XS Engineering and current Cosworth engineer, despite some set backs, Cosworth will be releasing it's bolt-on supercharger soon. The setup produces approximately 210 hp at the wheels, looks OEM clean and is designed to be legal in all 50 states. But Cosworth isn't stopping there. Hsu says that a Stage 2 version is planned that ups the boost, adds a set of headers and includes some hotter cams. We can't wait to check it out, particularly with the "1G" suspension package offered by Mazdaspeed. [Source: Beyond the Dyno ] Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Filed under: Convertibles , Videos , Mazda Follow the jump for a video of the owner discussing and driving the car You don't need to spend much time with a Miata to "get" why so many drivers are attracted to them. Perfectly executed and relentlessly entertaining, it's no surprise that Mazda's little roadster is the track-day weapon of choice for a number of people. While countless 4-banger Miatas do their thing on the autocross circuit, one Mark Snell was interested in kicking things up a level so he could run with the big boys in their 'Vettes and similar machinery. His solution? Drop a Mazda 2.5L V6 into his blue roadster's engine bay, then modify and tune it to the point where it's pushing 180 horsepower to the rear wheels. The view underhood is plenty cool -- we especially dig those Suzuki GSX-R1000 throttle bodies he's added. The Miata sounds pretty mean, too. Follow the jump for a video in which Snell gives a tour of his car and discusses the...
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Filed under: Convertibles , Etc. , Videos , Commercial Trucks , Mazda , Driving var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/Burnout_IN_a_Uhaul_literally'; And by "in a U-Haul," we mean it in the most literal sense. This is what happens at the end of a move when enterprising lads look for something to do with their now-empty truck. Enter one Mazda Miata that fits nicely inside the box hauler and Internet gold is born. Watch it after the jump . Thanks to Dan Strohl at Hemmings for the tip! [Source: The Pansy Patrol] Continue reading VIDEO: Doing burnouts in a U-HAUL Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Filed under: Convertibles , Japan , Mazda Click the image above for more high-res shots of the Mazda Roadster Prestige Edition. It's already been two full years since Mazda released its third generation MX-5 (NC), and in keeping with tradition, it's rolled...
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Filed under: Frankfurt Auto Show , Convertibles , Coupes , Crossovers/CUVs , Mazda The folks who bring us all the News from the Automotive world supplied Autoweek , their sister publication, details on what is to become of the Mazda lineup over the next...
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Filed under: Convertibles , Coupes , Chrysler , Dodge Chrysler has been through a lot in the past 18 months, including an ad campaign that touted the company's German engineering prowess, three CEOs, and two ownership groups. Now that the company is private...
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