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2010-2011 New Cars: The Ultimate Guide, Part 4

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Long Term Verdict: 2006 Mazda MX-5 Grand Touring

By the time we said goodbye to our 2006 Mazda MX-5, we'd discovered this car was everything we'd hoped it would be-a wonderful weekend runner that eats up twisty roads at every opportunity. more

One of a Kind: Mazda MX-5 Cup Skip Barber Racing School

Building off the success of its Performance Driving School and Open Wheel Racing School, Skip Barber has decided to add another, unique racing school -- in fact, the only one of its kind in North America -- the Mazda MX-5 Cup Racing School. more

Fleet Update: 2006 Mazda MX-5

Despite being in the fleet for 14 months, our 2006 Mazda MX-5 has accrued only 15,000 miles, an odometer reading that pales beside those of other long-term vehicles at this stage, most of which boast well over 20,000. more

Fleet Update: 2006 Mazda MX-5

We used our 2006 Mazda MX-5 as a pursuit vehicle in our recent police car story; those poor cop cars didn't stand a chance. more

Top Ten Hip Rides: Fun, freedom, and transportation - for $399 a month or less

Everyone wants a ride that makes you look ripped, your companion a 10, and your wallet appear to be bursting at the seams. more

Fleet Update: 2006 Mazda MX-5

Our 2006 Mazda MX-5 is a popular driver and rarely sits in the MT garage. more

Fleet Update: 2006 Mazda MX-5

The MX-5 remains proof positive that a big engine and rock-hard suspension aren't required for a fun-to-drive, well-performing sports car. more

Long-Term Arrival: 2006 Mazda MX-5 Grand Touring

Any time you're handed the keys to a roadster, odds are it's going to be a good day. The odds get even better when the keys belong to the 2006 Mazda MX-5. more

Road Test: 2006 Mazda MX-5 Vs. 2006 Pontiac Solstice

England invented it. America has attempted it. The Japanese perfected it. "It" being the moderately priced, front-engine roadster. more

2006 Motor Trend COTY Finalist: 2006 Mazda MX-5

When it comes time to introduce a new version of the best-selling roadster in history, it's a good idea to ensure that the fresh iteration is a marked improvement over its predecessor. more

First Drive: 2006 Mazda MX-5

The original Mazda Miata changed the world. Think about it: When the Miata was first shown at the Chicago auto show in February 1989, the small, affordable roadster was dead. more

Hottest 50 Cars, Trucks, and SUVs for 2006

The new model year is upon us, bringing the darlings of the last auto show season to our local dealers and driveways. From show floor to showroom, these are the most promising new models. more

First Look: 2006 Mazda MX-5

Kiss the miata goodbye, come 2006--the Miata name that is. Mazda will drop the car's North American moniker on the 2006 version in favor of the alphanumeric MX-5 designation used elsewhere in the world. more