Dylan just bought a house in the San Francisco metro, the downside is that the garage is a bit too small for his 2019 RAV4. Since his girlfriend will be driving a more practical car, he wants something fun that can fit in the garage. With a budget up to $30,000 what car should he … Read more
“MX-5 works as the best all round entry level sports car. “Get up early, drop the roof and take the long way to work enjoying your local driving roads. Savoring the precise handling and perfectly weighted gearshifts where each turn depends on your input not simply the car’s bhp and traction control. “Next weekend head … Read more
What if today, the answer wasn’t Miata? Photo: Mazda I’ll be the first to admit that I love a ridiculous supercar. There’s something joyous about the roaring V12 you hear from an Aston Martin or the over the top stylings of an immaculate Lamborghini. But that doesn’t mean that all the fun is reserved for … Read more
The seller of today’s Nice Price or No Dice Lotus says, “As I collect parts and work on this Elan, it will go up in price,” but at the same time has just lowered the price by $3,500. Let’s see if the car is less incongruous than the ad. I Need A Fun Weekend Track … Read more
Photo: Volkswagen As crossovers have gotten more popular, it only makes sense that a few automakers would try selling convertible versions. On paper, it’s a great idea, but the first two that we got — the Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet and Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Convertible — were sales disasters and quickly canceled. And yet, … Read more
Photo: Pagani Following the success of the Zonda and Huayra, Pagani announced its third car — the Utopia — in 2022. It has a twin-turbocharged V12 that makes 864 horsepower and 811 lb-ft of torque, as well as an optional seven-speed dogleg manual transmission. That car was a coupe, though, so what is the Pagani-loving … Read more
Image: IMSA There isn’t much that IMSA isn’t doing right at the moment. On Thursday the sanctioning body announced that it would be bringing its entry-level racing series, Mazda MX-5 Cup, to a NASCAR oval for the first time. Yes, MX-5 Cup has run at Daytona in the past, but only on the road course. … Read more
Jalopnik is more than just a car blog. We cover and review all sorts of transportation, from boats to trains to motorcycles, but this review is of something much more nebulous: The Polaris Slingshot. You know, that three-wheeled, two-seat, open-topped tricycle thing with a single belt-driven rear wheel. My apprehensions ran high prior to driving … Read more
Photo: Daniel Golson/Jalopnik We’re starting off strong with the 1996 Mazda Miata M-Coupe concept, which debuted at the 1996 New York Auto Show. The idea of a hardtop Miata first came about in 1992, with designer Tom Matano envisioning a grand tourer with more luggage space and interior comfort. While this concept was made from … Read more
So you want a track car? Cool, good choice. Oh, you want a Mazda Miata? Classic pick, they’ve got a great aftermarket and— oh, you want it fast, huh? Well, that’s a little harder to pull off with that chassis, but you can still make it work. Here, I’ll give you a helpful tutorial in … Read more
