When Mazda launched the first Miata, it made no secret of its intention to clone the Lotus Elan, minus the puddle of oil on the garage floor. The new car became a hit with buyers who remembered other roadsters—classic MGs, Austin-Healeys, Triumphs, and even the long-in-the-tooth Alfa Romeo Spider, which was somehow still in production though would become immediately unsellable in the face of the new competition. If it seems to you like this happened just yesterday, that is because you’re old, which is why Mazda has dreamed up this latest version of its halo car. The 2016 MX-5 is meant to at once go back to the original template, while updating the franchise for the foreseeable future. And convince you to buy another. READ MORE ››
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