As of today the first reservations are being made in Japan for the the new Mazda MX-5 Roadster. The Japanese two-seater is 25 years old and in sales terms is the most successful sports car ever. But if the recipe is unchanged why do we think that it will be such a big success?
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Convertible Cars are Moving Upmarket
16th January 2015
In the last couple of years there have been some clear trends in the car industry. It would be wrong to say that convertible sales are drying up but the market is certainly shifting.
Why the C-X75 was a bad fit for Jaguar
9th July 2014
The Jaguar C-X75 was a stunning concept car that looked for a while, that like the F-Type Roadster, it would be heading for production but it never really fitted with Jaguar’s brand or aspirations to complete the journey.
2015 Mazda MX-5 to get Rotary Engine?
6th July 2014
An all-new Mazda MX-5 Miata will be unveiled on the 3rd September and the latest teasers suggest that it will be powered by lightweight rotary engine.
Wiesmann close for good
9th May 2014
Wiesmann, one of the leading lights in small independent motor manufacturers has closed its doors due to mounting financial pressures. The company which, unable to pay its suppliers, first went into administration in August 2013.
Is the Trident Magna already too late?
1st May 2014
Launch of the Trident Magna Roadster raises the question once again of whether it is viable to start a small sports car company when buyers are so accustomed to digital-age levels of safety, reliability equipment levels and build quality.
How to donate a car to charity and why?
18th August 2012
Want to feel less guilty about your new convertible car purchase? Car donations are becoming increasingly popular around the world but why when many people are in financial difficulty do people want to donate a car to charity? There are two main reasons…