Mazda

That the MX-5 still exists in today’s era of huge, heavy electrified cars is a miracle. That it’s better than ever is the cherry on the cake

A screaming 296bhp Honda VTEC engine and a full chassis upgrade package turn the NC-generation Mazda MX-5 into something altogether more thrilling

Mazda’s innovation has never been more apparent – the Mazda 3 is flawed but brilliant, and the type of ‘normal’ car we need

The premium SUV market gains a new entrant with the mid-sized CX-80, but it doesn’t solve the downfalls of its smaller CX-60 sibling

The Mazda MX-5 RF is a real palate cleanser in an otherwise heavy, disconnected 2025 performance car marketplace

1.5 and 2-litre engine options, both four cylinder and naturally aspirated, provide the power, while both come standard with one of the best six-speed…

Classic sports car proportions, modern Japanese design. Perfect.

Taller drivers may find the cabin cramped, but for shorter drivers it’ll fit like a glove

Light weight and rear-wheel-drive traction help the modest power output translate into a reasonable 6.5sec 0-62mph dash for the 2-litre car

Sure to impress casual drivers, but may leave some wanting more. Plenty of body roll and some body shake, too

With a free-spinning 9000rpm rotary engine and genuine sports car poise, the Mazda RX-8 is a second-hand bargain – with one or two significant caveats…

Small engines and low weight mean decent economy – up to 47mpg. Even 2-litre models do over 40mpg.

The Mazda MX-5 is better than ever, a distillation of the sports car that has matured into a brilliant little roadster

The CX-60 is a statement of intent against BMW, Mercedes and Audi. We’ll just need to wait and see if they do anything more 'evo' with it

Can BBR's supercharger kit and suspension upgrades turn the ND MX-5 into a truly exciting sports car?

BBR’s supercharger kit for the Mk3 (NC) MX-5 releases an extra 90bhp and a whole new level of excitement