Mazda is developing a new MX-5 Miata that will weigh under 2,200 pounds, according to TDS.

Mazda is developing a new MX-5 Miata that will weigh under 2,200 pounds, according to TDS.

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      𐄷 Mazda's General Manager of Global Sales and Marketing, Manabu Osuga, stated, “While I cannot disclose the exact timing of the new MX-5’s arrival, I can confirm that we are actively working on it,” adding, “I assure you that we will maintain (the design for) a car weighing under one tonne … utilizing our ‘gram strategy’ as we did with the current series;” Osuga mentioned, “I won’t deny the possibility of exploring electrification in the future. However, at present, that technology is quite heavy, and incorporating it into the MX-5 would not meet our fans' expectations,” and “in the future, if the technology advances, we will reconsider. But for now, the internal combustion engine is the way forward.”

      🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Lamborghini's CEO, Stephan Winkelmann, expressed no interest in a sedan or small SUV but noted that the automaker lacks a 2+2 model in its lineup.

      🖤 Mercedes-Benz AMG has confirmed the return of the Black Series, with a new GT3 road car set to arrive alongside the upcoming GT3 race car, both part of a collaborative development program.

      🔋 Alleged photos of the upcoming electric BMW M3 were leaked on Bimmerpost.

      🤝 Porsche and Audi CEOs, Michael Leiters and Gernot Döllner, are working on strengthening the relationship between the two brands to reduce costs and complexity in product development and production, including platform and parts sharing for the next gas-powered Macan and the upcoming Porsche three-row SUV.

      🔋 Subaru teased a 420-horsepower electric SUV that will debut next week at the 2026 New York auto show.

      🤖 General Motors is now testing its eyes-off, hands-off driver-assistance technology on public roads as it prepares to introduce the technology in 2028.

      🏭 Toyota is investing around $1 billion into its assembly plants in Kentucky and Indiana to increase production of the three-row gas-powered Grand Highlander and three new electric SUVs.

      👀 Subaru teased a raised BRZ that may feature all-wheel drive and a turbocharged engine.

      🕵️‍♀️ The SEC has closed its four-year investigation into Faraday Future, despite having recommended enforcement action last year.

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Mazda is developing a new MX-5 Miata that will weigh under 2,200 pounds, according to TDS.

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Mazda is developing a new MX-5 Miata that will weigh under 2,200 pounds, according to TDS.

The upcoming Miata will not be electrified as "that technology is quite heavy," stated Manabu Osuga, Mazda's General Manager of Global Sales and Marketing.