Frankie’s Garage: The 2017 MX-5 Fastback

mazdamx5rfFrom the 2016 New York Auto Show, Mazda introduces the 2017 Miata MX-5 RF.  The RF stands for “Retractable Fastback.”  The hardtop convertible looks still looks aggressive and sexy.

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Frankie’s Garage: Toyota S-FR Concept

toyotasfrcoverThe Mazda MX-5 competition in the future?  The Toyota S-FR Concept from the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show.  This concept is 2+2 mini-coupe entry-level sports car.  But the back seat is more the kids.  It’s front-mounted engine with rear-wheel drive.

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Frankie’s Garage: The New Miata

mazdamiata2016The all-new 2016 Mazda MX-5 is here.  Autoguide takes a look at the MX-5 with a new SkyActive 2.0L 4-cyclinder 155 horsepower engine.

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Frankie’s Garage: 25 years of the Mazda Miata MX-5

mazda mx05Jay Leno takes a look at 25 years of the little roadster that could, the Mazda Miata MX-5.  One thing I didn’t know that it was created in Irvine CA of all places.  Jay talks to the two guys involved in creating the Miata MX-5 – Bob Hall and Tom Matano.

Frankie’s Garage: JDM Fighters

miataI never knew that a small Mazda Miata MX-5 can hold a big V-8 engine.  This is what CJ Wilson Racing does, they race Mazadas, specifically Miata MX-5s.  This episode of Tuned on the Drive Network, they take a look at a street tuned MX-5 and track ready MX-5.

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