Rumours suggest that Mazda’s engineers have been tasked with getting rid of a whopping 720 pounds (327 kg) from the 2,480 pound curb weight of the current MX-5 for the next-generation model.
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Opel Astra goes three-door for the sporty GTC
Opel has taken the wraps off the sporty three-door Astra GTC ahead of its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Mercedes-Benz treats the M-Class to a facelift, new diesel engines
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a facelift for the M-Class, included the addition of some new diesel engines.
Mazda reveals 70 mpg SKYACTIV-G 1.3 engine for Mazda2
Mazda has revealed the SKYACTIVE-G 1.3 engine destined for use in the Mazda2.
2012 Chevrolet Cruze gains 2 highway mpg over outgoing model
The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze will improve fuel economy by 2 highway mpg over the 2011 model, when equipped with the 1.4L turbo engine and six-speed automatic transmission.
McLaren MP4-12C supposedly laps Top Gear Dunsfold test track in 1:14.118
A forum post on McLaren Life suggests that the McLaren MP4-12C lapped the Top Gear test track at Dunsfold Aerodrome in a staggering 1 minute 14.118 seconds: a second faster than the record-holding Ariel Atom 500 V8 track car. Skeptical? So are we.
Audi to reveal A6 Avant on May 18th in Berlin
Audi has announced that they will unveiled the A6 Avant on May 18th in Berlin.
Audi unveils R18 race livery at Le Mans test day
Audi unveiled the race livery for its R18 Le Mans racer at the Le Mans test day last Sunday.
BMW North America CEO: EVs “won’t work for most people”
BMW’s North American President and CEO Jim O’Donnell said that EVs “won’t work for most people” during an interview with The Detroit News, despite BMW’s recent commitment to the electric vehicle market.
