Bringing a car to the track comes with a lot of superlatives and cliche sayings: "The best way to know your car," "findings one's limits," "the essence of performance," and so on. But needless to say, for those who have not
Amid the competition, a showcase of engineering and community
It was a race to remember. On this third leg, held at the Batangas Racing Circuit (BRC), the competitive MCP Miata Cup and the MSCC Miata Spec Series continued their respective tournaments.It is certainly a sight to behold, as humble two-
It’s engineered to handle the V6 while “maintaining what makes an MX-5 good”
The recipe's a simple but effective one: take one small car, bolt in a massive engine, strap in, hold on tight. This is the Rocketeer NC, a Mk3 Mazda MX-5 with a Ford V6 stuffed in its nose. You'll
Surprisingly, we are the second-largest market for the MX-5, next only to Japan
We love the Miata. Who doesn't? The Mazda MX-5 is one of the most endearing automobiles ever built, and across its generations, it has amassed a cult following across the world.But to see the love for the Miata, you
If you have read my previous article about my father, you would know that he was a true-blue petrolhead. He would endlessly pore over old American and British car magazines, and he would clog our dial-up phone lines joining old
Did you know that over the years, Mazda has developed around 80 shades of green for its cars? This includes the Mazda MX-5 across multiple generations...save for the current ND. The fourth-gen Miata has been the only roadster never
“It’s more fun to drive a slow car fast than to drive a fast car slow”
Some Sundays back, as I was on my way to Batangas on the invitation of a friend, my wife and I made a stop at the Petron station just outside Dasmariñas Village to sort out a minor issue we had with
Overall, the cup comprised three legs and 24 hours of driving
The results are in. Mazda Philippines and its #55 Team MSCC Mazda Miata have conquered the 2025 Petron Makabayan Cup. The MX-5 has been competing in the series since 2019, and it has finally captured its first full sweep and overall
Sad news from the automotive industry this weekend. Tsutomu 'Tom' Matano, the legendary designer behind the original NA chassis Mazda MX-5, has passed away at age 76.Matano was born in Nagasaki in 1947. He graduated as an engineer from the
The Philippines is one of the biggest Asian markets for the Miata outside Japan
Has it been a decade since the fourth-generation Mazda MX-5, also called the Miata 'ND', been introduced in our market? Time really does fly when you're having fun. Mazda Philippines recently gathered the Miata faithful to celebrate 10 years
Not just because of the company and the route, but also because of the cars
In this line of work, we've gone on our fair share of long-haul road trips with car brands over the years. The most common destinations are, of course, the less-complicated parts of the north like Clark, Subic, La Union,
The current-generation Mazda MX-5 is getting a bit...old. There's just no going around it. The ND platform-despite getting several updates over the years-is already turning a decade old in 2025. Not that we're complaining, of
Haven't you heard? The mighty Mazda MX-5 turns 35 this year. And to mark the occasion, the Japanese carmaker has built special 35th Anniversary Edition models of the famed Miata.Now, said special edition Miata has arrived in the Philippines,
Open-gate manual gearboxes are wonderful things: they look classy and feel satisfying to operate. Though, they're normally reserved for supercars, and supercars tend to be quite expensive. What if you wanted an open-gater for something a little more... humble?
Here's an EV conversion that's sure to ruffle some feathers: Electrogenic's latest project, the first-generation Mazda MX-5. We can feel some aversion from diehard Miata fans, but before you close this webpage, could we interest you in
Is your birthday on September 1? Were you born in 1989? If so, then you have the same birthday as an automotive icon. The car in question is none other than the first-generation Mazda MX-5, the car that (almost) single
The current-generation Mazda MX-5 ND has been in production for eight years now, but it still looks achingly beautiful. It is a fine-tuned instrument of driving joy, designed to excite yet still delivers on the promise of motoring bliss.
The one-make sports car series is back for a second season
Mazda Philippines and the Manila Sports Car Club (MSCC) had a great outing last year when it hosted the inaugural MSCC Miata Spec Series, with a total of 20 drivers participating in multiple races across 2022. This year, the competition will be
The Mazda MX-5 has been around for over 30 years. Launched in 1989, this little roadster reignited the world's interest for small, lightweight roadsters for a reasonable price. Now in its fourth generation, it's bigger, better appointed, but still
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