Menlo Mazda

The Mazda MX-0 was designed by the Mazda Design Team of North America, and was the Japanese automaker's entry into the LA Design Challenge.

"The theme of the design challenge is to focus on producing something that is lightweight, specifically, under 1000 lb." The MX-0 uses a bonded, two-piece monocoque structure for the safety cell, subframes, panels and interior materials. All of these components are then manufactured using something called "automated composite sandwich...

Even though the newest Mazda Miata MX-5 Roadster is almost exactly the same as last year's model it isn't stopping people from giving it positive reviews. Part of Miata's staying power could be its economical price tag. U.S. News & World Report ranked the new Miata MX-5 as the number one ranked affordable sports car.

Why fix something that's not broken? Edmunds wrote: "The 2011 Mazda Miata maintains its position...