Mazda Is Asking Enthusiasts How to Build the Next Miata

Mazda Opens the DoorSeveral reports about the development of the next-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata have already emerged, but concrete details remain scarce. More recently, Motor1 sat down with Mazda Italia to discuss its progress, and one interesting takeaway is that the automaker is welcoming opinions and ideas from Miata community groups and enthusiasts in Italy.That makes sense, given that the Miata is often seen as a people’s sports car, so gathering structured feedback from the people who know it best could help Mazda create a more fulfilling final product. Roberto Pietrantonio, managing director of Mazda Italia, told the publication that Japanese engineers recently visited Italy to speak with these groups. That is notable, given that Italy is considered one of the brand’s most important markets for the sports car model, along with Germany and the U.K.“ …