Modestly powered and fun to drive, the Lotus Elan was the inspiration behind the Mazda Miata, and it came to life because of automotive journalist Bob Hall.
The Mazda Miata. It's a model so iconic by now that it feels strange to imagine the automotive landscape without it. It stands almost alone in 2025 as an affordable, two-seat, drop-top option for drivers who just want a minimal-frills sports car they... [4419 chars]