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The next generation MAZDA MX-5 is getting some extra power. The next version of this sporty vehicle will be more lightweight, and receive a turbocharged upgrade.

The new vehicle has been trimmed down to its lightest ever, 1764 lbs. This is even lighter than its 1989 counterpart, which measured 2105 lbs. MAZDA would have made the MX-5 even lighter, but safety features, such as air-bags and internal metal work, are mandatory and are not always…

Mazda is the latest manufacturer to build an electric version of an existing gasoline car. The company will develop a prototype EV based on the MAZDA2, which will debut in spring 2012.

MAZDA2 is a newer model in the United States and Canada. But over in its home base of Japan, 2 has been a variant available to customers for years. The Japanese auto maker is offering up its first all-electric MAZDA2, dubbed Electric2.

The…