Mazda has released a spate of information on its 2013 Roadster, known domestically as the MX-5 Miata. As you may recall, images of the newest refresh made their way to the internet via a few snapped brochure photos. As it turns out, those shots were spot on. The 2013 Japanese domestic model (and presumably the North American one, too) will wear a heavily revised front fascia with a version of the five-point grille we first saw on the Spyder Concept. Engineers have also reworked the convertible’s throttle and brake booster for improved control as well. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Chevrolet recalls 2012 Captiva fleet model over parking brake
That’s no Saturn Vue – that’s the brand-new (sort of) Chevrolet Captiva Sport, only available to most Americans through the magic of the rental car lot. And while we haven’t heard much about the General Motors fleet-only crossover since its debut a little over one year ago, it’s making headlines now because of a potentially faulty parking brake. Funk Flex
Complex Presents: The Funk Flex Soundboard
I absolutely LOVE the guys at Complex for doing this! It’s brilliant! In their words:
To celebrate Flex’s in-your-face personality we’ve gone digging through the archives to bring you The Funkmaster Flex Soundboard. So here’s the crème de la crème of his dominant run, assembled for your listening pleasure. Don’t be a hamburger.
Hit the jump for the amazing soundboard. Marisa Mendez
Auto Talk: What’s a Qoros? Apparently this is…
… Qoros? Let us explain. Qoros is a Chinese automaker co-owned by Chery and the Israeli Israel Corporation, reportedly working on bringing a handful of models to Europe. The company’s vice chairman, former Volkswagen executive Volker Steinwascher, says that Qoros vehicles aim to “combine German design quality and craftsmanship with Japanese convenience and functionality.” Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Honda N600-derived retro city car revealed?
A spate of images depicting what looks like a new kei car from Honda have jumped online. The diminutive five-door looks to have borrowed its lines from the N Concept 4 that the Japanese automaker first showed off at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. That funky little machine lifted design elements from the much-loved Honda N360/N600 of the late 60s and early 70s. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Mercedes to market Tesla-powered 2014 B-Class EV in U.S.
Looks like another Tesla Motors investor will be looking to cash in on their connection. Autoweek reports Mercedes-Benz will offer their B-Class in the U.S. with Tesla propulsion. Funk Flex
