Yet another rendering of new Mazda MX-5 comes from Japan

This is the latest rendering of the MX-5 successor coming from Japan. This rendering, published by BC, looks much better that the other ones I have came across. Expect the new model to be launched next year.

New Impreza WRX to be powered by 1.6 turbo engine

Since the new-gen Subaru Impreza has been launched, Subaru is now working on the new WRX version. According to the latest rumours, the new WRX will be powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine, which will be capable of delivering 270 PS. The STi version will get an even more powerful version of the new engine delivering 300 PS.

The use of a 1.6-liter engine makes it also possible for Subaru to return to WRC and already, Ikuo Mori has said during the shareholders meeting on June 24 that a new sports car will be launched in 2014. 

Rendering of new Nissan Silvia surfaces from Japan

We already know that Nissan is working on a Fairlady Z successor, which is expected to hit the markets in 2013 (earlier post), but it appears also that a new Silvia is on the cards. Is this Nissan's answer to the highly anticipated Toyota/Subaru FT-86...? I really hope that Japanese manufacturers come back from the dead and start producing models like that again.