Mazda had a holiday surprise up their sleeves when they announced yesterday that the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF is already being delivered. The MX-5 RF has officially gone on sale in the U.S., roughly two months ahead of when they originally planned.

Unveiled a scant five months ago at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show, Mazda has already begun production on the all-new version of its midsize crossover and has released pricing information as well as availability and EPA-estimated fuel economy numbers.

All models come with better interior materials along with minor updates that include a rear seat armrest with cup holders, new interior door grips and a remote trunk opening that's supposed to be faster (trust us, this is all real). Other improvements include a larger multi-function display (5.9 versus 4.3 inches) along with standard heated outside mirrors. Limited trims get power lumbar for the driver's seat, while Premium models receive a larger 7-inch (up from 6.2 inches) multimedia unit.

In a departure from the past, the Eco model, as opposed to the more traditional versions, will be the first to hit dealer showrooms sometime in early 2012, followed by the LS, LT and LTZ versions in the summer.

Earlier today, Volkswagen of America announced the new car prices of its third-generation "people's car" along with additional model and equipment information.

The annual Specialty Equipment Market Association show has to be one of the few auto shows where, unless you're an exhibitor, buyer, manufacturer or member of the media, you have to experience it vicariously through articles, photos and videos. This is due to the fact that, like the Consumer Electronics Show, it's really a trade show and, therefore, the general public is not allowed inside the exhibit halls.

Men's Journal magazine's Live the interesting life creed truly reflects what the Fiat 500 is all about - being unique and offering customers a way to experience more in life. And with its segment-exclusive Italian styling, efficient city-friendly proportions, innovative technologies and attainable price, the new 2012 Fiat 500 earned the magazine's coveted Gear of the Year award.

Driving north from Detroit on I-75, it's difficult to avoid the sight of Chrysler's World Headquarters building. Although a scant 15 stories tall, it towers above everything else in its suburban setting just off the freeway's Chrysler Drive exit (number 78).

In 2010 Morgan heralded the coming production of a 21st Century 3 Wheeler thusly: "When did you last regard a journey by motor car as an adventure? The Morgan 3 Wheeler is launched to bring the fun and passion back to personal transport. Lift the safety catch from the "bomb release" starter, hear the massive twin cylinders detonate and choose your favourite destination."

Earlier this week Hyundai president John Krafcik managed to take what we assume is a well-deserved break from the automakers current EPA mileage brouhaha and presented the company's first SEMA President's Choice award to the JP Edition Hyundai Veloster Turbo built by tuner and designer John John P Pangilinan.