Mazda's MX-5 RF retractable hardtop looks like a Japanese Jaguar

NEW YORK — Jaguar and Porsche, Mazda just bested you at your own game. And with a Miata no less.

The stunning thing you see above — slathered in Mazda's new Machine Gray paint — is called the MX-5 RF. The RF roughly stands for retractable hardtop. It's also a fastback... so maybe that's where the "F" comes from? Either way, I love it.

The roof top electronically folds away with the push of a button in seconds — even with the car driving up to speeds of 6 mph. Though, I suspect you'll want to pull over to put the top down rather than continue ahead at 5 mph and risk infuriating drivers behind you. Read more...