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Edmunds wrote: "The 2011 Mazda Miata maintains its position as one of the all-time great roadsters, mixing refinement and excitement in an affordable, compact package." What more can one say? The MX-5 (formally known as Miata) continually ends up at the top of various affordable car lists year after year.

The MX-5 "maximizes its small cabin" adding many tech goodies to the vehicle, including Bluetooth and iPod hook ups. MX-5's bold grille, sculpted fenders…

Mazda North American Operations reported sales of 18,013 vehicles during October 2010. This is an increase of 19.5% over the same month last year. Year-to-date sales through October 2010 stand at 192,783, and are outpacing last year's sales at this time by 10.0%.

Here's the financial breakdown - Leading the increase for the month was Mazda's successful crossover SUVs. CX-7 reported sales of 2,483, up 46.8%, while CX-9 posted an increase of 56.7% with 2,497 vehicles. Year-to-date, CX-7 and CX-9 sales are up 47% and 43.2% respectively. The fun-to-drive…