2016 World car of the year: Mazda MX-5

New York - The coveted 2016 World Car of the Year awards took place in the 'Big Apple' earlier in March. The awards coincided with the 2016 New York International Auto show. and Mazda MX-5 was emerged as the World car of the year. The rear-drive, two-door iconic sports car's win is a victory for driving enthusiasts. The MX-5 is powered by a naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre engine, and cogs are changed via a sweet six-speed manual 'box. However, the standard limited-slip differential and its rear-wheel drive means driving excitement is dialed up to 11 - most of the time.