The U.S. auto industry’s dirty little secret: plummeting quality

Manufacturing a car involves choreographing hundreds of parts, most of which are created somewhere else, to be at the same spot at the same time for final assembly. Given the widespread adoption of “just in time” manufacturing methodology, it’s underst… Continue reading The U.S. auto industry’s dirty little secret: plummeting quality

Mazda’s gorgeous Iconic SP rotary-EV sports concept transcends time

Major Japanese automakers and brands will definitely try, but we’re not sure anyone will be able to surpass the level of neck-snapping attention-grabbing sure to go on at Mazda’s 2023 Japan Mobility Show booth, especially not if we’re talking positive … Continue reading Mazda’s gorgeous Iconic SP rotary-EV sports concept transcends time

$2.53-million Toyota 2000GT becomes most expensive Japanese Car in History

With the sale of the Shelby Toyota 2000 GT for US$2,535,000 at Gooding & Company’s Amelia Island auction on March 5, 2022, the Toyota 2000 GT regained its crown as the most expensive Japanese car sold at auction.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, Tr… Continue reading $2.53-million Toyota 2000GT becomes most expensive Japanese Car in History

Mazda debuts all-electric MX-30 compact SUV, and rotary plug-in hybrid

Mazda has announced the all-new MX-30, the automaker’s first battery electric vehicle (BEV) to the US market. Aimed at the California market, the MX-30 is a compact SUV-styled car that will also herald the return of the Mazda rotary engine for a plug-i… Continue reading Mazda debuts all-electric MX-30 compact SUV, and rotary plug-in hybrid

Cyberpunk Mazda MX-5 Packs Onboard Cyberdeck

Back in April of 2019, inspired by iconic films such as Blade Runner and Akira, [Chris Watson] embarked on a journey to create his very own cyberpunk roadster from a 1991 Mazda MX-5. After pouring an incredible amount of blood, sweat, and fiberglass into the project, he now has …read more

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