Mazda Just Won’t Let Go; And We Don’t Want them To

04.19.16 - 2003 Mazda RX-8

Have you ever seen a dog with a bone? You can’t take it away from them if you want to keep all your fingers and they are extremely protective of the bone they want to eat. Mazda seems to be the same way regarding the Wankel Rotary Engine that has been used in the RX-7 and RX-8 for several years, but this engine faces a great deal of regulation restrictions among its many challenges. You might think after so many years of fighting Mazda would just give up on this engine, but we certainly don’t want them to do that at all.

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Steering and Why Good Feel is Important

Porsche Steering

Driving can be a pleasure and for those who understand driving and the feeling it should give you the electric power steering systems  (EPS) are nearly an affront to their senses.  These EPS systems are meant to give you improved fuel efficiency and make the steering overall better, but the electric motor often takes away the feel that you want to have when steering a car, especially if you are looking for some excitement to go along with your ride of fun and engagement.  What exactly is steering engagement or feel and how do you achieve it?

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Competition, Even Within a Company is a Good Thing

Miata Competition

The new Mazda MX-5 Miata has already been revealed as the next generation of the already loved roadster which includes a possibility of a turbocharged model that may be unveiled later in the generation.  The new Miata is expected to be around for at least ten years, giving it a great time in service.  Announcements were originally made that the engine would not be upgraded and the driving feeling of a Miata was the place attention would continue to be.  At 155 horsepower that does seem to be a slight problem until you drive one, but Mazda may be ready to change its tune.

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