Category Archives: motorsport

Honda and Mazda Team Up to Make Small Cars Fun (Again)

In recent years, the biggest disappointment for Japanese car enthusiasts has been the lack of fun, especially the affordable kind. Gone are the RSXs and MR2s, and aside from the Mazda MX-5, what else is there for the average Joe? … Continue reading

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No Pistons, No AWD: Mazda RX-7 Rally Car

The first-gen Mazda RX-7 has competed in many forms of motorsport, from IMSA enduros to drag racing to touring car challenges. Here it is on dirt, with gratuitous helicopter tracking shots.  Video after the jump. Hat tip to Andrew P.

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RWD Toyobaru on Hold, NSX Dead

Our hopes for a return to RWD Toyotas have been dashed on account of the drastic worldwide economic downturn. The lightweight coupe, widely assumed to be a RWD Corolla successor, has been in the works since August 2007 but according … Continue reading

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Show Some Love for Ove

We all know of the recent untimely passing of rally legend and Toyota Team Europe founder Ove Andersson. If you would like to express your thoughts about this tragic loss, you can do so by signing a memorial book at … Continue reading

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