Driving Matters. It’s a simple sentiment that Mazda has taken to heart. Here at Limited Slip Blog, we have the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of vehicles, from fair weather two-seaters to comfortable daily drivers. Some of them are not driver’s cars. We take that in stride, […]
The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry. Such it was with our plan for the new Mazda MX-5 Miata. It was mid-March when the MX-5 arrived clad in Bridgestone Blizzak winter tires. Everything was in place: lightweight roadster, winter tires, an open schedule. All […]
A new breed of crossover has arrived, aimed at making another class of car obsolete. The compact crossover is a relatively new idea billed as more utilitarian without sacrificing size or efficiency. But yet another crossover variant makes us nervous. The SUV and extended cab pickup truck market […]
Originally launched in 2012, Mazda’s CX-5 was the first model to embrace Mazda’s KODO design language. The Mazda CX-5 has been refreshed for 2016. Mazda has made a number of improvements to hold its place as a frontrunner in the crossover market. In the competitive world of crossovers, it […]
It may have been a bit brisk for a convertible, but at Limited Slip Blog, we still gave the 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring a fair shake. Its old-school roadster charm makes it an appealing option to those interested in the driving experience rather than speed. While […]
Sometimes the simple things in life bring the most enjoyment. The 2014 Mazda 6 wins you over with the simple things; a rev-happy engine, crisp gearshifts, a willing chassis. The new 6 wraps all these things into the sporty and appealing package that is Mazda’s Kodo design theme. […]
More power: a simple formula to turn an ordinary car into a performance machine. Mazda, with its performance roots, bestows a select few of its models with that special treatment. The results are badged Mazdaspeed. Adding “speed” to the name of a model is a bold move. What […]
April showers bring May flowers. May flowers brought us the Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, which in turn brought us a week of driving joy. Mazda has been refining the MX-5’s formula since 1989 and the resulting distillation is one of the most rewarding driving experiences that money can […]
By Scott West Something that I’ve learned over the years is that when you find something you want, you usually have two choices – you can choose to wait for it, giving you time to think about whether or not this is something that you absolutely have to […]
–Christopher Little Last Friday, the final Mazda RX-8 Spirit R rolled out of the factory in Hiroshima. Not only did it mark the end of a true enthusiast model, but it brought about the end of the rotary engine. For Mazda, the tradition began with Cosmo Sport back […]
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