Posts Tagged ‘Mazdaspeed’

The Cars of MAZDASPEED North 2009

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

 

Celebrating Automotive Passion
 

Michael Schlee

 

Over 120 Mazda’s showed up. Race cars, custom cars, show cars and 40+ years of rotary powered vehicles were on hand. The event was Mazdaspeed North and it took place this past Sunday at Scarboro Mazda. The event was a huge success and rose over $2000 for The Hospital for Sick Children.

Mazda Cosmo 110S

Mazda Cosmo 110S

Those who made it out got a glimpse of some very rare and special vehicles from Mazda’s past including a 1967 Mazda Cosmo 110S.

 

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10 Furious Fours

Friday, June 5th, 2009

 

4 Cylinder Engines NOT Focused on MPG

Michael Schlee

 

The 4 Cylinder engine is the ‘small guy’ when it comes to North American automobile engines. Outside of the Smart car that still has a 3 cylinder engine, nothing else is smaller or more fuel efficient.

 

Subaru WRX STi

Subaru WRX STi

 

4 Cylinder engines have become the main stay of compact cars, hybrids and entry level midsize sedans.

 

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