Here at PerformanceDrive, when we’re not reporting on the performance car world, driving, or straining the octane booster from our blood, we spend our relaxation time watching car-related videos. There’s nothing better than sitting down with a bowl full of popcorn in preparation for a trawl on YouTube (or PerformanceDrive.com.au) […]
Mazda
Next Mazda MX-5 to get turbocharged engine
The next-generation 2013/2014 Mazda MX-5 will get a turbo four-cylinder powerplant and could weigh as little as 800kg, according to international reports. This could mean the new Mazda MX-5 will come with a significantly improved power-to-weight ratio over the current generation model. The very first Mazda MX-5 weighed just 940kg […]
Mazda MX-5 Karai Special Edition Roadster Coupe
Why does Australia always miss out on the fun stuff? Mazda Europe has just announced a new limited edition Karai Mazda MX-5 Special Edition Roadster Coupe for its local market. Not that this is the most exciting of special editions, the bright green Karai MX-5 at least breaks up the […]
Mazda RX-9 16X Renesis could show-off laser ignition technology
Mazda RX-9 16X Renesis with laser ignition. Sounds pretty cool doesn’t it? Even though the future of the Mazda rotary sports car hasn’t been officially announced yet, there are loads of rumours and reports going around, including ones with insider comments, pointing towards a followup in the RX tradition. Laser […]
2011 Mazda RX-8 review
The 2011 Mazda RX-8, in various iterations, has been on the Mazda circuit for almost nine years now, and it doesn’t appear it’s ready for the old age pension just yet. Mazda has certainly done a great job of coming up with a car that doesn’t seem to have any […]
Video: Mazda 787B rotary rebuilt and relived
Ever wondered what the inside of a Mazda 787B engine looks like? Well, today’s your lucky day. Watch here as the engineers strip and rebuild the 26B Wankel engine bringing it back to its former 1991 Le Mans winning glory. It appears business-as-usual for the engineers even if it is […]