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Not So Little Red Wagon

Rob Einaudi — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 18:35:26 +0000

Pretty awesome. Via Autoblog

Photo of the Day

Rob Einaudi — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 21:00:57 +0000

Today’s pic is from Eric’s Mazda MX-3 ride page!

Photo of the Day

Jen Dunnaway — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 21:41:35 +0000

They say you’re never supposed to shoot into the sun, but somehow this RX2 in Modified Mag came out perfect. Via Speedhunters.

Sketchiest Tow Load?

Jen Dunnaway — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:58:45 +0000

I’ve subjected my Eagle to some pretty rough-service towing for a 30-year-old midsize wagon, including a U-Haul trailer across the country, and a loaded tow dolly through the mountains, including taking off from a clutch-roasting dead stop on a straight-up-and-down incline. But since Eagles are unkillable, it has survived its towing ordeals just fine. Not sure I could say the same for this poor overloaded Miata, squatted down like a lowrider under an overweight and precarious payload. Good thing an airplane fuselage and lumber aren’t the heaviest things one can haul, but it looks like they’re taking a toll nonetheless. Via ThereIFixedIt.

Ever towed or hauled anything sketchy in your ride? How did it hold up?

Cute Product Alert: Rotary Cufflinks

Jen Dunnaway — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:36:03 +0000

Perfect for that Mazda-loving Dad in your life. Wait… does anyone actually have a Mazda-loving dad? I hope not, because these appear to be one-offs created by this weird jeweler, so your dad can’t have them anyway. Via Jalopnik.

Mellow Yellow RX4

Speedhunters — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:05:23 +0000

One of the cars that stood out at Rotorstock was this beautifully restored RX4. I often hear people complain about how poor the style of Japanese car design is but I really like the shape of the RX4. In some ways it reminds me of the Ford Capri and in others of American muscle of the same era. I particularly like the removal of the B-pillar, something we can see today in the RX8.

The car has been painted in what appears to be the same yellow available on the RX8. Yellow is a very difficult colour to get right on a car, but this shade perfectly suits the RX4. I’ll have to say that I’m a fan of modern colours on classic cars. Continue reading and see more pics at Speedhunters.

-by Paddy McGrath

Mulholland Miata Busted

Michael Berenis — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:21:38 +0000

Just when you think for a second you can drift like Foust through Mulholland, you’ll find California’s finest waiting around the next bend. Read more about the Mulholland Miata at Tampa Sports Car Examiner.

Photo of the Day

Rob Einaudi — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:00:38 +0000

Today’s pic is from Steve’s Mazda Miata MX-5 ride page.

Truck Drifting: Mazda BT-50

Alex Quail — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:07:14 +0000

Hey guys, I’m Alex Quail from Drifted.com and this is my first post on the CarDomain blog. I’m a big fan of rare/unorthodox drift cars (or trucks, as the case may be), so when I first saw photos of this awesome Mazda BT-50, it quickly became one of my favourites. Although I’d style it differently, and the ride height isn’t particularly to my liking, the truck still appeals to me. The fact that it still retains the original 3.0 litre diesel engine is pretty amazing, and I doubt I’ll see many other BT-50s drifting any time soon! This truck definitely has presence and I applaud the builders for choosing something different. (More pics and info after the jump!)

The truck was built by Tuason Racing School, a highly respected racing school in the Philippines. These shots, taken by Drifted.com Photographer Karl San Luis are from the Lateral Drift Championship. This is the major drifting series in the Philippines, and although smaller than some of the high profile U.S drift series, it seems well organised and the standard of vehicle is incredibly high. I was pleasantly surprised by the standards and professionalism depicted in Karl’s photos. It’s very easy to forget that although Drifting is a relatively new motorsport, it has many fans and drivers across the globe, not just Japan, the U.S and the U.K.

Check out more international drift coverage on Drifted.com

Onboard at Brands Hatch with a 2010 Mazda MX-5!

Karan Singh — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:54:49 +0000

We love Miatas specifically for this reason: they make great track cars and are easy to obtain. Ride along with StreetFire member Meezer as he competes at Brands Hatch!

2010 Ma5da MX5 – Round 3 – Brands Hatch