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Simpson Design Italia GTZ

Simpson Design is a small coachbuilder in the Pacific Northwest that specializes in building retro-inspired sports cars on the Mazda MX-5. The companies latest creation has been dubbed the Italia GTZ. Drawing from the timeless lines

8 Cars that are Still Cheap to Drift

TGR Staff – 02/17/2023 Drifting is a popular motorsport that requires drivers to maneuver their cars through turns using controlled slides. It requires a unique set of skills, and while it may

Car Girl: Sally Mott, From Karting Prodigy to Racing Sensation

At 15, many teenagers are concerned with social events, high school exams, or the latest trends. For Sally Mott, however, this age marked the pivotal moment when she decided to shift gears—literally

Mazda Legends at Monterey

Staff The four Mazda North American Operations-entered race cars that will take to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca this weekend are all different examples of Mazda’s racing history, with one common thread –

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

First Drive: Mazda MX5 RF

by Michael Satterfield I was invited up by Mazda to explore the Northern California coast in the new MX5 RF. While I have driven the MX5 Roadster before, I had been wanting

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

Liam Dwyer Returns to Race with Mazda

It’s been a long road to get back behind the wheel of a race car for Staff Sgt. (Ret.) Liam Dwyer, but next weekend he will return to competition in a 24-hour

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

Central Texas with the CX-9

by Michael Satterfield It is summertime and that means road trips, this summer my adventures have taken me across 8 states and to some amazing destinations. While you can take a trip

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

The Simpson Design Italia 2 GTB

by Mike Satterfield The art of building bespoke bodies for sports cars is generally considered a function of Italian craftsmen banging away in backroom shops in small countryside villages. While the term

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

Sevenstock 20

by Michael Satterfield Sevenstock has been the largest gathering of rotary-powered Mazda cars and trucks in the US, this year, Sevenstock 20 broke records by being the largest Sevenstock in history. With

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

Mazda KAI and SKYACTIV-X

Mazda revealed two concepts today at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show. The Mazda KAI CONCEPT, a compact hatchback that heralds a new generation of inspired vehicles from the award-winning Japanese carmaker, made

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

SCRAMP re-launched the famed Monterey Historic Automobile Races

TGR Staff In four weeks tens of thousands of the world’s automobile community will sharpen their focus on all the activities that comprise Monterey Classic Car Week that runs from August 11-20.

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

Autozam AZ-1

The Autozam AZ-1, designed and manufactured by Suzuki but sold by Mazda under the Autozam brand. Built from 1992-1994 it was well known for its gullwing doors and miniaturized supercar styling. Power

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

First Car to Win at Laguna Seca Returns for Rolex Reunion

The race that started it all was an upset of sorts. With big-name drivers like Carroll Shelby, Richie Ginther, Fred Knoop, Jim Hall and John von Neumann in the field driving more

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago