People and Their Wheels: David Keegan's electric 1993 Mazda Miata Nov 7, 2009
David Keegan's 1993 Mazda Miata gets its power from large batteries ... Their wheels: A 1993 Mazda Miata David tranformed from a gas-powerered vehicle to an electric car. (Longview Daily News, WA)
2009 Ferrari California Nov 7, 2009
Despite the low-slung appearance, the California is taller than most cars of its ilk, about the same height as a Mazda Miata and easier to get into. Even with the roof closed, no ducking or contortions are needed upon entry, and the airy interior offers long-legged, wide-body room. (Fox News)
High-Class Hybrid Oct 9, 2009
The hybrid may be down on power compared to the S550, but with 295 hp and 284 lb-ft of torque, it's still about as quick as a Mazda Miata. If that's not satisfactory enough for you, fuel efficiency is probably not a priority of yours anyway. (Fox News)
Electric cars charge into Palo Alto Saturday Aug 27, 2009
This year's exhibits will include some well-publicized electric vehicles, such as the sleek Tesla roadster, as well as more conventional cars (a Mazda Miata, a Honda Civic, etc. that local tinkerers have rigged to run solely on electric power. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
McKinney: Wal-Mart to be Gala title sponsor for Samaritan Inn Aug 24, 2009
A special fundraiser will offer one lucky person the opportunity to win their choice of a new Mazda Miata, new four-door Jeep Wrangler or a Chevy Silverado Extended Cab pickup, provided by El Dorado Motors of McKinney; or the option of accepting $25,000 in cash. Those who purchase five tickets will have an extra ticket added for free. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Wheeling in the years: Hot Rod Power Tour returns to Racine (9) Jun 5, 2009
Brown, who by day is the City of Racine s finance director, will be driving the entire 1,200-mile journey of the Hot Rod Power Tour in his Mazda Miata, a vehicle which has taken him all over the country on a variety of road tours since he bought it in 1990. If You Go. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
> The Pitch: AA Driving Ventures safely meets the need for speed Apr 15, 2009
He is one of two co-founders of the Mazda Miata Racing Class. Edmun Laurea is president and founder of Opak Racing, which produces cars that excel in 25-hour endurance racing, and also distributes Spoon Sports performance products for Japanese cars/racers. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Salem man calls off quest to eat only local food Feb 9, 2009
ThereGoesThatTriptoHawaii wrote on Feb 8, 2009 4:49 PM:" Aren't all of the other planets in the solar system heating up as well? Is my Mazda Miata partly responsible for this? ". KelsoLesbian wrote on Feb 8, 2009 5:23 PM:" To "There goes that trip to Hawaii" - What are yo new? No the other planets are not heating up as well. Only Earth. Eating locally is not always easy, however it bothers me greatly when I purchased some apples at a local fast food chain, and they were grown in Chili. Think... (Longview Daily News, WA)
