CAMARILLO, Calif. – Wilwood Engineering has launched upgrade brake kits for the 2016-2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata. The Miata is a fun, lightweight sports car, but the factory brakes left room for improvement. Wilwood’s motorsports-proven Dynapro forged aluminum, four piston radial…
CHATHAM, Mass. – The best of both worlds sums up the driving pleasure, security, comfort and convenience provided by the 2022 Mazda Miata RF Club MT hardtop convertible. Seconds after activating a dashboard button, the Miata transforms from a tight,…
Source: Mazda IRVINE, Calif. – Mazda has added its i-ELOOP brake-energy regeneration system, which converts kinetic energy into electricity, to all European MX-5 Miata models. The process occurs as the sports car decelerates, turning energy which normally would be lost…
DETROIT, Mich.–Wilwood’s forged aluminum racing ProHub for the 1990-2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata provides a lightweight and fully user-serviceable option, with measurably increased strength and durability over aftermarket OE-type steel replacement hubs. The innovative ProHub design eliminates the one-piece sealed ball…
CHATHAM, Mass. – I got lucky. I recently spent another week in the all-new 2024 Mazda CX-90 three-row sport utility vehicle, the flagship of the Japanese brand. My first two opportunities in the latest Mazda vehicle came in May 2023…
CAMARILLO, CA – From its humble beginnings in 1977 to its current reputation as a leading name in the brake industry, Wilwood has been the epitome of precision engineering and high-quality manufacturing. In a recently released company video, the California-based…
CHATHAM, Mass. – I sampled the all-new 2024 Mazda CX-90v a few months ago during the annual #IMPA #2023SpringBrake and came away impressed following the 15-minute drive. Mazda calls the CX-90 its flagship, a title it deserves, especially the fully…
CHATHAM, Mass. – Land Rover labels the Defender the brand’s toughest 4×4 and when presented in its flagship Carpathian Edition, this means V8 power, enhanced off-road capability, unique body color and an extensive list of amenities added to the iconic…
BRAKEDOWN: an ongoing collection of briefs from around the global braking industry Mohammad Vakili, Founder of Brake Academy, released a new blog post on the company’s website. The article is titled The demise of the friction brake pad is highly…
Source: Brembo announcement DETROIT – Brembo, once again, has added to its line of aftermarket replacement brake pad and rotor offerings with more than 130 new part numbers. Brembo, a world leader in brake technology, has added 51 new brake-rotor…
Source: PAGID Racing announcement TROY, Mich. – PAGID Racing and Mazda Motorsports have been working together successfully in the U.S. for many years. The most recent example is the annual shootout for the Mazda scholarships to compete in the 2021…
Source: Wilwood release Camarillo, Calif. – Wilwood Engineering has introduced its high-performance D52-R floating caliper built specifically for the motorsports industry. The D52-R caliper is built using a forged aluminum Type III hard anodize body with a 2.75-inch or 2.38-inch…
LAS VEGAS – The following is excerpted from a post on TURNOLOGY.com from its coverage of this year’s SEMA show and the new Powerstop products. While at SEMA, we got a chance to check in with Powerstop to hear more about its…
The MIA celebrates excellence at its annual Business Awards Marking its twenty-fifth anniversary, the MIA again hosted its annual Business Excellence Awards at the NEC Birmingham (Thursday 10th January 2019). The Awards Dinner closed the first day of Autosport International,…