In what follows, I argue that the root cause lies not merely in weakening demand or fickle policy"but in the decision to make the ZDX an all-electric vehicle from the outset. In other words: if the ZDX had retained an internal combustion (or hybrid) option, it might still be in Acura's lineup today.

Tom Matano, the Original Mazda Miata's Designer, Dies at 76

Tom Matano, the automotive designer who helped create one of the most beloved roadsters in history, the original Mazda MX-5 Miata, has died at the age of 76.

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Are Cars Just Becoming Giant Smartphones on Wheels?

Cars are no longer just machines designed to take us from point A to point B. Increasingly, they resemble something else entirely: smartphones on wheels.

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IIHS Reveals What's Fueling The Spike In DUI Fatalities

It turns out the pandemic didn't just bring us sourdough bread obsessions and endless Zoom calls. According to a recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), it also fueled a serious"and unexpected"spike in deadly drunk-driving crashes.

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US, China reach framework deal on TikTok

In the end, the US bullies its way to control of TikTok.

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Tom Matano, the Original Mazda Miata's Designer, Dies at 76

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Apple Event Expected to Feature a Slimmer IPhone

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Mazda's new 6-stroke engine patent

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