Cars History & Facts

18/06/2025

An average car is a marvel of modern engineering, comprised of over 30,000 individual parts. This staggering number includes everything from the largest components like the engine block and transmission down to the smallest screws, nuts, and bolts. Think about the intricate network of wires, the complex braking system, the thousands of interior trim pieces, and the myriad of sensors and electronic components. Each part, no matter how small, plays a crucial role in the vehicle's overall function, safety, and performance. This complexity highlights the incredible coordination required in the design, manufacturing, and assembly processes that bring a car to life. It truly underscores what a sophisticated machine we rely on daily.

18/06/2025

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31/05/2025

While the iconic "Mazdaspeed" moniker won't officially return for 2025, Mazda is keeping its performance spirit alive through Mazda Spirit Racing. This new initiative is launching a limited-edition version of the beloved MX-5 roadster. This special model promises enhanced performance, suggesting upgrades beyond the standard car to appeal to enthusiasts who cherished the Mazdaspeed legacy. It represents Mazda's continued commitment to driving dynamics and motorsport-inspired engineering, albeit under a different name. This limited-run MX-5 is a nod to the brand's sporty heritage and a look towards its future performance endeavors, indicating that while the name is absent, the passion for speed and handling endures in 2025.

31/05/2025

The spirit of Mazdaspeed is indeed being rekindled in 2025 through the new Mazda Spirit Racing performance division. This marks Mazda's return to a dedicated high-performance sub-brand, carrying on the legacy of Mazdaspeed, which had a rich history in both motorsport and performance parts for road cars. Mazda Spirit Racing officially launched in 2021 as a motorsport team competing in Japan's Super Taikyu Series, an endurance racing series. At the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon, Mazda unveiled the first production model from this division: a special MX-5.

Known as the Mazda Spirit Racing Roadster and the even more potent Roadster 12R, these models showcase race-derived technology, focusing on driving feel and performance. The 12R variant is particularly noteworthy as it boasts a 2.0-liter engine producing 200 horsepower, a first for a factory MX-5, achieved through various engine enhancements. These models also feature performance upgrades like bespoke Bilstein dampers, upgraded brakes, lightweight wheels, and aerodynamic enhancements, reflecting their track-focused nature while remaining street legal. The introduction of Mazda Spirit Racing and its MX-5 models signals Mazda's renewed commitment to performance and enthusiasts, building on its motorsport heritage, which includes a historic win at the 1991 24 Hours of Le Mans.

29/05/2025

The Benz Patent-Motorwagen, completed in 1885 and patented in January 1886, is widely regarded as the world's first practical automobile. Karl Benz's groundbreaking design featured a lightweight, three-wheeled chassis powered by a rear-mounted single-cylinder gasoline engine. While initially met with skepticism, its potential was famously demonstrated in 1888 by Karl's wife, Bertha Benz, who undertook the first long-distance automobile journey, proving its viability despite needing to improvise repairs and acquire fuel (ligroin from pharmacies) along the way. This vehicle marked a pivotal moment, igniting the revolution that would fundamentally change personal transportation and global society.

20/06/2023