Ford and Mazda to Continue Partnership

It looks like Ford and Mazda won't be walking separate paths after Ford recently sold its controlling share in Mazda. Both automakers plan to continue working together on advanced technologies, and possible sharing of platforms again.

Masaharu Yamaki, a Mazda board member said, "Ford will remain an important partner for Mazda."

Both companies benefit from the partnership. Mazda is too small to directly compete with Ford, while Ford collaborates with Mazda on platforms and small engine technology.

-Anthony Alaniz
[Source: Left Lane News]

Playboy Names Top 10 Cars

It seems like Playboy likes more than just hot women. Playboy's top ten cars of 2010's hottest cars is nothing short of beautiful. Topping the list as Playboy's Car of the Year is the 2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo. It is an odd pick, but still a great performing car. Check out the remaining nine picks below:

• 2010 Ferrari California
  
• 2010 Nissan Nismo 370Z


• 2010 Mazdaspeed3


• 2010 Audi A3 TDI


• 2010 Ford Taurus SHO


• 2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo


• 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid


• 2010 Mercedes E 63 AMG
  

-Anthony Alaniz

(Photo: 2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo from Motor Authority)

[Source: Motor Authority]

Mazda RX-7 to Replace RX-8

In order to compete with the new slew of Japanese rear wheel drive vehicles, like the Toyota FT-89, Mazda is introducing the Mazda RX-7. The RX-7 will use the new Renesis 16x rotary engine. The engine is capable of producing 350 horsepower and 215 pound-feet of torque. The output will be limited to 200-250 range in order to keep the price around $25,000. The RX-7 is intended to replace the slow selling and expensive RX-8.

-Anthony Alaniz

(Photo: Mazda Renesis 16x Rotary Engine from Inside Line)

[Source: egmCarTech]

Ford and Mazda to Continue Partnership

Ford recently sold its controlling share in Mazda, and ended the two companies long standing habit of sharing platforms. Executives from both companies recently stated that they will, however, continue to work together on creating advanced technologies. Mazda's smaller company size lacks the competition it needs to survive on the mass market against larger companies like Ford and Toyota. Mazda board member, Masaharu Yamaki, said that, "Ford will remain an important partner for Mazda."

-Anthony Alaniz