Comments on: New Era In The Automotive Industy http://www.amysgarage.com/blog/2008/06/09/new-era-in-the-automotive-industy/ The Musing of an AutoGirl Mon, 27 Dec 2010 18:58:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Skeeler http://www.amysgarage.com/blog/2008/06/09/new-era-in-the-automotive-industy/comment-page-1/#comment-896 Skeeler Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:20:59 +0000 http://www.amysgarage.com/blog/?p=32#comment-896 This is a trend I'm happy to see. For the record, I drive a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata. It weighs 2530 pounds, so there are very few options for downsizing, but many options for improved fuel economy. I'm considering getting a new MX-5 Miata after the expected redesign around 2012. I'm hoping Mazda will make even more use of aluminum and higher-strength steel alloys by then, so that I can get an MX-5 with air conditioning and the 6-speed transmission for around 2400 pounds. I'd also like to see direct injection added to the engine to improve fuel economy, reduce emissions, and increase power. This is a trend I’m happy to see.

For the record, I drive a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata. It weighs 2530 pounds, so there are very few options for downsizing, but many options for improved fuel economy. I’m considering getting a new MX-5 Miata after the expected redesign around 2012. I’m hoping Mazda will make even more use of aluminum and higher-strength steel alloys by then, so that I can get an MX-5 with air conditioning and the 6-speed transmission for around 2400 pounds. I’d also like to see direct injection added to the engine to improve fuel economy, reduce emissions, and increase power.

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