The days of delightfully fast Mazdaspeed cars are over, reports Roadshow. An unnamed Mazda spokesperson told Roadshow that the Mazdaspeed brand just doesn't fit with Mazda's current aspirations to become a more premium, luxury automaker. For years, Mazda's raison d'etre "zoom-zoom" has been the reason why so many enthusiasts have touted the virtues of its cars. They make reasonably priced cars that are a genuine delight to drive. They've been a big supporter of grassroots racing in the past, and for better or for worse, the MX-5 is all but the default vehicle to get started in autocross or track days.
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