Dahl Mazda

Mazda may be saying goodbye to the RX-8 sports car, but they're not exiling the rotary engine with which it's fitted. This is something Dahl Mazda and Mazda enthusiasts in the La Crosse area and beyond can rejoice. For, the distinctive powertrain, formerly known as NSU-Wankel, helped put the Mazda brand on U.S. consumer radar when it first arrived about 40 years ago.

The feature setting Mazda's NSU-Wankel apart from other…

The next generation MAZDA MX-5 is getting some extra power. The next version of this sporty vehicle will be more lightweight, and receive a turbocharged upgrade.

The new vehicle has been trimmed down to its lightest ever, 1764 lbs. This is even lighter than its 1989 counterpart, which measured 2105 lbs. MAZDA would have made the MX-5 even lighter, but safety features, such as air-bags and internal metal work, are mandatory and are not always…