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Tom Matano, chief designer of original Mazda MX-5, dies age 77 Tom Matano, one of the fathers of the original Mazda MX-5, as well as the final iteration of the RX-7, passed away over the weekend.

Tsutomu "Tom" Matano, the renowned designer behind iconic Mazda models such as the Miata and the RX-7 FD, passed away on September 20 at the age of 76. Enthusiasts dubbed him the “father of the Miata, ...

The world lost an automotive legend this weekend when Tsutomu 'Tom' Matano passed away on September 20 at the age of 76. Matano is often referred to as the “Father of the Miata” for his work designing ...

The automotive world has just lost an icon after Tsutomu “Tom” Matano, automotive designer and motoring journalist, passed away on September 20, 2025. Widely known for being the designer of the ...

Japanese car designer Tsutomu “Tom” Matano died on Saturday at the age of 76. Affectionately known as the father of the MX-5 (or Miata, as it’s called in the US), Matano was one of the chief designers ...

Tsutomu “Tom” Matano, the man behind the original Mazda MX-5’s design, has died aged 76. The news was confirmed by Mazda in a statement announcing the celebrated car designer passed away on September ...

The Mazda RX-7 went through three generations as Mazda's premier performance sports car, consistently powered by Mazda's rotary engine. Debuting in 1978, it remained in the U.S. Mazda lineup through ...

The Mazda Iconic SP (next-gen MX5)is a type of compact sports car concept. This powertrain features Mazda 's unique two-rotor rotary EV system, which remains compact and thus offers a high degree of ...

Han's popular Mazda RX-7 from The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift has been auctioned for a huge sum of $1.2 million at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, recording the highest sale price anyone has ...