Mazda’s Failed AMG-Like Performance Sub-Brand You’ve Never Heard Of

In 1991, Mazda had a bag full of plans to grow the brand into one of Japan’s Top Three car companies. It created a new performance division along the lines of BMW’s M and Mercedes-Benz’s AMG. This followed after Mazda had already created the lesser-spotted Amati brand, Mazda’s luxury car division, along the same lines as Toyota’s Lexus, Nissan’s Infiniti and Honda’s Acura.