Napleton's Schaumburg Mazda

Maybe you remember back in 2000 when Canadian born Jeremy Wotherspoon earned a title in the Guinness Book of World Records for his 500 M. sprint on ice in just 14 minutes and 22 seconds. Well, it looks like Mazda might have taken a cue or two from this record-breaking speed skater. They've opened the 2011 motorsport season on Swedish ice.

That's right, Mazda invited racing enthusiasts to Sweden to participate in the…

In looking to ensure the company achieves optimal success moving forward, Mazda Motor Corp. is examining different options for its U.S. plant operated jointly with partner Ford Motor Co. In a recent interview, Mazda CFO, Kiyoshi Ozaki indicated that the Japanese automaker will make an official statement revealing their plans for the plant in Flat Rock, Michigan by the middle of this year.

At this point, it looks like anything is possible. Without elaborating…