The Mazda 626 MPS, standing for Mazda Performance Series, debuted in 2000 at the Geneva Motor Show as “a test-bed for sports tuning parts and to assess its production feasibility.” ...

At the heart of the Mazda 626 MPS Concept's penchant for power lies a 2.5-liter V6. Specifically, the engine in question is a modified version of Mazda's KL engine family.

Here's what MPS really stands for on a Mazda, and why it matters to know its meaning, origin, and the difference between Mazdas that don't have it.

Mazda has fitted this MPS with a new limited slip differential to provide torque to the inner wheel during hard cornering, while volume and boost pressure controls suppress sudden torque peaks.

Learn more about the Mazda Protegé MPS - Article. Read a review and see pictures of the Mazda Protegé MPS at Car and Driver.

At the same time, the Japanese car giants had some massive hits with the Mazda 626 and 323, with the latter finishing up in the number one spot for Japanese car sales.

Hurry: Only 1500 will be available. Expect other Mazdas, including the Miata, 626, and Tribute, to get the MPS treatment in the near future.

British provider of used and future residual values data CAP announced today it has upgraded Mazda3 MPS' three-year/60,000-miles forecasted value by 3 percent, meaning that the hot hatch's £6,425 ...

Is Mazda warming up to the idea of reintroducing performance-focused MPS or Mazdaspeed models? Quite possibly. While Mazda President and CEO Masamichi Kogai told us at last year’s LA Auto Show ...

Without a doubt, the CX-3 crossover model is the most important new Mazda model since the CX-5. It directly targets the fastest growing segment on the auto industry with a fresh approach that so ...