I must imagine the 1989 Chicago Auto Show was something special because not only did Mazda reveal its original Miata then, but Acura also showed off its NSX supercar for the first time. Thus, both automakers are marking 30 years...

Upon entering the Performance Manufacturing Center, I was immediately struck by the immaculate whiteness of my surroundings. From the white employee jumpsuits and shelving to the light gray flooring and silver trimmed windows, the entire space was conspicuously devoid of...