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Car Extravaganzas: The Mazda Suitcase Car
Mazda's 1990 Suitcase Car, born from an internal competition, merged a Samsonite suitcase with a foldable bike and motor. Though impractical at 32 kg, it became a media sensation and a symbol of Mazda's creative innovation.
When enthusiasts and experts discuss today's automotive world, a common critique is the lack of excitement and creativity, with designers and engineers often constrained by marketing demands and customer preferences. This has led to very similar cars, but fortunately, it wasn't always this way.
In the 1990s, carmakers invested heavily in prototypes and concept cars to showcase their technological prowess and style—or simply to amaze the public.
