Tom Matano is known by many as the father of the Mazda MX-5 Miata and the FD RX7. He passed away on September 20, 2025. In this episode, his friend Alanis King joins us to talk about his legacy, his passion, and his incredible example of friendship, love for life, and kindness. Let's all be a bit more like Tom.

Tom Matano is known by many as the father of the Mazda MX-5 Miata and the FD RX7. He passed away on September 20, 2025. In this episode, his friend Alanis King joins us to talk about his legacy, his passion, and his incredible example of friendship, love for life, and kindness. Let's all be a bit more like Tom.

Tom Matano is known by many as the father of the Mazda MX-5 Miata and the FD RX7. He passed away on September 20, 2025. In this episode, his friend Alanis King joins us to talk about his legacy, his passion, and his incredible example of friendship, love for life, and kindness. Let's all be a bit more like Tom.

Driven to Live # 9: Alanis King on Tom Matano

Driven to Live isn’t just about cars — it’s about the people, the stories, and the crazy roads we all travel. Hosts Stephen Rivers and Jesus Garcia dig into the latest automotive news, wild engineering experiments, and the culture that fuels gearheads everywhere. One week, you’ll hear about the newest factory performance monster, the next it’s a rant about why America stopped building compact cars. It’s fast-paced, unfiltered, and fueled by the same curiosity that makes you glance at every interesting car you pass. If it’s got wheels, an engine, and a story, you’ll find it here.

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Driven to Live # 9: Alanis King on Tom Matano

Driven to Live # 9: Alanis King on Tom Matano