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This Japanese company is known for instilling sporty performance into all of its cars. Mazda is also leading the way in fuel efficiency with its SKYACTIV technology. Models to watch: CX-5
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LA 2010: 2012 Mazda5 Gets New Look, Larger Engine
After the car first broke cover in Euro-spec form at the Geneva Auto Show, Mazda has finally rolled out the second-generation of its Mazda5 model at the LA Auto Show. The car’s clever packaging has yet to catch on, which is surprising when it delivers as much space as a mid-size crossover and comes with…
LA 2010: Mazda Shinari Concept Puts Aston Martin Rapide to Shame
It’s been several months since Mazda first announced its new Shinari concept, but the car has finally made its world premiere at the LA Auto Show. Looking even more stunning in person, the Shinari shows just how capable Mazda’s design team is. In fact, there’s enough talent over at Mazda that we’d politely request they…
Ford Reduces Stake in Mazda; No Longer Largest Stakeholder
Now with Ford offloading 7.5 percent of that interest (the shares will be transfered to Mazda’s busines partners in off-auction trading through the Nikkei stock exhange); Chase Manhattan Bank is set to become the largest individual shareholder in the company.
SEMA 2010: H&R Springs Mazda2 Looks Track-Ready
Mazda does have an official presence at the SEMA Show with several hopped-up versions of the new Mazda2, but the nicest modified example of the Japanese automaker’s entry-level hatchback has got to be at the H&R Springs booth. Sporting a 3D Carbon body kit and rear spoiler as well as some graphics along the side,…
Mazda CEO Plans To Double Sales, Move Upmarket In The United States
Mazda‘s CEO is hoping to double American sales to 400,000 units within the next 5 years, thanks to new fuel-saving technology known as SkyActiv, as well as a push upmarket. The new SkyActiv gasoline and diesel engines, as well as weight saving technology, will help Mazda position their cars at a more premium price point….
Mazda Heading Up-Market in a Bid to Double Sales Volume
Mazda execs are forecasting a bright future for the brand that will see sales volumes double by 2015. The plan to achieve this goal is multifaceted and includes much more than impressive new designs – as previewed in the Shinari concept (above). Mazda will also look to take the brand up-market with higher-grade materials and…
Mazda: “We Will Never Give Up” On Rotary Engine
Mazda is still developing their next-generation rotary engine, dubbed the 16X, but development has been slowed by a number of issues, among them the engine’s failure to meet emissions targets. Even though the 16X is expected to bring a 30 percent increase in fuel economy compared to the current 1.3L rotary engine, the 16X is…
2011 Mazda2 Will Get 70 MPG Without Hybrid System
Mazda proudly announced that their upcoming Japanese market Mazda2, set to bow in the second half of 2011, will get an astonishing 70 mpg without any hybrid technology, making it the most fuel efficient gasoline car on the road. Using an all new family of chassis, engines and gearboxes, Mazda’s SKYACTIV system is designed to…
LA Auto Show Design Challenge Showcases 1,000 Pound Concepts
It’s amazing to see what a design team can do when they don’t have their arms tied by accountants. For the 2010 LA Auto Show‘s annual Design Challenge, automakers were invited to create a vehicle that is good for the environment, attractive and exciting to drive, but it also much be safe, seat four and…
Mazda SkyActiv-G Engines To Get 14:1 Compression Ratio
Mazda‘s upcoming SkyActiv-G engines will get a 14:1 compression ratio, the highest in the world for a gasoline engine, according to a report in Autoweek. Most cars run compression ratios of 8.5:1, with high performance engines using ratios closer to 11:1. The SkyActiv-G motor takes that figure to a new level, and we’d really like…
Ford Denies Rumors it’s Selling-Off Remainder of Mazda Shares
If the planned sell-off goes ahead, then it is likely that many of the Ford shares will be offered to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking, giving it the largest stake holder interest in the Japanese automaker.
Mazda Celebrates Building 2,000,000 Mazda6 Cars
Mazda‘s excellent sedan, the Mazda6, is not really on the radar of most North American consumers, even though it’s a worthy competitor in the segment. That’s not to say that the car is a flop, but it’s not as strong a seller as, say the Hyundai Sonata or Ford Fusion, let alone the Toyota Camry…
Mazda Planning SKY Rotary for Next RX-8 With 50% Fuel Economy Improvement
The next-generation Mazda RX-8 will get significantly improved fuel economy thanks to a new SKY Rotory engine. According to a report by GoAuto out of Australia, Mazda is planning a second-gen RX-8 with a completely reengineered rotary engine. If the Japanese automaker’s engineers are successful in improving the engine’s design, they plan on delivering a…
Next Gen Mazda3 Teased in New Design Video
Mazda‘s new Shinari Concept has really sparked a renewed interest in the brand and the Japanese automaker appears set to capitalize on this by exploring the direction of its new Kodo design language for the rest of the lineup. Having just released video of the Shinari Concept, Mazda has now released a video that gives…
Mazda Released Video Of New Kodo Design Language, We Stop Dead In Our Tracks (Video Inside)
The ugly duckling/swan theme is an often used cliche in romantic comedies and other low-grade forms of entertainment, but we were caught of guard when Mazda ditched their Nagare design language and blossomed into a beautiful creature with the Shinari concept. Nagare, if you remember, is the current design theme for Mazda that looks a…
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Mazda Shinari: New Pictures of Mazda’s Stunning Concept
With the reveal of the Shinari concept earlier this week, Mazda has now released an additional selection of photos of the car, making us love this design even more. Giving us a glimpse at the next Mazda6, the Shinari is also a design concept for all future Mazda models as the Japanese automaker moves away…
Facelifted Mazda2 Set to Launch in Euope as Sales of Original Model Begin Here
There’s also more pronounced curvature in the fenders, but the overall look is hardly distinctive for the B-segment these days.
Mazda Claims SKY Engines Will Match Hybrid Fuel Economy
Mazda is betting that their new lineup of SKY direct injection gasoline and diesel engines will help raise the company’s fleet fuel economy by 30% by 2015. Mazda, which has long refrained from hybrid cars, claims that the next generation 2015 Mazda3 with a SKY-G gasoline engine and a Sky-Drive 6-speed automatic will get 40…
Consumer Reports Picks Top 10 Family Vehicles for Travel
Summer vacation may be coming to a close, but that means it’s time for a whole new season of bringing your kids to school, piano lessons and football tryouts. Consumer Reports has put together a list of new cars that are great for transporting the family around, all ranging in price from just under $20,000…
Mazda Shinari Shows Brand’s New Design Direction
Mazda has just unveiled its new Shinari four-door sports coupe in Milan, Italy. The vehicle will set the design tone for all future Mazda models. Recently Mazda announced it would move away from the Nagare design language that has inspired its recent smiley-face models. This new design language will be called Kodo – a Japanese…
Next Mazdaspeed3 Could go Diesel
Mazda officials are considering using a diesel powerplant for the next-generation Mazdaspeed3 hot hatch. According to Car & Driver, Mazda USA product boss Robert Davis made the comments at a decent technology seminar hosted by the Japanese automaker. Davis did say that were the company to go this route “performance wouldn’t be degraded. That’s somewhat…
Mazda Planning New Multi-Purpose Platform to Underpin Most Future Models
Mazda is planning for its future with a new multi-purpose platform that’s being designed to underpin the majority of vehicles in its lineup. According to a report by AutoCar, the new spaceframe will be adaptable in order to accommodate new versions of anything from the Mazda3 to Mazda6 to CX-7. There are even suggestions it…
AAA Picks Top Vehicles For Dogs (and Their Owners)
Some rides are better suited for your dogs than others. From your dog’s point of view, all they need is an open window to stick their head out of, but the American Automobile Association (AAA) has put a bit more thought into compiling their list of the best canine-friendly vehicles. “More than 45 million households…
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2007-2009 Mazda3 and Mazda5 Vehicles Facing Recall
Mazda is expected to recall 200,000 Mazda3 and Mazda5 compacts over a faulty steering system, with power steering pumps and lines being the target of the recall in particular. NHTSA has been investigating 33 complaints of malfunctioning power steering systems, with 3 cases leading to accidents after a loss of steering control. According to reports,…
