Mazda News
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Due for launch in late 2011, the new car is expected to eschew outright performance and prestige in favor of affordability and reliability.
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Today In WTF Ads: Mazda REALLY Wants Israelis To Use Condoms
Cross-promotion is a common advertising tool. Just consider how often you've seen movies and fast-food joints team up on kids' meal toys, and you'll begin to get the picture. But although this Israeli ad by Saatchi & Saatchi Tel Aviv for the Mazda MX-5 might seem to be the product of a...
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Report: 2011 Mazda MX-5 To Get 50+ mpg From SKY-G Engine?
The SKY-G family of engines was just unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show a couple months ago, but already word of one of the first applications is on the loose, and it looks like it'll be the 2011 MX-5. The report, though not official, says the sporty little Mazda could be good for as much as 70 mpg...
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Mazda Presents Trio Of Mazda2 Concepts, Hints At Mazdaspeed Model
All three concept cars feature a definite sporty theme, possibly hinting at the design for a new Mazdaspeed2.
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Funky 2011 Mazda 2 Finally Makes U.S. Debut
The 2011 Mazda2 is a stylish, eco-friendly, fun-to-drive five-door hatchback, and most importantly it will be affordable.
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More Details On Mazda RX-7 Successor
The upcoming replacement to the RX-7 will bring back Mazda's rotary coupe roots.
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Mazda’s MX-5 (Miata) recently underwent a facelift to keep it fresh until the arrival of the next-gen model in late 2011.
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Mazda’s Next-Gen Rotary Not Up To Scratch
There’s no word on when we’ll see the 16X in production trim but the most likely scenario will see its introduction in the next-generation RX-8 sports car around 2011.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Mazda Considering SKY Diesels For U.S.
The high-tech diesels were once thought to supplant the need for hybrids, but now it looks like they'll complement them.
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2010 North American Car Of The Year Short List Announced
Many excellent cars didn't make the cut from the nominee list revealed earlier this year.
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Mazda Shows Off Updated Kiyora Concept Ahead Of Tokyo Motor Show
The Mazda Kiyora Concept offers a dramatic take on the idea of the econo-hatch.
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Mazda Previews SKY Family Of Next-Generation Engines
Mazda’s new ‘SKY’ engines and transmissions are due to be introduced from 2011 onward.
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Several major manufacturers had roadsters on display at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show.
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Mazda MX-5 Superlight Concept Leaked
The chopped-top roadster won't likely see production, but it's a very cool concept.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Report: Mazda Cancels Plans for 300-horsepower AWD Mazdaspeed3
The financial calculus just didn't make sense when the standard Mazdaspeed3 is already so capable.
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Lutz confirms Chevrolet Orlando may get Volt hybrid technology
General Motors has confirmed that it will bring a production version of last year’s Chevrolet Orlando concept vehicle to the United States in 2011, reversing an earlier decision to only sell the vehicle overseas. Now it looks like GM is also considering using its Volt plug-in hybrid...
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Mazda celebrates 20 years of roadsters with special edition in Japan
When Mazda launched the Miata, or Roadster as it's known in Japan, in 1989, few suspected it would go on to become the best-selling open-top sports car of all time, but over 860,000 vehicles later, the car is officially the most popular roadster in existence. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of...
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Preview: 2010 Opel Meriva MPV
The next-generation Opel Meriva compact MPV has been caught undergoing testing on several occasions, but so far prototypes have always been heavily camouflaged. Many details, however, were still discernible, including the overall shape, which remains close to the original Meriva concept from last...
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It's been six years since the Mazda RX-8 came on the scene and brought with it a sublime combo of handling, equipment, features, and pricing. Whether you're a rotary engine fan or not, you have to recognize the job Mazda did tuning the car's chassis. But now reports are beginning to break that an updated model may be on its way to this year's Frankfurt Motor Show. A facelifted model was released for the 2009 model year in the U.S., along with a slightly revised version called the RX-8 R3. For more on that car and how it stacks up to the competition, check out our review. But the new report...
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Report: Mazda in talks with Toyota over hybrid technology
Back at April’s New York Auto Show Mazda CEO Takashi Yamanouchi confirmed that his company would have hybrid and electric powertrains in its lineup by 2015, but until now it was thought that Mazda would rely on its own in-house developed technology. A new report, however, indicates that Mazda...
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Mazda Working On Entry-Level MX-2 Roadster?
A new, entry-level roadster powered by a range of economical small capacity engines may be brewing at Mazda. The company's board of directors are expected to make a decision on the car by the end of the year, and if approved it could be in production by 2012. The new model would essentially be a...
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Spy shots: 2010 Opel Meriva MPV
GM’s next-generation Opel Meriva compact MPV has been caught undergoing testing once gain. Though it remains in full camouflage, many details are still discernible, including the overall shape, which remains close to the original Meriva concept from last year's Geneva Motor Show. A very...
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Zolfe adds new Orange Classic GTC4 club racer to lineup
The Zolfe Orange is a compact British sports car designed and built for racing enthusiasts looking for a fun and relatively low-cost entry into the world of weekend motorsports. The car was spawned from a collaboration between Midlands business entrepreneur Nic Strong and former Caterham Technical...
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Bondurant launches rotary-powered championship series for weekend racers
Anyone looking to compete in a proper racing series but not quite prepared to invest in buying a complete race car and transporting it to different circuits will no longer have to sit on the sidelines and simply dream about it. That’s because the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance...
Ralph Hanson