Mazda MAZDA6 News
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Starting this year, all new cars assessed under the Euro NCAP scheme will have to be fitted with some form of electronic stability control (ESC) in order to gain a rating of five stars. This puts the Euro NCAP scheme at the forefront of crash testing, though some other regions are also making advances in the science of safety. Now the first six cars tested under the new standards have been revealed, along with their safety ratings. The top scorers under the new system are the Mazda 6, Mitsubishi Lancer, Toyota Avensis and Toyota iQ, each earning a five-star score. Four-star cars include the...
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Mazda6 'Circuit Trial' images surface before 2009 Tokyo Auto ShowThe Tokyo Auto Salon will feature a number of firsts from Mazda and many other carmakers, including a new range of 'Circuit Trial' track-ready concepts. The Tokyo show will be running in opposition to the similarly-timed Detroit Auto Show, starting January 9, explaining Mazda's absence from the...
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Troy Lee and Mazda team up for custom 2009 Mazda6
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show is in full swing, and one of Mazda's main contributions to the pandemonium is the Troy Lee Designs Mazda6. Featuring a custom iridescent paint job by PPG and a race-inspired design, the car shows the tuning potential in the Mazda6 as it hits...
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No hybrid option planned for Mazda6
Mazda has no plans to introduce a hybrid version of its new 2009 Mazda6, despite possessing the ability and technology to do so. The Japanese carmaker already produces a hybrid powertrain for its Tribute SUV – developed together with Ford - but has decided not to transfer the technology to...
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Mazda reveals details for 2009 U.S. lineup
Focusing on enhanced efficiency through lighter packaging and incremental improvements, Mazda's 2009 lineup includes mostly expected changes. News of the next version of what may be Mazda's most tantalizing model - the MX-5 Miata - remains in shadows, however. Changes to the aging RX-8 are minimal...
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Mazdaspeed (MPS) Mazda6 and '2 on the way
Mazda’s new Mazdaspeed (MPS) range offer performance levels comparable with much more expensive cars and has quickly become the bang for your buck standard in many segments. Now the range is set to expand with two new models in works – performance versions of the recently revealed...
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Mazda is planning an August launch for its all-new Mazda6 midsize sedan in North America, almost a year after the car was first displayed at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. Part of the reason for the delay is because the new car has been specifically designed for North America and includes a larger body and more powerful engines than the global version. Handling and comfort were also optimized for North American road conditions. The North American Mazda6 will be powered by a newly developed 2.5L inline four-cylinder engine or a 3.7L V6. The four-cylinder is already available in the European...
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Mazda6-based Besturn B50 to appear at Beijing Show
Another new model scheduled to be unveiled at the Beijing Motor Show has been revealed less than a week out from the show, the latest from First Automobile Works’ (FAW) Besturn brand. The new sedan is called the B50 and is based on the previous generation Mazda6, although it features a...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Mazdaspeed (MPS) Mazda6-Atenza Concept pics leaked
Word has been circulating for several months now that the Mazdaspeed Mazda6 will not be returning to U.S. showrooms once the current model is sold out. Whether that holds true remains to be seen, but it looks like Mazda is at least planning to sell a Mazdaspeed (MPS) version of the car in non-U.S...
Ralph Hanson -
Next-gen Mazda6 MPS (MazdaSpeed) in doubt
On paper, the 255hp (190kW) AWD Mazda6 MPS (MazdaSpeed) appears to have what it takes to be a class leader in the performance midsized sedan segment, but in the real world the turbocharged ‘6 fails to excite. The engine doesn’t have the satisfying turbo rush of some of its rivals, the...
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Revealed: 2008 Mazda6
The new Mazda6 has been revealed in all its glory ahead of its unveiling at next week’s Frankfurt Motor Show. The new model, once again available in sedan, five-door hatch and wagon bodystyles, brings a new sense of style and design that we predict will lure away customers of more expensive...
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New Mazda6 lighter and cleaner than predecessor
The new Mazda6 mid-size sedan will be making its world debut at next week’s Frankfurt Motor Show and in fitting with the show’s green theme, the new model will be slightly lighter, more fuel-efficient and cleaner than the one it replaces. Underscoring the carmaker’s new...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran
