Tagged “Mazda”

  • Review: 2009 Mazda RX-8 R3

    Mazda’s rotary sports cars hold a near-mythical place in the hearts and minds of many aficionados. The ‘different-ness’ of the triangular Wankel design evokes a kind of independent streak in man...

  • Spy shots: 2010 Mazda five-door hatchback

    The 2010 Mazda3 Hatchback has been revealed. Click here for all the details and images. Mazda took the covers off the sedan version of the 2010 Mazda3 at this week’s Los Angeles Auto Show, and n...

  • Mazda KAAN wins 2008 L.A. Design Challenge

    Today, the design entry from Mazda R&D of North America was chosen as the winner of the Los Angeles Auto Show's 2008 Design Challenge. This year's theme, Motor Sports 2025, asked nine of Southern Cali...

  • Full details and images for 2010 Mazda3 sedan

    Mazda’s all-new 2010 Mazda3 has made its official world debut at this week’s Los Angeles Auto Show, however the car isn’t set to go on sale until next year along with the reveal of the popular h...

  • Mazda appoints new CEO

    Mazda has announced today that Takashi Yamanouchi will take over as its new president and CEO, replacing Hisakazu Imaki, who will stay on as chairman of the board. In other announcements, the former l...

  • 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 jo...

  • Spy shots: 2010 Mazda3 Mazdaspeed (MPS) hot-hatch

    Mazda released images of its upcoming 2010 Mazda3 sedan recently and confirmed the car would make an appearance at next month’s Los Angeles Auto Show. The carmaker also confirmed that the five-door...

  • Mazda takes the wraps off facelifted MX-5

    Following a number of leaks of images and details, Mazda has finally released official information for its facelifted MX-5 (Miata) range which makes its world debut at this week’s Paris Motor Show.

  • Mazda reveals water-themed Kiyora concept

    Hot on the heels of Nissan’s Nuvu eco-friendly city car concept comes Mazda’s take on the increasingly popular theme. Following in the footsteps of previous concepts, such as the Nagare, Ryuga, Ha...

  • Mazda preparing new powertrains for next-gen cars

    So far Mazda has taken a somewhat unconventional route to improving fuel efficiency of its vehicle fleet, focusing on lighter materials and new designs instead of rebuilding its powertrain lineup. It...

  • Ford may be forced to sell Mazda stake

    Ford is still reeling from its $8.7 billion second quarter loss announced late last month, but already analysts are predicting more drastic things to come. Some analysts fear Ford may be forced to sel...

  • Tesla hires away Mazda's chief designer

    The man at the head of Mazda's design studios in Irvine, CA, Franz von Holzhausen, has left the company to lead Tesla's design unit. His first two challenges will include the 'Model S' sedan and an af...

  • 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 Trib...

  • 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 tanta...

  • Small trucks crash tested, results not good

    As more buyers in the market for a pickup truck eye the smaller, more fuel-efficient alternatives to the major brands' full-size offerings, the attention is beginning to reveal some unpleasant details...