Mazda News
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The next generation of the Mazda MX-5 (nee Miata) has been the subject of low-level yet fierce speculation for years now. Lighter, smaller, sportier--all are on the table. But before that, it looks like we'll be getting another refresh of the current third-generation car. Known to enthusiasts as the NC, the third-generation MX-5 has been on the market since the 2006 model, and so is not quite as long-toothed as some cars, but definitely nearing the end of its run, as evidenced by the arrival of several special editions in recent years. To cap it off, following the 2009 round of mild engine...
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Mazda Rotary Ends Production, May Return As Hydrogen Range-Extender
The last rotary-powered car from Mazda rolled off its production line in Japan on Friday, a 2011 Mazda RX-8 Spirit R sold only in the Japanese domestic market. With no successor confirmed, we may never see a rotary engine in a production car ever again, though those at Mazda certainly don’t...
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Supercharged Mazda MX-5 Yusho Concept Revealed
Mazda’s MX-5 Yusho Concept packs a supercharged 2.0-liter engine with 238 horsepower on tap.
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Mazda Extends RX-8 Production Due To Strong Demand In Japan
Mazda will extend production of its RX-8 sports car by 1,000 units due to overwhelming demand for the special RX-8 Spirit R final edition.
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Mazda Future Powertrain Plans Detailed
The quest for improved fuel economy across the model range will have a big impact on Mazda’s future product plans, but the news isn’t all bad. First and foremost, there’s a glimmer of hope for rotary-engine fans, as Mazda remains committed to the development of a new-generation...
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Interview With Mazda Designer Director Derek Jenkins: 2012 New York Auto Show
The Mazda Takeri Concept made its North American debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show last week. And for the first time, the Takeri Concept featured Mazda's SKYACTIV-D clean diesel powertrain, possibly a hint of what's to come. We spoke with Design Director for Mazda North America, Derek Jenkins...
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While it's already been shown at three other auto shows around the world, the Mazda Takeri Concept finally made its North American debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show. Looking as stunning as ever, the four-door concept features Mazda's new KODO "Soul Of Motion" design language, and previews the next-generation Mazda6 mid-size sedan. Up front the Takeri sports the new corporate face of Mazda, with a five-point grille and bladed front end design. Flared front fenders and large 20-inch alloy wheels give the Takeri an aggressive stance and lean proportions. In the rear, the trunk lid runs into...
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2014 Mazda Mazda6 Set For 2012 Paris Auto Show Debut
At this week’s 2012 New York Auto Show Mazda is presenting its Takeri concept car yet again, a stylish sedan showcasing the automaker’s latest SKYACTIV technology and previewing its next-generation Mazda6. Although we’ve seen the Takeri already, Mazda has used the concept's U.S...
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How Forza 4 Recorded Its Loudest Car, The Mazda 787B: Video
The Mazda 787B race car was an instantaneous legend. Driven to victory in the 1991 Le Mans 24 Hour race, it remains both the only Japanese car ever to win the race, and the only rotary-engined winner too. Perhaps even more than its shape, the defining characteristic of the 787B is its piercing...
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Skip Barber's Mazdaspeed Challenge: Pro Racing On A Tight Budget
If you've got a passion for racing and the ability to translate that into competitive lap times, Skip Barber offers you a relatively inexpensive way to turn pro.
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2011 Mazda Takeri Concept Mega-Gallery
The Mazda Takeri Concept from last year’s Tokyo Motor Show is the best glimpse yet as to what the styling of the upcoming 2013 Mazda Mazda6 will look like. Mazda even states that its latest concept points to the future design direction of its next-generation sedan, and that’s a good...
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Mazda Asks, 'What Do You Drive?': Video
Emphasizing that it builds cars that are both fun and fuel-efficient, Mazda asks, "what do you drive" in its latest video.
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The 2012 Mazda MX-5 Special Edition power retractable hard top model debuts at this week's Chicago Auto Show.
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Mazda Previews 2012 MX-5 Miata Special Edition For Chicago Auto Show
The Mazda MX-5 Miata is getting a bit long in the tooth, having been on the market, though with a few significant upgrades, for nearly seven years. To keep customers interested, the company has released a number of special-edition models. The latest is an appearance package for the PRHT (power...
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Twin-Engine Miata Is 16 Cylinders Of Awesome: Video
A Florida garage owner has built a twin-engine, 16-cylinder Miata. Why? Because hot rod.
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2013 Mazda Mazda6 Spy Shots
A test-mule for the third generation Mazda6 has been spied testing in the frozen snowfields of Northern Europe, revealing some telling details about the new Mazda mid-size sedan headed to showrooms later this year as a 2013 model. While the car seen here may resemble the current Mazda6, the lower...
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Despite Previous Doubts, Mazda Bringing Diesels To The U.S.
Mazda believes that offering a range of diesel products in the U.S. will boost sales and differentiate it from the competition.
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More Details Emerge On The Next Mazda MX-5: Report
The next Mazda MX-5 will be smaller and lighter than the current car, but it's launch has been pushed back to mid-decade.
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For Mazda, it’s all about the purity of driving for its showcase at the upcoming 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon. We say this because one of the most exciting vehicles on show at the automaker’s stands will be this MX-5 NR-A 'Jinba-Ittai' track special--the rider and horse as one. This racing-spec version of the lightweight, two-seat, open-top sports car features exterior coloring used exclusively by the Mazda team on its MX-5 in the special Japanese race series. The particular NR-A specced car you see here was the standard spec for this year's race, and includes ENKEI 16-inch alloy wheels...
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2013 Mazda CX-5: The Challenge Of Designing A New Platform
Being a carmaker is, in theory, quite easy. You build cars, sell as many of them as possible and ensure your outgoings are as low as possible. One of those outgoings is research and development, which can cost hundreds of millions of dollars, so when a manufacturer develops a new platform, they had...
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Mazda CX-5 Platform To Spawn Next-Gen Mazda6 And Mazda3
For years Mazda and Ford shared everything from vehicle platforms and engines to even design teams. However, the two parted ways in the later parts of 2008 though the legacy of the partnership would continue for a few more years to come. Fast forward to today and Mazda is on the verge of launching...
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Guilty Pleasure: Mazda RX-4
Last week's Guilty Pleasure, the Saab Sonett, is one of those cars that several percent of car lovers think is pretty neat (the rest shy away in horror at the very sight of the flaky little fiberglass Swede). That means it's almost not shameful enough for our purposes. What we need this week, then...
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The Best Car Tech And Design At The 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
Back in March we took a look at some of the best technology and design at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, and as the press days for the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show draw to a close we look at some of the highlights from Japan. Tokyo is where all the big Japanese manufacturers roll out their blue-sky ideas and...
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Expect The Next Mazda MX-5 To Be Turbocharged: Report
The next version of Mazda's MX-5 roadster is still some two years out, but sources close to the project say it will bear more resemblance to the first generation car than to the present car.
Kurt Ernst