Mazda News
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Mazda recently shocked the automotive world by unveiling the stunning new Shinari four-door coupe concept car at an exclusive event in Milan, Italy. The latest concept is the result of collaboration between Mazda’s design studios in Germany, the U.S. and Japan and previews the automaker’s future design language. The new design language has been labeled ‘Kodo’, the Japanese word for soul of motion. Key design elements include the aluminum signature wing and the sculpted body. Speaking at the Shinari’s unveiling, Mazda design boss Ikuo Maeda said: "this design will...
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Driven: 2010 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 SportThe Mazdaspeed3 is the most fun you can get in a hot hatch in the U.S.
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BMW Z4 And Mazda3 Under NHTSA Investigation For Power Steering Failure
The problem relates to a loss of power steering.
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First Drive: 2011 Mazda2
Whatever you do, don't call the 2011 Mazda2 a Fiesta clone. At least not within earshot of a Mazda employee--that is, unless you're looking to be educated on the many differences between the two. But whether this is Mazda's take on the Fiesta or a unique car in its own right, it's very good, and...
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Report: Mazda RX-8 To Be Killed Off After 2011
The Wankel-powered sports car will eventually be replaced by another, possibly the RX-7.
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Report: Infiniti And Lexus Opt Out Of Apple-Bottom Hatch Race
Infiniti and Lexus aren't following Acura and BMW into the big-hatch market.
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Motor Authority takes a look at the peformance and luxury cars we'd rather not own.
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2011 Mazda2 Interview With Design Director Derek Jenkins
Motor Authority interviews Mazda USA director of design Derek Jenkins.
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2010 New York Auto Show: Mazda Confirms New Gas And Diesel Engines For U.S.
Mazda showcased its next-generation of powertrain technologies, which included two new engines and an advanced automatic transmission, last October, and today at the 2010 New York Auto Show the automaker has announced plans to bring these fuel saving engines to the U.S. market. Grouped under the...
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Mazda Design Chief Maeda Talks More RX-7 Revival Plans
The RX-7 might make a comeback, but it'll take a comeback of the U.S. economy to make it happen.
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2010 Opel Meriva Revealed
Production of the new Opel Meriva will kick-off at a plant in Saragossa, Spain shortly after the model’s debut at March’s 2010 Geneva Motor Show.
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Report: New Mazda RX-7 May Replace RX-8
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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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 co-sponsorship, it's apparently not that straightforward. Designed for Israel's only importer of Mazda vehicles, this can't be a cross-promotional piece because there's no brand on the condom box; in other words, the MX-5 is the only brand being promoted. It could've been created for World AIDS Day...
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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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Report: Next-Gen Mazda MX-5 Will Be Smaller And Lighter
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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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.
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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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Frankfurt Roadster Roundup: Live Shots Of The Show's Hottest Drop-tops
Several major manufacturers had roadsters on display at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show.
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