Mazda Biante: JDM-only seating for eight
Click above for a high-res gallery, follow the jump for videoMeet the Biante, Mazda's new Japan-only 8-passenger minivan. The funky oversized headlamps, expansive greenhouse, and stylish frenched taillamps are the work of Iwao Koizumi, designer of the original Atenza Mazda6 outside Japan and CX-7.Mazda announced the Biante earlier this week, and details are still a bit thin thin. According to the automaker, the new people-mover's name is derived from the word "ambient" and will deliver the...

Mazda1 minicar concept coming to Paris with Nagari design style
Mazda is ready to reveal its new Mazda1 city car at the Paris Motor Show. According to AutoCar, the Mazda1 will the first production Mazda that will incorporate the Nagari styling that was seen in the hot looking Taiki and Furai concepts we saw at auto shows recently.The success of the Mazda2 has paved way for an even smaller model that will rival cars such as the Volkswagen Polo and the Ford Ka.Design head Laurens van der Acker said that Mazda will use a lot of Nagar influence in models...

Official sketches for Mazda’s Paris city car concept
These are the first official images of a new compact city car concept Mazda is preparing for the Paris Motor Show in October. Rumored to be a preview of a future ‘Mazda1’, the new concept takes features of past design studies such as the Nagare, Furai and Ryuga but adds a few unique details of its own. The production version of the car is rumored to be the first model to be based on Mazda’s new-generation of concepts, which started with the original Nagare, and is aimed at forthcoming minicar...

Mazda2 5-door spotted in California
Click above for high-res gallery of the Mazda2 in the wildAlthough we've seen the Mazda2 before in 3- and 5-door configurations overseas, the presence of it at a local car meet in Southern California had us once again speculating about its sales potential in the States. The fact that the meet was held at Mazda's SoCal HQ means that the car could simply be undergoing evaluation, but judging by the reaction of the crowd, we think this has better sales potential than the 2009 Focus that was parked at the...

2009 Mazda RX8 Launched Australia
Anticipation is building over the revitalised Mazda RX-8 sports car range arriving in Australia early in the second half of 2008. The new RX-8 employs a myriad of mechanical upgrades under its sharp new clothes, all designed to enhance the exhilarating reputation and iconic status of the world’s only rotary-powered, four-door sports car. “The Mazda RX-8 is a special car, both to us and in the automotive world, and there’s a palpable excitement in the lead-up to the new model,” said Mazda...

Hot News: Mazda City Car
Meet Mazda’s new baby! These are the first official sketches of the firm’s forthcoming city car – which will be revealed in concept form at the Paris Motor Show in October.Likely to be badged Mazda 1 when it goes on sale in late 2009, the urban runabout will rival the Volkswagen up! and Toyota’s iQ.As you can see from these drawings, it’s the first model to bring the design themes showcased by the company’s Nagare concept to reality. The sporty look of the 2 supermini is evolved with a...

"CAMRY KILLER:" The New Mazda6 - First Drive
Car companies don't admit mistakes, but Hiroshi Kajiyama doesn't have a problem fessing up to a few missteps. He's the chief program engineer for the forthcoming 2009 Mazda 6 and although his English isn't perfect, it's clear he knows the current car has problems. Weak engines, a tight backseat and a dull interior were all on his fix-it list. He talks to us about maintaining plenty of zoom-zoom in the new car, and of course, an exciting exterior design wouldn't hurt either. "We sought an exterior design...

SPY PHOTOS: STUD OR DUD? New Mazda 6 Caught On The Streets Of Irvine
As usual, our good buddy Fred Khaz was in the right spot at the right time today, as he snapped these spy shots with his cell phone of the new Mazda 6, on the streets of Irvine.Those S-Class like exaggerated wheel arches a pretty large for a car that size.What do you all think?Is it a STUD or a DUD?001[source]

Mazda 5 Reviews
Total RRP £18,900Advantages: Good to drive and practical: the rear sliding doors allow easy accessDisadvantages: Ride is quite firm and there is some noise at higher speedsSummary: An excellent MPV which offers good value for money in a stylish and solid packageMazda's most recent foray into the MPV market with the Mazda 5 has ruffled the competition's feathers with its enjoyable drive and emphasis on good value for money. All engines provide plenty of power and the ride has been...

Mazda MX-5 won't get Nagari style - dealers and designers argue over design
According to a print issue of AutoCar, Mazda dealers are very happy with the current MX-5 and don’t want Mazda designers to get to the extreme when the car gets a facelift next year or when they work on the total redesign for 2012.Even though the next-generation of Mazda cars will heavily incorporate design cues from Nagari concepts, the new MX-5 will stay true to its current styling. Why fix something that’s not broken? Hmm, maybe because it has been forever since we’ve seen anything new from the...