2009 Mazda Roadster a.k.a. MX-5 Facelift launched in Japan
It was announced by Mazda Motor Corporation just recently that the inauguration of the refurbished Mazda Roadster, also known as the MX-5 abroad, into the markets of Japan. Mazda’s uprated legendary lightweight, top-down sports vehicle is set to go on sale today, December 9, 2008, at all dealers of both Mazda and Mazda Anfini all over Japan.MSRP, which includes consumption tax, begin from 2,330,000 $25,300 or €19,600 to 2,600,000 yen $28,260 or €21,880 for the soft roof versions, and from...

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...

2010 Mazda 3 - Car News
The next Mazda 3 arrives amid lofty expectations. At Car and Driver we’re big fans of the current model. The 3 took second place in a comparison test of sensible four-doors, and the Mazdaspeed 3 has had a position on our 10Best list for the past two years. In fact, the 3 is so popular that the automaker claims it accounts for almost a third of annual Mazda sales. Mazda has released a handful of pictures in anticipation of the sedan’s debut at the 2008 Los Angeles auto show the hatchback that...

2010 Mazda MAZDASPEED3
In 2007, the Mazdaspeed3 was the most powerful front-driver under $25,000. Yet, it was the deft combination of power and utility that made the hatchback irresistible. The 2010 Mazdaspeed3, fortunately, relies on much of the previous generation's hardware -- engine included -- but gains Mazda's smiley-face aesthetics, an updated suspension and driveline, and reworked electronics to improve upon an already stout platform.As with the standard Mazda3, Mazda's "Nagare" design language is apparent...

2010 Mazda3 Sedan: The Rejected Design Proposals
Rarely do automakers disclose redundant design proposals for a vehicle that has just been introduced to the public like the all-new 2010 Mazda3 Sedan. But it appears that Mazda's people are so confident with the outcome that the Japanese company decided to publish a selection of rejected sketches for its new compact sedan that premiered less than a week ago at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show[source]

2010 Mazda3 Sedan: The Rejected Design Proposals
Rarely do automakers disclose redundant design proposals for a vehicle that has just been introduced to the public like the all-new 2010 Mazda3 Sedan. But it appears that Mazda's people are so confident with the outcome that the Japanese company decided to publish a selection of rejected sketches for its new compact sedan that premiered less than a week ago at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show[source]

All-New Mazda3 Hatch Unveiled at Bologna Motor Show
Mazda3 second-generation has been unveiled at the Bologna Motor Show. The car is improved in many ways, according to Mazda, from its predecessor. Europe will get its first examples in spring 2009. Two body styles are to be produced, a sedan and hatch both with four entry doors for humans and a rear door for either luggage and/ or possible human entry.The new face of Mazda3 seems more purposeful, shows bold yet curvy lines which all seem to meet at the front wheel arch. The hatch sees a sportier rear...

Australian new car market falls 18.5 per cent in January
The continuing impact of the global financial crisis forced a downturn in new vehicle sales in Australia during January, but the industry hopes new fiscal measures will help stabilise the market.Official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries FCAI today show that 67,079 passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles were sold in January - down 18.5 per cent 15,191 vehicles compared to the same month in 2008. “This is a not an unexpected result given the broadening...

CAR gets way early first drive of Mazda MX-5
CAR magazine has gotten an opportunity to try out the refresh of the MX-5, which has left them impressed enough to say it's "still the best car Mazda makes." There's nothing revelatory coming for 2009, just more consistent refinement of a winning formula. The biggest change is a bit of rhinoplasty that adds more of the family nose to the MX-5's visage. The headlamps have taken on a shape that echoes the car's siblings the 3 and the 6. Grille openings, and the shape of the front airdam, call to mind the...

CAR gets way early first drive of Mazda MX-5
CAR magazine has gotten an opportunity to try out the refresh of the MX-5, which has left them impressed enough to say it's "still the best car Mazda makes." There's nothing revelatory coming for 2009, just more consistent refinement of a winning formula. The biggest change is a bit of rhinoplasty that adds more of the family nose to the MX-5's visage. The headlamps have taken on a shape that echoes the car's siblings the 3 and the 6. Grille openings, and the shape of the front airdam, call to mind the...