2008 Mazda Kazamai Concept
               Mazda Kazamai Concept to Premiere at Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008Mazda will unveil a sporty, compact crossover concept vehicle, Mazda Kazamai, at the Moscow International Automobile Salon MIAS on August 26. Kazamai, which means 'swirling crosswinds' in Japanese, expresses the powerful yet nimble image of a stylish and compact crossover. The concept is based on Mazda's long-term vision for technology...

Mazda Hakaze in the rippled metal
We have already seen media pics of the Mazda Hakaze. We even have all of the details about the mechanicals. What we didn't have until today are live shots and personal impressions of what it's really like in the "flesh." Well, thanks to our own Damon Lavrinc in Geneva, we do now. He describes it as "ambitious," "beautifully fluid", and, when referring to all of Mazda's recent concepts, a "modern Pininfarina with a Japanese flare." It brings some cohesion to recent...

Mazda Releases All-New Biante Minivan
       Mazda has announced the sales launch of the newly developed Mazda Biante for the Japanese market. Mazda’s mid-size tall ‘high-roof’ minivan goes on sale today at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealerships throughout Japan. Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices including consumption tax range from 2,199,000 to 2,650,000 yen for the front-wheel-drive FWD models. The target sales volume is 3,000 units a month.The Mazda Biante was...

Mazda Design Workshop
Mazda has authored a comprehensive guide to the company's design practice. From defining the Mazda design DNA to the profiles of the people responsible for creating the firm's vehicles, the multi-page document discusses the process of Mazda's concept car creation - including the design elements specific to Mazda and the company's brand philosophy. The guide also features a section on the company's design history from the last 25 years, a six-step overview to designing...

Next-gen Mazda3
The Mazda3 has been a compact darling ever since its introduction in 2004, and even though its current design is nearly five years old, it still wins many comparison tests. Since its near the end of a design cycle, a new Zoom Zoom Mazda is on its way, and some interesting renderings have been published online of what the new Mazda3 could look like. The design theme is decidedly Mazda6-based up front, with similarly angled LED headlights and the same basic shape, but this unofficial Mazda3 is far more...

2008 Mazda2
 The car that will form the basis of the new baby Ford for the US market will make it's first public appearance in Geneva this week, and we've got the official images from Mazda right here. The little machine has a style that fits right in with the current Mazda design language, including the prominent front fender curves and the lower body character line that sweeps up into the rear fenders. Engines for Europe include a trio of new gas engines of 1.3 and 1.5L displacements ranging from 75hp to...

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...

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...

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]

"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...