Your Source For Finding Free Articles On All Your Favorite Topics. / en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:32:01 GMT /Article/Mazdaspeed3_may_look_ugly_but_what_fun_on_the_road_detnews_com_The_Detroit_News/5859 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:21:53 GMT Look, the world needs some good news. Wars, the economy, swine flu. My God, Andrew Lloyd Webber is making a sequel to "Phantom of the Opera." So now comes the 2010 Mazdaspeed3 -- which is the best-in-class compact-hatch Mazda3 stuffed with horsepower foie gras -- and that, oppressed citizens, is an occasion for good cheer. Here's a car with room for four adults and one magical halfling; a car with excellent rear cargo storage and good fuel economy; a car with a sticker price $23,945 base MSRP within... e48c514738b7ed7f295d034115ca6f65 /Article/Mazdaspeed3_may_look_ugly_but_what_fun_on_the_road_detnews_com_The_Detroit_News/5855 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:21:48 GMT Look, the world needs some good news. Wars, the economy, swine flu. My God, Andrew Lloyd Webber is making a sequel to "Phantom of the Opera." So now comes the 2010 Mazdaspeed3 -- which is the best-in-class compact-hatch Mazda3 stuffed with horsepower foie gras -- and that, oppressed citizens, is an occasion for good cheer. Here's a car with room for four adults and one magical halfling; a car with excellent rear cargo storage and good fuel economy; a car with a sticker price $23,945 base MSRP within... d73e0636ac74df842efa2c58ab8cb85f /Article/2010_Mazda_3_Car_News/5588 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:21:18 GMT 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... aaa3385a236946978f57c971d76c073c /Article/2010_Mazda_MAZDASPEED3/5432 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:03:38 GMT 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... 0ec83e5a997245de62a3ffd8b82e0582 /Article/Mazda_CX_7_Kabura/5429 Wed, 8 Apr 2009 05:58:39 GMT To a medieval Japanese warrior, Kabura described the first arrow launched into battle: a whistling missive that boldly proclaimed the arrival of a new force to be reckoned with. To a modern Japanese car manufacturer like Mazda, it's an equally dramatic precursor--albeit to different kind of confrontation. Although still cloaked in a mantle of high concept, this revolutionary sport coupe lays some very real groundwork for the look and feel of a future that could be here sooner than you think.Prime... d00e85c1fb02e683a9ef74641ff1dd66 /Article/Mazda_Concept_Vehicle/5428 Wed, 8 Apr 2009 05:52:45 GMT Mazda's Hakaze concept is the automaker's future vision of a good-looking and practical SUV coupe. Motor Trend recently had the chance to take the Hakaze for a quick spin in advance of its Geneva Motor Show world debut.And if it gets the public reaction it deserves at Geneva, Mazda insiders expect the firm will put something not too dissimilar into production in about three years' time.The brief for Hakaze originally came from Mazda's European HQ. As in the US, big heavy SUVs are losing favor, but there... be93be99815d5a63b642f23701c0cf63 /Article/New_Mazda3_SP_25_amp_MX_5_to_appear_at_MIMS/5272 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 07:57:03 GMT It feels like the wait is almost over with the next generation of the Mazda3, Australia’s best-selling car, to make its Australian debut at the Melbourne International Motor Show.Both sedan and hatch models will offer even higher levels of quality, practicality, performance and value. The all-new Mazda3 SP-25 will also be on show. “The new-generation Mazda3 has a more expressive and emotional design that emphasises dynamism, and has the driving excitement and agility to back it up,&rdquo... a6c714bde46aab3ffc30939ab0f8f677 /Article/Mazda_forecasts_144M_fiscal_year_loss_detnews_com_The_Detroit_News/5261 Thu, 5 Feb 2009 07:31:57 GMT TOKYO -- Mazda Motor Corp. said Wednesday it expects a loss for the fiscal year, as the carmaker braces for brutal results over the fourth quarter from the strong yen and plummeting sales in the U.S. Mazda lowered its forecast to a 13 billion yen $144.4 million net loss over the fiscal year through March, down from its previous forecast of a 50 billion yen profit. It slashed its sales target 15 percent to 2.55 trillion yen from 3 trillion yen. The maker of the RX-8 sports car and Miata roadster said it... 0deadcae0a2bf80313ba121b1b2f4128 /Article/Australian_new_car_market_falls_18_5_per_cent_in_January/5250 Wed, 4 Feb 2009 06:52:29 GMT 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... 06a9898f4049bd4e7b12f030721ce048 /Article/Mazda_has_no_plans_for_electric_vehicles_detnews_com_The_Detroit_News/5140 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:46:59 GMT Unlike just about every other automobile manufacturer at the North American International Auto Show, Mazda Motor Corp. is not actively developing electric vehicles and has no plans to do so. "We will not go somewhere unless its 'zoom-zoom,'" said Jim O'Sullivan, president of Mazda North America, referring to the company's catchphrase that is meant to emphasize the sportiness of everything it builds. Zoom-zoom means gasoline and, at least in Japan, hydrogen, he said. Mazda puts high-performance engines... 05a5771a10bea298e14db1b817e9e17d /Article/Mazda_TONBO_concept_gives_new_meaning_to_a_sports_car/5105 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:12:04 GMT Eco Factor: Fuel cell-powered amphibious car. Whenever we talk about sports cars the thing that strikes our mind first is a car with a massive engine, mind boggling speed and distinct looks that gets some heads to turn anywhere it goes. A concept car designed by DedekDesign and Mazda of Europe adds a whole new dimension to sports cars – the addition of a rack system to carry sport equipment.The car is to be powered by hydrogen fuel cells to ensure that all that comes out of the exhaust is pure... 8bea8cd31e98bbdccf2a5f7c37e90c8d /Article/Distinctive_2009_Mazda6_is_a_worthy_competitor_in_its_class_detnews_com_The_Detroit_News/5087 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:34:06 GMT In society, you're considered to have arrived when you meet or exceed the expectations of your contemporaries. That's a fair characterization of the 2009 Mazda6. It has arrived as a worthy competitor to the leaders among mid-size sedans -- the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord -- as well as contenders like the Nissan Altima, Chevrolet Malibu, Volkswagen Passat and Ford Fusion, and some luxury cars as well. That's not to say the 6 wasn't a decent car before. But it was smaller and more of a sports sedan than... 713b1558307d13e7dd65065769e80345 /Article/Stars_of_the_road_Mazda6_F_150_rise_to_the_top_in_value_performance_detnews_com_The_Detroit_News/4785 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:21:28 GMT Need trumps want in 2008 for The Detroit News Car and Truck of the Year. There are lots of vehicles I want: the $100,000 Corvette ZR1 super-duper car; the Nissan GT-R, with its fancy carbon-fiber everything; or even the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, a silky smooth big ute that glides along the road in semi-environmental friendliness. But few need those vehicles, much as it pains me even to write those words. This year, many people have lost the value of a ZR1 in their 401k since August. And all 18 people... 0bb04a60652ed59cfd7b045dfa2e33b0 /Article/Mazda_2_Review_2011/4630 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:49:03 GMT Consumer Guide's Impressions of the 2011 Mazda 2First it was no. Now it's go. The 2008 World Car of the Year is headed for America, promising high mpg and a "zoom-zoom" personality. But the Mazda 2 faces a tough fight in the subcompact-car arena, not least from corporate cousin Ford Fiesta.What We Know About the 2011 Mazda 2It's the subcompact car that rates 40 miles per gallon on the European combined driving cycle and is getting rave reviews. Indeed, it beat out the Mercedes-Benz C-Class to... 321687773f82a8a855f74a1981b14235 /Article/2009_Mazda_Roadster_a_k_a_MX_5_Facelift_launched_in_Japan/4613 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 06:17:41 GMT 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... 1b1fbf4c46c70f674f6a56755e7445c7 /Article/All_New_Mazda3_Hatch_Unveiled_at_Bologna_Motor_Show/4371 Thu, 4 Dec 2008 15:19:13 GMT 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... 03ac5f08041654ff1542ed793e3f90a4 /Article/The_All_New_Mazda3_5_Door_Hatch_Debuts_In_Bologna/4365 Thu, 4 Dec 2008 15:19:10 GMT All-New Mazda3 5-Door HatchbackThe sports compact that delivers exhilarating driving pleasureWhen the first-generation Mazda3 was released, it introduced a level of driving pleasure and sense of quality which exceeded its class. Five years later, total sales have surpassed 1.8 million units and the Mazda3 has won a total of 90 automobile awards around the globe. The new Mazda3 builds on the virtues of the first generation and reflects increasing worries about environmental issues, the rapid expansion of... 20f3c94f80bc7b8a6b64d023f7c01c4d /Article/Mazda_Sales_Tank_31_3_For_November/4326 Wed, 3 Dec 2008 07:00:19 GMT Mazda North American Operations today reported November 2008 sales of 14,134, down 31.3 percent versus last year down 28.6 percent on a DSR basis, and year-to-date sales of 245,984, down 9.3 percent. The MAZDA5 multi-activity vehicle had an incredible sales month with sales of 1,499 units; volume was up more than three times over November 2007. On a year-to-date basis, the MAZDA5 is up 36.8 percent. "We initially thought the light at the end of the tunnel would be getting closer as we neared the... 43cb24cc635a012a979830b6411a4873 /Article/Cutting_room_floor_Mazda3_sedan_designs_that_didn_t_make_it/4134 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:21:35 GMT It takes a lot of time and effort to redesign any vehicle, but the problem is magnified when the model in question is an automaker's best-seller. So it's not surprising that Mazda would have a number of unused concepts left over from the team tasked with updating the popular Mazda3 compact. What's more intriguing, however, is just how good some of these unused sketches are. For instance, while we like the overall design of the new '3, take a look at this alternate front face – meaner and more... 29b3c6bfbc1d0c30b5981a1c8ba8c17c /Article/2008_Bologna_Auto_Show_2010_Mazda_3_Hatchback/4116 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:21:33 GMT The 2008 Bologna Auto Show starts on December 3 and the Japanese manufacturer plans to present the redesigned hatchback 2010 Mazda 3. However the company has already opened the first pictures of the vehicle which reveal a lot of details to those who are interested. A few weeks ago Mazda 3 sibling sedan had its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, but Europe is more anxious to see the hatchback. First of all the vehicle comes with the newly created 2.2-liter turbodiesel engine which is also installed in... 46c74978b41ad4847ca805c03ae938c8 /Article/Mazda_takes_top_honors_in_Design_Challenge/4047 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:00:33 GMT The heading of the competition was to trace what motorsports would be consimilar open door 2025. It wasn't the number mated nab regarding our readers earning the silverware bas-relief entranceway your voting, but Mazda managed to take the perfection honors at the LA angle contention spite of its KAAN concept. Loin pelly, director pertinent to mint Los angeles, forenamed that the choice was made seeing as how mazda's entry was "the gist innovative and artistic design," and that the kaan "ultimately... ac56a0224b6a8ef6c54438c4922af3d4 /Article/2010_Mazda3_Sedan_The_Rejected_Design_Proposals/4033 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:00:28 GMT 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] aa6908cc3b05583cf063bf6a08082cbe /Article/CAR_gets_way_early_first_drive_of_Mazda_MX_5/4015 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:00:16 GMT 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... 92e048d65578020afde94d2685859fb9 /Article/2010_Mazda3_Sedan_The_Rejected_Design_Proposals/3985 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:57:45 GMT 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] 19721f67959aae3a09d094ff565d8ddb /Article/CAR_gets_way_early_first_drive_of_Mazda_MX_5/3967 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:57:30 GMT 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... 293ec0201ceea9b7841c316a2c43970c /Article/LA_2008_2010_Mazda3_shows_its_smiling_face_w_VIDEO/3802 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:38:59 GMT Click above for high-res image gallery of the 2010 Mazda3 sedan Mazda has unveiled its 2010 Mazda3 sedan here at the LA Auto Show and we managed to snap some nice shots off as it was spinning around on a huge rotating stand. It's a good looking car that Mazda says carries on its "family face" with stylish bulges and creases that attract the eyes, and we're really looking forward to seeing the hatchback version as well. Underhood is a newly-enlarged 2.5-liter version of Mazda's MZR inline-four that... abccf960a28168c8d725e02361381c63 /Article/LA_Preview_2010_Mazda3_gains_167_hp_2_5L/3749 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:11:49 GMT Mazda has let loose a few more details on its 2010 Mazda3 just two days ahead of its official unveiling at the LA Auto Show. As before, there will be a base 2.0-liter engine that comes standard along with an optional larger unit, now enlarged to 2.5 liters. The displacement bump comes with a power increase, naturally, up to 167 galloping ponies from 156. Both engines sit under a newly-domed hood and gulp air from a smiling front grille that seems to be the new car's most controversial styling feature... fc680b62a2540ffef96cab82fb2fad2c /Article/Mazda_Kazamai_concept/3545 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:40:11 GMT Mazda were so as to make a innocuous crossover using the nagare pastiche language, it would in aftertime lean something like this. In Japanese, "Kazamai" means "swirling crosswinds. So, does this mean that mazda's end result whereto a stylish, downsized cuv to tie up the ranks apropos of the cx-7 and cx-9? well, probably, obligation precious gas prices and the resurgence regarding lesser vehicles in general. Mazda has unveiled the triumph administrative images upon the new kazamai idea... a9b68ae195d39627809976d5e842940b /Article/MAZDA_CX_9_WINS_2008/3542 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:32:31 GMT     located now ontario, Canada, and inpouring Mexico agreeably to Mazda convenience de México opening Mexico City. “this easily is an honor,” uttered Jim o’sullivan, executive director and CEO of Mazda North American operations, wherefore receiving the award. “Since we brought CX-9 to market, it’s been a hit with media, customers and dealers alike. - all included - headquartered in Irvine, calif. 7-liter V6 synchronous motor and features a extant Blind... ac73d6470f3b34d4936599b8f73614fb /Article/Mazda_CX_7/3541 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:24:05 GMT One of the most unusual cars at the exhibition was the CX-7 crossover "Russian borzoi", prepared by Kesselman Motorsport. True, this race is even difficult to call Crossover - rather, our sports shell, which can boldly speak in a ring Auto. "This machine for a quick ride on conventional roads. I wanted to unleash its full potential, and it is from the point of view, which is closest to me ", - said Oleg Kesselman himself, champion Russia in the class" Turing ". The car... de282fc97ce3f22d2249f596c33c6968 /Article/2008_Mazda_Kazamai_Concept/3524 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:25:11 GMT                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... a3a84bf38fbe3141e54ee4aca61993f2 /Article/Mazda_Hakaze_in_the_rippled_metal/3307 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:09:01 GMT 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... 0ca23142f27a1ce4c48930a8f57d02fe /Article/Mazda_Releases_All_New_Biante_Minivan/3300 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:39:32 GMT        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... bab9d7f81b4cbd180df4c104bbac2054 /Article/Mazda_Design_Workshop/3291 Tue, 8 Jul 2008 05:11:44 GMT 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... 8a609692afefd609ac384621ef54c8c8 /Article/Next_gen_Mazda3/3273 Thu, 3 Jul 2008 05:15:09 GMT 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... 5fc88edb40d97541b8c0700c822738ac /Article/2008_Mazda2/3237 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:35:38 GMT  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... a982d31a14bca70eadb81f2dce9d917b /Article/Mazda_MX_5_won_t_get_Nagari_style_dealers_and_designers_argue_over_design/3093 Sun, 8 Jun 2008 08:27:32 GMT 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... b2efae677e1b781b2c1e87d9ccf75f65 /Article/Mazda_5_Reviews/3016 Thu, 5 Jun 2008 07:25:46 GMT 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... 2fd6e679f824199ee754708aeddaf5dd /Article/SPY_PHOTOS_STUD_OR_DUD_New_Mazda_6_Caught_On_The_Streets_Of_Irvine/3006 Mon, 2 Jun 2008 06:48:44 GMT 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] fb31afe762cefaacd7189d5e017fa075 /Article/CAMRY_KILLER_The_New_Mazda6_First_Drive/2808 Mon, 26 May 2008 14:49:22 GMT 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... 86c68595c15642f669c9aa93805bf8bc /Article/Hot_News_Mazda_City_Car/2796 Mon, 26 May 2008 14:49:18 GMT 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... 839ebe55284c73106a95dc0afd2d811c /Article/2009_Mazda_RX8_Launched_Australia/2794 Mon, 26 May 2008 14:49:17 GMT 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... efae5c01db9b062268cdd747a9115225 /Article/Mazda2_5_door_spotted_in_California/2780 Mon, 26 May 2008 14:49:14 GMT 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... 56eade1fd65564e633ab9effc34a5a0d /Article/Official_sketches_for_Mazda_8217_s_Paris_city_car_concept/2742 Mon, 26 May 2008 14:48:50 GMT 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... 3615ea46c4d8c54936f368da6bd05ef8 /Article/Mazda1_minicar_concept_coming_to_Paris_with_Nagari_design_style/2611 Fri, 16 May 2008 07:20:20 GMT 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... 7a0998399ed156e8ec6e867eabc78dbc /Article/Mazda_Biante_JDM_only_seating_for_eight/2506 Mon, 12 May 2008 10:09:47 GMT 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... 4d9fac00f09ae7d4a73b20111940428a /Article/North_American_2009_Mazda6_official_details/2232 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:23:05 GMT Mazda is planning an August launch for its all-new Mazda6 midsize sedan in North America, almost a year after the car was first displayed at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. Part of the reason for the delay is because the new car has been specifically designed for North America and includes a larger body and more powerful engines than the global version. Handling and comfort were also optimized for North American road conditions. The North American Mazda6 will be powered by a newly developed 2.5L inline... c3f31c58af276392a2fabb6a2d07af42 /Article/North_American_2009_Mazda6_official_details/2233 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:23:05 GMT Mazda is planning an August launch for its all-new Mazda6 midsize sedan in North America, almost a year after the car was first displayed at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. Part of the reason for the delay is because the new car has been specifically designed for North America and includes a larger body and more powerful engines than the global version. Handling and comfort were also optimized for North American road conditions. The North American Mazda6 will be powered by a newly developed 2.5L inline... 5de1621c92f4be18ee69f99f5c99808c /Article/Mazda_039_s_rotary_club_for_one/2203 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:35:46 GMT The thing that sets the RX-8 apart from the pack is its rotary engine. The great thing about the Mazda's rotary is how progressive the power delivery is. There’s no power lag or surge. The problem, though, is that it doesn’t really come alive until you hit 6000 rpm, below that it feels as if it’s in slow motion.     That being said, it is a competent, easy car to drive, that’s great for around town errands. It small size makes it easy to maneuver in crowded grocery... 43bda04a8eb4ffb206b569fefd1ef40f /Article/Mazda6_based_Besturn_B50_to_appear_at_Beijing_Show/1733 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:53:01 GMT Another new model scheduled to be unveiled at the Beijing Motor Show has been revealed less than a week out from the show, the latest from First Automobile Works’ FAW Besturn brand. The new sedan is called the B50 and is based on the previous generation Mazda6, although it features a completely new look and interior. FAW has been in partnership with Mazda since the early 1990s and has produced a number of Mazda-based vehicles over the years for sale in China. As already mentioned, its latest car is... bbc79db041abaa85b5a8dcdcfd931326