Mazda MX5 Night Race

The British journalists from AutoExpress filmed their night race adventure at this year's BRITCAR 24 Hour race which took place on the Silverstone grand prix circuit. For this amazing experience they have chosen a Mazda MX5 street car which has been modified to suit race regulations. Even better, the chose the roadster version of the Mazda MX5.

Mazda Shinari Concept (2010)

The Mazda Shinari is a pure design concept model of a four-door, four-seater sports coupe which perfectly expresses the 'KODO - Soul of Motion' design theme in a graceful and carefree form.

The Japanese word Shinari describes the powerful yet supple appearance of great resilient force when objects of high tensile strength, such as steel or bamboo, are twisted or bent. It also refers to the appearance of a person or animal as it flexibly transforms its body to generate a fast movement. Within this movement, Mazda designers discovered the potential to realize 'KODO - Soul of Motion'.

One glance at Mazda Shinari Concept stirs the emotions. Its form expresses the powerful movement of a lean body with highly developed muscles, supple but at the same time filled with tension. Mazda's desire is to reach car lovers' hearts and go beyond the notion of rational logic. This form purely embodies that desire.

2012 Mazda 6 Diesel?

Volkswagen's monopoly on affordable diesel passenger cars in the U.S. is about to end. Starting in late 2011, American buyers will have at least one fuel-efficient diesel to choose from at the Mazda dealer. While the Mazda team refuses to officially acknowledge that the 6 sedan is the diesel engine's destination, the company has previously announced the engine will first appear in a "next-generation midsize sedan."

The 6, though, might not be the only diesel Mazda. The CX-7 crossover seems a natural candidate and U.S. executives seriously want a Mazda 3 with a diesel, but that compact car presents a pricing challenge.

Mazda to Recall Half A Million Car

Mazda Motor Corp expects to recall more than half a million vehicles worldwide due to power-steering flaws, a company spokesman said, its largest recall ever as Japanese carmakers come under rising scrutiny for quality problems.

The automaker has filed applications with local authorities to recall 215,000 vehicles in the United States and more than 10,000 in China, and now plans to broaden the net to include major export markets such as Europe and Australia, the spokesman said, confirming a domestic media report.

The recalls, estimated at 514,000 vehicles, target the Axela and the Premacy, known in some markets as the Mazda3 and the Mazda5, manufactured in Japan from 2007 to 2008.

The vehicles could experience a sudden loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

2011 Mazda2

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The 2011 Mazda2 is the smallest car the automaker sells, but leg and head room are ample in both front and back seats.

2011 mazda 3

Available in a four-door model and a five-door hatch, the 2010 Mazda 3 comes in a narrower range of colors than previous models. It has a three year/36, 000 mile warranty with a transferable powertrain warranty for five years/60, 000 miles.
The 2010 Mazda 3 is powered by either the base 2. 0 liter engine, with 148 horsepower and 135 pound/foot of torque, or a new 2. 5 liter engine with 167 horsepower and 168 pound/foot of torque. It features a new six speed manual transmission or the five speed automatic which has a manual shift mode. Fuel economy is expected to at least match the previous model of around 22/30 mpg.
Those who have rated the Mazda 3 on performance claim that the enhancements to the body seem to work well with the mechanics of the car. The steering is direct and responsive, the braking is sharp, the suspension is fine tuned and the engine has enough power to drive the weight of the vehicle with ease. Some claim that the new model drives better than the already good previous model. None of the 3′s reputation for aggressive performance has been lost in the redesign.
Safety is an important consideration these days, and again the Mazda 3 comes up trumps, scoring 5 stars for front end collisions for both driver and passenger, and on side impacts, 5 stars for driver and 4 stars for passenger. It received a 4 star roll-over rating. This has been achieved with two front and side air bags and side curtain air bags. It features an anti-lock braking system and brake assist as standard.

Happy Birthday To Mazda Miata

This is something hard to believe, but the Mazda Miata is 20 years old. And Mazda didn't let the birthday pass without a party.



On July 17, parked in the inner courtyard of Mazda R&D in Irvine, Calif., were examples of every significant Miata and MX-5 Miata ever made. There were pristine first-, second- and third-generation cars as well as a number of racing Miatas and a couple of concept cars. The beautiful red Monoposto sat next to the gold, fixed-roof M Coupe, and that one was next to a 1995 M Speedster.
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Mazda rumored to unveil Turbocharged RX-7 Successor

As the sales of Mazda RX-8 to end after 2011, rumors have started erupting about Mazda planning to unveil the successor of RX-7 sports car in 2013. As per the insiders, the car will be christened as RX-9. The successor will retain the rotary Renesis technology employed by its predecessors and the RX-8. On the other, the Japanese automaker is to explore wide range of options to enhance performance yet deliver improved fuel economy.



Powering the RX-9, as per Autocar sources, will be a new Renesis 16X rotary engine which is a 1.6 Liter twin rotor motor capable of delivering 350-hp and 215 lb-ft of torque. With its design language inspired by the Nagare design language, Maza will keep RX-9s output around 250-hp to stick the price-tag close to $25,000.
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All-New Mazda Premacy: Pre-Orders In Japan Now

Mazda Motor Corporation began taking orders today for the all-new Mazda Premacy (known overseas as the all-new Mazda5) at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers throughout Japan. The sales launch is set for July 1, 2010. Sales of the four-wheel-drive (4WD) version will begin in early August. Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (including taxes) range from 1,799,000 yen to 2,314,000 yen. Production of the two-wheel-drive (2WD) Premacy will commence today at Mazda’s Ujina Plant No.2 (U2) near the company headquarters in Hiroshima.


Mazda: All-New Mazda Premacy


The Premacy minivan is one of the Mazda brand’s mainstay models in major markets around the world. It was initially launched in April 1999 and fully redesigned in 2005. Over 810,000 Premacy/Mazda5 units have been built to date.

The new, third generation Premacy features an emotional design that blends elegance with a dynamic spirit. It is Mazda’s first mass production model to fully adopt Nagare (meaning “flow” in Japanese) design language, which finds inspiration in the beauty of flowing shapes found in nature. Nagare design has appeared in certain elements of recent production models and was previously showcased in a series of concept cars.

The all-new Premacy’s design, based on flowing water, was first unveiled to the public at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2010, where it received high praise.

The stylish design is accompanied by a highly functional and flexible interior – including multiple seat arrangements and available dual power sliding rear doors – a smooth and sporty ride feel, and improved fuel economy. These attributes make the new Premacy minivan extremely eco-friendly and fun for every member of the family.

To further improve the environmental credentials of the all-new Premacy, the 20S and 20E two-wheel-drive model grades now include Mazda’s unique idling stop system, i-stop. As well as boosting fuel economy, i-stop ensures an extremely quick and smooth engine restart that is almost unnoticeable by the driver.

Mazda’s i-stop technology has been highly acclaimed since its introduction. Its list of awards includes the 2010 RJC Technology of the Year prize from the Automotive Researchers’ & Journalists’ Conference of Japan, the 2009 Eco-Products Award from Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), the 2009 Technology Award from the Combustion Society of Japan, the Technological Development Award from the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (JSAE), and the Contribution Prize of the 42nd annual lchimura Industrial Awards.

Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices for models equipped with i-stop start at 1,920,000 yen ($20,612 US equivalent).
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2010 Mazda MX-5 Black & Matte Edition Pictures

Mazda’s throwing parties left and right for the 20th birthday of the MX-5 with the party tour heading over to Paris at the Salon du Cabriolet, Coupe & SUV. As part of the festivities, Mazda even unveiled the MX-5 Black & Matte Edition.

The special edition MX-5 Black & Matte Edition was the result of a collaboration between Mazda and local design house LK, which, in addition to being covered in a sexy black matte finish and decked out with some fine and expensive jewelry, including rhinestones, gems, and crystals.


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Toyota and Mazda Agree to Hybrid System Technology License

This is a really good news, Toyota Motor and Mazda Motor announced a deal under which Japan's top automaker will supply its hybrid technology under licence to Mazda, in the latest link-up within the fast-evolving auto industry.

Japan's No.1 and No.5 carmakers have been discussing the possibility behind the scenes since last spring as the popularity of gasoline-electric cars surged in Japan with the help of generous government subsidies.

Hybrid cars, which improve fuel efficiency by twinning internal combustion engines with electric motors, are seen as crucial for automakers to boost sales in coming years as governments introduce stricter environmental regulations.

Gasoline-electric cars have enjoyed a burst of demand especially in Japan over the last year as the government introduced an exemption on certain taxes on gasoline-electric and other next-generation vehicles for a three-year period.

"Hybrids are spreading fast in Japan, and launching a model in the domestic market has become an urgent task," Mazda Executive Vice President Masaharu Yamaki told a joint news conference in Tokyo.

"That is one of the reasons that we decided to seek this agreement with Toyota," he said.

Mazda aims to begin selling a vehicle that combines Toyota's hybrid system with its own next-generation gasoline engine in Japan by 2013.

The agreement underscores the growing need for smaller carmakers to find partners to fill the technology gap without draining their limited resources. Among others, archrivals Daimler AG and BMW AG are also working together on hybrid development.

Mazda Plans Sky-D Direct-Injection Diesel Engines to the United States

Word at the New York auto show has Mazda bringing its Sky-D direct-injection diesel engines to the United States in 2012. The first Mazda oil-burner here will be a Mazda 6-size vehicle, said Mazda CEO Takashi Yamanouchi. He wouldn’t say exactly what car, though. It could be a redone 6 or a midsize SUV.

He said he is fully aware that diesels aren’t exactly a hot commodity in the States, but he added, “There are opportunities to explore.”

Mazda to Launch Midsize Hybrid Using Toyota Hybrid System II

The two automakers have reached a final agreement under which Toyota will supply the Toyota Hybrid System II, comprising a high-capacity battery, an electric motor, a generator and a power control unit. This system, designed for use with an engine of 2 liters or smaller, is ideal for small and midsize hybrids. Among Toyota hybrids, THS II is employed in the current-generation Prius.



The hybrid systems for Mazda will be supplied by Toyota group parts manufacturers at an initial rate of tens of thousands of units a year. Mazda plans to combine the components with a new gasoline engine and create the hybrid version of a mainstay midsize passenger car.

Mazda Recalls 2010 CX-9

Mazda is recalling 12,300 CX-9 vehicles with optional heated front seats because the seat heater control circuit can overheat and result in smoke or fire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The affected CX-9 vehicles were built in Hiroshima, Japan, from July 28, 2009, through January 14, 2010. Mazda said in other documentation filed with the federal government that it first became aware of the problem from a field report from the U.S. market "describing an incident where the seat heater could not be turned off even [sic] the ignition key position is turned to Lock [off] and resulting [sic] a battery run-out and/or burn damage on the seat cushion."

Mazda dealers will install an additional ground harness on the seat heater control system. The seat heater control circuit will be replaced if necessary and/or the seat will be repaired for free. The recall is expected to begin March 9.

2010 Mazda3

2010 Mazda3 pictures.

Mazda 6 Facelift

Mazda UK has announced that the European version of the facelifted Mazda 6 will be shown at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2010 shortly after the JDM Mazda Atenza facelift was announced.

In Europe, the car gets the same 2.0 DISI direct injection normally aspirated engine as the JDM Atenza, but the engine range also includes a 2.2 liter MZR-CD turbodiesel available in three different power outputs ranging from 120 PS up to 180 PS. There is also a smaller 1.8 liter MZR petrol engine and the familiar 2.5 liter petrol engine that we get in Malaysia.

New to the Mazda 6 facelift other than its updated looks are a new pivoting adaptive front lighting system and hill-launch assist.

2011 Mazda 2 Pictures

Mazda used the Los Angeles auto show to show off the U.S.-spec Mazda 2, which arrives in dealerships late next summer.

Mazda has said that a 1.5-liter four-cylinder will power the 2. It's mated to a standard five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic. Expect the engine to produce roughly 102 hp and 101 lb-ft of torque.

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2010 Mazda 3 i Touring

The 2010 Mazda 3 "i" Touring 4-door sedan, featuring a new, aerodynamic exterior based on its new concept car called Nagare that debuted at this year's Los Angeles Auto Show.

The new design features a slippery front-end, noticeable rake and a grille area that has a "smile to it" in a pleasing manner.

Inside, Mazda 3's new interior features standard items like air, digital clock, tire monitor system, cruise control, cloth seating, 6-speaker stereo AM/FM/CD/MP3 system, all the powers, tilt and telescopic collapsible steering wheel, carpeted floor mats, collapsible pedals, 60-40 split fold-down rear seats, rear window defogger, leather-wrapped steering wheel and electro-luminescent gauges with colorful illumination.

Safety features include standard four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, advanced dual front airbags, side-impact airbags and curtains, triple-H construction, anti-theft engine immobilizer and remote keyless entry with panic mode. Added since 2008 as standard fare are two important safety features, namely traction control and dynamic stability control.

2010 Mazda CX-7

Mazda has refreshed its sports crossover CX-7 for the new year, with some visual tweaked, refined engines and upgraded safety and luxury equipments. Mazda says that the CX-7 offers styling of a sports car and commanding while offering an SUV-style commanding driving position. But the reason they want it to be sport is that they don’t want it to mess the market of its unnecessarily bigger brother the CX-9!

Mazda Press Release:

The New Mazda CX7 Sports Crossover delivers a truly unique driving experience by combining drive characteristics more attune to a sports car, with an imposing road-presence and good everyday practicality. With a powerful and refined 173ps turbo-diesel powertrain, the new CX7 will take Mazda into a whole new sector of the UK marketplace when it goes on sale in November.

2010 Mazda CX-7

Mazda has a talent for making the most mundane car fun to drive, without sacrificing practicality or value. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the CX-7: the smaller of the automaker’s two crossover vehicles.

This year, the five-passenger CX-7 gets a new four-cylinder engine, available on the front-wheel drive models. While it lacks the power of the 2.3-liter turbo, the new engine delivers exceptional highway fuel economy, while maintaining enough low-end torque to satisfy the average commuter. During the test drive, my highway fuel economy exceeded the 28 mpg EPA estimate.

Drivers will immediately find value in convenience features such as the rear backup camera, digital information display, multiple power points and Bluetooth interface. But greater value lies beneath the car’s surface.



Quick facts:

Make: Mazda
Model: CX-7 i Sport
Year: 2010
Base price: $22,340
As tested: $25,990
Horsepower: 161 Hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 161 lbs.-ft. @ 3500 rpm
Zero-to-sixty: N/A
Antilock brakes: Standard
Side curtain airbags: Standard
First aid kit: Standard
Bicycle friendly: Yes
Off-road: No
Towing: No
Fuel economy: 20/28 mpg city/highway.
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