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| Mazda cars to go hydrogen in 2020 | | 2008-07-04 13:43:00 | | Japanese auto maker Mazda has predicted hydrogen-powered cars will not be widely produced before 2020.At an international oil conference in Spain, Mazda executives said the hydrogen cars would not be mass produced for the public until infrastructure, including refueling stations, is put in place.Mazda is one of several auto makers working on the development of hydrogen-powered cars amid growing concerns over soaring oil prices and pollution.Electric-powered vehicles are also in the works.Earlier this month, Japanese manufacturer Honda started the first commercial production of a hydrogen-powered car which run on an electric motor powered by hydrogen fuel cells.They will go on sale to residents of southern California by the end of August.[Email this story to a friend]
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| | Mazda 3... era "photoshop"! | | 2008-07-02 16:51:00 | | Lembram-se das imagens do Mazda 3 que apareceram na net à poucos dias? Estava a achar muito bom para ser verdade! As imagens que vimos foram criadas por um designer Russo num website de modelos 3D, chamado "Render". A esta hora esse senhor já devia de ter emprego na Mazda, e garantir que o próximo Mazda 3 seria um sucesso... ou ainda poderá ser! | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
| | Spied: 2010 Mazda 3 | | 2008-06-27 19:14:00 | | Could 3 really be the magic number for Mazda? If these latest spy shots are anything to go by, the answer is almost certain to be yes.Behind the disguise of the cars in our pictures is the next instalment of the company’s product renaissance: its Ford Focus-rivalling 3.The newcomer is far more distinctive than the current car, and follows the precedent set by the recently launched 2 supermini and 6 family model. Good looks are put at the top of the agenda, with large headlamps, angled tail-lig | | By: My Blog | | |
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| Próximo Mazda 3? | | 2008-06-27 11:03:00 | | Será este o próximo Mazda 3? Parece provável seguindo agora as novas tendências de design da Mazda, seria uma actualização merecida e muito bem vinda, está muito bem conseguido nestas imagens.Visto em Burlappcars | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
| | Mazda B Series Continues its Legacy | | 2008-06-27 00:08:45 | | The B-Series was introduced to the United States with the 1972 B1600. All of the models under this series base their model name with the engine specification that it includes.A new B-Series was introduced in 1986 and was produced until 1993. It consisted of power and performance enhancements including the addition of a four wheel drive option.The 1999 B-Series added four doors, a first in the extended-cab pickup truck market.The 2008 B-Series is a 2- or 4-door, up to 5-passenger compact pickup, | | By: Stuart's Automobile Blog | | |
| | Mazda test drives hydrogen hybrid vehicle | | 2008-06-25 16:32:00 | | apanese car maker Mazda had begun testing a hydrogen/petrol hybrid vehicle on public roads. The Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid minivan has a range of 200km on hydrogen fuel, which increases to 550km when running on petrol. The 4.5 metre-long vehicle can hold five passengers. "We will continue to advance our development programme and strive to start commercial leasing during this fiscal year," said Akihiro Kashiwagi, Mazda's programme manager in charge of hydrogen RE development. The vehicle is powered by a hydrogen rotary engine, which can run on hydrogen and petrol, and an electric motor. The driver can switch between the two fuel sources by pushing a button. Hydrogen is stored in a high-pressure tank, while a generator is used to charge lithium-ion batteries which power the electric motor. From information released by Mazda, it is not clear whether the rotary engine can drive the Premacy's wheels directly.
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| Novo Mazda | | 2008-06-20 03:30:00 | | Esta é uma ilustração do próximo cross-over da Mazda a ser apresentado sob a forma de concept car no salão de Moscovo em Agosto - o CX5. Deve chegar ao mercado em 2010, para fazer frente ao Ford Kuga e o Nissan Qashqai. Segue a nova filosofia de design da Mazda - Nagare (fluxo) e os concept cars Hakake, Taiky e Furai. | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
| | First Sketch: Mazda SUV | | 2008-06-16 23:47:00 | | Mazda will show a new SUV concept car at August's Moscow International Automobile Salon that shows the potential for a smaller brother to the CX-7. Smaller than the Mazda Hakaze concept from two years ago, the concept does not directly preview a production car. Instead it shows more of Mazda's Nagare design theme, as seen on the Nagare, Ryuga, Furai, Taiki and Hakaze concepts. It is not a second-generation Hakaze but an entirely new vehicle. The car was designed specifically for the Russi | | By: My Blog | | |
| | | Mazda 2 1.4 diesel three-door | | 2008-06-11 03:21:00 | | Mazda's 2 supermini has been very successful since its launch in the autumn of 2007, garnering awards around the world that culminated in a World Car of the Year plaudit. It's also proved popular with buyers, with Mazda expecting to sell 85,000 cars across Europe in 2008. So the Japanese carmaker is expanding its portfolio of models with the launch of a three-door variant and the addition of a new diesel to the engine line-up, a 1.4-litre common-rail turbocharged unit that produces 67bhp at 4,000rpm and generates 118lb-ft of torque at 2,000rpm. The three-door model is intended to look a little sportier than the five-door model, with more than a nod to the Mazda Sassou concept seen at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show. The front doors are slightly wider (an extra 162mm) and the rear side windows have a different shape, which have been designed to visually combine with the car's beltline, which rises towards the back of the car to create a | | By: Mazda Cars News | | |
| | Lexus & Mazda | | 2008-06-08 11:58:43 | | LexusLexus is a new car brand name used by Toyota. Toyota uses this name in North America. Lexus is also used in Australia, New Zealand and in Europe for luxury automobiles. Lexus can compare their Vehicles with other nice brands like Mercedes-Benz and BMW. And in 2005, Toyota introduced this brand in Japan. Lexus is known as best company in all over the world. The cars of Lexus are liked by everyone due to their beautiful shapes and colors. MAZDA Mazda is also well known company in all over the world. Mazda started to work in 1967 when it introduced 1st rotary vehicle. The first vehicle of Mazda was 110S Cosmo sports. Later in 1968, Mazda started to sale their vehicles in Canada. And in 1970, M0 Mazda established Mazda motors in America. Later in 1972, Mazda produced sedan and wagon. This time Mazda Company was on top of the list. In 1978, Mazda introduced a rotary engined RX-7 sports car. After 1978, Mazda started to provide a lot of stylish and beautiful vehicles including Mi | | By: cars & bikes | | |
| | 2009 Mazda RX-8 with new 8-year/100,000 mile engine warranty | | 2008-06-07 06:25:00 | | IRVINE, Calif. - Mazda North American Operations today announced the first shipments of 2009 RX-8 sports coupes are being released to dealers across North America, and will soon be in showrooms.For 2009, Mazda will further the evolution of the four-door, four-seat sports coupe, giving RX-8 a refreshed exterior and interior design, enhanced performance and a new R3 sport package for the ultimate driving enthusiast. Unchanged is the core of the RX-8 -- a high-powered, lightweight and perfectly balanced machine powered by the world-renowned twin-rotor RENESIS rotary engine.To enhance the highly successful RX-8, Mazda engineers focused on innovation in three key areas for the 2009 RX-8: styling, performance and packaging.Refinements for the 2009 model year include restyled front and rear bumpers and front fascia; sporty, high quality-finish front and rear lamps; and larger exhaust pipes. The 2009 RX-8 also offers a new five-spoke wheel featuring a symbolic and sporty design reminiscent of | | By: Male Fertility Testing | | |
| | Mazda extends rotary warranty on RX-8 to 100k miles | | 2008-06-06 17:16:00 | | You've got to hand it to Mazda for its perseverance with the Wankel rotary engine design. Ever since it's engineers managed to make it semi-reliable, the turbine-like smoothness of the quick-spinning lump has seen duty in numerous Mazda-branded vehicles, and even a few others as well. Still, despite constant engineering work and updates to the basic rotary engine design, there is a lingering question about the reliability of the design. Most owners seem happy with the engines in their RX, that is, until a seal blows or they forget to keep the oil supply topped up and it fails to restart. Or it floods in the winter, needing a tow. Alright... so there may be a few problems.To ease the minds of RX-8 owners and owners-to-be, Mazda has reportedly decided to extend the warranty coverage for the 2004-2008 Renesis rotary engine for a period of eight years or 100,000 miles. Mazda even goes so far as to offer reimbursement to those who've spent money on engine repairs before 100,000 miles. This | | By: Car News | | |
| | Mazda Dealers and Designers Split on Future of MX-5 Styling | | 2008-06-05 08:12:00 | | Autocar is reporting in the May 21 issue of its print magazine that Mazda dealers are pretty pleased with the looks of the current generation Mazda MX-5 convertible and don’t want the boat rocked too badly when the car gets a facelift next year.Word is that the new-look Mazda MX-5 won’t carry any of the design cues from the recent Nargare concepts, despite the fact that the next generation of Mazda vehicles will. Mazda is characterizing their dealer network as “very happy” with the profitable MX-5 as presently constituted.Meanwhile the Mazda design team would like to push the envelope a bit more, saying that the MX-5 is “never radical enough” for them. The all-new MX-5 isn’t due out until 2012 so perhaps they’ll have time to make their case. | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | Details on Mazda1 revealed | | 2008-05-28 13:25:00 | | High energy costs and growth in emerging markets have automakers scrambling to downsize their product plans, and ultra-small transportation like the VW up! is bound to bring low-cost city cars to the masses. Mazda intends to be a serious player in this burgeoning segment and will unveil the Mazda1 concept in Paris this fall, expected to look like the sketch above and influenced by the Nagare design language.Mazda promises that the production vehicle will be more "radical" in production trim, though it likely won't carry fuel cells and batteries like the concept. The automaker does plan on offering amenities like navigation, Bluetooth and iPod connectivity, and the micro will have sliding doors and seats to make getting in and out easier. Mazda engineers are also working hard to make sure the Mazda1 is environmentally friendly, which means low emissions, small powertrains, and low weight. Fortunately, those very same attributes will also help keep costs down, which should help Mazda of | | By: Car News | | |
| | | Hot News: Mazda City Car | | 2008-05-26 01:57:00 | | 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 evol | | By: My Blog | | |
| | | First Drive: 2009 Mazda6 | | 2008-05-24 01:01:00 | | True strength comes from knowing your own weaknesses. While that introspective insight can cause short-term pain, it really fine-tunes the focus when you need to fix what's broken. Our first encounter with the all-new 2009 Mazda6 made it clear that plenty of high-level corporate soul searching had been part of its comprehensive development brief. After soldiering on bravely since mid-2002 with a car that, by its own admission, lacked the size, power, and perceived quality of its prime competitors in the midsize arena, Mazda is set to launch a replacement with serious field-leveling potential. If production versions match the promise of the prototypes we drove, this engaging four-door could well move to the head of its class, in spirit if not in absolute sales numbers.While the rest of the world got its Gen II Mazda6 family for 2008, our unique sedan-only incarnation had to wait a season. Styled, scaled and spec'd to please U.S. loyalists and attract new buyers from all corners of the " | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | Rendered Mazda RX-9 | | 2008-05-21 09:26:00 | | This is just a rendered speculation on what the RX-9 should look like. Done by the forum poster Rhoadwh over at Fomoconews. I think this is an awesome design that would look absolutely spectacular coming down the road. This design has taken some of the best pieces of two of Mazda's current concept cars the Taiki and Furai. Very nicely done piece from Rhoadwh.via autoblog
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| | Mazda Destroys Thousands of Cars From Ship Mishap | | 2008-05-20 15:43:00 | | Mazda Motor Corp., the Japanese carmaker controlled by Ford Motor Co., is destroying more than 4,000 new cars caught up in a shipping mishap in the Pacific two years ago, the Wall Street Journal reported. The carrier Cougar Ace, with 4,703 vehicles held securely in straps on board, developed a list in bad weather and drifted for several weeks, the newspaper said. The ship was eventually righted and Mazda, which said it didn't know whether the cars had been damaged, decided to build a ``disassembly' line in Portland, Oregon, where metals such as platinum are separated from catalytic converters, air bags are inflated and accessories such as CD players and alloy wheels are removed and destroyed, the Journal said. Finally the cars, worth an estimated $100 million dollars, are crushed and shredded, to be sent back to Japan for recycling into cars again, the newspaper said.
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| | Mazda 2 | 3 door | | 2008-05-17 12:17:19 | | The first ever three-door Mazda2 hatchback debuted today at the Geneva auto show, following a teaser image from January. Up until now, the Mazda2 has only ever been offered as a five-door hatch or four-door sedan, both of which were redesigned for the 2008 model year.
It's not known if any of the Mazda2 variants will be sold in the United States. That said, it's more likely the three-door | | By: Car, Car Purchase, Buy Car , Car Insurence all abo | | |
| | Mazda1 city car coming to Paris Motor Show | | 2008-05-15 21:30:00 | | Mazda is finally going to employ the styling cues shown on its Taiki, Ryuga, Hakaze and Furai show cars with a supermini concept, due to be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show. The concept aims to slot in below the Mazda2 and may be the first production model to benefit from the Nagare design theme. Other models utilizing Laurens van der Acker's swooping and sculpted lines are expected to come to production in 2010, including the redesigned Mazda3.Mazda also plans to unveil a small crossover concept at the Moscow Motor Show later this year, which will likely be based of the Ford Kuga and utilize the same Nagare DNA. This new CUV will be specifically designed for the Russian market, which Mazda maintains could overtake Germany as the largest market in Europe. But bringing this cute 'ute to the UK and the US is a possibility, as consumers continue to downsize their rides.[Source: Autocar] | | By: Car News | | |
| | Mazda 1 será apresentado em Paris | | 2008-05-15 04:44:00 | | O mais pequeno dos Mazdas (a ser vendido fora do Japão), o futuro 1, será o primeiro carro da marca a incorporar a nova filosofia de design Nagari, vista nos concepts Taiki e Furai. Esta nova filosofia é sem dúvida vanguardista e que me deixa curioso. O que vai ser um pequeno carro de estrada com este tipo de design...Será mostrado este Setembro em Paris. | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
| | Mazda Furai Concept Revealed | | 2008-05-13 21:50:29 | |
The Mazda Furai is a concept car that was revealed last December 27,
2007 at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Furai, literally means the
“Sound of the Wind”.
The car had already been shown on
an issue of Automobile magazine. The article talks about Mazda's unique and
futuristic design language. The Furai still develops Mazda's new design
language as introduced last year by the Nagare concept car. Different from the
traditional F1-style snorkel, th | | By: Auto Parts Issues | | |
| | Mazda Biante: JDM-only seating for eight | | 2008-05-11 08:37:00 | | Meet 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 most interior space in its class when it goes on sale later this summer. We expect to learn more technical info then, but in the meantime, we've got a promo video after the jump as well as a high-res photo gallery below.If you can read Japanese, you can also stop by the official Biante website, which features a bunch of Gumby-like characters that represent a family of seven, plus one dog -- all of whom should fit in the new ride. You know, if they were real people. It's all very Japanese.[Sources: Mazda, Nihon Car] | | By: Car News | | |
| | The Mazda 6 1.8TS | | 2008-05-10 15:13:00 | | Even within the context of the first-class magical realism that tends to inform mission statements in the automotive industry, Mazda's desire to "challenge everything you thought you knew about motor cars" is an advance into new territory. I'm not sure what the car that "challenged everything you thought you knew" about cars would look like, but my suspicion is that it may turn out like a boat. Or an elephant. Or a boat crossed with an elephant.Either way, such a car probably wouldn't, if we're being honest, come out looking like the Mazda 6 TS hatchback. Don't get me wrong: this is a handsome, highly desirable and rather cool car, with an energetic, feline crouch to it. But at the same time: four tyres, one in each corner; bumper on the front; doors on the sides; wing mirrors on the wings ... A lot of what I thought I knew about cars before I met the Mazda 6 turned out to be confirmed by it, rather than tossed aside in a breathtaking top-to-bottom rethink of the basics.Still, it's lik | | By: Mazda Cars News | | |
| | | Mazda to expand sports car range with new Mazda Performance Series | | 2008-05-03 15:18:00 | | With Vauxhall Insignia VXR and BMW M3 set to storm the sports car market later in the year, Mazda have decided steal a bit of the thunder by launching a Mazda Performance Series (MPS) version of its popular 6. The stunning hatchback features new spoiler, large air intakes, lowered side skirts for better aerodynamic output and bigger and shinier new alloy wheels lending a fair amount of flair to the four-wheel drive with stiffened and lowered suspensions and updated brakes giving it a superb sporty feel. Though we don’t have the official word on what exactly has gone under the hood of the 6, the beast could house a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine thumping out something like 280bhp with speed credentials of 0-60mph in six seconds and 155mph top speed.The hot new car is expected to be offered in estate, hatchback, coupé and cabriolet MPS variants. Another hot hatch in the Mazda kitty is the sexy 2 supermini which will feature a sporty bodykit and suspension with the engine | | By: Car News | | |
| | New Car: 2009 Mazda 2 MPS | | 2008-04-30 02:34:00 | | And Mazda is also readying a hot hatch version of the 2 supermini. Complete with a sporty bodykit, the 2 MPS (in red) goes on sale in late 2009. There’s no word yet on what engine it will have, but it’s thought to be a turbo variation on the existing 1.5-litre petrol with more than 170bhp. Factor in sporty suspension, and it’s a real rival for the Vauxhall Corsa VXR. | | By: My Blog | | |
| | New Car: 2009 Mazda 6 MPS | | 2008-04-30 02:32:00 | | And as you can see from our picture of the hatchback, the MPS will be a head-turner, with new spoilers, large air intakes, lowered side skirts and bigger alloy wheels. It’s believed that the model will use a turbocharged version of the 6’s all-new 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, pumping out around 280bhp, so it will have the punch to back up the looks.Like the previous-generation 6 MPS, there will be four-wheel drive, stiffened and lowered suspension and uprated brakes. The car will cover 0- | | By: My Blog | | |
| | 2009 Mazda6 Reaches Dealships This Summer | | 2008-04-28 08:11:00 | | The summer of 2008 just got a whole lot brighter with the much anticipated arrival of the all-new 2009 MAZDA6. One look and you'll immediately see why.The exquisite craftsmanship and well-balanced, attractive styling is set-off with a sporty, sophisticated flare, sure to captivate and indulge your senses.The 2009 MAZDA6 is the first of Mazda's "Zoom-Zoom Evolution" second-generation vehicles, building on a heritage of sports sedans and sports cars that no other manufacturer can boast.Superior PerformanceThe 2009 MAZDA6 will be available with two engine options: an all-new Mazda-designed and developed MZR 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine and a powerful 3.7-liter V6.Choose between a 6-speed manual or 5-speed Sport AT with manual-shift mode on the 4-cylinder, or a 6-speed Sport AT with manual-shift mode for the V6.The drive-train is supported by an all-independent suspension with standard 4-wheel disc brakes, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC).The MAZDA6 also fea | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | 2010 Mazda MX-5 is coming with Mazda6 cues | | 2008-04-26 19:31:00 | | According to an attendee at a recent Mazda dealer meeting, we'll be seeing a refreshed version of the MX-5 late next year as a 2010 model. After catching a brief glimpse of the new MX-5, a forum member at Miata.net posted that the 2010 model will be sporting headlamps and taillights similar to those found on the redesigned Mazda6, and will benefit from a few other improvements including a slight increase in power. While we can't confirm any of this, we've heard similar rumblings in the not-so-distant past, and with the redesigned Mazda3 right around the corner, Mazda might be trying to lend a bit more stylistic cohesion to its lineup before full revamps take place after the turn of the decade.However, one piece is missing from the Miata puzzle. What about the Mazdaspeed version of the MX-5? It's been assumed that Mazda would release a boosted version of its iconic roadster before the next model debuts. If the facelifted version is indeed bound for the 2010 model year, that could be an | | By: Car News | | |
| | 2009 Mazda RX-8 | | 2008-04-21 15:39:00 | | Launched in 2003, the Mazda RX-8 hit the global market with a serious bang. The 2009 Mazda RX-8 is available as either a 232-horsepower model fitted with a six-speed manual transmission, or a 212-horsepower model fitted with a six-speed Sport A/T automatic with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters for a Formula 1-style driving experience. The RX-8’s normally aspirated 1.3-liter engine might appear diminutive to the untrained eye when compared to large-displacement V-8s or heavyweight V-10s or V-12s. However, through the incredible efficiencies of a rotary powerplant, an advanced three-stage intake system and an electronic throttle, the RENESIS engine delivers smooth, linear power on a grand scale. | | By: Auto linx | | |
| | Chinese authorities bring out the drug-sniffing dogs for Mazda Taiki | | 2008-04-21 06:30:00 | | So you're a customs officer in Beijing, and out of the trailer you're inspecting is hauled a... a what? The Japanese people who have accompanied it, who claim to be from Mazda, also claim that it's a concept car. Frankly, it could also be a submarine, or it might eat people -- or it could be an elaborate ruse for hauling drugs or bombs. So the officials at Beijing airport let the dogs out to sniff for, well, probably everything. Finding nothing, the Taiki was allowed to roll on to the Beijing Auto Show. Nothing in there but coffee grounds, sir, just coffee...[Source: The Tycho][Concept Cars, China, Etc., Mazda, concept, drug, drugs, mazda, mazda taiki concept, MazdaTaikiConcept, taiki] | | By: Car News | | |
| | Mitsubishi v. Mazda v. Toyota: A Sport Compact Shoot-out | | 2008-04-18 17:18:05 | | Recently, my brother moved from the Big Apple back to Pittsburgh for a new job. Since he would walk, take the subway, or catch a cab if he needed to go anywhere, he never needed a vehicle in Manhattan. However, the sprawling suburbs of the Steel City have not been blessed with an adequate public [...]
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| | Mazda 6, com menos portas e ao vento... | | 2008-04-16 09:53:00 | | O novo Mazda 6 não está a despertar muito interesse por terras do sol nascente! Lá, a Mazda vai tentar injectar sedução ao modelo, conhecido no Japão por Atenza, com as versões sedan, carrinha, cabrio, coupe e modelo de alta-performance! Imitando assim a filosofia do série 3 e as suas variantes. Ficam os desenhos da revista Japonesa Best Car...Notícia em 7tune.com | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
| | 2009 Mazda 3 | | 2008-04-13 20:26:00 | | The CGI below shows a possible design for the next Mazda 3. The current model is still enjoying success and it's a display of Mazda's ability of making true world cars that work really well in different markets. The new model will not feature major changes in suspension and platform but will be lighter and have improved engines, aerodynamics and fuel saving features. The only thing Mazda needs to improve sales, particularly in Europe, is to add some "weight"... that is visual presence and stance, a feature much appreciated in european models. | | By: Car News | | |
| | Mazda cars are in favour of Russians | | 2008-04-12 03:21:00 | | Mazda, a Japanese car manufacturer, sold approximately 57.7 thousand vehicles at the Russian market in the business year of 2007-2008. Thus, the companyТs annual sales in this region have advanced by 63%. Interestingly, demand increase for Mazda cars in Russia is higher than in European countries. E.g. in Belgium demand for companyТs vehicles grew 36% (4.9 thousand cars), in Hungary it made up 25% of growth (3.1 thousand cars), while Ireland showed a 24% increase (4.9 thousand cars). Russia surpassed the United Kingdom (53.4 thousand cars), Austria (17.3 thousand cars) and France (15.1 thousand) in terms of total volume of Mazda vehicles sold.
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| | Mazda2 sedan launches in China | | 2008-04-11 10:32:00 | | There are certain things we may never understand about Eastern cultures. Somewhere down on the list comes the notion that compact hatchbacks look better with diminutive trunks. Take for example this Mazda2 sedan, which the Japanese automaker has prepared especially for the Chinese market. The sedan was unveiled at the Guangzhou Auto Show, and joined the hatchback variant in China this month with prices equivalent to $12,400 for the base 86-hp 1.3 to $16,500 for the fully-loaded 104-hp 1.5.Like the ironically-named Swift DZire launched by Maruti Suzuki in India, the four-door variant of the Mazda2, albeit considerably less gut-wrenching than the Suzuki, still leaves us scratching our heads. But apparently the Chinese market demands it. Take note, Ford: we don't. So please, if and when you decide to bring us the Mazda2, which has been such a huge success overseas, keep the trunk and give us the hatch.Source: autoblog | | By: Car News | | |
| | Mazda 3 MPS Rally Car Revealed (AU) | | 2008-04-10 05:38:00 | | Mazda's rally history may not be as rich as some other Japanese marques, but Mazda Australia is more than willing to set the record straight. For their eighth Targa Tasmania excursion, held from April 15-20, Mazda will use a brand new Mazda3 MPS rally car. Mazda Motorsport chief Allan Horsley heads the team consisting of Rick Bates and Alister McRae and their co-drivers who will compete in the 2WD Showroom competition. Targa Tasmania rules state that the rally cars must be mostly standard, meaning that drivers will compete in cars featuring audio systems, electric windows and carpets and upholstery in tact. Additional safety equipment (roll-cage, five-point harness and fire extinguishers), as well as navigation equipment and extra brake ventilation, is fitted of course. "The team learned a lot from last year's event," says Bates. "With one Targa in the Mazda3 MPS under our belts we're all a lot more educated in terms of vehicle preparation and conservation during the event." The Targa | | By: Car Tuning Styling | | |
| | Mazda Rotary Engine - The Future Has Come | | 2008-04-10 01:34:09 | | The future of rotary engine has come. This future of rotary engine has come from Mazda. Which Mazda with best rotary engine?The answer is Mazda 16x.
Please refer to the article below to get deep information of the Mazda 16x become the future of rotary engine.
Mazda 16x - The Future of the Rotary Engine
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| | 2010 Mazda 3 - spy shots | | 2008-04-09 07:38:55 | | 2010 Mazda 3 will be presented with body Hatchback and Sedan. Presumably, the car will receive similar to the new generation Mazda6 lattice radiator, and the elements shown in the concept Mazda Nagare. The vehicle will be made to circulate the volume of petrol engines from 1.5 to 2.5 liters.
New Mazda 3 will be presented at the 2008 [...] | | By: Car Spy Shots | | |
| | Mazda Taiki Concept Come For Auto China 08 | | 2008-04-08 11:51:00 | | The Mazda Taiki had made its world premiere at last year's 2007 Tokyo Auto Show, now this Mazda "flow" inspired designed vehicle is coming to China for the 2008 Beijing Auto Show.Mazda Taiki Concept - aimed at helping create a sustainable societyMazda Taiki reflects one possible direction for a future generation of Mazda sports cars aimed at helping create a sustainable society.The fourth concept car in the Nagare design series, Mazda Taiki, further evolves the "flow" theme to establish a breathtaking presence that clearly defines its Nagare credentials, and visually expresses the atmosphere - called taiki in Japanese - that wraps the Earth in its protective mantle.Centering around the performance rotary engine sports packaging that is synonymous with the Mazda name, technologies introduced for the Mazda Taiki include the next-generation RENESIS (rotary engine 16X, refer to book separate volume for details), which sets new standards for environmental and driving performance, a front-en | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Mid-sized Sedans Compare: New Mazda6 | | 2008-04-07 00:33:00 | | The fuel-gas is high these days, if you are a fuel-conscious vehicles buyer who don't mean to scrimp on car space, we give you some suggetion on the min-sized sedans models, the new Mazda6 and its rivals: Ford Mondeo and Toyota Camry.Part #1 the New Mazda61. The Mazda6 Made Best RecordThe original Mazda6 helped revive the medium-car carket when it was released in 2002. That car replaced a boxy-looking Model with a vehicle with sleek lines and sporty handling.Australian buyers voted with their wallets and the Mazda6 helped drive the Japanese brand to record sales.So the second-generation model Mazda6 released in February has a tough act to follow.2. The Next-Generation Mazda6 is AvailableA before, the new second-generation Mazda6 is available as a sedan, wagon or hatch. We've chosen the middle-of-the-range sedan as it's likely to be the most popular model.The Mazda range starts from $A29,740 and stretches to $A46,910 - the car tested is the $A35,940 Classic.3. The New Mazda6 EquipmentAl | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Mazda’s Domestic Production Surpasses 1 Million Units in Fiscal Year 2007 | | 2008-04-02 05:29:00 | | Today, Mazda announced that production in Japan during fiscal year 2007 has exceeded one million units, marking the Japanese carmaker’s highest domestic production volume in 15 years since 1992. Masaharu Yamaki, senior managing executive officer in charge of production and business logistics, said:“We want to thank all of our valued customers across the globe who have supported Mazda and helped us break the previous 15 year-old production record. Producing over one million vehicles in Japan during the first year of our new mid-term plan, the Mazda Advancement Plan, is extremely significant. This achievement shows we are on track to reach the targets set out in the plan. We will strive to maintain this momentum and drive Mazda’s growth forward.” | | By: Car News | | |
| | | Mazda 2 is World Car of the Year | | 2008-03-26 07:12:00 | | The Mazda 2 has beaten off competition from the Ford Mondeo and the Mercedes-Benz C-class to be crowned World Car of the Year.Thirty-nine new vehicles from all over the globe battled it out for the 2008 award, which was announced at the New York International Auto Show. The World Car of the Year is chosen by a secret ballot of almost 50 motoring journalists from all over the world.As well as taking the overall crown, the Mazda 2 supermini was a finalist in the top design category – alongside the Audi R8 and Volvo C30.
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| | 2008 Mazda5 GT Road Test | | 2008-03-16 04:15:00 | | Look at the Mazda5 long and hard, what do you see? It's inherently van-like, with lots of glass space, its wedge-shaped profile and sliding doors reminiscent of bigger people movers. And yet, somehow you know it just isn't normal; the taut yet precise lines that Mazda has graced the 5 with convey the message that this won't be the standard minivan driving experience. It lacks the bloat or boxiness that's visible in minivans like the Odyssey or Sienna. The Mazda5, by comparison, is trim and fit, with its 17-inch wheels and nail polish-thin smear of rubber, which are standard equipment on all models. As far as minivans go, this is the best looking one on the market.Besides the new instruments, which are white instead of green, the big new addition to the interior is the new navigation system, a $2,000 option on the GT that includes a six-disc changer and an auxiliary input. Previously, in some markets, dash-top navigation could be had, similar to the flip-up system in the Mazda6, which i | | By: Mazda Cars News | | |
| | Spy Shots: Mazda6 interior snapped | | 2008-03-11 18:03:47 | | Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedans/Saloons, Mazda
Move along, hardly anything to see here. Still, it’s always interesting to chart the changes. KGP photographers demonstrated the importance of keeping the glovebox stocked with trailmix, which allows these sharp shooters to outlast their quarry driving around in preproduction mules of upcoming models. Mazda’s new 6 has already had [...] | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | Mazda CX-9 One of the Most Award-Winning Vehicles in Recent Times | | 2008-03-05 17:15:00 | | In addition to a long list of awards, CX-9 has also received the top rating of 5-stars in frontal and side impact crashes from the US government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) vehicle safety tests and a top rating of Good from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for front and side crash protection.The three-row Mazda CX-9 deftly blends sporty driving spirit with seven-passenger sport-utility vehicle (SUV) practicality. CX-9 is powered by a 273-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 engine and features standard Roll Stability Control and an available advanced Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system, which helps see and prevent the unexpected. Also new to the CX-9 is the Mazda accessory Dockable DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System (DES) for Moonroof equipped vehicles, which provides endless enjoyment, truly enhancing the driving experience of the passengers and driver alike. Priced from $29,400, the CX-9 is available in three trim levels -- Sport, Touring and Grand Tou | | By: Mazda Cars News | | |
| | 2009 Mazda6: A Disappointment | | 2008-03-01 16:23:12 | | Over the past several months, Mazda has been showcasing their new mid-size trio with both auto show appearances and photos on the Internet. Called the Atenza in other parts of the world, the new redesign which has been receiving a great deal of positive praise and anticipation of its arrival here in the states.
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| | Mazda2 Extreme at 2008 Melbourne Motor Show | | 2008-03-01 10:32:00 | | The Mazda2 Extreme, fourth model in the line of 'extreme' cars created by Mazda Motorsport in Australia, is unveiled at the 2008 Melbourne Motor Show. Mazda Motorsport chief Allan Horsley said that “this was a surprisingly challenging Extreme car to do, however, the Mazda2 Extreme engine is still under development, and the plan is to increase the car's 'real world' performance by at least 20%.Starting with such an agile car really put the pressure on when it came to improving its real-world abilities.” Current modifications include a three-inch sports exhaust that gives the car better airflow and a more appropriate soundtrack for a car with ‘Extreme’ in its name.The 5-speed manual remains untouched and the car is still a front-wheel-drive number, although the suspension has been redesigned by an Australian suspension tuning expert to withstand the rigors of a full-blown rally.This includes custom 15-inch Potenza rally tires and lightweight alloy wheels sitting underneath sports | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Hot Mazda 6 gets diesel engine | | 2008-02-29 20:17:00 | | We’ve learned that Mazda will be launching a 175bhp diesel version of the new 6 at the end of the year. The engine is understood to be based on a new 2.2 litre capacity version of Mazda’s own 2.0 litre diesel unit, which was recently upgraded to 138 bhp in the new Mazda 6 – and is not related to the Ford-PSA joint venture diesel motor of similar capacity and power. It will come with a six-speed manual gearbox and will give Mazda a competitor to the growing number of high-output four-cylinder diesel motors being offered by Volkswagen, Renault, Ford, Peugeot and Citroen. The launch of the new car is tipped to be at the Paris show in September. An idea to bring the launch forward to the London show in July is understood to have been scrapped.
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| | 2008 Mazda CX-9 | | 2008-02-29 09:52:00 | | he CX-9 delivers a cavernous interior with seating for seven, a long list of safety equipment, and a smooth on-pavement ride, but can't match the car-like performance or value of others in its class. If you're in the market for an affordable large SUV, you should also consider the highly rated Chevrolet Tahoe and the Toyota Land Cruiser. With seating for seven and a fun ride, the 2008 Mazda CX-9 is an attractive alternative for prospective minivan buyers. The 2008 CX-9 was voted North American Truck of the year, an award that's voted on by 45 automotive journaists at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Clearly, the CX-9 has made a positve impression on automotive experts.
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| | 2009 Mazda6 Spyshots | | 2008-02-28 10:30:00 | | Just 5 months after the 2008 Mazda6 world premiere at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, the 2009 Mazda6 Prototype is caught featuring an open grille with a single crossbar.These spy shots from Brenda Priddy & Co. show a completely naked prototype that was caught in Detroit. Though at first glance it looks exactly like the Mazda6 that debuted in Frankfurt last year, closer inspection reveals many changes to the car, which corroborates reports we've heard that the U.S. version is also markedly different underneath its skin.The lower air intake is also entirely different, with a pair of fog lights now placed as far apart as possible. Finally, the hood on this caught car features a pair of soft subtle creases, whereas the bonnet of the Euro-spec model gets a single, sharp crease down the center.The headlamps and taillights are completely different, and the rear of the car is also all new. The U.S. version will feature a pair of sporty exhaust tips integrated into its rear apron, which its | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Rumored: Mazda MX-5 Coupe | | 2008-02-15 08:57:45 | | In 2003, Mazda manufactured the hardtop MX-5s based on the last generation NB platform and sold them in Japanese domestic market. And now ccording to Japan's Best Car, Mazda might be considering a comeback based on the current generation (NC) platform, as shown in the rendering above.The Best Car magazine means that the launch of the coupe could come as early as 2010, which is right before the MX-5 is due for another refresh. It would be perfect for the people who craves a lightweight, rear-wheel-drive coupe a viable alternative to the more expensive offerings from other automakers.
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| | 2009 Mazda RX-8: The Revolution’s Evolution | | 2008-02-01 20:52:45 | | The RX-8 created a gigantic explosion upon entering the industry in 2003. Ever since the vehicle made its worldwide debut, it has been the talk of the town, and car spectators easily fell in love with this exceptional ride. Outfitted with the best in-car components, a stunning exterior design, a reliable distributor rotor and a furious powertrain, the Mazda RX-8 earned a variety of recognition that paved the way for its worldwide success.According to Media Ford, the RX-8 has notched over 50 inte | | By: Stuart's Automobile Blog | | |
| | Mazda6 coupe sketch surfaces, prognostication ensues | | 2008-01-30 16:01:02 | | Filed under: Concept Cars, Coupes, Mazda
If there’s anything that Vince Burlapp of Hollywood Extra fame is good for, it’s random sketches with no attribution and even less information. This newest pic appears to be a possible concept for a Mazda6-based coupe, sporting many of the design elements already seen in the newly redesigned Atenza.
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| | | Mazda CX-9: 2008 North American Truck Of The Year | | 2008-01-17 16:01:41 | |
The 2008 North America International Auto Show madness is still as hot as summer! The world witnessed the unveiling of several masterpieces courtesy of the world’s greatest auto makers. We strongly appreciate their great efforts in bringing the best premium vehicles in the industry. So what vehicle deserves the title North American Truck of the Year? The answer has been told already, and the honors went to none other than the Mazda CX-9! Pull that antenna mast down and check this out! | | By: Auto Biz Guru’s blog | | |
| | Mazda MPV Facelift Revealed (JA) | | 2008-01-16 09:09:28 | | The Mazda MPV was only launched in 2006 and already the facelift has been released and gone on sale in Japan. The exterior and interior has been restyled while the ride quality and comfort levels have been improved.
On the outside we now find new chrome body parts, remodeled upper and lower grille and bumper, [...] | | By: Autospider | | |
| | 2008 Detroit Auto Show: 2009 Mazda RX-8 Facelift | | 2008-01-16 07:28:00 | | The 2009 Mazda RX-8 facelift, not all-new version as the rumor said, has debut at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show 13th Jan.Lanuched in 2009, the Mazda RX-8 hit the global market with a serious bang. Now, the Mazda RX-8 has won more than 50 global awards since its release. Such as: >The 2003 RJC Car of the Year in Japan Australia's Wheels magazine's Car of The Year for 2003.>2003 International Engine of the Year>2004 Singapore Car of The Year>The 2004 U.S. Best Sports Car>UK Car of the Year 2004>Ten Best List for 2004/2005/2006 of CarandDriver Magazine For 2009 Mazda RX-8, Mazda will further the evolution of the four-door, four-seater sports coupe, giving the Mazda RX-8 a refreshed exterior and interior design, enhanced performance and a new R3 sport package for the ultimate driving enthusiast.Unchanged is the core of the RX-8 – a high-powered, lightweight and perfectly balanced machine powered by the world-renowned twin-rotor RENESIS rotary engine.“Dating back to the Cosmo Sport released in 1967, every sports car ever developed by Mazda has had the same fundamental mission – to provide car lovers with a vehicle that’s fun-to-drive, exciting to look at and easy to own,” said Tetsu Nakazawa, Mazda North American Operations’ RX-8 vehicle line manager. “The 2009 RX-8 embodies that mission, conveying the unique and distinctive Mazda brand DNA to the fullest.”To enhance the highly successful RX-8, Mazda engineers focused on innovation in three key areas for the 2009 RX-8: styling, performance and packaging. “The enhancements made to RX-8’s exterior, interior, packaging and performance takes it to a whole new level of visual and driving excitement,” remarked Nakazawa. More Details about the 2008 Mazda RX-8.http://del.icio.us/rss/horisly | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Mazda Furai Debuts in Detroit | | 2008-01-14 16:28:00 | | The Mazda Furai concept car which makes its world premiere at the NAIAS in Detroit, Michigan, today (Sunday), celebrates 40 years of Mazda’s rotary engine and international motorsports heritage. The raciest interpretation of NAGARE design language to-date, Furai is the latest car in Mazda’s award-winning and highly acclaimed series of concept cars. Nagare (pronounced ‘na-ga-reh’), is the Japanese for ‘flow’ and the ‘embodiment of motion’. Furai (pronounced ‘foo-rye’ – Japanese for ‘sound of the wind’) is the sort of car that could only come from a company that incorporates the ‘Soul of a Sports Car’ into everything it builds, but with an eye toward the future and the environment through the use of renewable fuels. Consequently, Furai is initially tuned to operate on 100 per cent ethanol, while research with partner BP into other future fuels, including ethanol/gasoline blends like E10, continues. On any given weekend, there are more Mazdas and Mazda-powered cars road-raced in North America than any other brand of car. This is because every Mazda sedan, coupe and sports car really is developed with the highest possible dose of the company’s trademark Zoom-Zoom responsive performance and handling – truly the ‘Emotion of Motion’. However, Zoom-Zoom is about more than simply vehicle performance. The look and style that is Zoom-Zoom can best be seen in previous NAGARE-based design studies, including the Mazda Nagare concept that debuted at Los Angeles in 2006; Mazda Ryuga (first shown a year ago in Detroit), Mazda Hakaze (which appeared in Geneva last year) and Mazda Taiki – the star of the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. The ‘Nagare’ ethos is how Mazda’s future production models will sustain the Zoom-Zoom spirit by exhibiting their strong affinity for motion. Manufacturers commonly showcase concept cars and design studies with little or no intention of actually using the theme presented. Mazda’s approach is the opposite | | By: Car Tuning Styling | | |
| | Mazda Furai Video of 2008 NAIAS | | 2008-01-14 10:45:00 | | Mazda Furai concept had revealed before the 2008 Detroit Motor Show, and here we give something more, just a clip of introduction of the Mazda Furai by Franz von Holzhausen, Director of Design of Mazda North America. Then, here is a live shot of Mazda Furai drive test: 2008 Detroit Auto Show: Lexus LF-A Roadster, Sexy!!! 2008 Detroit Auto Show Video: European Brands AIAS 2008: Honda Expects Clean Diesel Profitable NAIAS 2008: Nissan to Cut Vehicle Weight by 15%http://del.icio.us/rss/horisly | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Detroit Show Highlights: Mazda Furai | | 2008-01-14 09:10:00 | | Pronounced 'foo-rye' and meaning the sound of wind, the Furai is the latest in the Nagare design series from Mazda. Based on a US Le Mans race series Courage C65 chassis and featuring a 3 rotor rotary engine, the car "blends the line between race and road car" according to Ken Saward, the Furai's lead designer.Full of innovative design details we will cover in a forthcoming Design Review, the core significant development in the Furai design can be seen in the flow lines that run through the full spectrum of textural, through to prominent surface form, and on to the core feature lines and volumes of the car. In previous Nagare designs they formed the macro volumes and the surface textures only. This can be best seen in the sides, where flowing lines progress rearwards along the dihedral doors - becoming more distinct bone lines. These lines go on to gain small LEDs, which dramatically illuminate the side air intake apertures that they run into.Other innovations include the "Air fang", which sits just aft of the cockpit above the boundary air flow layer (that draws clean air into the mid-mounted engine); the 'dolphin suede' material lining for much of the tiny cockpit; and the use of red as a secondary highlighting color contrasting the main graphite gray interior and exterior elements.This was one of the richest and most exciting designs at the show, the big question that every non-Mazda car designer we spoke to asked was: 'How will this translate into a production design?' | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Chevy Malibu, Mazda CX-9 Win Car of Year | | 2008-01-13 10:17:00 | | Just fresh news from the starts of press days for the 2008 North American International Auto Show, that General Motors won the North American Car of the Year honors for the second straight years.The 2008 chervolet Malibu won the North American Car of the Year award today defeated the Honda Accord and the Cadillac CTS.And the 2008 Mazda CX-9 won the North American Truck of the Year honor. This was the first time any Mazda vehicle has won since the awards' inception in 1994.Winners were named this morning at the start of press days for the North American International Auto Show.The Chevy Malibu topped a field of 15 nominees for the car award, receiving 190 of a possible 450 points. The CTS was second with 165 votes and the Accord was third with 95 votes.The Mazda CX-9 finished first of 13 vehicles for the truck awardwith 201 points. The Chevy Tahoe hybrid was next with 140 votes and the Buick Enclave finished third with 109 votes.Winners were selected by a jury of 45 automotive journalists from the United States and Canada. Jurors award 10 points to the cars and 10 to the trucks. They can award all their points to one vehicle or divide them among vehicles in each category. Vehicles receiving the most points win.http://del.icio.us/rss/horisly | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Mazda RX-8 RS Facelift Photos Released (JA) | | 2008-01-10 12:54:00 | | The facelifted Mazda RX-8 will be on show at the Detroit Auto Show (starting this Sunday) but this Friday the sportier Mazda RX-8 RS, also facelifted, will make its appearance at the Tokyo Auto Salon. Ahead of that show Mazda has released two images. Mazda released no accompanying text so official specs will remain under wraps until the press conference in Tokyo tomorrow. What we can say is that the facelift comprises of new, sharper and sportier front fascia. The air-intakes have grown on each side of the five-point grille, and the foglights which are incororated there are smaller and no longer round. At the bottom of the new bumper we see a splitter with small flaps which increase stability and the airflow to the wheels and brakes. Also the RX-8 RS sits on 19 inch wheels and features a rear spoiler, neither of which is likely to make it to the regular RX-8 facelift. The revised RX-8 is mainly meant for the US and Japan, but Europe may still see the new RX-8 in showrooms. | | By: Car Tuning Styling | | |
| | Mazda to Unveil Three Tuned Mazdas at the Tokyo Auto Salon | | 2008-01-09 23:08:34 | | Mazda the archrival of Honda the producer of high quality Acura CL window regulator has launched the Mazda6 or the 2008 Mazda Atenza last November at the Tokyo Motor Show and now it is preparing a tuned version of the model and will debut at the nation’s Tokyo Auto Salon on January 11.The previous Atenza was very similar to the Mazda3 in the sense that it is a global car sold all around the world however that will not be the case for the second generation Atenza. Also to the disappointment of | | By: Ford Parts Information | | |
| | UK: Mazda2 diesel revealed | | 2008-01-08 19:21:38 | | Next March, another major introduction will be made by Mazda Motors with the new Mazda2 diesel. Available in two trims, the TS and the TS2 and a base price of £9.499 each Mazda2 is a reflection of distinctive styling and performance plus environmental touch. Its striking features is matched with the new Mazda signature MZ-CD 1.4-litre common-rail turbo diesel engine.“The new Mazda2 diesel has all the attractive and dramatic styling of the petrol models, and offers customers increased fuel eco | | By: Ford Parts Information | | |
| | Detroit Auto Show: Mazda Furai | | 2008-01-08 12:57:41 | | So we were all teased with the Mazda Furai teaser photo a few weeks back -- that's the concept car we'll be seeing from the brand all about the "Zoom-Zoom" in two weeks at the Detroit Auto Show. Now we can be teased with the full press shots thanks to Automobile letting the cat out of the bag a wee bit early (and thanks to Edmunds dropping the veil completely). So take a gander at the press shots below and hit the jump to again find out what we know about this concept car cum Courage C65 chassis."Furai takes Mazda's unique Nagare (Japanese for "flow") design language a step further as it is translated into a concept car based on an American Le Mans Series (ALMS) racing car. The car utilizes the Courage C65 chassis the company campaigned in the ALMS series only two seasons ago, and the 450-hp three-rotor rotary engine that distinguishes it from anything else on the track."© Source: jalopnik | | By: AutoBeat | blog Auto news, reviews, concepts, auto | | |
| | Mazda2 to Go on Sale in China | | 2008-01-07 02:20:01 | | Mazda archrival of co-Japanese automaker Honda the producer of high quality Acura CL repair manual has recently announced that it will launch its Mazda2 in China next month and hopes to increase sales to 180,000 cars for 2008 from its previous estimate of 100,000 that is according to an official.Mazda2 hatchbacks will be sold in China starting this January and the company is hoping to sell around 55,000 of them said the company’s spokesman, Ken Haruki. He also said that the Mazda2 will be prod | | By: Ford Parts Information | | |
| | | Mazda aims to inject some 'six' appeal into the market with its revamped family model | | 2008-01-06 06:59:00 | | Competition in the large family car market is hotting up. Ford’s Mondeo and the Renault Laguna lead the field for quality, while Vauxhall’s Insignia promises to be just as impressive.And now, Mazda is hoping to inject some ‘six’ appeal to the sector. The firm has given its 6 a stylish new look, as well as increasing quality and improving the specification. Bosses also claim the car’s reputation for sporty handling will remain intact, and challenge the Mondeo for driving thrills.So, we got behind the wheel of one of the first examples in the UK to see if it matches up to the promise. And there’s no denying that the exterior is a success, as the sleek 6 is one of the best-looking cars in the class. At the front, a deep, V-shaped grille is flanked by angular, swept-back headlamps. A low roof, high waistline and bulging wheelarches provide the car with a powerful stance.At the rear, the neat LED tail-lights are distinctive, while this Sport model also benefits from a racy bodykit. This comprises side skirts, a deeper front bumper and a bootlid spoiler.Climb aboard, and you’ll find the bold styling has also made its way into the cabin. The dashboard features an uncluttered layout and an excellent level of fit and finish. However, some of the plastics aren’t up to the car’s premium billing – those used on the centre console and stereo controls fall behind the high standards set by the Mondeo. Yet the interior is a treat after dark, as the dials are lit up in an orange and blue glow.The cabin is a roomy and comfortable place in which to spend time. A 65mm stretch in length over the previous car means plenty of room front and rear, while the front seats provide excellent support. Standard equipment is also generous, with a powerful Bose stereo, Bluetooth phone connectivity and keyless ignition all included.Hit the dashboard starter button, and the 2.5-litre powerplant fires into life. The 168bhp unit is smooth and unobtrusive, although it doesn’t | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | Mazda Furai Concept Reveal Ahead Of NAIAS 2008 | | 2008-01-05 23:52:00 | | We had made preview of the Mazda Furai concept last month, and saw the teaser shots, now, there came the official revealing ahead of the 2008 Detroit Auto Show in two weeks.You heart will be boiling to see such super racing car, and can't waiting to drive it. The Mazda Furai Concept utilizes the Courage C65 chassis the company campaigned in the ALMS series only two season ago, and the boasting a 335kw 450-hp three-rotor engine that distinguished it from anything else on the track.Check out the amazing pics of this super Mazda Furai concept below, and waiting for more details of it on 2008 Detroit Auto Show.2008 Detroit Auto Show: 2009 Kia BorregoToyota Camry: Best-Selling Car 2007Lexus LF-A Faster Than Porsche GT2’s Nurburgring Record2009 Mercedes GLK SUV Official Pics http://del.icio.us/rss/horisly | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Mazda Furai Pictures Leaked | | 2008-01-02 08:06:23 | | What’s the Japanese word for wow?
Honestly, I wasn’t expecting this in the slightest. Sure, it’s not perfect, some of the detailing around the rear wheels is clunky and there seems to be an over usage of gills & frills and various marine lifeform, er, forms (which I note is a growing trend in Japanese cars [...] | | By: AutomoBlog.net | | |
| | Mazda MX-5 Niseko Special Edition Soon in UK | | 2008-01-01 22:53:06 | | The MX-5 is currently one of the top selling sports cars in the UK and to celebrate its success, the Japanese subsidiary of Ford and archrival of Honda the producer of high quality Acura Legend axle, would present two special edition Mazda MX-5 Niseko models named after the ski resort in Japan. The MX-5 is designed to highlight the roadster’s all-weather abilities.Unfortunately for US, the MX-5 Niseko will only be available in the UK and will bear a tag price of £17,995 and is expected to cli | | By: Ford Parts Information | | |
| | LEAKED:Mazda Furai Concept | | 2007-12-30 05:01:00 | | "Zoom-Zoom" philosophy goes on race track with Mazda's new concept car. It is back to the future as Mazda wants to give a reminder of its overall win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1991. Some official photos have leaked just two weeks before Detroit Motor Show 2008, where the Furai Concept is making first public appearance. The name Furai (pronounced foo-rye) means "sound of wind".The Furai is not a typical non-functional concept as it is designed to really perform. The basis of the car is a 2005 Courage C65 chassis, which is an LMP2-class entry in the American Le Mans Series. The body resembles the style of the Nagare concept car. It's the fifth concept of the family – after Nagare, Ryuga, Hakaze and Taiki concepts, that clearly represent Mazda's exploration of a new design language for its future cars. So far the company has not confirmed if these design cues will finally take root in a production car.The car is powered by a mid-mounted, three-rotor Mazda 20B rotary engine, that gives around 450 hp thanks to E100 ethanol fuel. Mazda's studio in Southern California led by North American design boss Franz Von Holzhausen is responsible for the design of the Furai, and further developed by the racecar specialists at Swift Engineering. As a result, the Furai is able to generate about 80 percent of the downforce of the original race-spec bodywork, which is phenomenal achievement given the fact that Furai has never seen a wind tunnel.Mazda Furai actually made a couple of hot laps around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca piloted by ALMS ace Jamie Bach. Swift and Mazda worked closely to come up with an innovative intake configuration. Unlike a traditional F1-style snorkel, the Furai takes breath through a shallow, leaflike cup known informally as an "air fang." As the air flows through, twin vortices on either side of the device are generated, which then dump fresh air directly down the intake without incurring the efficiency losses of a traditional snorkel. Will we ever see | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | New Concept Car: Mazda Furai | | 2007-12-29 01:19:00 | | It's called Furai, and designer Franz von Holzhausen says it's supposed to look like streamers fluttering in the wind. It's the fifth concept in Mazda's Nagare (flow) series and the visual realization of zoom zoom. If you say so, Franz.But then the car comes roaring down Laguna Seca's pit lane. I can't find the words. It looks so...so...bitchin! I've regressed to sputtering seventh-grade superlatives.Wicked. Sick. Badass, yo.Furai's a concept that's breathtakingly simple on paper, yet fiendishly complicated in execution: "Let's take a full race chassis and drop a concept-car body on top."Of course, there's more to it than that -- you need an engine, in this case a 458-horsepower, triple-rotor race-ready unit running on pure ethanol (E100) -- the first rotary to do so. Mazda refers to the rotary/ethanol combo as sustainable zoom zoom -- not that flowing fields of corn will spring to mind when the Furai hits the stand at the rapidly approaching 2008 Detroit auto show.Furai was | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Mazda Furai no Salão de Detroit | | 2007-12-28 06:08:00 | | Os Japoneses contra-atacam! É o GT-R, o Lexus, o CR-Z, e agora este Mazda Furai, que será apresentado no Salão de Detroit! Utiliza um motor Wankel de 3 rotores, alimentado a E100 bioethanol, e debita cerca de 450cvs... com o aspecto leve que tem, isto deve de ser uma cena de outro mundo (e também parece algo de outro mundo!). | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
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