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2010 Paris Motor Show: Mazda – Auto123

Auto123 highlights Mazda‘s latest makeovers from the Paris Auto Show: Three of Mazda‘s top models will strut their zoom-zoom on the Paris catwalk with total makeovers – their overall theme one of reduced fuel consumption and lowered emissions. Mazda2‘s new facelift will be unveiled for the first time at the show. Notable changes include a [ READ MORE ]

CanadianDriver » Buyer’s Guide: 2011 Mazda RX8

Canadian Driver looks at the 2011 Mazda RX-8: Unique among mainstream Canadian models, the RX-8 uses a 1.3-litre rotary engine, also known as a Wankel engine. There are two trim levels, the R3 and GT, both of which come with a six-speed manual transmission, where the engine produces 232 horsepower. The GT can also be [ READ MORE ]

CanadianDriver » Buyer’s Guide: 2011 Mazda3

Canadian Driver reviews the key changes for the 2011 Mazda3: For 2011, the Mazda3 undergoes numerous trim changes. Electronic stability control and traction control are added as standard equipment to the GX and GS trim, so that all models now include these features. Read the full guide, via CanadianDriver[ READ MORE ]

First drive: 2011 Mazda2 Yozora

The Score: Cleverly conceived, well put together and priced right, the Mazda2 is very economical and a fun little car to drive. Read the review, via Driving.ca -First drive: 2011 Mazda2 Yazora[ READ MORE ]

Mazda BT-50 to debut at Sydney Motor Show | Car Advice | News | Reviews

Wondering if this is Mazda‘s replacement for the B-Series here in N. America..? Mazda has announced it will launch the all-new Mazda BT-50 at the upcoming international motor show in Sydney. Mazda calls it an ‘active lifestyle vehicle’ and it’s the new approach Mazda is taking on the conventional ute design. Read the full article, [ READ MORE ]

Were buying too many trucks – driving.ca

According to Ford Canada, a distorted Canadian market leads to inflated truck sales: A combination of high consumer incentives, relatively low oil prices and pent-up demand have conspired to artificially boost truck sales, a trend that is problematic and unsustainable, said David Mondragon, chief executive of Ford of Canada. Read the full article, via the [ READ MORE ]

Mazda vehicles that changed the motor industry

When Mazda’s very first passenger car, the diminutive R360, rolled off the assembly line in 1960, the timing was perfect with the economies of Japan and Germany re-awakening like sleeping giants. Mazda’s passenger car business would remain small for a couple more years, however, while it continued to make light commercial vehicles needed for the [ READ MORE ]

Mazda’s New Concept Car: Not Going With the Flow – NYTimes.com

NYTimes‘ Phil Patton reviews Mazda‘s new SHINARI design concept: Mazda rolled out a surprise this week in Milan: a concept car that its design chief says outlines the company’s future design language.The car is called Shinari and represents the first statement by the company’s design chief, Ikuo Maeda, who took over after Laurens van den [ READ MORE ]

Last Chance To Buy A Mazda RX-8 Motoring Legend | Car Break

The UK is saying ‘goodbye’ to the Mazda RX-8, the world’s only rotary-powered production car: While continuing to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the world’s best-selling roadster, the Mazda MX-5, Mazda UK is saying ‘goodbye’ this autumn to a very different, although equally iconic sportscar in its model line-up – the rotary-engined, four-seater Mazda RX-8. [ READ MORE ]

Mazda Claims Sky Engine Range Will Match Hybrids In Fuel Economy – Green Car Reports

GreenCarReports.com reports today about Mazda‘s new Sky engine: While many of its rivals have flocked to hybrid technology for fuel efficiency gains, Mazda is relatively unique in that it plans to further develop existing internal combustion technologies in order to maximize the fuel efficiency of its engines. Mazda previewed its next-generation of powertrain technologies, which [ READ MORE ]

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