Mar 9th, 2010
by Jay WM Wong.
Ikuo Maeda, the “oyabun” of Mazda’s design crew, wants to resurrect the RX-7, saying “I do have a strong yearning to revive the RX-7 during my tenure.”
As much as enthusiasts revel in delight of hearing such news, Mazda officials doused such claims, asking “Why go backwards?”
Our answer to that would be “Because, it was that [...]
Mazda will officially reveal its facelifted version of the 2010 Mazda 6 at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show.
The new Mazda family face is introduced, along with new head and rear lamps, for more sportiness and a clearer premium identity. There are changes at the back too, where the car now sports a completely remodeled bumper, [...]
Mazda has released the information about its third generation 2011 Mazda5, ahead of its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
Set to go on sale in Europe this fall, the redesigned Mazda5 features Mazda’s “Nagare Flow” design language, dual-sliding rear doors, and seating for up to seven. According to Hideki Matsuoka, Mazda5 Program Manager, “Our [...]
It has been recently reported by certain quarters that the new version of the Mazda MX-5 will list fuel consumption figures of just 3.4 l/100km compared to 8.1 l/100km for the current generation MX-5
The massive gain in fuel economy is expected to come thanks to the new MX-5’s rumoured 1000kg kerb weight which is only [...]
What was conceived as the Mazda Crossport Concept car in 2006, evolved into Mazda’s first crossover vehicle, the Mazda CX-7. Although Mazda could have taken a short-cut and built it on a van platform, in view of safety and performance, they wisely created the CX-7 on a car platform. It became an instant hit. Taking [...]
The next generation Mazda MX-5 will be delayed to late 2011 due to major changes in store for the car. To make the wait worth, Mazda is not only developing a new lightweight platform and more fuel efficient powertrains, but it is also expected to throw in a new coupe version to this much [...]
Apr 14th, 2009
by Shahir R. Ali.
Just a few a weeks ago, Mazda’s research and development chief Seita Kanai was telling reporters that Mazda will not offer any hybrids to compete in the hybrid wars. But now Mazda is singing a different tune.
At the 2009 New York Auto Show, Mazda CEO Takashi Yamanouchi told reporters that Mazda is now planning to [...]
Mar 31st, 2009
by Shahir R. Ali.
Mazda plans to raise its global fleet fuel mileage by 30% without building hybrid vehicles. According to Seita Kanai, Mazda’s research and development chief, said the company does not plan to compete with hybrid offerings from Toyota and Honda.
Instead, Mazda will boost fuel economy through weight reduction and improved drivetrains. A few ways Mazda plans [...]
Mar 22nd, 2009
by Shahir R. Ali.
You had to know it was coming: the grin featured on the 2010 Mazda3 and refreshed MX-5 Miata is spreading its way across the Mazda lineup. Today it’s CX-7, Mazda’s uniquely styled midsize crossover.
The most noticeable changes are up front, where a restyled lower fascia is a bit bulkier than what it replaces. Of [...]
Mar 21st, 2009
by Shahir R. Ali.
Mazda is continuing to use the international auto show circuit to roll out its revamped model lineup, bringing its updated 2010 Mazda CX-9 to the 2009 New York Auto Show along with the refreshed CX-7 and the new Mazdaspeed3.
The CX-9, is the latest Mazda to get a version of the automaker’s new signature design cues, [...]