The Wankel rotary engine is right now nothing more that a fond memory for some Mazda owners. Last time the car maker used this type of engine was in June 2012, and that was the Renesis unit aboard the RX-8 model. The rotary engine was fun and for all the technical ingenuity that went into
The new Mazda3 benefits now from official pricing in the United States. The company prices the new model from $16,945, a price which will get you the base model equipped with 16-inch steel wheels, body-color bumpers, power windows, sport seats, USB connectivity and air conditioning. The entry-level model starts at $16,945 while for $18,445, you
After Skoda has been teasing its fans with incomplete photos of the allegedly (and later confirmed) Skoda Rapid Spaceback, could it be the turn of Mazda to do the same? It all started from a photo published in a Japanese magazine, where what appears to be a tinnier version of Mazda 3 took a strange
Mazda3 has been under the spotlights for quite a while. While time was passing by and no photo with the new unit completely undressed was showing, we were all getting nervous. The much expected an praised event however too place thanks to the guys from Top Gear Russia, who unveiled the first official snapshots with
The internet is an amazing place, where news are carried worldwide in a second. Thus most companies careful regulate the information that gets out there, as once it reaches the internet, it is out forever. Yet from time to time, bits and pieces of information slip through the cracks, and make many enthusiasts happy. A
Not since the days of the Axis have people gotten so excited about a collaboration between the Italians and the Japanese. A new such collaboration was achieved officially and it’s better than before. Fortunately for everybody, world domination isn’t really part of the discussion this time. It’s actually domination of the compact sports car segment.
The people at Mazda announced their plans to boost the production capacity at the Mexican plant in Salamanca. Even the factory is not completely built yet, they say that high demand forces them to increase the production rate to around 230,000 units per year. According to Mazda, this target will be reached somewhere in the
The Japanese carmaker releases official pricing figures for the new Mazda6 in the United States. The base model is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder unit offering 184hp and 250Nm of torque returning a combined fuel economy of 29mpg. For now, this is Mazda’s single engine for the United States, a 2.2-liter SKYACTIV-D engine following to
The Japanese people from Mazda announced their plans for the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon, an event which, of course, will happen in the hometown of the well-known carmaker, a fact that requires more attention from the company. This is why they prepared a quite long list of concepts and prototypes for the upcoming automotive event.
It is true, it’s going on sale, it’s now a production model and we’re finally getting close to seeing it on the road. That’s the elusive new Mazda6. For the 2014 modelyear it will be hitting the market very, very early next year, on the 2nd of January 2013. This is a special announcement on
The Los Angeles Auto Show is the place where all the trendy stuff collects before going on sale in the United States vast market. Wacky concepts, new hybrids, interesting technology and trendy styling, that’s what you get tat this show. Or is it? Mazda came to the event with what is possibly the least trendy
Mazda prepared a subtle facelift treatment for the current generation MX-5, a model offered both as a Roadster and Roadster Coupe. The model was seen for the first time at Paris and comes with new exterior finishes including a Dolphin Grey, revised front bumper and grille, but also with new interior trim and a restyled
Citroen’s decision to re-introduce the DS lineup is probably one of the best they’ve made in the last decade. There are quite a few points here where the French got it right. More profit (slightly, at least), a better image and, above all, more satisfied customers are counted on the list. There’s also the enthusiasm
Usually when a manufacturer comes to the SEMA show, it comes up with a familiar model that gets some unfamiliar tune-ups and then be done. So why would Mazda come up with something called a concept? No idea, but that’s what the Mazda MX-5 Super25 is supposed to be. What it appears to be however
The Japanese people at Mazda released a comprehensive photo gallery showing the new Mazda6, both the sedan and wagon models seen for the first time last month at Paris. The new Mazda6 measures 4,865mm (sedan) and 4,800mm (wagon) with wheelbases of 2,830mm and 2,750mm. Engine choices in Europe include a 2.0-liter Skyactiv-G petrol unit offered
The Japanese people from Mazda released official pricing for the 2013 Mazda3 MPS in the United Kingdom. Powered by a 2.3-liter four-cylinder unit delivering 256 horsepower and coupled to a six-speed manual transmission, the new model sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,1 seconds with a top speed of 250 km/h. UK buyers will
Now this is something with a bit of an unexpected flavor from Mazda. The manufacturer once referred to as the “zoom-zoom” guys are starting to zip around again. The Japanese company has just announced its plans for the Mazda 3 compact and the news is all good. The next generation of this car really is
Shortly after unveiling the 2014 Mazda6 at the Moscow Motor Show, the Japanese car maker promised the range would seriously expand. They’re going to make all sorts of interesting versions ranging from a coupe to a mining truck. Well, the latter may be a little over the top but you know what I meant. As
There was a bit of a concern over the way the Japanese unveiled the 2014 Mazda6 in at Russia’s Motor Show but there’s no need to worry. It seems that the formerly “zoom zoom” company has big plans for their new and stunning sedan model. There’s talk of several derivatives. First of all, there’s a
News from Russia: Communism is coming back. Well, not really, it never left, but that’s a different discussion altogether. What is important and happening in Russia is that the 2014 Mazda6 was just unveiled at the Moscow Auto Show. The design is almost identical to the Takeri concept. That’s by no means a surprise since
