The Japanese people from Mazda unveiled the MX-5 GT4, a racing variant of the well-known MX-5 model. Under the bonnet we find a powerful 2.0-liter turbo engine developing 320 horsepower. Coupled to a six-speed sequential gearbox, the MX-5 GT4 promises impressive track performance. At the interior we find a roll cage for improved safety but
Mazda 5 is a popular compact MPV model built by the Japanese company starting 1999 at the Hiroshima plant in Japan and Changchun factory in China. The first generation of the model built until 2004 was known as Mazda Premacy and was based on the CP platform. It came with a total of two petrol
The Mazda RX-8 is perhaps one of the finest cars of the present, a revolution on what’s to be understood as a genuine sports car, which is perhaps why it wasn’t really a success in pretty much none of the markets it went on sale in. The only conventional sports car stuff the Mazda RX-8
Built to pick up where the 323 left off, the Mazda 3 is a very successful part of the Japanese manufacturer’s lineup, mostly due to its great value for money situation and its serious reliability rating. Another important aspect to consider as a factor for the Mazda 3’s success is that underneath the Japanese styled
The Japanese people from Mazda decided to take the new MX-5 Yusho concept for a spin at the Hockenheim circuit in Germany. The MX-5 Yusho is a prototype unveiled at the Auto Mobil International Show (AMI) last month. Under the bonnet sits a powerful 2.0-liter petrol engine capable to deliver 237 horsepower at 6,800rpm and
It seems that Mazda’s changed direction in terms of style (again) and that their new Kodo design language has won over the executive hearts of the Japanese company. Somebody must be making some really bad decisions up there. Dropping Zoom Zoom and replacing it with Kodo and Skyactive may technically be the better choice but
And the iconic Mazda MX-5 Japanese sports car lives on as Mazda announce their new facelift for the car that kept the roadster bug infecting people. With this update, Mazda took the refreshing wand to both the soft and hardtop versions of the MX-5 (or Miata as some may now it). For the moment, the
The Japanese company is preparing a surprise for the Goodwood Festival Speed, an event which is just around the corner. The new MX-5 GT Concept goes as a road legal model and packs a revised 2.0-liter four-cylinder unit offering 205 horsepower. The unit is coupled to a standard manual transmission, all the modifications being made
The Japanese people from Mazda unveiled a new special edition for the MX-5 roadster, namely the Senshu variant. Mazda says that Senshu means “player” in Japanese, the new MX-5 special edition being limited to 200 units. Under the bonnet we find a 2.0-liter petrol unit delivering 158 horsepower, coupled to a six-speed manual transmission. In
The Leipzig Auto Show isn’t a very important event in the motor show calendar and that’s fine, we’re not bothered about it too much. We should however, because just look at what Mazda unveiled at the 2012 Auto Mobil International Show (AMI) in Leipzig, Germany, on Friday. It’s called the Mazda MX-5 Yusho and while
As we know, the Japanese at Mazda have told us that the RX-8 sports car is taking its final ride before production is stopped. The Mazda RX-8 Spirit R was meant to be the end of the road back then. Now however things have changed just a little bit due to high demand in Japan.
It seems that the Japanese people from Mazda will quit offering the CX-7 crossover in the United States, the poor sales being the main reason for this decision. With the introduction of the new CX-5 in the States, the older CX-7 is one step closer to its retiring from this market. At the beginning, the
The new Mazda3 debuts in the United Kingdom in hatchback form with a starting price of £13,495 until March 31 (special offer) and £14,995 afterwards. The entry-level model is powered by a 1.6-liter petrol unit able to deliver 104 horsepower and return a combined fuel economy of 44,1mpg UK. A more powerful 2.0-liter with 149
The Japanese people from Mazda decided to reveal yet another special edition of the well-known MX-5, a model specially designed for the British market. According to the manufacturer, only 550 units of the Coupe version and 250 examples of the Soft-top model will be offered in the UK. The Mazda MX-5 Venture Edition features a
The best concept Mazda has created recently and the only one suggesting what a future generation of the 6 might look like will soon be shipped to the old continent. In order to make an European debut, the Mazda Takeri concept will get a chance to show-off during the upcoming Geneva Motor Show next month.
Mazda decided to release pricing and availability details for the new CX-5 Crossover in the United States. The Japanese model gets a starting price of $20,865 being powered by a 2.0-liter gasoline unit offering 155 horses and 150 lb-ft of torque. Sadly, this is the only engine available for the new CX-5 at launch but
Mazda decided to release details and photos on the MX-5 Miata special edition, a model which is scheduled to hit the Chicago Auto Show stage. The limited edition of the Japanese roadster gets a series of special features such as a new set of 17-inch alloy wheels, black trim and a Power Retractable Hard Top
“Go CUV and fake off-roader products!” This is the current trend so we might as well roll with it and accept the situation without too much of a fuss. So why would I say that the Japanese giving us the details on their Mazda CX-5 is shouting? Well, because it is, after a period of
Well here’s an interesting turn of events, after several scares about the Mazda 6 and its future, we find that not only will it stay but it might get a new spin-off. During an interview with WhatCar one of the “higher-ups” from the Japanese company announced that after the new sedan sets sail in 2013,
