Mazda’s receives award for i-Stop system

Mazda has won the 2009 Automotive Researchers’ and Journalists’ Conference of Japan (RJC) Technology of the Year award for its idling stop system, known as “i-stop”.

The i-stop system is a fuel saving device fitted to direct injection engines that shuts down the engine when the car comes to rest.
Combustion energy is used to restart the [...]

Mazda2 sedan, Mazda3 diesel to join the range next year

Mazda has confirmed that it will bring the Mazda2 sedan to Australia by mid-2010 when production of the vehicle begins in Thailand.

The Mazda2 sedan sits on the same 2490mm wheelbase as its hatchback sibling and will be powered by the existing 76kW 1.5-litre petrol engine.
Mazda Australia managing director, Doug Dickson, said he was excited about [...]

Mazda 6 diesel still class-leading

On the back of waning sales in the segment, Mazda’s early duty cut has helped make its Mazda6 diesel models an even more attractive proposition.

The Mazda6 diesel was launched late last year, and so far has accounted for almost 10 per cent of all Madza6 sales.
In October, 637 Mazda6s were sold in total (down 11 [...]

Mazda sees strong sales in October

Mazda has had another month of strong sales results and is on the way to making the 74,000 sales target that was set for the 2009 year.

Mazda sold a total of 5,637 new vehicles in the month of October which is up two per cent from this time last year.
Mazda is Australia’s number one selling [...]

Mazda, Mitsubishi post first-half loss

Although the global car market is beginning to show signs of recovery, some manufacturers are still suffering the effects of the Global Economic Downturn.
Two such companies are Japanese manufacturers Mazda and Mitsubishi, both posting half-year net losses over night.
As Japan’s fourth and fifth largest manufacturers respectively, the pair cited falling sales and the strong value [...]

Mazda RX-8 replacement to evolve current design

As Mazda prepares its next-generation RX-8 reports are leaking through that the design will be more evolutionary than revolutionary.

With the model’s seventh birthday fast approaching the team at Mazda are hurrying to finalise the product in time to compete with such new comers as the Hyundai Genesis Coupe and newly announced Toyota FT-86.
Mazda’s head [...]

Mazda stand at Tokyo Motor Show

Mazda have given us a glimpse of its Kiyora concept alongside the full spectrum of its current model line-up.

The Kiyora concept aims to couple “driving pleasure and an everlasting sky” as Mazda demonstrates its dedication (known as Sustainable Zoom-Zoom) to the green theme extensively on display throughout this year’s show.

The compact Kiyora aims to demonstrate [...]

2010 Mazda CX-7 arrives with new diesel and FWD models

Mazda has released the full Australian details and availability for its new generation CX-7 family SUV which includes two new engines and a front-wheel-drive entry-level model.

With refreshed design and equipment added across the range, coupled with Mazda’s popular new styling, the new CX-7 is sure to be a sales hit for Mazda when it hits [...]

Mazda to offer buyers early duty cut savings

Mazda will pass duty cut savings on to customers now, three months ahead of the Federal Government planned cuts to the tax.

The duty on passenger cars, which is currently 10 per cent, will be halved to five per cent right away on all new Mazda purchases which, in some instances, could save buyers up to [...]

2010 Mazda2 facelift revealed in official press release

Mazda has inadvertently unveiled its facelifted new generation Mazda2 in an official press release announcing the commencement of production at the brand’s Thailand plant.

While the original Mazda2 premiered the brand’s funky new design direction, subsequent updates to the remainder of the Mazda model line-up featured the now trademark ’smiley grille’ – notably absent from the [...]

Mazda6 Review & Road Test

Solid build, solid performance, solid reputation

Model Tested:

2009 Mazda Mazda6 Diesel; 2.2-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel; six speed manual; wagon – $37,940*

Options:

None fitted

Engine; gearbox; driveability; practicality
Ride a tad firm; no automatic option
CarAdvice Rating:
The new MZR-CD diesel engine in Mazda6 – and let’s hope Mazda3 as well – is an absolute pearler. It’s quiet, [...]

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