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2011 Mazda2 to get SKYACTIV high compression technology

Mazda has announced the next generation Mazda2 will come equipped with the company's latest SKYACTIV technology. Mazda says this will allow the entry-level model to achieve 3.3L/100km fuel consumption. Mazda's SKYACTIV technology is basically

Mazda UK releases Miyako and Takuya special editions

Mazda UK has released a range of special edition models for the European summer, bringing with them sports styling, added luxury and a little Japanese flare. The Mazda MX-5 Miyako continues the 20th anniversary celebrations of the world’s best s

Japanese car makers shed weight

There are cars out there that will do the 0-100km/h sprint in less than seven seconds (easily quick enough to scare your mother) while returning fuel economy figures that hover around the 6.5L/100km mark. This is quite an astonishing feat, and manufa

Mazda scores Aussie sales record in April, BT-50 sales up 34%

Mazda has set a new April sales record in Australia with its BT-50 light commercial range up 34 per cent on 2009 levels. The result sees Mazda's achieve its best ever April result, tallying 6805 new vehicle sales. The Japanese manufacturer has sol

2010 Mazda2 five-door hatch & new sedan models now available

Mazda has released its new Mazda2 light car range this week. The new range, incorporating five-door hatch and four-door sedan models, offers buyers increased safety levels, more style and even better value for money. The new Mazda2 evolves the

Mazda SKY-G petrol engine confirmed for Australia in 2011

Mazda Australia has confirmed the all-new direct-injection SKY-G petrol engine will become the first of a new generation of fuel-efficient powertrains offered when it debuts locally in 2011. The Mazda2, Mazda3 and CX-7 are all expected to benefit

2010 Mazda2 hatch & sedan face-lift heads for Australia

The new Mazda2 hatch and sedan will land in Australian showrooms from May highlighting a revised look and increased equipment levels. Since its launch in 2007, over 35,000 examples of the Mazda2 have been sold in Australia, making it one of the be

Mazda2 concept trio in Los Angeles, possible MPS variant

Marking the belated debut of the Mazda2 in the US, Mazda has unveiled a trio of concept models at this year's Los Angeles Auto show. Based on the face lifted hatchback variants, the three concepts have been named the Mazda 2Evil, Active2 Surf

Mazda2 platform to be used for electric vehicle test project

Mazda has announced that it will provide three Mazda2s for conversion to electric vehicles as part of a new test project in collaboration with Itochu Corporation, Tsukuba City and several other companies. Commencing in March 2010, the Tsukuba En