Mazda 3
Car buyer’s guide – is now the best time to buy a small car?
In a new series, we reveal upcoming updates or major changes for Australia’s most popular vehicles
Hyundai i30 vs Mazda 3 vs Toyota Corolla: Which best-selling hatch should I buy?
There’s a stack of hatchbacks on the market to choose from. Jez Spinks runs the rule over the three best-sellers in the class for would-be buyers
2016 Mazda 3 revealed
A tech-heavy update for the already-popular Mazda 3 is only weeks away
2016 Mazda 3 revealed ahead of August launch
Styling tweaks, improved detection tech and innovative new engine-chassis integration system set to make drivers more ‘at one’ with the Mazda 3
Top 10 most popular vehicles in Australia, June 2016
Records tumble as VFACTS release figures showing a strong sales performance for new-cars in June 2016, and overall sales for the year on track to eclipse 2015.
The 2017 Mazda3 set for extra safety tech
Mazda is reportedly set to introduce a new system designed for smoother cornering and a more comfortable ride, bringing the benefits of improved fuel efficiency and reduced fatigue.
VFACTS new vehicle sales report May 2016
The winners and losers in the Aussie sales race for May
10 most popular vehicles in Australia, May 2016
Hyundai i30 tops local sales chart for the third month is succession
Hyundai Elantra v Mazda 3 comparison review
We pit the Hyundai Elantra against the benchmark Mazda 3.
Mazda 3 facelift image leaked
It seems the Mazda 3 is getting set to receive a mid-life update in the not-too-distant future.
Hot hatch class of 2011 comparison review
Forced induction front-drive fours (and a five) plus two without turbos and two with all-wheel drive make up our field of so-hot-right-now hatches.
Toyota Australia not yet affected by Japan Earthquake
Cars vital to Toyota maintaining its hold on the number one spot in Australia are about to be in short supply.
Hyundai needs ute, small SUV to boost sales
Korean brand is on a sales roll, but lusts for a ute and small SUV to truly fight with Toyota
Top 10 most popular vehicles in Australia, April 2016
The Hyundai i30 is Australia’s most popular car for a second consecutive month – helped by a generous $19,990 driveaway deal that saves buyers thousands of dollars.
April VFACTS new-car sales: Ford beats Holden for first time since 1999
Shock result for Holden as Hyundai cements third place courtesy of its cut-price i30 hatchback
MPS badge could help Mazda with premium push
Buyer shift towards premium models may sharpen the pencils for Mazda’s business case to revive the MPS badge in Australia
VFACTS new vehicles sales report March 2016
New-car sales pace slows slightly in March as we cross the quarter-million mark
Top 10 most popular vehicles in Australia, March 2016
We take a look at Australia’s latest car industry figures.
Top 10 selling passenger cars in Australia, February 2016
We take a look at the top selling passenger cars in Australia so far this year.
Peugeot 308 GT Diesel v Mazda3 XD Astina comparison review
The powerful and feature-rich Mazda3 XD Astina locks horns with its classy French counterpart. Which warm hatch is the better buy?
VFACTS new vehicles sales report February 2016
Toyota Corolla nudges out the Mazda 3 in February’s sales race to regain bestseller title
Aussie cars slump in January car sales
A record sales in month in January hasn’t been kind to Australia’s own
Mazda 3 XD Astina ‘Kuroi’ review
Tries hard but falls short in the bona fide department
2016 Detroit Motor Show stars
The first motor show of the year kicks off with EV supercars, SUVs and swathe of hot new ideas
