

Mazda

MAZDA’S NEW RUSSIAN OPERATIVE
Mazda has confirmed the global launch of its much-anticipated, all-new Mazda6 sedan for next month’s Moscow International Automobile Salon.

Mazda sets date for MX-5
Enthusiasts shiver in anticipation as date set for Mazda MX-5 reveal

Mazda promises noise breakthrough
New technology set to make next-generation Mazdas quieter

Mazda to build smaller SUV
Insiders confirm Mazda 3-based CX-3 will be launched globally in 2015

Rotary lives on!
Mazda continues to develop out-of-production engine

Merc charges into the top 10
Luxury brand Mercedes-Benz makes Australia’s top 10 bestsellers list

Nissan creates GT-R SUV
Nissan has taken the GT-R’s 3.8-litre twin-turbo V6, six-speed transaxle and all-wheel-drive chassis, and stuffed the complete powertrain into its Euro-only Juke compact SUV.

Car prices going down
Smart shoppers know that the best deals on new cars emerge before and after January 1. In less than a month’s time, anything built in 2011 will be immediately deemed, like, so last year. Literally.

Wheels World news: Mazda hooks up with Toyota, Aston seeks suitor, F1 driver immortalised on own T-shirt
Aston Martin for sale for $800million, Toyota to share next Mazda2, Raikkonen immortalises own phrase on T-shirt

Toyota plans Mazda killer
This sketch might look harmless, but what you’re looking at could be the death of the mighty Mazda MX-5.

Mazda breaks New Territory
Mazda has put the squeeze on Territory, Kluger and Captiva, with new front-drive CX-9 variants starting from just $44,425

Mid-sized wagon warfare
Launch of the all-new Hyundai i40 Tourer, the addition of cheaper, fuel-frugal Volvo V60 variants, and a hefty $3370 pricecut to Mazda 6 Touring signals mid-sized wagon warfare.

Mazda previews next MX-5
Next-generation Mazda sports car chassis rolls into New York

Fiat Chrysler mulls more rear-drive models via Mazda tie-in
Shared MX-5, Alfa Spider platform could spread across multiple brands, Fiat Chrysler boss says

Mazda boss: bring on the Toyota 86 convertible!
It might be on again/off again, but Mazda says it would welcome, not fear, the Toyota 86 Convertible if it’s eventually built.

Mazda to launch ‘halo sports car’ by 2016
Zoom Zoom fans rejoice, Mazda is planning a new ‘halo’ performance car to be introduced after 2016.

This week’s motoring highlights
With the end of the week fast approaching, we thought it time to recap the biggest motoring stories of the past seven days.

Mazda teaches celebrities
Ah the celebrity race at the Australian Grand Prix. How we love it.

Mazda Takeri concept to debut at Geneva
Mazda has released more preview images of the Takeri Concept ahead of its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The Takeri is expected to foreshadow the upcoming revamped Mazda6, set for release in 2013.

Mazda 3 reaches for the Skyactive
Mazda has unveiled its facelifted 3 sedan and hatch range, which debuts an all-new direct-injected four-cylinder powertrain

MX-5 GT is championship ready
Don’t look for this one in showrooms, Mazda’s UK arm says this is the most powerful Mazda MX-5 ever built

Gone with the flow – Laurens van den Acker
The world’s hottest car designer has jumped ship from Mazda to Renault, taking his flowing, nature-inspired vision with him. Robbo asks Laurens van den Acker why.

April VFACTS
Then results are in, and the figures aren’t good, but there is a ray of light for some marques and models.

New design chief at Mazda…
Laurens van den Acker, the man who brought a smile to Mazda’s latest generation, is rumoured to be returning to Europe as new design head Ikuo Maeda takes to the drawing board.