Thursday, November 13, 2008
Washington County Sheriff's Report (The South Alabamian)
Battery failed. Clutch slave cylinder failed. This is absolutely the best car in the world. It bought it as a fun third car. I have taken it with me from California, to Michigan to Texas every time I have moved for work. I have sold other cars so I could keep this one.
Auto dealersships close in New Bern, Kinston (New Bern Sun Journal)
The Washington County Sheriff's Department reported the following arrests during the past week: *Mazda Henderson, 35, of Citronelle was arrested Nov. 5 and charged with negotiation of a worthless negotiable instrument and failure to appear on charges of driving without a valid license and no proof of insurance. Bond was set at $924.10.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
2009 Formula Mazda Challenge Schedules (The Auto Channel)
2009 MAZDA MAZDA5 STYLING | [7 out of 10] Cars.com: "looks sporty" Edmunds: "the functionality of a minivan but without the minivan stigma" ConsumerGuide: "The 2009 Mazda 5 is largely unchanged" The 2009 Mazda Mazda5 is an evolution of the people-hauler that Mazda introduced to the market in model year 2006. Variously described ...
1995 Mazda MX5 review from North America (Carsurvey.org)
The parents and brother of a Salinas man killed in a roll-over accident outside Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca are suing the county for alleged design flaws on South Boundary Road.
Honda, Mazda Shares Fall After Yen Rises Against Euro (Update1) (Bloomberg)
Battery failed. Clutch slave cylinder failed. This is absolutely the best car in the world. It bought it as a fun third car. I have taken it with me from California, to Michigan to Texas every time I have moved for work. I have sold other cars so I could keep this one.
2009 Mazda Mazda5 (The Car Connection)
In assembling this review on the 2009 Mazda Mazda5, TheCarConnection.com's automotive experts read a number of critical reviews and included the most useful information from them. Then the editors at TheCarConnection.com brought their firsthand experience with the Mazda5 to this review to make it especially insightful. Likes: A true " ...
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Tumminia Mazda moves to new Olathe location (BizJournals)
DARTFORD, UNITED KINGDOM – November 11, 2008: In the UK, Mazda is taking the opportunity presented by the arrival of its all-new MZR-CD 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine, with a choice of three different power outputs, to introduce some specification upgrades and an additional diesel hatchback model to its new Mazda6 range.
Expanded 2009 New Mazda 6 Line-Up On Sale From January (The Auto Channel)
BROWNSBURG, Ind. — The 2009 Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda schedule unveiled on Nov. 6 represents a substantial departure from previous Atlantic schedules but will bring the series to many new and important markets.
Police Blotter (Baltimore Sun)
UPPER FREEHOLD: A 17-year-old Marlboro girl suffered a head injury when she fell off a horse and the animal then fell on top of her Sunday afternoon, State Police said.
Psychiatrist contradicts amnesia call (Northwest Herald)
WOODSTOCK – Defense attorneys are trying to show that a 24-year-old Marengo man had post-traumatic amnesia when he fled an accident that killed a man and critically injured another.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Asian markets trade lower on Wall Street losses (Nasdaq)
Consumers rated these cars as best in their class, delivering value and reliability over the long term.
Best Cars For The Buck (Forbes)
The dashboard display stopped working, so had to be replaced. The driver's side automatic window motor had to be replaced. A/C condenser needed to be replaced.
Police name teenage crash victim (BBC News)
The dashboard display stopped working, so had to be replaced. The driver's side automatic window motor had to be replaced. A/C condenser needed to be replaced.
Mazda puts sporty spin on minivan (BizJournals)
We're not saying we don't like the Mazda Rotary, but it's hard to say anything bad about an RX-7 that can spin the tires in fourth gear. Jack Baruth, aka ViergangFuchs, ran across this 543-horse...
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Going Greener: All the little bits add up (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
San Francisco Chronicle It's a problem, this effort to find a "Car for All Seasons." You look around and you figure, gee, I'd like a sedan, but then again I need the room offered by a van, but on the other hand I want an SUV.
The Speed Touring Car Series (Speed TV)
LMP2 team to run under Mazda power for 2009 season as long MG partnership ends.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Video: Preview of new Mazda 6 (NBC 13 Birmingham)
RML's LMP2 sports prototype programme has been one of the most successful of the last five years, with back-to-back victories in the Le Mans 24 Hours, and the class title in the Le Mans Series in 2007.
2003 Mazda 6 review from United Arab Emirates (Carsurvey.org)
LMP2 team to run under Mazda power for 2009 season as long MG partnership ends.
This Mazda wins by a nose (The Florida Times-Union)
Mazda Motors UK has appointed Santander Consumer as its new finance provider, replacing Ford Motor Credit Company which held its credit arm previously.
Mazda stresses comfort, safety (The Post-Standard)
The year was 1972, the location Lime Rock Race Track in Connecticut.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Mazda 6 Ultra debuts in Kingdom (Zawya)
LMP2 team to run under Mazda power for 2009 season as long MG partnership ends.
Engine Swap Of The Day: NASCAR-Spec Chevy Small-Block In Mazda RX-7 [Engine Swap] (Jalopnik)
07 November 2008 Jeddah - Haji Hussain Alireza Co. (HHA) - sole distributor of Mazda cars in the Kingdom - unveiled here on Wednesday the new Mazda 6 Ultra 2009, the car that changed the concept of sporty sedan cars.
RML switches to Mazda power for 2009 (Motorsport.com)
Nothing. I know nothing will, it's a MAZDA!!! The 2.0i Sport model is simply stunning. Many people may think of Mazda's to be bland and characterless, the 323F sport isn't! I cannot believe the difference from my Nissan Almera GTi. Okay the car was quicker, but it lacked style and refinement.
RML AD Group confirms Mazda power for 2009 (Motorsport.com)
The face of the LM P2 category of the European-based Le Mans Series has been transforming during the off-season. While a number of top-flight teams have discontinued its programs, others have been forging ahead with plans for the coming year.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
RML in Mazda switch. (Crash.net)
Mazda Motors UK has appointed Santander Consumer as its new finance provider, replacing Ford Motor Credit Company which held its credit arm previously.
Mazda appoints Santander as finance provider (AM Online)
Nothing. I know nothing will, it's a MAZDA!!! The 2.0i Sport model is simply stunning. Many people may think of Mazda's to be bland and characterless, the 323F sport isn't! I cannot believe the difference from my Nissan Almera GTi. Okay the car was quicker, but it lacked style and refinement.
Mazda website sports a new look (Zawya)
Mazda North American Operations said Monday October sales fell 25.9 percent as truck sales plummeted. The U.S. arm of the Japanese carmaker reported October sales of 16,442, down from 22,201 last year.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
2002 Mazda 323 Sport from UK and Ireland - Comments (Carsurvey.org)
As the automotive experts at TheCarConnection.com put together this all-encompassing review of the Mazda CX-7, they included a host of different review sources and brought you the best information. The experienced editors at TheCarConnection.com have driven the Mazda CX-7 and imparted their driving insights in this review. Likes ...
2009 Mazda CX-9 (The Car Connection)
TheCarConnection.com's editors read the latest reviews on the new 2009 Mazda CX-9 to write this comprehensive review. Experts from TheCarConnection.com also drove the Mazda CX-9 to offer you a definitive opinion on this sporty, seven-passenger crossover. This review also compares the 2009 Mazda CX-9 with other vehicles in its class to ...
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
2009 Mazda CX-7 (The Car Connection)
2009 MAZDA CX-7 STYLING | [9 out of 10] Edmunds: "attention-getting design" Cars.com: "one of the best-looking crossovers" ConsumerGuide: "Testers agree the gauges are stylish but are divided on whether they're easy to read" Mazda 2009 CX-7s continue the familiar styling from their 2007 introduction: sporty without compromise. ...
Mazda Reports October 2008 Sales (The Auto Channel)
Spending a day in the Pacific Northwest checking out the updated offerings of the all-new Mazda 6 was an interesting experience, to say the least.
2009 Mazda RX-8 (The Car Connection)
2009 MAZDA RX-8 STYLING | [8 out of 10] Car and Driver: "Not everybody thinks it's pretty" ConsumerGuide: "Freshened interior and exterior styling and a new R3 sport package" Cars.com: "Cabin that has small, rear-hinged back doors to make it easier to get into the backseat" After going nearly five years since its introduction ...
Monday, November 3, 2008
Mazda October sales drop 25.9 percent (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
In putting together this comprehensive review covering the 2009 Mazda RX-8 sportscar, the experts at TheCarConnection.com turned to a wide range of critical review voices. TheCarConnection.com's editors also included their firsthand experience driving the new, high-performance R3 variant. Likes New styling details and a design that ...
Mazda Atlantics (Speed TV)
Mazda always encourages its customers to maintain their vehicles through authorised service centers.
TAC announces Mazda Service Drive 08 (AME Info)
Mazda Motor has reported that its consolidated net income for the first half of fiscal year 2008 increased 2% to JPY29.5 billion, compared to the first half of fiscal year 2007.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Mazda To Exhibit MX-5 at 'Japan Car' Exhibitions in Paris and London (Press Release Network)
Two years after the range's launch, Mazda has upgraded its BT-50 pick-ups, bringing a 3-litre 156hp Intrepid model to the UK market for the first time.
Mazda chairman lauds Gasan (Times of Malta)
Two years after the range's launch, Mazda has upgraded its BT-50 pick-ups, bringing a 3-litre 156hp Intrepid model to the UK market for the first time.
Mazda attributes 6% growth on Mazda2 and Mazda6 models (AM Online)
Mazda Motor Corp (7261.T) reported a 20 percent drop in quarterly operating profit on Thursday, hit by a stronger yen and expensive raw materials, and slashed its annual forecast by a similar margin blaming softer vehicle demand.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Mazda Roadster (Japan Corporate News)
Mazda’s global sales growth, up 6% year-on-year to 701,000 units, has been attributed to its relaunched Mazda2 and Mazda6.
Ford-Mazda ties to remain strong (Detroit News)
Hiroshima, Oct 31, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation will display the Mazda MX-5 (known as the Mazda Roadster in Japan) at the "Japan Car" exhibitions to be held in London and Paris during November 2008.
Mazda, Mitsubishi Motors cut forecasts as crisis bites (Business Times (Malaysia))
Ford Motor Co. and Mazda Motor Corp. will remain close working partners even if the Dearborn automaker sells all or part of its controlling stake, Mazda's top North American official said Thursday.
Mazda upgrades BT-50 pick-up range FWi (Farmers Weekly Interactive)
TOKYO -- Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said Thursday it swung into the black during the April-September period for the first time in six years, while the surging yen limited Mazda, an affiliate of Ford Motor Co., to a modest gain in profit.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Mazda insists Ford alliance is not in jeopardy (Financial Times)
TOKYO -- Mazda Motor Corp.'s net profit edged up 2 percent in the fiscal first half as the yen's surge countered vehicle sales gains in Europe and China.
Mazda Falls After Cutting Profit Goal on U.S. Sales (Update2) (Bloomberg)
TOKYO: Japanese carmakers Mitsubishi and Mazda yesterday cut their earnings forecasts for the year as a global economic slowdown and a soaring yen clouds the industry's outlook.
Mazda reports profits edge up in 1st half (Washington Post)
Oct. 31 (Bloomberg) -- Mazda Motor Corp. , a third owned by Ford Motor Co., dropped in Tokyo after the company cut its profit forecast by 29 percent as falling U.S. sales and higher raw materials costs squeeze earnings.
Mitsubishi Motors, Mazda book first-half profits (Washington Post)
TOKYO -- Mazda Motor Corp.'s net profit edged up 2 percent in the fiscal first half as the yen's surge countered vehicle sales gains in Europe and China.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Mazda Falls After Cutting Profit Goal on U.S. Sales (Update1) (Bloomberg)
Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said Thursday it swung into the black during the April-September period for the first time in six years, while the surging yen limited Mazda, an affiliate of Ford Motor Co., to a modest gain in profit.
Mitsubishi Motors, Mazda book first-half profits (AP via Yahoo! News)
Mazda Motor Corp.'s net profit edged up 2 percent in the fiscal first half as the yen's surge countered vehicle sales gains in Europe and China.
Mazda reports profits edge up in 1st half (AP via Yahoo! News)
Oct. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Mazda Motor Corp. , a third owned by Ford Motor Co., cut its profit forecast by 29 percent as falling U.S. sales and higher raw materials costs squeeze the carmaker's earnings.
Mazda profit drops 20 percent on yen, material costs (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Oct. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Mazda Motor Corp. , a third owned by Ford Motor Co., cut its profit forecast by 29 percent as the slowing global economy and a stronger yen squeezes the carmaker's earnings.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Sony Blames Profit Warning on Yen, Weak Demand (BusinessWeek)
Police are to return to the scene of a road crash one week ago in which a nine-year-old cyclist died from his injuries. Wezlee Clark, from Stonehaven, Kincardineshire, was taken to hospital with head injuries after his bike was hit by a Mazda car last Tuesday evening.
1995 Mazda 626 review from UK and Ireland (Carsurvey.org)
Mazda Motor has announced that its global vehicle production in September 2008 was 128,866 units, an increase of 15%, compared to September 2007.
Ford's new Fiesta is a classy global supermini (EARTHtimes.org)
The 2009 Mazda 6 Grand Touring sedan is a definite head-turner. I learned that test driving one this month. Stopped at a red light on Robinson Street, a middle-aged guy in his cool, shiny Solara convertible, shouted he was digging Mazda's new styling.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
4 Men Traveling In Separate Cars Hit by Gunfire (Washington Post)
Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Honda Motor Co. , Japan's second- largest carmaker, jumped the most in 34 years, leading gains by automakers after the yen declined against the dollar and euro, boosting earnings from exports.
Police hunt for crash witnesses (ic Lanarkshire)
200 Millwood Circle: On Oct. 9, Luis Hernandez-Trujillo said he was driving his 2000 Toyota Camry through the parking lot of Millwood Landing apartments when he said frost on his windshield obscured his vision and he collided with a 1998 Mazda 626 driven by Artie Woodle. Both are from Maumelle.
MAUMELLE CrimeWatch (Maumelle Monitor)
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New Jersey MX-5 Cup Race Arrives on TV Screens (The Auto Channel)
Evel Knievel, eat your heart out. If Mr. Farris' middle name is "Danger," then his first name is "Charity." About 50 people cheered as Aaron Farris, a junior energy commerce major from Katy, jumped his bicycle about eight feet over a small car Saturday evening in a yard near the intersection of 15th Street and Avenue X.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Mazda September global vehicle production up 15% (Automotive Business Review)
The 2009 Mazda 6 Grand Touring sedan is a definite head-turner. I learned that test driving one this month. Stopped at a red light on Robinson Street, a middle-aged guy in his cool, shiny Solara convertible, shouted he was digging Mazda's new styling.
JAPAN: Mazda boosts worldwide output (just-auto)
The Mazda Kaan is an electric powered racecar specifically designed to participate in the E1 races, the apex of international motor racing sport in terms of technological advancements and fame.By the year 2025 the freeways of California would have been overlaid with sub-level electro-conductive polymer that powers electric cars of the future.
Towell Auto Centre bags No 1 position globally (AME Info)
200 Millwood Circle: On Oct. 9, Luis Hernandez-Trujillo said he was driving his 2000 Toyota Camry through the parking lot of Millwood Landing apartments when he said frost on his windshield obscured his vision and he collided with a 1998 Mazda 626 driven by Artie Woodle. Both are from Maumelle.
Mazda, Isuzu Lead Drop in Japan Auto Shares on Stronger Yen (Bloomberg)
The 2009 Mazda 6 Grand Touring sedan is a definite head-turner. I learned that test driving one this month. Stopped at a red light on Robinson Street, a middle-aged guy in his cool, shiny Solara convertible, shouted he was digging Mazda's new styling.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Tech student jumps bicycle over flaming Mazda to raise money for third-world water wells (The Daily Toreador)
Like a good woman, will show you love if you take care of her. Fun and powerful sports coupe!
Marietta man arrested in Cobb fatality (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Manufacturers unveil their new model concepts for 2009. Based on a new platform, the Mazda Kiyora (clean and pure in Japanese) concept is a “lightweight urban compact car” with a carbon-fibre body.
Mazda 6 styling turns heads (The Norman Transcript)
The Mazda Kaan is an electric powered racecar specifically designed to participate in the E1 races, the apex of international motor racing sport in terms of technological advancements and fame.By the year 2025 the freeways of California would have been overlaid with sub-level electro-conductive polymer that powers electric cars of the future.
Scouring for treasure in all the trash (Crookwell Gazette)
Sudan coach Mohamed Abdallah Mazda has brushed aside the strength of group opponents Ghana insisting he is happy to have avoided Cameroon, Nigeria and Egypt in the final phase of the World Cup qualifiers.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Public record for Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008 (The Evening Sun)
Sudan coach Mohamed Abdallah Mazda has brushed aside the strength of group opponents Ghana insisting he is happy to have avoided Cameroon, Nigeria and Egypt in the final phase of the World Cup qualifiers.
2008 LA Design Challenge: Mazda Kaan (AutoSpies.com)
The Suburban Collection will celebrate the grand opening of Suburban Mazda of Sterling Heights on Monday, October 27th.
Scott Burgess: Snug but slick, the reworked Mazda RX-8 is made for speed (Detroit News)
The Suburban Collection will celebrate the grand opening of Suburban Mazda of Sterling Heights on Monday, October 27th.
Friday, October 24, 2008
The Suburban Collection Launches New Mazda Dealership in Sterling Heights, Michigan With Celebration and Fundraiser ... (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Manufacturers unveil their new model concepts for 2009. Based on a new platform, the Mazda Kiyora (clean and pure in Japanese) concept is a “lightweight urban compact car” with a carbon-fibre body.
Report: New holders of Mazda shares mostly decided (AP via Yahoo! Singapore News)
Nothing... Yet. Truck is great to drive. The 4.0 V6 seems to have good power and pulls my trailer carrying 4 dirtbikes in it very well. The seats I find really comfortable and everything in the truck is easy to get at or use. Quality inside is average I would say.
Mazda to buy 10 pc of own shares in Ford sale (The Economic Times)
Oct. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Ford Motor Co. , reeling from plunging U.S. car sales, may cut its stake in Japanese affiliate Mazda Motor Corp. to raise cash as billionaire Kirk Kerkorian unwinds his stake in the U.S. carmaker. Mazda's shares fell the most in more than eight years.
The Paris Motor Show 2008 with Chevrolet, Honda, Mini, Mazda and Mercedes-Benz (AM Online)
Oct. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Mazda Motor Corp. dropped to the lowest level in five years after the yen gained against the euro. Mazda, a third owned by Ford Motor Co., fell 11 percent to close at 220 yen in Tokyo. That's the lowest value since May 8, 2003.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Mazda Museum Welcomes One Millionth Visitor (Japan Corporate News)
Japan's Mazda Motor Corp is planning to buy back half of its own shares to be sold by Ford Motor Co, Asahi newspaper reported on Thursday.
Mazda to buy 10 pct of own shares in Ford sale-paper (Reuters via Yahoo! Philippines News)
Tokyo, Oct 23, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that one million visitors have passed through the doors of the Mazda Museum since it opened in May 1994. The one millionth visitor was part of a group of 28 students and teachers on a fieldtrip from Kitagawa Elementary School, which is in the eastern part of Kochi Prefecture in western Japan.
Mazda, Isuzu Plunge on Stronger Yen, Earnings Outlook (Update1) (Bloomberg)
TOKYO, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Japan's Mazda Motor Corp is planning to buy back half of its own shares to be sold by Ford Motor Co , Asahi newspaper reported on Thursday.
Mazda, Isuzu Plunge on Stronger Yen, Earnings Outlook (Update2) (Bloomberg)
Oct. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Mazda Motor Corp. fell the most in ten years after the yen gained against the euro, and Isuzu Motors Ltd. fell the most in a week after saying it may miss its full-year profit forecast.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Mazda to buy 10 pct of own shares in Ford sale-paper (Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News)
Oct. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Ford Motor Co. , reeling from plunging U.S. car sales, may cut its stake in Japanese affiliate Mazda Motor Corp. to raise cash as billionaire Kirk Kerkorian unwinds his stake in the U.S. carmaker. Mazda's shares fell the most in more than eight years.
Report: New holders of Mazda shares mostly decided (AP via Yahoo! Malaysia News)
The automaker has asked Hiroshima Bank to buy some of Ford's shares of Mazda, according to Japanese media reports.
Mazda Falls on Ford Stake Speculation, Stronger Yen (Update1) (Bloomberg)
Oct. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Ford Motor Co. , reeling from plunging U.S. car sales, may cut its stake in Japanese affiliate Mazda Motor Corp. to raise cash as billionaire Kirk Kerkorian unwinds his stake in the U.S. carmaker.
Ford Motor May Reduce Mazda Stake as Kerkorian Exits (Update2) (Bloomberg)
The automaker has asked Hiroshima Bank to buy some of Ford's shares of Mazda, according to Japanese media reports.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Ford May Reduce Mazda Stake as Kerkorian Exits U.S. Carmaker (Bloomberg)
Oct. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Hiroshima Bank Ltd. plans to buy as much as a 5 percent stake in Mazda Motor Corp. from Ford Motor Co. , Kyodo News Agency reported, without citing sources.
Norway Hydrogen Highway to Tests Mazda RX-8s (Fuel Cell Today)
Wall Street Systems (Wallstreet), the global provider of treasury, trading and settlement solutions and services, today announced that Mazda Motor ...
Laguna Seca: B-K Motorsports race report (Motorsport.com)
MONTEREY, CALIF. (October 18, 2008) - Michelin and its technical partner teams closed out the 2008 American Le Mans Series season in great style with a perfect weekend at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, winning all four poles, and classes, sweeping the top- ten overall positions and celebrating every manufacturer, team, driver and tire championship the series awards.
Laguna Seca: Michelin race report (Motorsport.com)
Monterey, Calif. - What could have been a race-ending gremlin for B-K Motorsports turned into a valuable learning experience Saturday in the American Le Mans Series season-ending Monterey Sports Car Championships at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Mazda RX7 continues to lead Silver Fern Rally (RallySport Magazine)
Laguna Seca, Calif. Oct. 18, 2008: Eric Foss, of Fort Worth, Texas, came one step closer to earning the 2008 SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup Championship, by putting his car on the pole for Sunday’s season finale race, part of the Monterey Sports Car Championships Presented by Patron.
Students trek to track for physics lesson (San Jose Mercury News)
What a fitting ending to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca's 2008 season with three days of sun-drenched weather and great racing throughout the weekend.
Student trek to track for physics lesson (San Jose Mercury News)
What a fitting ending to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca's 2008 season with three days of sun-drenched weather and great racing throughout the weekend.
Search for speeding Mazda after police abandon chase (Stuff)
The automaker reportedly is looking to sell shares in Mazda to about 20 Japanese firms.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Mazda Raceway MX-5 Cup Pole Goes to Point Leader Foss (The Auto Channel)
Police are looking for a carload of youths who led them on a high-speed chase throughout Auckland last night.
LeMons Texas People's Curse Winner: Bum Steers Mazda Miata! [24 Hours Of Lemons] (Jalopnik)
Farnbacher Loles Racing capped its rookie American Le Mans Series season with a GT2 podium finish -- following a record class pole position -- at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Malkhassian Tops MX-5 Cup Final Practice at Mazda Raceway (The Auto Channel)
DETROIT, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co has asked five Japanese insurers to buy some of its shares in Mazda Motor Co , the Nikkei newspaper said on Thursday.
Ford's Mazda Mafia Under Threat (Forbes)
DETROIT, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co has asked five Japanese insurers to buy some of its shares in Mazda Motor Co , the Nikkei newspaper said on Thursday.
Green Wankel: Hydrogen-Powered Mazda RX-8 Hits Norway [Alternative Energy] (Jalopnik)
HIROSHIMA, JAPAN – October 17, 2008: Mazda Motor Corporation announced today that it has introduced the Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE (Rotary Engine) vehicle to Norway’s public roads in collaboration with the Hydrogen Road of Norway (HyNor) project, which aims to establish a clean energy transport system based on hydrogen fuel.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Ford Aiming For Cake and Eating Too - Trying to Sell Mazda Shares To Non-Competitor (The Auto Channel)
Combining an alternative fuel with an alternative engine design, this hydrogen-powered rotary-engined Mazda RX-8 has hit the Norwegian roads, one of 30 of the RX-8s for use in Norway as commercial...
Mazda's Green Hydrogen Rotary Vehicle Takes to the Road in Norway (The Auto Channel)
American automaker may no longer use the sports car maker as a proving ground for up-and-coming execs.
Ford Finalizing Mazda Share Sale: Report (TheStreet.com)
HIROSHIMA, JAPAN – October 17, 2008: Mazda Motor Corporation announced today that it has introduced the Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE (Rotary Engine) vehicle to Norway’s public roads in collaboration with the Hydrogen Road of Norway (HyNor) project, which aims to establish a clean energy transport system based on hydrogen fuel.
Ford shops Mazda shares to Japan insurers-Nikkei (Reuters via Yahoo! Philippines News)
Oct. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Mazda Motor Corp. may buy back part of the one-third stake owned by Ford Motor Co. as the second- largest U.S. automaker considers unwinding its holdings, two people with knowledge of the discussions said.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Ford shops Mazda shares to Japan insurers-Nikkei (Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News)
Oct. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Mazda Motor Corp. may buy back part of the one-third stake owned by Ford Motor Co. as the second- largest U.S. automaker considers unwinding its holdings, two people with knowledge of the discussions said.
Mazda may buy back part of Ford's stake (Detroit News)
Mazda Motor Corporation today introduced the Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE (Rotary Engine) vehicle to Norway’s public roads in collaboration with the Norwegian national hydrogen project, HyNor. Initially, the RX-8 Hydrogen RE’s driving performance on Norwegian roads will be validated with a single vehicle, which will also be shown at various events. This marks the first time that a Mazda hydrogen ...
Mazda May Buy Back Some Shares as Ford Considers Sale (Update3) (Bloomberg)
Ford Sounded Out Toyota Unit On Sale Of Mazda Stake: Nikkei
Ford Sounded Out Toyota Unit On Sale Of Mazda Stake: Nikkei (Fox News)
Mazda may buy back part of the one-third stake owned by Ford as the second-largest U.S. automaker considers unwinding its holdings, two people with knowledge of the discussions said.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Mazda May Buy Back Some Shares as Ford Considers Sale (Update2) (Bloomberg)
Japan's Mazda Motor Corp Wednesday said it had no plans to build a new plant in North America, opting to step up production in Asia.
Mazda denies report on second North American plant (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Oct. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Mazda Motor Corp. , a third owned by Ford Motor Co., fell after the yen rose for the first day in three against the euro and Nikkei newspaper reported Mazda was suspending plans to build a U.S. plant.
Mazda Motor Leads Auto Shares Lower on Stronger Yen (Update1) (Bloomberg)
Mazda Motor Corp. on Wednesday denied a newspaper report that it has scrapped plans to build a second auto factory in North America due to sluggish demand there.
Mazda says it won't build second plant in N.America (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Mazda Motor Corp. on Wednesday denied a newspaper report that it has scrapped plans to build a second auto factory in North America due to sluggish demand there.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Mazda Suspends Plan to Build U.S. Assembly Plant, Nikkei Says (Bloomberg)
Mazda's closed cockpit coupe will be on display as well as the drivers on hand for a meet and greet.
GERMANY: Mazda updates Thai-built truck line (just-auto)
Northern California's Flying Lizard Motorsports, with co-owner and driver Lonnie Pechnik of Pebble Beach, joins an international cast of drivers and racing marquees this weekend as Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca hosts the season finale to the American LeMans Series.
Ford Considering Partial Sale Of Mazda Holdings (The Car Connection)
TOKYO -- Mazda denied Saturday that a decision had been made by troubled Ford Motor Co. to sell its stake in the Japanese automaker, but didn't rule out a possible deal.
Ford seeks buyers for Mazda stake (Automotive Business Review)
Ford Calls Reported Sale Of Mazda Stake 'speculative': WSJ
Monday, October 13, 2008
Ford Calls Reported Sale Of Mazda Stake 'speculative': WSJ (Fox News)
Automotive News reported yesterday that Japanese newspaper Nikkei and Japanese broadcaster NHK claim Ford is "close to selling most of its 33.4 percent holding" in Mazda. On the heels of record lows for Ford share prices and the broadening global credit crisis, Ford is considering all possible actions to keep its brand solvent ..
Ford Planning to Sell Mazda! (AutoSpies.com)
Automotive News reported yesterday that Japanese newspaper Nikkei and Japanese broadcaster NHK claim Ford is "close to selling most of its 33.4 percent holding" in Mazda. On the heels of record lows for Ford share prices and the broadening global credit crisis, Ford is considering all possible actions to keep its brand solvent ..
India's Tata Motors not eyeing Ford's Mazda stake (Reuters via Yahoo! Philippines News)
News agency Reuters is reporting that Ford is looking to sell its controlling stake in Mazda.
Ford plans to sell Mazda shares - source (Deepika)
Ford Motor Co is considering selling its stake in Japan's Mazda Motor Co (7261.T), a source familiar with the matter said on Saturday, as debt-laden U.S. automakers struggle with weakening auto sales and the global credit crunch.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Mazda says no decision on sale of Ford's stake (Washington Post)
Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Ford Motor Co. , after almost three decades as an investor in Japan's Mazda Motor Corp. , is considering selling its controlling stake, a person familiar with the deliberations said.
Mazda: No decision on Ford's stake (CNN Money)
Ford Motor Co. is exploring the sale of its controlling stake in Japan's Mazda Motor Co. as the second-largest U.S. automaker tries to steady its finances amid slumping sales, according to a published report.
Ford Motor May Sell Controlling Stake in Mazda to Boost Cash (Bloomberg)
But Japanese carmaker doesn't rule out possible sale of one-third interest. TOKYO (AP) -- Mazda denied Saturday that a decision had been made by troubled Ford Motor Co. to sell its stake in the Japanese automaker but it didn't rule out a possible deal.
Ford May Sell Mazda Stake After Almost 3 Decades (Update1) (Bloomberg)
Mazda denied Saturday that a decision had been made by troubled Ford Motor Co. to sell its stake in the Japanese automaker, but didn't rule out a possible deal.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Mazda says no decision on sale of Ford's stake (AP via Yahoo! News)
Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Ford Motor Co. , after almost three decades as an investor in Japan's Mazda Motor Corp. , is considering selling its controlling stake, a person familiar with the deliberations said.
Ford to dump shares in Mazda: reports (AFP via Yahoo! News)
But Japanese carmaker doesn't rule out possible sale of one-third interest. TOKYO (AP) -- Mazda denied Saturday that a decision had been made by troubled Ford Motor Co. to sell its stake in the Japanese automaker but it didn't rule out a possible deal.
Mazda says no decision on Ford's stake sale (AP via Yahoo! News)
US giant Ford Motor Co. plans to sell most of its shares in Japan's Mazda to raise cash to it tide over a business slump amid the current global financial crisis, a press report said Saturday.
Ford plans to sell Mazda shares: source (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Ford Motor Co plans to sell most of its stake in Japan's Mazda Motor Co (7261.T), Japanese public broadcaster NHK said on Saturday, in a deal that could see the struggling U.S. automaker raise around $800 million.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Next-generation Mazda MX-5 could go hybrid or diesel (AutoSpies.com)
A THIEF stole the rear badge of a Mazda parked in Bodwitch Road, Spalding, sometime between 8pm on Monday and 10.50am, on Tuesday. (10/10/2008)
Futrelle wins F-Mazda national championship (Motorsport.com)
A THIEF stole the rear badge of a Mazda parked in Bodwitch Road, Spalding, sometime between 8pm on Monday and 10.50am, on Tuesday. (10/10/2008)
2008 Los Angeles Auto Show Preview: Beefier 2010 Mazda 3 Sedan Set for Debut (Edmunds.com)
Autocar claims that Mazda has confirmed that it will put a hydrogen-powered rotary engine into production, though Mazda Europe CEO James Muir said "it won't be in production for at least five years." Currently, Mazda is testing 30 hydrogen-powered RX-8s with a Norwegian company, HyNor. Muir still cites fuel sourcing and ..
LA PREVIEW: Mazda to launch redesigned 3 (just-auto)
It's Mazda's new 3 for all! The Japanese firm has confirmed that a four-door saloon version of the all-new Mazda 3 will be revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show on 19th November 2008.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Mazda Unwraps The Mazda3 Ahead Of Los Angeles Debut (AutoSpies.com)
Mazda has shown its commitment to Maltese sport with a hefty three-year sponsorship of the Malta Rugby Football Union (MRFU). The deal, which will allow the Union to continue and, indeed, increase its level of commitment at the international level, will see Mazda branding on all the MRFU teams’ kits as well as on MRFU [...]
Rugby: Mazda to Sponsor MFRU (Maltamedia.com Daily News)
Oct. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Mitsubishi Motors Corp. rose the most in three weeks, leading Mazda Motor Corp. and other Japanese carmakers higher after the yen fell against the dollar for the first day in a week.
New Mazda 3 (AutoExpress)
IRVINE, California — Mazda has just offered an advance look at the redesigned 2010 Mazda 3 , showing off a sedan version with more aggressive styling. The Mazda 3 will debut on November 19 at the 2008 L.A. Auto Show.
Mazda Kiyora debuts at Paris Motor Show (AME Info)
IRVINE, California — Mazda has just offered an advance look at the redesigned 2010 Mazda 3 , showing off a sedan version with more aggressive styling. The Mazda 3 will debut on November 19 at the 2008 L.A. Auto Show.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Mitsubishi Motors, Mazda Lead Gain in Auto Shares as Yen Drops (Bloomberg)
IRVINE, California — Mazda has just offered an advance look at the redesigned 2010 Mazda 3 , showing off a sedan version with more aggressive styling. The Mazda 3 will debut on November 19 at the 2008 L.A. Auto Show.
Mazda To Release Hydrogen Rotary, Eventually (The Car Connection)
The new Ford Flex and upgraded Mazda CX-9 now rank among the top five three-row SUVs tested by Consumer Reports, the magazine reports in its November issue, which goes on sale today. The Flex and CX-9 trail only the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, the conventional Highlander, and the Acura MDX in Consumer Reports' ratings of 17 midsize models. Meanwhile, the redesigned Honda Pilot fell from one of the ...
Mazda sponsor the Malta Rugby Football Union (di-ve)
Oct. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Ten o'clock in the morning and I've got Connecticut's historic Lime Rock Park racetrack to myself. I'm the only car out here, bombing around the 1.53-mile road course in a race-prepared Mazda Miata, and every straightaway and curve is gloriously empty.
Ford Flex, Mazda CX-9 Earn Consumer Reports' Accolades (The Car Connection)
Oct. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Mitsubishi Motors Corp. fell the most in four years leading Mazda Motor Corp. and other Japanese carmakers lower on concern the yen's three-year high against the euro may erode earnings.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Consumer Reports gives Flex, Mazda CX-9 top marks (Lansing State Journal)
In a test that included 17 midsize SUVs, Consumer Reports placed the new Ford Flex in fourth place and the upgraded Mazda CX-9 in fifth. On the other hand, the redesigned Honda Pilot fell to 11th place, surpassed by the GMC Acadia, Saturn Outlook, Hyundai Veracruz, Buick Enclave and Ford Taurus X that nudged it out of the top ..
For Japan Only: Mazda AZ-Wagon Redesigned (Edmunds.com)
So who is it at Mazda that is designing cars now that their ‘golden boy’ Frans von Holzhausen left them to go work for Tesla Motors? Jo Stenuit, Mazda’s new chief of design - and he’s not doing a bad job with the whole ‘Nagare’ thing Holzhausen started.
Consumer Reports gives Flex, Mazda CX-9 top marks (Detroit Free Press)
Oct. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Mitsubishi Motors Corp. fell the most in four years leading Mazda Motor Corp. and other Japanese carmakers lower on concern the yen's three-year high against the euro may erode earnings.
Mitsubishi Motors, Mazda Lead Drop in Auto Shares as Yen Gains (Bloomberg)
YONKERS, N.Y., Oct. 6, 2008 - The new Ford Flex and the upgraded Mazda CX-9 now rank among the best three-row SUVs tested by Consumer Reports. The Flex and CX-9 trail behind only the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, the conventional Highlander, and the Acura MDX in CR's Ratings of 17 midsized models.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Ford Flex, Mazda CX-9 Rank Among the Best Three-Row SUVs Tested by Consumer Reports (The Auto Channel)
TOKYO — Mazda has redesigned its micromini AZ-Wagon in Japan for the first time in five years, adding such new high-tech options as push-button start and a continuously variable transmission with seven-speed-manual mode and steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Prices range from $8,300 to $15,900.
Mazda Kiyora to spawn Mazda1 (AutoSpies.com)
Mazda has shown its commitment to Maltese sport by sponsoring for three years the Malta Rugby Football Union (MRFU).
Mazda sponsor Malta Rugby Union (Maltamedia.com Daily News)
Mazda Australia has secured a convincing showroom win and a top ten finish at the Tasmanian Tarmac Challenge (TTC) after two intense days of racing.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Reeves takes Showroom victory for Mazda Motorsport (RallySport Magazine)
Like so many shows in recent memory, part of the theme in Paris is “green.” So in addition to the Nissan Nuvu micro EV, Mazda took the wraps off yet another Nagare-themed concept, the Kiyora.
2008 Paris Motor Show: Mazda Kiyora concept (AutoSpies.com)
Mazda is presenting their latest evolution of their long running Nagare design language concept series at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. The new Mazda Kiyora Concept.
Mazda to sponsor MRFU (Times of Malta)
Small cars are big news at this year’s Paris Motor Show. Mazda already has one of the best superminis on the market in its stable, but it’s already looking to the future with a brand new city car concept.
MAZDA Zoom Zoom WHL Plays of the Week (OurSports Central)
Small cars are big news at this year’s Paris Motor Show. Mazda already has one of the best superminis on the market in its stable, but it’s already looking to the future with a brand new city car concept.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
MX-5 still has Mazda magic (The Scotsman: Business)
PARIS — Mazda has formally unveiled its face-lifted MX-5 Roadster and Roadster Coupe in Europe at the 2008 Paris Auto Show, revealing subtle enhancements inside and out.
Paris 2008: The Mazda Kiyora Concept City Car (AutoSpies.com)
PARIS — Mazda has formally unveiled its face-lifted MX-5 Roadster and Roadster Coupe in Europe at the 2008 Paris Auto Show, revealing subtle enhancements inside and out.
'09 Mazda CX-7 takes sporty route (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
PARIS — Mazda has formally unveiled its face-lifted MX-5 Roadster and Roadster Coupe in Europe at the 2008 Paris Auto Show, revealing subtle enhancements inside and out.
Mazda shakes it up in Tasmania (RallySport Magazine)
CALGARY, AB. - The MAZDA Zoom Zoom - Western Hockey League Top 5 Plays of the Week are now available for viewing on www.whl.ca.
Friday, October 3, 2008
2008 Paris Auto Show: Mazda MX-5 (Edmunds.com)
Mazda Australia got its Tasmanian Tarmac Challenge (TTC) campaign off to a flying start today, tearing up the tarmac at the event’s official shakedown.
Mazda's city car gets Paris debut as top selling MX-5 gets fresh look! (AutoExpress)
Don’t be fooled by the looks of the 2009 Mazda CX-7. While it rides higher off the pavement than a sports car does, and it has a tall roof with a 58.6-cubic-foot cargo area in back, it’s surprisingly agile on the road.
Mazda CX-7 takes sporty route (San Mateo Daily Journal)
Oct. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Mazda Motor Corp. , a third owned by Ford Motor Co., plunged the most in seven years, leading declines by Japanese automakers after sales fell in their most profitable market.
Mazda North American Operations September sales decline (Automotive Business Review)
Oct. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Mazda Motor Corp. , a third owned by Ford Motor Co., plunged the most in seven years, leading declines by Japanese automakers after sales fell in their most profitable market.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Mazda at 2008 Paris Motor Show: Mazda Kiyora Concept Car (The Auto Channel)
Mazda North American Operations has reported September 2008 sales of 16,169 vehicles, down 35.6%, compared to 25,098 in September 2007. Year-to-date, Mazda has sold 215,408 vehicles, down 5.7%, compared to 228,400 in the same period of 2007.
Mazda Falls Most in Seven Years After U.S. Sales Drop (Update1) (Bloomberg)
PARIS - October 2, 2008: Last year Mazda revealed the direction its new technology development would take when it announced the Sustainable Zoom-Zoom plan.
Mazda Reports September 2008 Sales (The Auto Channel)
Mazda North American Operations today reported September 2008 sales of 16,169 vehicles, down 35.6 percent over last September.
Mazda Falls Most in Seven Years After U.S. Car Sales Plunge (Bloomberg)
Mazda North American Operations said Wednesday September U.S. sales fell 35.6 percent as its best-selling Mazda3 model posted a sharp decline.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Mazda September sales decline 35.6 percent (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 1, 2008 - Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported September 2008 sales of 16,169 vehicles, down 35.6 percent over last September. Year-to-date, Mazda has sold 215,408 vehicles, down 5.7 percent.
Mazda moves marketer to sales role (Mad.co.uk)
Mazda Motors UK has named Mark Cameron sales director (he's currently marketing director) effective tomorrow (1 October), replacing Jeremy Thomson who becomes managing director.
Mazda to offer start-stop function for 2009 (EARTHtimes.org)
PARIS — Mazda's midcycle change on the 2009 MX-5 roadster seems mild enough, judging from the single official photograph — and a few unofficial images leaked on the Web ahead of the car's official debut at the 2008 Paris Auto Show.
AIM Autosport to run second Formula Mazda at Road Atlanta (The Auto Channel)
Average monthly sales for Mazda 3 sedans in the next three months are expected to be 50% higher than previously expected due to the minor model change introduced yesterday, according to John Ray, managing director of Mazda Sales (Thailand) Co. More than 13,000 of the compact sedans have been sold locally since their debut in 2004 in Thailand.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Mazda 3 revamp to spur sales (Bangkok Post - Thailand's English news)
PARIS — Mazda's midcycle change on the 2009 MX-5 roadster seems mild enough, judging from the single official photograph — and a few unofficial images leaked on the Web ahead of the car's official debut at the 2008 Paris Auto Show.
2008 Paris Auto Show Preview: 2009 Mazda MX-5 (Edmunds.com)
Mazda Motors UK has appointed marketing director Mark Cameron to the position of sales director. His replacement to handle marketing responsibilities for the car marque has not yet been decided. He replaces Jeremy Thomson who now becomes managing director.
2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata High-Res Photos Leak [2010 Mazda MX-5] (Jalopnik)
This article is locked. You need to be a Full Member of just-auto to view this article. Existing users, please login at the top of the page. Summary: Industry sources have told just-auto that Mazda UK's boss Rob Lindley is moving to McLaren Automotive to work in a sales position seen as a part of the Formula One firm's strategy to develop a new range of cars when the existing partnership with ...
Stud or Dud? 2009 Mazda Miata MX5 Images Leak Out (AutoSpies.com)
Mazda has dropped a new version of its itty-bitty Kei car known as the AZ-Wagon for the Japanese domestic market. We're not sure when upright boxes became "lively and stylish," but that's how Mazda's...
Monday, September 29, 2008
2002 Mazda 6 2.0 Station Wagon review from Sweden (Carsurvey.org)
While details are sparse at this time on Mazda's new Miata MX5, the high res pictures have already leaked out ahead of official announcements. With a fresher front and rear, and rumored more powerful powertrains in the works the MX5 appears more than ready to define the segment.
Mazda Reveals JDM-Only AZ-Wagon [Mazda AZ Wagon] (Jalopnik)
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Huffmaster Scores MX-5 Cup Win at Thunderbolt (The Auto Channel)
Mazda Motor has announced that its global vehicle production in August 2008 was 97,242 units, an increase of 4.1%, compared to the same period of 2007.
Mladin wins AMA Superbike race (Deseret Morning News)
Bakersfield Mazda is marking National Car Seat Safety Week by offering free safety seat inspections Saturday, and distributing free replacement seats to anyone whose safety seat doesn't meet current standards. The Kern County Department of Public Health will do inspections from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the dealership, 3201 Cattle Drive. Replacement seats are available while supplies last.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Mazda considers 2009 ARC campaign (RallySport Magazine)
Mazda Motor Corporation issued its Social and Environmental Report (SER) 2008 recently.
1997 Mazda Millenia S from North America - Comments (Carsurvey.org)
Mazda didn't make many cosmetic changes to its CX-7 for the 2009 model year. None were really needed because this crossover was already stylishly packaged.
Mazda monthly global vehicle production up (Automotive Business Review)
Mazda Motor Corp., the Japanese automaker controlled by Ford Motor Co., is switching to a unit of JPMorgan Chase & Co. as the main source of U.S. financing for its vehicles from Ford’s in-house lending arm. Chase Auto Finance Corp. will be the primary provider of loans and leases starting Oct. 16, Mazda spokesman Jeremy Barnes said Thursday.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Mazda to begin vehicle transport on Trans-Siberian railroad (Automotive Business Review)
Mazda Motor has announced that its global vehicle production in August 2008 was 97,242 units, an increase of 4.1%, compared to the same period of 2007.
Mazda To Ship Vehicles to Russia on Trans-Siberian Railroad (Edmunds.com)
Bakersfield Mazda is marking National Car Seat Safety Week by offering free safety seat inspections Saturday, and distributing free replacement seats to anyone whose safety seat doesn't meet current standards. The Kern County Department of Public Health will do inspections from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the dealership, 3201 Cattle Drive. Replacement seats are available while supplies last.
Mazda publishes Social and Environmental Report 2008 (Zawya)
HIROSHIMA, Japan — Mazda Motor has announced it will start shipping vehicles to Russia via Trans-Siberian Railroad (TSR). The method sounds like a step backward in transportation, but actually it can cut delivery time by as much as 30 days to the newly car-hungry country, Mazda says.
Mazda publishes Social and Environmental Report 2008 (AME Info)
Mazda Motor has announced that its global vehicle production in August 2008 was 97,242 units, an increase of 4.1%, compared to the same period of 2007.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Mazda offers child car seat inspections (The Bakersfield Californian)
Mazda Motor has announced that it will begin large-scale transportation of vehicles to Russia using the Trans-Siberian railroad.
Mazda only adds to CX-7's zoom-zoom (Los Angeles Daily News)
The Mazda Motor Corporation will be the first Japanese auto company to ship vehicles within Russia via the Trans-Siberian Railroad.
Mazda switches lenders from Ford to Chase for financing on U.S. sales (Tacoma News Tribune)
Sept. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Mazda Motor Corp. , the Japanese automaker controlled by Ford Motor Co. , is switching to a unit of JPMorgan Chase & Co. as the main source of U.S. financing for its vehicles from Ford's in-house lending arm.
Ford Credit No Longer Financing Mazda Sales In U.S.: Report (Fox News)
Hiroshima, Sept 25, 2008 (Jiji Press) - Mazda Motor Corp. said Thursday it will begin shipping automobiles to Russia in October by the Trans-Siberian Railroad to reduce transportation times to meet growing demand.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Mazda to Use Chase Unit for Car Loans, Drops Ford Lending Arm (Bloomberg)
The Mazda Motor Corporation will be the first Japanese auto company to ship vehicles within Russia via the Trans-Siberian Railroad.
Recent Mazda News (Japan Corporate News)
This article is locked. You need to be a Full Member of just-auto to view this article. Existing users, please login at the top of the page. Summary: Mazda will begin large-scale transportation of vehicles to Russia using the Trans-Siberian Railroad (TSR), it was announced today.
Wheels: New 2009 Mazda6 longer, roomier (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Young Victorian rally driver, Brendan Reeves, has secured a factory-backed drive in next month’s Tasmanian Tarmac Challenge. Reeves, and co-driver Rhianon Smyth, will contest the 2WD Showroom Category of the event in a Mazda 3 MPS with the full support of Mazda Motorsport Australia.
Mazda 3 puts sportiness into economy cars (The Daily Item)
They say that the 40s is the new 30s – it’s the new mantra among the current crop of middle-aged adults (the same who said before that the 30s is the new 20s) who refuse to be slowed down by age.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Russia: Mazda to Ship Vehicles on Railroad (New York Times)
They say that the 40s is the new 30s – it’s the new mantra among the current crop of middle-aged adults (the same who said before that the 30s is the new 20s) who refuse to be slowed down by age.
2005 Mazda MPV LX from North America - Comments (Carsurvey.org)
Mazda has announced plans to launch new passenger car models successively in China. Besides the MPV and sports Roadstar, the company also plans to restart production of hot-selling models in its Nanjing small car factory which is cutting production now, autosina.com said yesterday.
Now Playing: Daily community sports news (The Star Press)
Laredo police were investigating the ninth homicide of the year Tuesday evening after finding a bullet-ridden man in south Laredo. The unidentified man, in his early 20s, was found in the driver's seat of a late-model Mazda 626, which wrecked into the back of a parked car in the 1000 block of South Canada Avenue.
Woman hurt in one-car crash (El Campo Leader-News)
Hiroshima, Sept 17, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation will exhibit three special needs vehicles at the 35th International Home Care & Rehabilitation Exhibition (H.C.R.) 2008, organized by Japan's Health and Welfare Information Association, from September 24 through 26, 2008, at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Iron will, Iron man (Fargo Forum)
Sept. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Nissan Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co. led gains by Japanese automakers on the Tokyo Stock Exchange after U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson proposed a $700 billion plan to buy mortgage securities in a bailout of the financial system.
Fire destroys coaches' truck at high school (Lebanon Express)
The dent in the hood and the broken windshield looked like something out of a wreck-a-car fundraiser. Only it was the result of Mark Hagen's body directly meeting a 1999 Mazda Protege LX. Advertisement: GOLDEN NEEDLE TATTOO $15 off any Tattoo of $75 or more!! Text this to your phone and bring it in to receive $15 all any tattoo of $75 or more! Call Anita to set up your appointment ...
Mazda reviews (Carsurvey.org)
Sept. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Nissan Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co. led gains by Japanese automakers on the Tokyo Stock Exchange after U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson proposed a $700 billion plan to buy mortgage securities in a bailout of the financial system.
Reeves to drive Mazda MPS in Tasmanian Tarmac Challenge (RallySport Magazine)
Mazda has announced plans to launch new passenger car models successively in China. Besides the MPV and sports Roadstar, the company also plans to restart production of hot-selling models in its Nanjing small car factory which is cutting production now, autosina.com said yesterday.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Free admission Superbike Finale for firefighters (The Salinas Californian)
Byron Police are searching for a white Mazda B2000 after two men fleeing the scene of a theft early Saturday morning tried to hit an officer using the getaway truck.
Mazda to Launch MPV and Roadstar in China (The Auto Channel)
Hiroshima, Sept 17, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation will exhibit three special needs vehicles at the 35th International Home Care & Rehabilitation Exhibition (H.C.R.) 2008, organized by Japan's Health and Welfare Information Association, from September 24 through 26, 2008, at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center.
Is ethanol to blame for car problems? (Miami Herald)
The stylish and lively 2009 Mazda 6 hits the road this fall as the sportiest and most entertaining front-wheel drive midsize sedan on the market.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Nissan, Honda, Mazda Advance After U.S. Treasury's Bailout Plan (Bloomberg.com)
Mazda said that they will be using three key methods to cut around 200kg from the next-generation versions of its cars. The three methods include lighter materials, new design for the chassis underpinning the vehicles, and new material bonding methods.
Skerlong qualifies 6th for Atlantic Series race in Utah (Everett Herald)
Mazda will show a concept for a minicar designed for crowded European cities at the Paris Auto Show next month. The futuristic little Kiyora builds on the look of recent Mazda concepts such as the Nagare and Ryuga. Mazda's new design theme is inspired by traditional Japanese art forms. Mazda says it will influence the look of future production models.
Rampelberg Recovers for MX-5 Cup Win at Miller Motorsports Park (The Auto Channel)
Mazda will show a concept for a minicar designed for crowded European cities at the Paris Auto Show next month. The futuristic little Kiyora builds on the look of recent Mazda concepts such as the Nagare and Ryuga. Mazda's new design theme is inspired by traditional Japanese art forms. Mazda says it will influence the look of future production models.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Wishing for a Mazda CX-9 (Manila Bulletin)
TOOELE, Utah (Sept. 20, 2008) -- After a poor start dropped him to seventh place, Brad Rampelberg, of San Jose, Calif., made an impressive comeback, to win his second SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup race of the season at Miller Motorsports Park. Robert Huffmaster, of Clarkston, Mich., and Ara Malkhassian, of Sonoma, Calif., completed the podium for the Round Six race, part of the ...
Mazda will cut weight by 200kg on next-generation models (AutoSpies.com)
The stylish and lively 2009 Mazda 6 hits the road this fall as the sportiest and most entertaining front-wheel drive midsize sedan on the market.
MX-5: Utah practice two notes (Motorsport.com)
Mazda Motor Corporation has independently developed an idling stop system, called the Smart Idle Stop System (SISS), which improves fuel economy by about ten per cent (in Japan's 10-15 mode tests*¹) in urban areas where vehicles frequently stop at traffic lights or in heavy traffic during operation.
Mazda CX-7 - The Zoom Zoom of SUV's (Colorado Daily)
Mazda Motor Corporation has independently developed an idling stop system, called the Smart Idle Stop System (SISS), which improves fuel economy by about 10% (in Japan's 10-15 mode tests*¹) in urban areas where vehicles frequently stop at traffic lights or in heavy traffic during operation.
Friday, September 19, 2008
MX-5: Utah practice one notes (Motorsport.com)
What things have gone wrong with the car? None so far. It is a new vehicle. General comments?
Mazda 6's features, styling come with hefty price tag (The Journal News)
Mazda will show a concept for a minicar designed for crowded European cities at the Paris Auto Show next month. The futuristic little Kiyora builds on the look of recent Mazda concepts such as the Nagare and Ryuga. Mazda's new design theme is inspired by traditional Japanese art forms. Mazda says it will influence the look of future production models.
2008 Mazda 6 'R' Grade SR from United Arab Emirates - Comments (Carsurvey.org)
HIROSHIMA, Japan - September 17, 2008: Mazda Motor Corporation will exhibit three special needs vehicles at the 35th International Home Care & Rehabilitation Exhibition (H.C.R.) 2008, organized by Japan’s Health and Welfare Information Association, from September 24 through 26, 2008, at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center.
Mazda Develops UNIQUE Smart Idle Stop System Using Direct Injection Engine Technology (Zawya)
HIROSHIMA, Japan - September 17, 2008: Mazda Motor Corporation will exhibit three special needs vehicles at the 35th International Home Care & Rehabilitation Exhibition (H.C.R.) 2008, organized by Japan’s Health and Welfare Information Association, from September 24 through 26, 2008, at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Mazda develops unique Smart Idle Stop System using direct injection engine technology (AME Info)
Mazda Motor Corporation has developed a plastic moulding technique that enables the weight of plastic parts used in vehicles to be reduced.
Mazda to show concept for minicar (Detroit Free Press)
The stylish and lively 2009 Mazda 6 hits the road this fall as the sportiest and most entertaining front-wheel drive midsize sedan on the market.
MARK PHELAN: Mazda 6 has attractive styling and features but expensive price (Detroit Free Press)
Mazda will show a concept for a minicar designed for crowded European cities at the Paris Auto Show next month. The futuristic little Kiyora builds on the look of recent Mazda concepts such as the Nagare and Ryuga. Mazda's new design theme is inspired by traditional Japanese art forms. Mazda says it will influence the look of future production models.
Moulding at Mazda (the Engineer)
Mazda Motor Corporation has independently developed an idling stop system, called the Smart Idle Stop System (SISS), which improves fuel economy by about 10% (in Japan's 10-15 mode tests*¹) in urban areas where vehicles frequently stop at traffic lights or in heavy traffic during operation.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Mazda to Exhibit Special Needs Vehicles at Int. Home Care & Rehabilitation Exhibition 2008 (Japan Corporate News)
None so far. It is a new vehicle.
Mazda foam process makes plastics parts lighter (Plastics and Rubber Weekly)
Hiroshima, Sept 17, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation will exhibit three special needs vehicles at the 35th International Home Care & Rehabilitation Exhibition (H.C.R.) 2008, organized by Japan's Health and Welfare Information Association, from September 24 through 26, 2008, at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center.
Hacquard Ninth in Star Mazda Standings (The Auto Channel)
Tokyo, Sept 13, 2008 (Jiji Press) - Mazda Motor Corp. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said Friday that they will raise the prices of some of their commercial vehicles in Japan due to soaring raw material costs.
Mazda to Exhibit Special Needs Vehicles at International Home Care & Rehabilitation Exhibition 2008 (The Auto Channel)
Vancouver, Canada September 16, 2008 – Canada’s Taylor Hacquard climbed a spot to ninth overall in the Driver Standings of the 2008 Star Mazda Championship Presented by Goodyear thanks to a pair of solid top-ten finishes at the New Jersey Motorsport Park, home to Rounds 9 and 10 of the series, Saturday 13th – Sunday 14th September.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
More MX-5 Cup Racing Arriving on TV Screens (The Auto Channel)
FLAT ROCK, Mich. -- Joe Biden has toured an auto assembly plant in southeastern Michigan, shaking hands with blue-collar workers and managers and telling them the auto industry is...
The Clanton Advertiser (Clanton Advertiser)
Mukilteo, Washington September 15, 2008 – Carl Skerlong has long threatened a win in the 2008 Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda and Round 9 at New Jersey Motorsports Park, on Sunday 14th September, saw the teenage racer promptly deliver with an emphatic victory over his series rivals.
Skerlong Dominates Atlantic Field for Maiden Triumph (The Auto Channel)
Biden says the management and rank-and-file work force of the auto industry is what built the American middle class.
Biden tours Ford-Mazda plant in southeastern Mich. (WTOL 11 Toledo)
Mukilteo, Washington September 15, 2008 – Carl Skerlong has long threatened a win in the 2008 Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda and Round 9 at New Jersey Motorsports Park, on Sunday 14th September, saw the teenage racer promptly deliver with an emphatic victory over his series rivals.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Biden tours Ford-Mazda plant in southeastern Mich. (WOOD TV 8 Grand Rapids)
Associated Press - September 15, 2008 4:24 PM ET FLAT ROCK, Mich. (AP) - Joe Biden has toured an auto assembly plant in southeastern Michigan, shaking hands with blue-collar workers and...
Kingsport Woman Recovering After Being Hit By Car (Bristol Herald Courier)
Mazda Motor Corp. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. will raise prices on light commercial vehicles in Japan by as much as 3 percent due to higher materials costs. Mazda will raise prices between 2.8 percent and 3 percent starting Oct. 1, the Hiroshima-based carmaker said in a statement Friday. The van and truck models include the Bongo, Titan Dash and Familia. Mitsubishi Motors will also raise prices ...
AFTERMARKET ARTICLE (AM Online)
Mazda's joining the stop-start club with a new system that uses a trick approach to give its application better fuel economy and usability. Mazda's Smart Idle Stop System (SISS) astounds engineers by throwing out the starter motor. In concert with Mazda's Direct Injection Spark Ignition (DISI) technology, and some brainiac engine management ..
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Saturday, September 13, 2008
For 2009, style finds a new home at Mazda (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
Hisakazu Imaki, president of Japanese auto maker Mazda, delivers a speech at a press preview of the 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007 in Makuhari suburban Tokyo, October 2007. Japan's Mazda Motor Corp. says it has developed a clean diesel engine to launch next year in Europe as demand grows for fuel-efficient technology.
Japan's Mazda develops clean diesel engine (TODAYonline)
Mazda will put a pretty trick stop-start system in its cars next year, and will use lighter plastic in the interiors to help boost fuel economy.
Mazda Goes Zoom-Zoomier With Diesel (The Car Connection)
Hisakazu Imaki, president of Japanese auto maker Mazda, delivers a speech at a press preview of the 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007 in Makuhari suburban Tokyo, October 2007. Japan's Mazda Motor Corp. says it has developed a clean diesel engine to launch next year in Europe as demand grows for fuel-efficient technology.
Mazda, MMC to hike prices up to 3% (The Japan Times)
Mazda Motor has announced that it will increase the manufacturers suggested retail price of its commercial vehicle lineup in Japan from October 1, 2008.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Mazda to increase commercial vehicle prices in Japan (Automotive Business Review)
Mazda Motor Corp. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. will raise prices on light commercial vehicles in Japan by as much as 3 percent due to higher materials costs. Mazda will raise prices between 2.8 percent and 3 percent starting Oct. 1, the Hiroshima-based carmaker said in a statement Friday. The van and truck models include the Bongo, Titan Dash and Familia. Mitsubishi Motors will also raise prices ...
Mazda's SISS, Sassy Stop/Start System (The Car Connection)
Japanese automakers have begun to focus seriously on diesel--even though diesels aren't all that popular in Japan, where the fuel oil isn't discounted like it is by most European governments. The latest diesel to come from a Japanese company comes from Mazda, which is injecting a little oil-burning zoom-zoom into its European lineup. The ..
Mazda's little sedan missing its 'zoom' (The Brantford Expositor)
Sept. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Mazda Motor Corp. , a third owned by Ford Motor Co., declined to the lowest in three months in Tokyo after the euro fell against the yen, cutting earnings from the company's most profitable market.
Japan's Mazda develops clean diesel engine (SpaceDaily)
Somebody stole a zoom from the zoom zoom in Mazda's little sedan. Don't get me wrong, I think the 2008 Mazda3 is a great [...]
Thursday, September 11, 2008
New Lightweight Mazda Is a SISSy (Wired News)
Sept. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Mazda Motor Corp. , a third owned by Ford Motor Co., declined the most in almost seven years in Tokyo after the euro fell against the yen, cutting earnings from the company's most profitable market.
Mazda 6 Wins Edmunds' Inside Line Family Sedan Comparison Test (The Auto Channel)
Sept. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Mazda Motor Corp. , a third owned by Ford Motor Co., declined to the lowest in three months in Tokyo after the euro fell against the yen, cutting earnings from the company's most profitable market.
Mazda Motor Drops Most in Seven Years on Weaker Euro (Update2) (Bloomberg.com)
TOPEKA, Kan. (Sept. 10, 2008) -- Following the successful launch and three-straight years of growth with the Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup, Mazda North American Operations and SCCA Pro Racing have finalized an agreement to continue sanctioning services of the series through 2011.
Mazda Drops to Lowest in Three Months on Weaker Euro (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
TOPEKA, Kan. (Sept. 10, 2008) -- Following the successful launch and three-straight years of growth with the Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup, Mazda North American Operations and SCCA Pro Racing have finalized an agreement to continue sanctioning services of the series through 2011.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Mazda, SCCA renew sanctioning agreement (Motorsport.com)
Mazda Motor has developed a new plastic molding technology that enables a substantial reduction in the weight of plastic parts used in vehicles.
Mazda develops clean diesel engine (Independent Online)
Mazda Motor has announced that it will establish a new national sales company, Mazda Motor Nederland, for the distribution of its products in Netherlands, scheduled to commence operations on October 1, 2008.
Mazda develops new MZR-CD 2.2 clean diesel engine (Automotive Business Review)
The logo of Mazda. Japan's Mazda Motor Corp. said Tuesday it had developed a clean diesel engine to launch next year in Europe as demand grows for fuel-efficient technology.
Mazda Announces Latest Technology Developments (The Auto Channel)
WorldCarFans reports that a tourist got a pretty clean look at the new 2010 Mazda 3, despite some tricky car-to-car photography at 70 mph. Originally due for a release towards the end of '09, it now appears on target for a showroom release in the summer of '09 as an...an...a '10 model? Or should we say "oh-ten" model? Oh, bother, the hassles ..
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Mazda to set up national sales company in Netherlands (Automotive Business Review)
Mazda Motor has developed an improved clean diesel engine, the MZR-CD 2.2, which is claimed to offer output and environmental performance comparable to a gasoline engine. It will be introduced to markets around the world, beginning in Europe in 2009.
Japan's Mazda develops clean diesel engine (AFP via Yahoo! News)
LEVERKUSEN - September 9, 2008: Mazda Motor Corporation recently announced a commitment to reduce the fuel economy of Mazda vehicles sold globally by an average of 30 per cent by 2015 as part of its overall Sustainable Zoom-Zoom strategy.
Mazda seeks 30% mileage boost with new technologies (Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News)
WASHINGTON — Mazda is recalling 7,200 2007-'08 Mazda 6 cars with California emissions specifications to fix a problem with the fuel tank that could result in a fuel leakage, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Mazda Recalls 2007-'08 Mazda 6 for Fuel Tank Problem (Edmunds.com)
Hiroshima, Sept 9, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - As part of its efforts to reduce vehicle weight, Mazda Motor Corporation has developed a new plastic molding technology that enables a substantial reduction in the weight of plastic parts used in vehicles.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Mazda Falls Most in a Month as Euro Drops Against Yen (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
WASHINGTON — Mazda is recalling 7,200 2007-'08 Mazda 6 cars with California emissions specifications to fix a problem with the fuel tank that could result in a fuel leakage, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Mazda Announces New National Sales Company and Managing Director in the Netherlands (The Auto Channel)
"Wow! Is that the new electric sports car?" That's what the excited young driver of a big Ford F-150 with a biodiesel sticker ran up to ask just after I'd parked the latest version of Mazda's RX-8 sports car, the R3. The fashionably scruffy passer-by obviously hadn't seen the chromed exhaust pipes or heard the engine, and I'll never know ..
Mazda to Set Up National Sales Company in The Netherlands (Japan Corporate News)
(RTTNews) - With reference to a news item that appeared in a leading financial daily titled "Swaraj Mazda - Surges on stake-sale buzz", Swaraj Mazda has said it is totally unaware of the contents of the news item under reference.
Driver admits killing woman (Lancaster Online)
Sept. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Mazda Motor Corp. , a third owned by Ford Motor Co., fell to the lowest in more than three months after the euro weakened against the yen.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Ferrero expands to Longmont | By Tony Kindelspire Loveland Reporter-Herald (Loveland Reporter-Herald)
PARIS — Mazda will unveil a "next-generation urban compact" concept called the Kiyora at the 2008 Paris Auto Show on October 2. The city-car concept is believed to be the first look at a future Mazda 1 minicar.
2 arrested in car registered to chief (Albany Times Union)
PARIS — Mazda will unveil a "next-generation urban compact" concept called the Kiyora at the 2008 Paris Auto Show on October 2. The city-car concept is believed to be the first look at a future Mazda 1 minicar.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
2009 6i Sport: Mazda's answer to troubled times (New London Day)
Sept. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Mazda Motor Corp. , a third owned by Ford Motor Co., fell to the lowest in more than three months after the euro weakened against the yen.
Swaraj Mazda clarifies on news item (Nasdaq)
Westlake Village, Calif. - I toured this bedroom community in the 2009 Mazda 6, the latest entry in the hotly contested market for mid-size,
Mazda Kiyora Concept Heading to Paris (The Car Connection)
First official images of the Mazda MX-5 Facelift have arrived. From the image we can see only modifications to the front facia which now incorporates stylish air intakes with fog lights and a front splitter.
Extra Room and More Zoom-Zoom (New York Times)
HIROSHIMA - September 4, 2008: Mazda Kiyora, a lightweight, next generation, urban compact concept car, will be revealed at the 2008 Paris International Motor Show to be held from Thursday, October 2 through Sunday, October 19, 2008.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Mazda Kiyora Concept to Make its Global Debut at the 2008 Paris Motor Show (JCN Newswire via Yahoo!7 Finance)
This is the Mazda Kiyora, a new concept due from the Japanese affiliate of Ford. Due at the Paris auto show--which opens to the press on October 2--the Kiyora is a city car with a mission: lightweight construction and environmental purity, Mazda says. The name means "clean and pure" in Japanese, in fact, highlighting the Kiyora's use of a ..
'Clean and pure' Mazda concept for Paris (Independent Online)
Mazda North American Operations has reported sales of 23,680 vehicles in August 2008, a decrease of 4.4%, compared to 24,762 vehicles in August 2007.
2008 Paris Auto Show Preview: Mazda Kiyora Concept (Edmunds.com)
Hiroshima, Sept 4, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Kiyora, a lightweight, next generation, urban compact concept car, will be revealed at the 2008 Paris International Motor Show to be held from Thursday, October 2 through Sunday, October 19, 2008.
Mazda North American Operations August sales down (Automotive Business Review)
HIROSHIMA - September 4, 2008: Mazda Kiyora, a lightweight, next generation, urban compact concept car, will be revealed at the 2008 Paris International Motor Show to be held from Thursday, October 2 through Sunday, October 19, 2008.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Mazda Slides in Tokyo After Euro Drops Against Yen (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
Mazda North American Operations has reported sales of 23,680 vehicles in August 2008, a decrease of 4.4%, compared to 24,762 vehicles in August 2007.
Mazda Kiyora Concept to make its global debut at the 2008 Paris Motor Show (The Auto Channel)
Hiroshima, Sept 4, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Kiyora, a lightweight, next generation, urban compact concept car, will be revealed at the 2008 Paris International Motor Show to be held from Thursday, October 2 through Sunday, October 19, 2008.
Mazda Kiyora debut at Paris Motor Show (carpages)
When Mazda's pickup BT-50 was launched to an enthusiastic market at a mega launch last year, it created immense excitement.
Mazda's BT 50 hugely popular in its segment (AME Info)
Mazda North American Operations said Wednesday its August U.S. sales fell 4.4 percent compared with the year-earlier period.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
August Auto Sales: Mazda sales fall (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 3 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported August 2008 sales of 23,680 vehicles, a slight decrease over last August of 4.4 percent. Year-to-date, Mazda has sold 199,239 vehicles, down 2.0 percent.
Mazda Tightens The Belt With a 4.4% Decrease In August Sales (AutoSpies.com)
Sept. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's stocks rose after a drop in crude oil and a depreciation in the yen brightened the earnings outlook for manufacturers. Mazda Motor Corp.
M&M looks to exit Swaraj Mazda, may sell to Sumitomo (The Economic Times)
A 2004 Mazda 6 on the 500 block of Circle Hill Drive was burglarized between 2 p.m. Aug. 25 and 7:40 a.m. Aug. 26. Stolen were a 1,000 watt amplifier, subwoofer and 50-60 CDs. There was no sign of forced entry; a loss estimate was not available.
Schmitt to open Mazda dealership on site of former Lang store (Dayton Daily News)
The pullout of M&M from SML will mean it will expand its LCV business through its JV with US truck major International Truck & Engine Corp. Top 10 auto groups by sales
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Japan Stocks Rise on Oil Drop, Weaker Yen; Mazda, Nintendo Gain (Bloomberg.com)
Jeff Schmitt has purchased the real estate and buildings that comprised the former Lang Mazda dealership that closed nearly two years ago.
1985 Mazda RX7 basic review from North America (Carsurvey.org)
Japan's Mazda, a third owned by Ford, is cutting production in its Chinese plants after inventories rose because of slower-than-expected sales of its compact cars in the world's second biggest car market.
Monday, September 1, 2008
2009 Mazda MAZDA6 (Carlist)
Japan's Mazda, a third owned by Ford, is cutting production in its Chinese plants after inventories rose because of slower-than-expected sales of its compact cars in the world's second biggest car market.
Dealership marks 35th anniversary (AM Online)
A 27-year-old man was killed Sunday morning when his 2008 Mazda crashed into a tree in Volusia County.
Driver spins into tree, dies (Orlando Sentinel)
Roy Chapman Ltd of Berkhamsted is celebrating 35 years of business. The dealership, which currently represents Mazda, is inviting customers in for two family fun days this month, with children's entertainment, a farmers' market, and a competition for win an MX-5 for a weekend.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Lake Helen man dies in crash (Orlando Sentinel)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Mazda Motor Corp halved its sales forecast at one of its two Chinese joint ventures on Friday in one of the first signs that a demand slowdown in the world's second-biggest car market is affecting automakers' plans.
Mazda halves 08/09 sales f'cast at one China venture (Reuters via Yahoo! Malaysia News)
By County Press Sports Desk - Friday, August 29, 2008 MOTOR RACING COWES-BASED racing driver Tom Gladdis is nine points from the lead in the Star Mazda Championship, after finishing third at Mosport International Raceway, Canada, last weekend.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Mazda showrooms sports a fresh new look (Zawya)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Mazda Motor Corp halved its sales forecast at one of its two Chinese joint ventures on Friday in one of the first signs that a demand slowdown in the world's second-biggest car market is affecting automakers' plans.
Towell opens new Mazda showroom (AME Info)
Mazda Motor Corp (7261.T) halved its sales forecast at one of its two Chinese joint ventures on Friday in one of the first signs that a demand slowdown in the world's second-biggest car market is affecting automakers' plans.
Mazda showrooms sports a fresh new look (AME Info)
Towell Auto Centre has launhed a new Mazda showroom in Oman at the new auto hub in Athaiba. Towell official said the showroom was designed with a splash of striking color combinations, aimed at creating a fresher look in car showrooms.
Mazda cuts in China (Detroit News)
The year 2008 has been a great start what with an excellent stride to popularity and success for the Mazda brand.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Mazda halves 08/09 sales f'cast at one China venture (The Economic Times)
Tokyo, Aug 29, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation today issued its Social and Environmental Report (SER) 2008 in Japanese.
Motor racing: Star Mazda Championship (Isle of Wight County Press)
TOKYO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Mazda Motor Corp said on Friday it now expects sales at one of its two Chinese joint ventures to come to less than 60,000 cars this business year from a previous forecast of more than 110,000 units.
Mazda halves 08/09 sales f'cast at one China venture (Reuters via Yahoo! Philippines News)
TOKYO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Mazda Motor Corp said on Friday it now expects sales at one of its two Chinese joint ventures to come to less than 60,000 cars this business year from a previous forecast of more than 110,000 units.
Mazda halves 08/09 sales f'cast at one China venture (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Mazda Motor Corp halved its sales forecast at one of its two Chinese joint ventures on Friday in one of the first signs that a demand slowdown in the world's second-biggest car market is affecting automakers' plans.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Mazda working on Volt rival (AutoSpies.com)
TOKYO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Mazda Motor Corp said on Friday it now expects sales at one of its two Chinese joint ventures to come to less than 60,000 cars this business year from a previous forecast of more than 110,000 units.
Mazda cuts China output as inventories rise (Reuters via Yahoo! Philippines News)
The state of Idaho is suing the former Post Falls Mazda dealership, saying it sold third-party service contracts then pocketed the money, leaving at least 19 consumers without that coverage.
2012 Mazda MX-5 To Get Radical Refresh Says Mazda Design Boss [2012 Mazda Mx-5] (Jalopnik)
"Looks good, sounds good... will it last??" General comments? Im looking to buy a 94 mazda mx-3 GS. the price is 2600 cdn. it's a 5 speed std, v6 @ 130hp.
Mazda July global production up 26% (Automotive Business Review)
Though recently leaked patent renderings for the 2010 Mazda MX-5 reveal a fairly conservative refresh, designers and engineers are working on a radical change for the next all-new version of the...
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Idaho sues former Mazda dealership (The Spokesman-Review)
Mazda Motor has announced that its global vehicle production in July 2008 was 126,025 units, an increase of 25.5%, compared to the same period of 2007.
1994 Mazda MX3 GS review from North America (Carsurvey.org)
Mazda is considering releasing its world flagship, the CX-9 SUV, in South Africa - and we have its full pedigree.
Mazda's giant flagship 4X4 for SA? (Independent Online)
Tokyo - Mazda will unveil the new Mazda 3 at the Paris Motor Show in October with the Japanese manufacturer releasing sketches by its chief designer Kunihiko Kurisu. The pictures reveal a more aggressive design than the predecessor model with side ve...
New Mazda 3 to be unveiled at Paris Show (EARTHtimes.org)
There has been a lot of debate between designers and dealers on the next-generation Mazda MX-5. Mazda’s new design chief, Lauren Van den Acker, is now saying that the next Mazda MX-5 needs to be radical, a big step from the current model.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Next-generation Mazda MX-5 will be more dramatic (AutoSpies.com)
MOSCOW - 2008, August 26: Last year, Mazda Motor Corporation announced that it was embarking on a new direction with technology development.
Mazda at the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 (The Auto Channel)
We've showed you first shots of the Mazda Kazamai Concept, but here's more of the "Swirling Crosswinds" vehicle Mazda is showing off at this year's Moscow Auto Salon. Mazda revealed the concept...
Mazda debuts its striking Kazamai concept at Russian Motor Show. (AutoExpress)
North America’s 2008 truck of the year is heading to Europe. The CX-9 enjoyed its European debut today in Moscow and is another sporty SUV crossover from Mazda which seems to confirm the Japanese brands intent on its future within the sector - particularly in Russia.
Police Brief 08/26/08 (The State News)
Myah Flynn, a 23-year-old Master of Design student at UNITEC Institute of Technology, has been awarded first prize at the sixth national Mazda Emerging Artist Award, winning $10,000 cash.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Mazda reacts to oil prices and inflation (Bangkok Post - Thailand's English news)
MANCHESTER — In the third major shift among area auto dealers this summer, William Morande Sr. closed his Tolland Turnpike dealership this weekend, selling his Mazda franchise to Steve Carter and retaining a site worth more than $2 million.
Paul Willis to Head Volkswagen Group in The Republic of Ireland (The Auto Channel)
MANILA, Philippines - The local unit of US car giant Ford Motor Co. is mulling the possibility of exporting vehicles to Vietnam when adjustments have been made in the trade agreements among countries in Southeast Asia.
Tesla Motors adds 'rock star' designer, ex-Ford CFO to team (BizJournals)
Tesla Motors Inc. is padding its roster with heavy auto industry hitters to lead the electric car startup into the auto big leagues.
Moscow Motor Show 2008 (AutoExpress)
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. We've had a real Mazda shortage around these parts,...
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Miata Takes The Lead, FWD Impala Moving Up In Ranks [24 Hours Of Lemons] (Jalopnik)
It's slightly slower and slightly more thirsty - but Mazda says the revised RX-8 sports car is also a lot better to drive. Power from the rotary remains unchanged in the manual model (170kW) - a decision based on "spiralling petrol prices", says the Japanese company.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Chew On This Stat: 10 Percent Of LeMons New England Racers Drive Alfa Romeo Milanos [24 Hours Of Lemons] (Jalopnik)
The patent office is designed to protect company secrets, not leak them to the world! But that’s what has happened with these renderings of Mazda’s next MX-5.
Gear up for better ride (The New Zealand Herald)
The patent office is designed to protect company secrets, not leak them to the world! But that’s what has happened with these renderings of Mazda’s next MX-5.
Science Proves That A Mazda Has Best Chance Of Winning 24 Hours Of LeMons; Porsches Doomed [24 Hours Of Lemons] (Jalopnik)
NORTH ADAMS — A Pownal man was treated and released from the hospital after his involvement in a one car accident that surprisingly didn't injure anyone else.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Out-of-control Mazda totaled in strange crash (Berkshire Eagle)
Friday, August 22 NORTH ADAMS — A Pownal man was treated and released from the hospital after his involvement in a one car accident that
1985 Mazda RX-7 [Down On The Street] (Jalopnik)
Next spring will see Mazda’s 159-outlet network begin roll-out of a new showroom corporate colour scheme. Described by managing director Rob Lindley as a “freshening exercise”, the new graphics embody a purple “accent colour” but do not involve a one-size-fits-all approach.
Spring colour change for Mazda showrooms (AM Online)
MANCHESTER — In the third major shift among area auto dealers this summer, William Morande Sr. closed his Tolland Turnpike dealership this weekend, selling his Mazda franchise to Steve Carter and retaining a site worth more than $2 million.
2000 Mazda MPV LX review from North America (Carsurvey.org)
"Dependable transportation, if ya keep replacing parts!" What things have gone wrong with the car?
Thursday, August 21, 2008
1992 Mazda B2600 b2600i cab plus from North America - Comments (Carsurvey.org)
I think this would be a great idea, not only do they compete in the marketplace together it would add even more excitement and competition to this series. I know the motorsport dollars are tight with GM but I beleive this would be money well spent as it's a production based vehicle.
Mazda wins 2008 'Best Convertible' Award (AutoWired)
The patent office is designed to protect company secrets, not leak them to the world! But that’s what has happened with these renderings of Mazda’s next MX-5.
Patent office images show Mazda’s new nose. (AutoExpress)
MANCHESTER — In the third major shift among area auto dealers this summer, William Morande Sr. closed his Tolland Turnpike dealership this weekend, selling his Mazda franchise to Steve Carter and retaining a site worth more than $2 million.
Neftin opens doors to Mazda (The Acorn)
Mazda’s range of ‘Zoom-Zoom’ vehicles continue to impress automotive experts, with the iconic Mazda MX-5 roadster selected for critical acclaim in the 2008 Auto Express New Car Honours, announced in the weekly magazine today.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Mazda5 Review (carpages)
Hiroshima, Aug 18, 2008 (Jiji Press) - Mazda Motor Corp. said Monday that orders for its Biante minivan have exceeded 6,000 units in one month since its release on July 8.
Hacquard to Feature on Sunday's Raceline Radio (The Auto Channel)
Hiroshima, Aug 18, 2008 (Jiji Press) - Mazda Motor Corp. said Monday that orders for its Biante minivan have exceeded 6,000 units in one month since its release on July 8.
The Mazda MX-5 wins 2008 ‘Best Convertible’ Award (carpages)
MANCHESTER — In the third major shift among area auto dealers this summer, William Morande Sr. closed his Tolland Turnpike dealership this weekend, selling his Mazda franchise to Steve Carter and retaining a site worth more than $2 million.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Portland MX-5 Cup Race Hits the Airwaves (The Auto Channel)
Towell Auto Centre (TAC) has announced the much awaited Mazda Ramadan campaign with new and exciting offers.
Mazda fleet moves to Carter (Journal Inquirer)
The Mazda RX-8 is the successor to the highly-regarded RX-7, and inherited the position of the company's flagship sports car.
Mazda reports double-than-expected orders for Biante in Japan (Automotive Business Review)
HIROSHIMA - August 18, 2008: Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that orders for the new Mazda Biante minivan were more than double the sales target in its first month of sales. Orders have surpassed 6,000 units since the Biante was launched in Japan on July 8, 2008.
2009 Mazda RX-8: Active, Energetic, Spirited (The Epoch Times)
Mazda Motor has announced that orders for its new Biante minivan were more than double the sales target in its first month of sales. Orders have surpassed 6,000 units since the minivan was launched in Japan on July 8, 2008.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Mazda One of Europe's Fastest-Growing Brands in 2008 (The Auto Channel)
Hiroshima, Aug 18, 2008 (Jiji Press) - Mazda Motor Corp. said Monday that orders for its Biante minivan have exceeded 6,000 units in one month since its release on July 8.
New Mazda Biante Minivan Sales Take Off in Japan (The Auto Channel)
LEVERKUSEN – August 18, 2008: So far this year, Mazda has seen booming sales as the popularity of its first and second-generation Zoom-Zoom vehicles continues to grow across Europe. Last month, Mazda sold 27,700 vehicles, which is up 28 percent compared to July 2007 and the best volume in 17 years.
Ford Motor Company - IT Sales Opportunities – 2008 (download) (just-auto)
TROIS-RIVIERES, Canada Aug. 16, 2008 – Eric Foss, of Fort Worth, Texas, scored his second SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup win of the season in Round Five at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières. Todd Buras, of Melbourne, Fla., and Ara Malkhassian, of Sonoma, Calif., completed the podium.
Foss Scores Second MX-5 Cup Victory at Trois-Rivières (The Auto Channel)
1. (1) Eric Foss, MX-5, 32 laps, 64.193 mph. 2. (3) Todd Buras, MX-5, 32. 3. (2) Ara Malkhassian, MX-5, 32. 4. (6) Christian Franck, MX-5, 32. 5. (8) Ryan Schimsk, MX-5, 32.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
1967 Mazda Cosmo 110S Doesn't Care How Many Pistons Your Car Has [Monterey Historics] (Jalopnik)
Towell Auto Centre (TAC) has announced the much awaited Mazda Ramadan campaign with new and exciting offers.
SCCA Pro Racing Mazda MX-5 Cup Round Five results (Everett Herald)
TROIS-RIVIERES, Canada (Aug. 16, 2008) -- Eric Foss, of Fort Worth, Texas, scored his second SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup win of the season in Round Five at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières. Todd Buras, of Melbourne, Fla., and Ara Malkhassian, of Sonoma, Calif., completed the podium.
Mazda launches Oman promotions (AME Info)
Hard top-down motorists, this Mazda — popularly known as the Miata — is for you. The rear-wheel-drive MX-5 is a fun car to drive with the wind blowing in your face.
Mazda announces sparkling festive offers (AME Info)
Hard top-down motorists, this Mazda — popularly known as the Miata — is for you. The rear-wheel-drive MX-5 is a fun car to drive with the wind blowing in your face.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Join the rotary club in a Mazda (The Scotsman: Business)
DARTFORD - August 14, 2008: Today Mazda announced the success of the young triathletes in its grass-roots triathlon training programme, run in partnership with the British Triathlon Federation (BTF), at the Mazda London Triathlon.
Foss Secures MX-5 Pole at Trois-Rivières (The Auto Channel)
TROIS-RIVIERES, Canada (Aug. 15, 2008) -- After topping the morning practice session, Todd Buras, of Melbourne, Fla., continued to be quickest in the afternoon session as well for Round Five of the SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières.
MX-5: Trois-Rivieres practice one notes (Motorsport.com)
DARTFORD - August 13, 2008: Mazda Motors UK today announced that its first year as headline sponsor of the London Triathlon, the world’s largest swim-bike-run event, has been a huge success.
MX-5: Trois-Rivieres practice two notes (Motorsport.com)
TROIS-RIVIÈRES, Canada (Aug. 15, 2008) -- Todd Buras, of Melbourne, Fla., led morning practice for Round Five of the SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Buras on Top in Morning MX-5 Cup Practice at Trois-Rivières (The Auto Channel)
I toured this bedroom community in the 2009 Mazda 6, the latest entry in the hotly contested market for mid-size, mid-priced family sedans.
MX-5 Cup is Taking it to the Streets of Trois-Rivires (The Auto Channel)
TROIS-RIVIÈRES, Canada Aug. 15, 2008 – Todd Buras, of Melbourne, Fla., led morning practice for Round Five of the SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières.
MX-5: Trois-Rivieres preview (Motorsport.com)
Mazda has put 600 dealer staff through the initial stages of its new training initiative Share the Passion. The course, which took place at Milbrook during July, is intended to instil a sense of ‘Zoom-Zoom’ to dealership employees by informing them about Mazda’s heritage.
Bill Andrews dealership sold (Journal & Courier)
Mukilteo, Washington (August 14, 2008) – Canada has proved to be a favorable venue for Seattle’s Carl Skerlong in the 2008 Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda with the sophomore racer collecting a third place finish in Round 3 at Circuit Mont-Tremblant in June and a second place finish last month in Round 5 at Edmonton’s Rexall Speedway.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
1989 Mazda B2200 SE-5 from North America - Comments (Carsurvey.org)
Bill Andrews GMC-Mazda was sold today to another local car dealership.
Mazda Recognises Success Of Grass-Roots Triathlon Training Programme (The Auto Channel)
DARTFORD - August 13, 2008: Mazda Motors UK today announced that its first year as headline sponsor of the London Triathlon, the world’s largest swim-bike-run event, has been a huge success.
2010 Mazda MX-5 Renderings Leaked By EU Patent Office [2010 Mazda Miata MX-5] (Jalopnik)
IRVINE, California — Mazda North America has modestly tweaked its flagship RX-8 sports car for model year 2009, adding a new R3 sport model at the top of the line.
Kidron wins state title, Park Mazda 3rd (The Daily Record)
Mazda has put 600 dealer staff through the initial stages of its new training initiative Share the Passion. The course, which took place at Milbrook during July, is intended to instil a sense of ‘Zoom-Zoom’ to dealership employees by informing them about Mazda’s heritage.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Future Mazda's to lose weight, new fuel-efficient engines in the works (AutoSpies.com)
I toured this bedroom community in the 2009 Mazda 6, the latest entry in the hotly contested market for mid-size, mid-priced family sedans.
Mazda Celebrates The 'Heroes' of The Mazda London Triathlon (The Auto Channel)
Mazda wants to replace its entire powertrain lineup in the near feature. By 2015, the partly Ford-owned automaker will have E85 flex-fuel, direct injection, spark ignition and start/stop technology in order to improve fuel-economy.
Mazda has answer to troubling times (Belleville News-Democrat)
BOWLING GREEN -- It was a big weekend for area teams at the USSSA Northern Ohio Men's E State Slowpitch Tournament. Kidron Softball won the 37-team tournament, while the Park Mazda/Wooster Merchants were third and Mid-Ohio placed fifth.
Recruitment: Dealer staff share ‘Mazda passion’ (AM Online)
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Charlie Hughes, Past President and CEO of Mazda North America Joins Lithia Motors Board of Directors (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
IRVINE, California — Mazda North America has modestly tweaked its flagship RX-8 sports car for model year 2009, adding a new R3 sport model at the top of the line.
The 1988 Mazda 929: James Garner Says It's 8 Grand Cheaper Than The Competition! [Classic Ad Watch] (Jalopnik)
IRVINE, California — Mazda North America has modestly tweaked its flagship RX-8 sports car for model year 2009, adding a new R3 sport model at the top of the line.
Eighth Place Finish Little Comfort for Canadian (The Auto Channel)
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (Aug. 10, 2008) – Ryan Schimsk, of Austin, Texas, became the fourth driver in as many races to score his debut race win in the SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup. Eric Foss, of Fort Worth, Texas, and Todd Buras, of Melbourne, Fla., completed the Round Four podium, part of Road America’s Road Race Showcase.
Prep golf: Strasburg takes top spot in Park Madza Invite (The Times-Reporter)
To all the 1500 /ss owners don't sell its going to go up when mazda finnaly leaves production in australia. go mazzy bo. I truly feel this car the Mazda SS SUA will be a true collector, so whoever has them, hold on to them.
Monday, August 11, 2008
2009 Mazda 6i Sport (Concord Monitor)
I've had this Mazda 626 for about 6 months now and I've recently found out that for some reason I cannot set the timing which is about 25 degrees out. other that that the car runs great and I have not had any problems out of it.
Mazda Fine-Tunes the 2009 RX-8 (Edmunds.com)
Complaints: The five-speed automatic should be six-speed. I think Mazda might have erred by making the new Mazda 6 larger than its predecessor. This model is nice. It would be nicer in an even smaller, tighter package.
MX-5: Race notes (Motorsport.com)
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (Aug. 9, 2008) --Todd Buras, of Melbourne, Fla., earned his first-career SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup pole for Round Four at Road America. Ryan Schimsk, of Austin, Texas, will start second in Sunday's race, part of the Road Race Showcase.
1995 Mazda 626 LX review from North America (Carsurvey.org)
I toured the bedroom community of Westlake Village, Calif., in the 2009 Mazda 6, the latest entry in the hotly contested market for mid-size, mid-priced family sedans.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Hinchcliffe Fifth at Road America (The Auto Channel)
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. -- Carl Skerlong scored his fifth top-five finish of the season on Sunday in the Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda doubleheader finale at Road America.
Buras Scores First MX-5 Cup Pole at Road America (The Auto Channel)
ELKHART LAKE, Wis.– In the first race of a Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda doubleheader at the Road Race Showcase, Carl Skerlong rallied from his worst starting position of hte year to just miss climbing the podium..
Hyundai Elantra moves up within its class (The Republican)
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (Aug. 9, 2008) –Todd Buras, of Melbourne, Fla., earned his first-career SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup pole for Round Four at Road America. Ryan Schimsk, of Austin, Texas, will start second in Sunday’s race, part of the Road Race Showcase.
Mazda 6i Sport: A powerful, easy to handle ride (Concord Monitor)
To all the 1500 /ss owners don't sell its going to go up when mazda finnaly leaves production in australia. go mazzy bo. I truly feel this car the Mazda SS SUA will be a true collector, so whoever has them, hold on to them.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Wyatt-Johnson wins Mazda Gold Cup Award (The Leaf Chronicle)
Hiroshima, Aug 8, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that it will progressively implement 10 policies to enhance its employees' work-life balance starting on August 11, 2008. The enriched personnel system offers more flexibility through measures to address the balance between an employee's work and childcare and/or care for family members.
1969 Mazda 1500 Deluxe from Australia and New Zealand - Comments (Carsurvey.org)
Wyatt-Johnson Mazda was recently presented the Mazda Winners Circle Gold Cup Award, which has been endorsed by the National Dealer Advisory Council.
Still a future for petrol-driven vehicles: Mazda chief (Queensland Country Life)
NEW DELHI: Swaraj Mazda plans to offer large and medium size Isuzu buses and trucks. According to Yash Mahajan, Managing Director, Swaraj and Isuzu plan to roll out several innovative vehicles in the Indian market. As a first step in this ...
2009 Mazda Mazda6 (The Car Connection)
TheCarConnection.com has driven the sporty, all-new Mazda6 sedan. Our team has also reviewed competitive write-ups on the 2009 Mazda6 to develop this comprehensive review. Based on this extensive research, TheCarConnection.com can provide an expert synopsis of this mid-size sedan to help you make a smart purchase decision. Likes ...
Friday, August 8, 2008
Swaraj Mazda rolls out ultra luxury buses (The Hindu)
TheCarConnection.com has driven the sporty, all-new Mazda6 sedan. TheCarConnection.com's team of experts has also reviewed competitive write-ups on the 2009 Mazda6 to develop this comprehensive review. Based on this extensive research, TheCarConnection.com can provide an expert synopsis of this mid-size sedan to help you make a smart ...
Mazda Expands Measures to Improve Employee Work-Life Balance (Japan Corporate News)
DESPITE the race to build electric cars, petrol-powered vehicles will still be around for decades, the Japanese car maker Mazda says.
Still a future for petrol-driven vehicles: Mazda chief (Hawkesbury Gazette)
NEW DELHI: Swaraj Mazda plans to offer large and medium size Isuzu buses and trucks. According to Yash Mahajan, Managing Director, Swaraj and Isuzu plan to roll out several innovative vehicles in the Indian market. As a first step in this ...
Still a future for petrol-driven vehicles: Mazda chief (North Queensland Register)
NEW DELHI: Swaraj Mazda plans to offer large and medium size Isuzu buses and trucks. According to Yash Mahajan, Managing Director, Swaraj and Isuzu plan to roll out several innovative vehicles in the Indian market. As a first step in this ...
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Still a future for petrol-driven vehicles: Mazda chief (Crookwell Gazette)
NEW DELHI: Swaraj Mazda plans to offer large and medium size Isuzu buses and trucks. According to Yash Mahajan, Managing Director, Swaraj and Isuzu plan to roll out several innovative vehicles in the Indian market. As a first step in this ...
1997 Mazda Xedos 9 from Switzerland - Comments (Carsurvey.org)
Aug. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's stocks rose the most in two weeks as falling oil prices lifted expectations production costs will ease and spending will rebound.
Should Ford Sell It's Portion Of Mazda To Stay Afloat? (AutoSpies.com)
Hello All. Just to add my comment on the above. I have a 1999 Xedos 9 Miller. I have experienced the shuddering and spark plug problem - The spark plug in the center back head exploded due to them not being changed - which they SHOULD have been on the full MAZDA service history the car has.
Mazda monthly US sales down 13% (Automotive Business Review)
SAN CARLOS, California — Tesla Motors is ramping up its ongoing battle with Henrik Fisker's Fisker Automotive , hiring celebrity designer Franz von Holzhausen away from Mazda to head up a new in-house design organization.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Tesla hires Mazda's top designer (Los Angeles Times)
Mazda North American Operations has reported that its sales decreased 13.3% to 22,418 vehicles in July 2008, compared to 25,853 vehicles in July 2007.
Tesla snares Mazda's star designer (Los Angeles Times)
Tesla confirmed that it has hired Mazda's Franz von Holzhausenas, one of the most-influential and well-regarded young designers in the industry, to head its design operations.
Fuji Heavy, Mazda Lead Japan Auto Shares Higher on Oil Prices (Bloomberg.com)
Blog: The upstart electric carmaker this week hired a former Ford Motor Co. exec as its new chief financial officer. And now it's added Mazda's Franz von Holzhausen, widely regarded as one of the most-influential and well-regarded young designers in the industry.
Fuji Heavy, Mazda Lead Japan Automakers Higher on Oil (Update2) (Bloomberg.com)
Blog: The upstart electric carmaker this week hired a former Ford Motor Co. exec as its new chief financial officer. And now it's added Mazda's Franz von Holzhausen, widely regarded as one of the most-influential and well-regarded young designers in the industry.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Fuji Heavy, Mazda Lead Japan Automakers Higher on Oil (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
Blog: The upstart electric carmaker this week hired a former Ford Motor Co. exec as its new chief financial officer. And now it's added Mazda's Franz von Holzhausen, widely regarded as one of the most-influential and well-regarded young designers in the industry.
Hot News: Hydrogen Power For Next Mazda RX-8 (AutoSpies.com)
Should Ford Sell It's Portion Of Mazda To Stay Afloat?
Tesla Snares Mazda's Lead Designer (BusinessWeek)
Some analysts fear the ailing U.S. automaker may have to raise funds by unloading its interest in its healthier Japanese partner
Mazdaspeed MX-5 A No-Go [2009 Mazda MX-5] (Jalopnik)
Tokyo, Aug 4, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation today announced the establishment of the 'Physical Challenge Support Desk' for employees in Japan.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Von Holzhausen Departs Mazda for Tesla (Edmunds.com)
Autoblog reported this weekend Mazda's put the kibosh on rumors of a Mazdaspeed version of the MX-5. Speculation was rampant the turbo 2.3-liter Mazdaspeed3 engine would end up under the hood of the...
Mazda Creates Support Desk for Physically Challenged Employees (Japan Corporate News)
Some analysts fear the ailing U.S. automaker may be forced to raise funds by unloading its interest in its much healthier Japanese partner
Delek Automotive Gains After Lazard Unit Raises Its Stake (Bloomberg.com)
Mazda North American Operations said Friday its July U.S. sales tumbled, as soaring fuel prices drove consumers away from its light trucks.
Mazda Falls Most in Six Years on U.S. Sales Slump (Update2) (Bloomberg.com)
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- I toured this bedroom community in the 2009 Mazda 6, the latest entry in the hotly contested market for mid-size, mid-priced family sedans.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Mazda Falls Most in Six Years on U.S. Sales Slump (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- I toured this bedroom community in the 2009 Mazda 6, the latest entry in the hotly contested market for mid-size, mid-priced family sedans.
Mazda say NO to 6 Hybrid (AutoSpies.com)
Mazda North American Operations said Friday its July U.S. sales tumbled, as soaring fuel prices drove consumers away from its light trucks.
No Plans for Mazda 6 Hybrid, Says Mazda (Edmunds.com)
Aug. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Mazda Motor Corp. , a third owned by Ford Motor Co., fell as much as 3.2 percent in Tokyo trading after it reported lower profit.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Mazda U.S. Sales Slump 13.3% In July To 22,418 Units (Fox News)
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, California — With the introduction of its 2009 Mazda 6 underway, Mazda officials candidly admit that the Japanese automaker has no plans to add a hybrid version to the new Mazda 6 model line any time soon, convinced that the redesigned fuel-efficient midsize sedan can weather high fuel costs without going the hybrid direction.
Mazda's Answer to Troubled Times (Washington Post)
Mazda North American Operations said Friday its July U.S. sales tumbled, as soaring fuel prices drove consumers away from its light trucks.
Dealerskins to provide independent websites for Mazda dealerships (Automotive Business Review)
Mazda Motor has reported that its consolidated operating profit for the first quarter of fiscal year 2008 decreased 12% to JPY28.3 billion, compared to the same period of fiscal year 2007.
Mazda Q1 operating profit falls 12% (Automotive Business Review)
Dealerskins, a division of Dominion Enterprises and a provider of automotive dealer web solutions, has partnered with Mazda North American Operations to create independent websites for Mazda dealerships.
Friday, August 1, 2008
Mazda Reports July 2008 Sales Down (The Auto Channel)
Aug. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Suzuki Motor Corp. , Japan's second- largest minicar maker, and Mazda Motor Corp. , a third owned by Ford Motor Co., fell after reporting lower profits because of higher raw material prices and a stronger yen.
July Auto Sales: Mazda (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported July 2008 sales of 22,418 vehicles, a 13.3 percent decrease over last year. Year-to-date, Mazda reports 175,559 vehicles sold, down a slight 1.7 percent.
Suzuki, Mazda Fall After Profit Drops on Costs, Yen (Update3) (Bloomberg.com)
Aug. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Mazda Motor Corp. , a third owned by Ford Motor Co., fell as much as 3.2 percent in Tokyo trading after it reported lower profit.
Suzuki, Mazda Fall After Profit Drops on Costs, Yen (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
Aug. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Mazda Motor Corp. , a third owned by Ford Motor Co., fell as much as 3.2 percent in Tokyo trading after it reported lower profit.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Mazda Falls After Profit Drops on Stronger Yen, Material Costs (Bloomberg.com)
Fiscal first quarter profit at Mazda, the Japanese automaker affiliated with Ford, surged to 14.98 billion yen -- more than sixfold net earnings a year ago -- on an accounting change and robust vehicle sales in China and Europe.
Mazda Operating Profit Falls on Yen, Material Costs (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
July 31 (Bloomberg) -- Mazda Motor Corp. , a third owned by Ford Motor Co., reported a 12 percent decline in fiscal first- quarter operating profit after a stronger yen and higher raw material costs eroded earnings.
Mazda profit up on solid vehicle sales growth (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
July 31 (Bloomberg) -- Mazda Motor Corp. , a third owned by Ford Motor Co., reported a 12 percent decline in fiscal first- quarter profit after a stronger yen and higher raw material costs eroded earnings.
Mazda Q1 falls, forecast holds on Europe strength (Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News)
Two Charlotte-area Mazda dealerships were bought this month by Wisconsin-based Darrow Automotive. The company says it wants to reintroduce the car brand to the Charlotte-area market. The dealership group, which has been buying properties throughout the Southeast, purchased Harrelson Mazda in Charlotte and Carolina Mazda in Rock Hill from Donald Auto Group. The dealership names are being ...
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Nissan, Mazda lead uptick in June production (The Japan Times)
July 30 (Bloomberg) -- Nissan Motor Co. and Mazda Motor Corp. led a rise in June auto production in Japan as revamped, fuel-efficient models boosted exports.
Mazda dealerships bought (The Charlotte Observer)
July 30 (Bloomberg) -- Nissan Motor Co. and Mazda Motor Corp. led a rise in June auto production in Japan as revamped, fuel-efficient models boosted exports.
Nissan, Mazda Lead Gains in June Japan Production on Exports (Bloomberg.com)
Mazda Motor has reported that its global production in June 2008 increased 11.3% to 113,657 units, compared to June 2007.
Mazda global production increases 11% in June (Automotive Business Review)
With Mazda making good use of the well balanced Ford Focus platform for the Mazda 3, the new generation model shouldn’t disappoint.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
2010 Mazda 3 Rendering (AutoSpies.com)
IRVINE, Calif., July 28 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today became the first automotive company in the industry to offer live chat functionality on a third-party Web site. Launched on Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com automotive Web site, users will be able to click on a text link that will direct them to a Mazda live chat shopping assistant, helping Internet-savvy car buyers get one step ...
2004 Mazda MX5 Mazdaspeed GT review from North America (Carsurvey.org)
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2009 Mazda6 for the U.S. officially breaks cover (MotorTrend)
Mazda 6 From £15,630 Miles per gallon: 50.4 Seats: 5 Good for: left fielders Bad for: left brainers Here are two facts you may not know about Mazda, both surprising in their own way. One: in the US, on any given weekend, more Mazda cars and Mazda-engined cars compete in track racing events than any other manufacturer's. Are your eyes bulging with disbelief? Let me spell it ...
2003 Mazda Protege 5 from North America - Comments (Carsurvey.org)
Mazda 6 From £15,630 Miles per gallon: 50.4 Seats: 5 Good for: left fielders Bad for: left brainers Here are two facts you may not know about Mazda, both surprising in their own way. One: in the US, on any given weekend, more Mazda cars and Mazda-engined cars compete in track racing events than any other manufacturer's. Are your eyes bulging with disbelief? Let me spell it ...
Monday, July 28, 2008
Mazda Collaborates With Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com to Offer First-Ever Live Chat Functionality on Third-Party Site (The Auto Channel)
Mazda North American Operations today became the first automotive company in the industry to offer live chat functionality on a third-party Web site.
Mazda Collaborates With Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com to Offer First-Ever Live Chat Functionality on Third-Party Site (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Mazda is promoting sales of its BT-50 one ton pickup trucks to owners of rubber, palm and rice plantations. The campaign requires a down payment starting from 15%, with a low interest rate of 2.5% and free first-class insurance.
Historic car race in Monterey, with Mario Andretti as guest of honor, Aug. 15-17 (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
LONDON – July 25, 2008: The innovative and exciting ‘Mazda Zoom-Zoom Challenge’ at the British International Motor Show is already proving hugely popular with show visitors.
Mazda campaign (Bangkok Post - Thailand's English news)
Towell Auto Centre has opened an exclusive Mazda service centre at Ghubra in Oman, where customers can utilise a booking system to enhance service satisfaction. Towell Auto Centre has a network of 9 service outlets and 10 parts outlets spread across Oman.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
And The Winner Is... [24 Hours Of Lemons] (Jalopnik)
A Kissimmee man died Saturday after he ran into another vehicle, sending his 4-door Mazda into the path of an oncoming semi truck.
2008 Mazda MX-5 (Autonet.ca)
A Kissimmee man died Saturday after he ran into another vehicle, sending his 4-door Mazda into the path of an oncoming semi truck.
Mazda opens Ghubra service center (AME Info)
Mazda 6 From £15,630 Miles per gallon: 50.4 Seats: 5 Good for: left fielders Bad for: left brainers Here are two facts you may not know about Mazda, both surprising in their own way. One: in the US, on any given weekend, more Mazda cars and Mazda-engined cars compete in track racing events than any other manufacturer's. Are your eyes bulging with disbelief? Let me spell it ...
Mazda service centre at Ghubra invites bookings (AME Info)
Mazda 6 From £15,630 Miles per gallon: 50.4 Seats: 5 Good for: left fielders Bad for: left brainers Here are two facts you may not know about Mazda, both surprising in their own way. One: in the US, on any given weekend, more Mazda cars and Mazda-engined cars compete in track racing events than any other manufacturer's. Are your eyes bulging with disbelief? Let me spell it ...
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Martin Love test drives the Mazda 6 (Guardian Unlimited)
Executives from Mazda are betting that car buyers looking for a new sedan who might ordinarily lean towards the Toyota Camry or Honda Accord will give serious consideration to the new 2009 Mazda 6, which has been designed specifically to match up with those rivals in the mid-size segment.
2009 Mazda 6 A Crucial Launch (AutoSpies.com)
Ford Motor Co. Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally's crisis is Mazda Motor Corp. CEO Hisakazu Imaki's opportunity. The two men are partners in moving the second-largest U.S. automaker away from the trucks and large sport utility vehicles consumers are shunning in the face of $4-a-gallon gasoline. Ford, which saved Mazda from near-bankruptcy 12 years ago, owns a third of the Hiroshima-based ...
MX-5: Portland practice two notes (Motorsport.com)
PORTLAND, Ore. (July 25, 2008) -- Defending race winner Andrew Caddell, of Graham, Wash., led the first of two practice sessions for Round Three of the SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup, part of the Mazda Grand Prix of Portland.
MX-5: Portland practice one notes (Motorsport.com)
PORTLAND, Ore. (July 24, 2008) -- Finally, after 10 long weeks, the engines are being fired at Portland International Raceway for Round Three of the SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Mazda resurgent as Ford finds need for small autos (The Japan Times)
LONDON – July 25, 2008: The innovative and exciting ‘Mazda Zoom-Zoom Challenge’ at the British International Motor Show is already proving hugely popular with show visitors.
Rush To Take Up Mazda's Zoom-Zoom Challenge (The Auto Channel)
Wahington DC July 24, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Jim O'Sullivan, Mazda's top U.S. executive, recalls a time when auto dealers suggested the company make a large full-size pickup. They wanted something like the then-top-selling F-150 – call it the M-150.
Motorcycle race slated for July 4 (The Monterey County Herald)
TOKYO, July 24 (Reuters) - The benchmark Nikkei average and the broader TOPIX both added 2.0 percent as of 0528 GMT on Thursday.
Mazda To Unveil Kazamai Crossover Vehicle (Tom's Hardware)
Recently, Mazda announced that it will be unveiling its crossover vehicle the Kazamai at the Moscow International Motor Show this August. Next month they plan to reveal the sporty vehicle’s environmental performance specifics, but they are currently boasting that the car will “deliver exciting driving dynamics, frugal fuel consumption and greatly reduced CO2 emissions.”
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Mazda Succeeds by Staying True to its Brand (The Auto Channel)
2008 MAZDA 3 STYLING | [8 out of 10] Edmunds: "the 2008 Mazda 3 doesn't look, feel or drive like an economy car" ConsumerGuide: "MazdaSpeeds include specific styling touches" Kelley Blue Book: "The 2008 Mazda MAZDA 3 is available in two body styles" The 2008 Mazda 3 is aging gracefully; its sharp, sporty looks are still ...
2008 Mazda 3 (The Car Connection)
Los Angeles (CA) - Recently, Mazda announced that it will be unveiling its crossover vehicle the Kazamai at the Moscow International Motor Show this August.
Japan Hot Stocks-Mazda, Hokkoku, SBI Holdings, Tokio Marine (Reuters via Yahoo! Malaysia News)
When Champ Car folded its tent and joined the Indy Racing League in February, race fans in the Rose City were concerned that this was the end of professional racing at Portland International Racway. Having lost the American Le Mans Series the previous year, it seemed that big-time sports-car ...
Japan Hot Stocks-Mazda, Hokkoku, SBI Holdings, Tokio Marine (Reuters via Yahoo! Philippines News)
Mazda officially kicked off production of its new Mazda6 sedan at the AutoAlliance International plant in Flat Rock Wednesday, a rare piece of good news for Michigan's struggling automobile industry.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Mazda to unveil Kazamai Crossover Vehicle (TG Daily)
When Champ Car folded its tent and joined the Indy Racing League in February, race fans in the Rose City were concerned that this was the end of professional racing at Portland International Racway. Having lost the American Le Mans Series the previous year, it seemed that big-time sports-car ...
The Mazda2 attracts young buyers (carpages)
Submitted photo Blaise Haynes of Ellwood City climbed into a Mazda race car during the Pro Formula Experience held July 17 at the BeaveRun Motorsports Complex. Haynes has competed in the Wilson Karting Series for the past five years.
COE prices fall across the board (Straits Times)
Mazda2 has helped Mazda UK attract much younger buyers to the brand, says marketing director Mark Cameron.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Hacquard Returns with Portland Double (The Auto Channel)
2008 MITSUBISHI GALANT STYLING | [7 out of 10] Edmunds: "stylish in a contemporary way" Automobile: "don't expect the neighborhood kids to follow you home" Cars.com: "looks much cleaner than the overwrought Mazda " The 2008 Mitsubishi Galant is essentially identical to the 2004 model, and that's one of its downfalls, according to ...
Full slate of racing set for PIR this week (Gresham Outlook)
As we suspected, Mazda North America will be pricing the base 2009 Mazda6 under $20,000: $19,220 for the four-cylinder model, to be exact. Need more power? Pick up a V6 model starting at $24,800....
Carlson hires digital chief (Mad.co.uk)
The Mazda Grand Prix makes its debut this week at Portland International Raceway. It may lack the big names like CART and Champ Car races of old, but it'll be a full smorgasbord of racing. The highlights will be the Star Mazda and Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup races. Other events feature bicycles, stock ...
2009 Mazda2 Preview (The Auto Channel)
The Mazda Grand Prix makes its debut this week at Portland International Raceway. It may lack the big names like CART and Champ Car races of old, but it'll be a full smorgasbord of racing. The highlights will be the Star Mazda and Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup races. Other events feature bicycles, stock ...
Monday, July 21, 2008
LONDON SHOW PREVIEW: Mazda boss disappointed at London 'no-shows' (just-auto)
MONTEREY, California (AP) -- Valentino Rossi finally conquered one of the two tracks he had yet to win on in MotoGP, beating Casey Stoner to win the United States Grand Prix at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
Historic car race in Monterey Aug. 15-17 (AP via Yahoo! News)
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Mazda Foundation To Assist Koru Care (Scoop.co.nz)
MONTEREY, California (AP) -- Valentino Rossi finally conquered one of the two tracks he had yet to win on in MotoGP, beating Casey Stoner to win the United States Grand Prix at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
Rossi ends Stoner's MotoGP win streak (CNN.com)
Hard top-down motorists, this Mazda — popularly known as the Miata — is for you. The rear-wheel-drive MX-5 is a fun car to drive with the wind blowing in your face.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Mat On Top (Cycle News)
Since I first got the car, there has been a weird noise in the engine. It finally went at 180,000. I just decided to get a new Mazda instead of a new engine for this Mazda.
Mississauga man dies in race track accident (Mississauga News)
Jim Shelton says he was happy to sell his old, gas-guzzling Mazda CRX when he moved into The City from the East Coast a year ago.
Stoner sets record (San Jose Mercury News)
They are not what you would normally think of when you hear the words "pit crew." Motorcycle races last about 100 kilometers, or roughly 28 laps at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
People from other countries coming to MOTO GP (KION 46 Salinas)
MONTEREY, CA, JULY 19: Only a fool would bet against Casey Stoner. The streaking Ducati Marlboro rider took his fifth pole position in a row by shattering his hours old lap record during MotoGP qualifying on a sunny, cool afternoon at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
BB No. 1 (Cycle News)
MONTEREY, CA, JULY 19: Only a fool would bet against Casey Stoner. The streaking Ducati Marlboro rider took his fifth pole position in a row by shattering his hours old lap record during MotoGP qualifying on a sunny, cool afternoon at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
Mazda MX-5 offers peppy, fun ride (The Tampa Tribune)
Since I first got the car, there has been a weird noise in the engine. It finally went at 180,000. I just decided to get a new Mazda instead of a new engine for this Mazda.
THE FUTURE IS NOW FOR ROOKIE RIDERS (The Monterey County Herald)
Leandro Mercado, a native of Argentina who is living in Lodi, had the fastest qualifying time at the Red Bull AMA U.S. Rookies Cup on Friday at Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca in Monterey.
Wesley Chapel's Honorary Mayor Named (The Pasco Tribune)
MONTEREY, CA, JULY 18: Ducati Marlboro’s Casey Stoner lowered the lap record he’d sent in the morning by clocking the fastest ever lap of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca during Friday's red flag-interrupted afternoon session.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Learning Curves (Cycle News)
MONTEREY, CA, JULY 18: Ducati Marlboro’s Casey Stoner lowered the lap record he’d sent in the morning by clocking the fastest ever lap of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca during Friday's red flag-interrupted afternoon session.
1982 Mazda 323 review from North America (Carsurvey.org)
Mazda enthüllt auf der Automesse in Moskau die Studie eines kompakten Geländewagens.
CHP steps up area presence over weekend (The Monterey County Herald)
HIROSHIMA, Japan — Mazda has announced that it will premiere its Kazamai concept crossover vehicle at the 2008 Moscow Auto Show on August 26 and has released photos of the concept.
Laguna Seca track, weather bedevil riders (San Francisco Chronicle)
MONTEREY, CA, JULY 17: Kawasaki’s John Hopkins spent Thursday tooling around the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca paddock in a golf cart, his left foot in a soft cast as he recovers from injuries sustained in a horrific qualifying crash during the Dutch TT in Assen.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Mazda Kazamai (Autohaus online)
IRVINE, California — Mazda has announced that its new 2009 Mazda 6 sport sedan will be priced starting at $18,550. The top model, the Mazda 6 S Grand Touring with a 273-horsepower V6 and six-speed Sport automatic transmission, will cost $28,260. Prices do not include a $670 destination charge.
Mazda Kazamai (Auto Service Praxis)
IRVINE, California — Mazda has announced that its new 2009 Mazda 6 sport sedan will be priced starting at $18,550. The top model, the Mazda 6 S Grand Touring with a 273-horsepower V6 and six-speed Sport automatic transmission, will cost $28,260. Prices do not include a $670 destination charge.
The first official look at Mazda's forthcoming concept. (AutoExpress)
In the spirit of "sustainable zoom-zoom" — their words, not ours — Mazda has finally revealed the Kazami, the mystery compact crossover bowing at the Moscow International Auto Salon...
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Mazda Kazamai To Show Off Swirling Crosswinds In Moscow [Moscow International Auto Salon] (Jalopnik)
These are the first official pictures from Mazda of its all-new concept. The car will be a sporty, 4x4 crossover, and the Japanese firm have confirmed it will take its first bow at the Moscow Motor Show in late August.
2009 Mazda 6 Priced Starting at $18,550 (Edmunds.com)
Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that it is setting its sights on reducing the fuel consumption of Mazda vehicles sold globally by an average of 30% by 2015.
Mazda Kazamai Concept to Premiere at Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 (AutoSpies.com)
In the spirit of "sustainable zoom-zoom" — their words, not ours — Mazda has finally revealed the Kazamai, the mystery compact crossover bowing at the Moscow International Auto Salon...
Mazda to cut vehicle fuel consumption to 30% by 2015 (AME Info)
HIROSHIMA, Japan — Mazda has announced that it will premiere its Kazamai concept crossover vehicle at the 2008 Moscow Auto Show on August 26 and has released photos of the concept.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
2008 Moscow Auto Show Preview: Mazda Kazamai Concept (Edmunds.com)
HIROSHIMA - July 15, 2008: Mazda will unveil a sporty, compact crossover concept vehicle, Mazda Kazamai, at the Moscow International Automobile Salon (MIAS) on August 26. Kazamai, which means “swirling crosswinds” in Japanese, expresses the powerful yet nimble image of a stylish and compact crossover.
Mazda Kazamai Concept to Premiere at Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 (The Auto Channel)
Mazda will unveil a sporty, compact crossover concept vehicle, Mazda Kazamai, at the Moscow International Automobile Salon (MIAS) on August 26. Kazamai, which means “swirling crosswinds” in Japanese, expresses the powerful yet nimble image of a stylish and compact crossover.
Mazda Kazamai Concept to Premiere at Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 (Japan Corporate News)
DARTFORD - July 14, 2008: The sensational Mazda Furai concept car, which made its world premiere at the Detroit Show in January and performed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, will head a line-up of 18 Mazda cars on display at the British International Motor Show from 23 July.
The New Mazda RX-8 R3 (carpages)
Mazda Motor has launched its freshened Demio compact car in Japan. Manufacturers suggested retail prices including consumption tax range from JPY1.19 million to JPY1.58 million.
Monday, July 14, 2008
New Mazda RX-8 R3 Delivers Even More Driving Fun (The Auto Channel)
Later in 2008, Mazda is introducing a new version of its unique rotary-engined, four‑seater, four-door coupe – the Mazda RX-8 R3. Powered by an improved version of the 231ps twin-rotor engine, the new R3 will offer drivers a heightened experience with faster steering, chassis and engine responses, more refinement, more equipment and even greater value.
Sensational Furai Concept Heads Mazda Line-Up For BIMS (The Auto Channel)
DARTFORD - July 14, 2008: Later this year Mazda is introducing a new version of its unique rotary-engined, four‑seater, four-door coupe – the Mazda RX-8 R3. Powered by an improved version of the 231ps twin-rotor engine, the new R3 will offer drivers a heightened experience with faster steering, chassis and engine responses, more refinement, more equipment and even greater value.
Freshened Mazda Demio Now on Sale in Japan (Japan Corporate News)
Twenty-six years ago, Kathy Helou of Cornelius tried to win a new Mazda GLC as a contestant on “The Price is Right.” But her guess on the price was wrong, so she didn't win the car. Instead, she got a bag of Mary Kay cosmetics. “I don't even wear make-up,” Helou remembers thinking as she left the show. But she began working for the company and quickly found success. In her 26 years, she has won ...
She lost a Mazda but gained a pink Cadillac (The Charlotte Observer)
Hiroshima, July 14, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation has freshened its globally popular Demio compact car for the Japanese market. It goes on sale today at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealerships nationwide.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Mazda Updates 2009 Mazda6 Launch Info - VIDEO ENHANCED (The Auto Channel)
Ever fancied sculpting your own car? What about developing a unique combination of paintwork and interior trim? Well, Mazda’s design bosses have thrown down the gauntlet and set us that very challenge – to design an Auto Express edition of the MX-5.
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