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.