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. ...

Redesigned Mazda 6 takes the great leap forward (Vail Trail)

Mazda U.S. October Sales Fall 25.9%

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.