Mazda has finally announced pricing on its new 2013 CX-5 5-passenger compact crossover, which is currently on its way to dealerships with the company’s first full suite of SkyActiv technologies. Prices start at $20,695 for the base model with a SkyActiv-MT 6-speed manual transmission. it comes standard with Sport trim, 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels wrapped [...]
A Special Edition 2012 Mazda MX-5, based on the Grand Touring edition, is set to be released by Mazda North American Operations at this year’s Chicago Auto Show. One of the outstanding visual features of the model is that it comes with a Power Retractable Hard Top coated in black paint, regardless of body color. [...]
Squashing this past summer’s rumors, Mazda spokesman Jeremy Barnes has confirmed that the U.S. will be getting its first diesel-fueled model, and even adds a rough release date. Barnes says “It’ll be here between 15 and 18 months behind the launch of the Skyactiv-G gasoline engine in the Mazda 3.” Since the Skyactiv-G 3 hit [...]
To some it may not be a shock, but to a concerned mass of Miata/ MX-5 fans, the following is good news: the next MX-5 will be rear drive, weigh under 1,000 kg and power will remain similar. So theoretically, the new car will drive differently, but performance will be similar if not slightly better [...]
In lieu of all the news that’s been hitting the desks from the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mazda announced the official EPA fuel economy figures for their latest auto, the 2013 CX-5 compact SUV crossover. First time at egmCarTech? Visit our home page for the latest news. Rated at 26 mpg’s [...]
At the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon next month, Mazda will show up with a line of 10 vehicles featuring the new Mazda CX-5 Mazda Deimo (Mazda2) and of course, the Mazda MX-5 Miata. Click here for more news on the Mazda CX-5. In addition, customized models based on special editions of the Mazda Axela and [...]
New reports suggest that Mazda is planning to introduce an all-electric vehicle in the United States by 2018. Currently, Mazda is leasing the Mazda2 EV subcompact in Japan on a trial basis – the company says it needs an electric vehicle to meet California emissions guidelines before bringing an EV to the states. The Mazda2 [...]
All of the editors over at CARandDRIVER have sat down and chosen their top 10 cars for 2012 that are available for sale in the United States. As always, the cars on the list don’t have to be the newest, and they don’t have to be expensive as nothing over $80,000 is even allowed to [...]
At the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda showed the new Takeri Concept, a study of how the next-generation Mazda6 sedan will look. According to WhatCar? Mazda will also offer a coupe version of the Mazda6. The next-generation Mazda6 will debut in 2013 and will be followed closely by the station wagon variant. In 2014, Mazda will [...]
Rotary enthusiasts have surely been on the edge of their seats waiting for Mazda’s next move with the upcoming retirement of the RX-8. After a recent announcement at the 2012 Tokyo Motor Show, we’ve learned that there may still be a future for the alternative power. The RX-8 will be getting a successor, which may [...]
