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Mazda, Ford will go separate ways on product development

Posted: Nov 05, 2009

Filed under: Ford, Industry News, Mazda

It was not even a year ago when Ford relinquished half of its stake in Mazda Motor Corp., and Seita Kanai, Mazda’s head of r&d, says that there will be fewer joint projects between the two companies such as the shared platforms and drivetrains that were developed over the course of the 30-year relationship.
“The Ford-Mazda [...]

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Mazda looking at diesels for the United States

Posted: Oct 21, 2009

Filed under: Hybrids, Green News, Industry News, Mazda

According to Mazda’s head of research and development, Seita Kanai, Mazda is studying diesel engines for the U.S. market. Kanai said that Mazda is currently testing diesel prototypes on U.S. soil but Mazda would need a minimum annual volume of 10,000 U.S. sales to make a profitable retail case, reports Automotive News.
“As an engineer, ideally I [...]

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Mazda’s design head has already done sketches of an RX-7 replacement

Posted: Oct 20, 2009

Filed under: Industry News, Mazda

It was reported earlier this year that Mazda will unveil the next-generation RX-7 concept at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, which opens to the press tomorrow. While nothing has been confirmed, Mazda’s new design boss Ikuo Maeda told AutoCar that the automaker is looking to produce a successor to the RX-7 coupe.
Speaking to the press [...]

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Facelifted 2010 Mazda2 kicks off production in Thailand, US-spec model to debut in LA

Posted: Oct 09, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Hybrids, Green News, Mazda

Mazda announced that it has kicked off production of the Mazda2 at its new passenger car plant at AutoAlliance Thailand Co., Ltd. The plant is part of a joint venture manufacturing facility with FoMoCo and will produce Mazda2 units that will be sold mainly in the ASEAN markets.
“The Thai-produced Mazda2 will be one of Mazda’s [...]

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Mazda to raise $1.1 billion to increase investment in hybrid technologies

Posted: Oct 05, 2009

Filed under: Hybrids, Green News, Industry News, Mazda

Mazda has never really been a fan of hybrid technology. In fact, the only hybrid vehicle the company has ever offered to the market in the United States is the Mazda Tribute Hybrid, which is based on the Ford Escape Hybrid.
The Japanese automaker today said that it is looking to raise up to $1.1 billion [...]

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1,600 Mazda MX Roadsters (MX-5) celebrate 20th anniversary at Miyoshi

Posted: Sep 30, 2009

Filed under: Mazda

Mazda is still celebrating its 20th Anniversary of the Mazda Roadster (known to us as the beloved Mazda MX-5). The Japanese automaker hosted a special commemorative event on Sept. 20 at Miyoshi Proving Ground with over 1,600 MX-5s and their owners as they made their way to the car’s birthplace.
“Approximately 2,600 owners and fans had [...]

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Review: 2010 Mazda3, it’s smiling at you… and you should smile back

Posted: Sep 29, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Featured, Mazda, Reviews

Introduced in 2004 as an answer to the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and Ford Focus, the Mazda3 has undergone a much needed design overhaul for the 2010 model year. The ultra-bland design of the 3 prompted Mazda to redesign their entry-level sedan and unveil the second-generation at the 2008 LA Auto Show. The [...]

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Mazda Kiyora Concept, new diesel and gasoline engine coming to Tokyo next month

Posted: Sep 29, 2009

Filed under: Auto Shows, Hybrids, Green News, Mazda

Mazda has announced its lineup for the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show next month. The Japanese automaker said that it will show two new engines, a new automatic transmission and a new concept car known as the Mazda Kiyora.
First up is the new Mazda SKY-G engine, a gasoline engine that improves fuel-economy and torque by approximately [...]

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BREAKING: Mazda2 confirmed for U.S. launch in 2010, U.S.-spec model coming to LA in Dec.

Posted: Sep 17, 2009

Filed under: Hybrids, Green News, Industry News, Mazda

Mazda has confirmed that it will be bringing its popular Mazda2 to the United States in fall of 2010. Mazda told its dealers at a national meeting in Palm Spring, California that the U.S. based Mazda2 will be unveiled at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show in December with a minor facelift.
Sources told Automotive News [...]

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2009 Frankfurt: Mazda MX-5 Superlight Concept weighs only 2,204 pounds

Posted: Sep 15, 2009

Filed under: Auto Shows, Hybrids, Green News, Mazda

- Key Competitors: There are none.
- Engine: MZR 1.8L 4-cylinder engine making 126-hp/167 lb-ft of torque.
- Transmission: 5-speed manual.
- Performance: 0 to 62 mph in 8.9 seconds.
- Production Possibility: None. Apparently, Mazda was just having fun.
If Mazda has no plans to offer a production version of the Mazda MX-5 Superlight Concept, than what’s the purpose of [...]