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 [...]
With Ford giving up most of its 33.4 percent stake in Mazda back in 2008, the brand has released its first model featuring its new architecture, with the CX-5 compact crossover. As an independent automaker, Mazda planned to reestablish themselves with new engines and underpinnings, and fresh designs, starting with Kodo, on the 2010 Shinari [...]
The 2011 Tokyo Motor Show opens to the press in just 2 days so expect to see a bunch of Japanese debuts coming up within the next couple of days. Mazda will be attending the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show with a special edition version of the Mazda Demio (known overseas as the Mazda2). Known to [...]
