Thinking of buying a new car? There’s a good chance there’s an SUV somewhere in your shortlist. SUVs are fast-becoming the vehicle style choice, with some carmakers even discontinuing their sedans and instead replacing them with SUVs. To better prepare you during your buying process, here are our top 10 […]
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370,000 Mazda owners offered Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
Around 370,000 Mazda owners in Australia are being offered an update for their infotainment systems to include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality. The technology is now available to all customers that own a Mazda that features MZD Connect, which was first launched in Australia early in 2014. Customers can […]
2018 Mazda BT-50 GT review (video)
Welcome to the top-of-the-range Mazda BT-50 GT. When it comes to diesel dual-cab utes, the BT-50 is one of the strongest competitors in terms of engine size and power. You’re looking at the likes of the Toyota HiLux SR5, Nissan Navara ST-X, and the Mitsubishi Triton as direct rivals. All […]
Lexus ES 300h, Mazda6, Mercedes A-Class get 5-star ANCAP rating
A range of new vehicles recently hitting the Australian market have been awarded the full five-star ANCAP safety rating, following analysis of crash test data passed over from Euro NCAP. Cars include the 2018 Mazda6, the new Lexus ES 300h, and the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Starting with the Mazda6, the […]
All-new 2019 Mazda3 previewed, debuts in November (video)
It looks like Mazda is planning to unveil the all-new 2019 Mazda3 next month. A sneaky teaser has just been sent out showing glimpses of the body. Mazda hasn’t said much about the teaser, simply saying that “a new era begins November 2018”. Taking a look at the video, we’re […]
2019 Mazda CX-5 2.5 turbo petrol revealed
Following speculation and document leaks, Mazda has now confirmed the 2019 Mazda CX-5 will be available with its latest 2.5-litre turbo-petrol engine. It has been announced for the Japanese Domestic Market and will go on sale there in November, but other markets are set to follow. The new engine option […]
Australian vehicle sales for September 2018 (VFACTS)
The new vehicle registration stats for September 2018 are out with the release of the national VFACTS report, and we can see overall new car sales have dropped 0.9 per cent in the first nine months of the year compared with 2017. Toyota is leading the car brand sales race, […]
Mazda plans showroom-wide electrified options, rotary returning
Mazda has previously hinted that it might use a rotary engine as a range-extender for future electric vehicles, but now the company has confirmed it is happening. Like many carmakers, Mazda is planning to launch electrification options for its vehicles in the future. More specifically, it wants to offer electrified […]