Have you ever wanted a Ford Mustang but with the fuel economy and reliability of a Mazda MX-5? Neither have we. But someone has, and has built a weird combination of the two and called it the M1stang. Interested? Yep, this Ford Mustang-looking vehicle is actually a Mazda MX-5 underneath […]
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2018 World Car of the Year finalists announced
Finalists for the 2018 World Car of the Year have been announced, with a number of interesting ones in the running for the top award. Finalists for all categories have also been listed, such as the World Luxury Car, World Performance Car and Green Car of the year. For 2018, […]
Mazda Skyactiv-X to form basis for new hybrid tech – report
Mazda’s upcoming Skyactiv-X engine philosophy will set the foundations for new electrification systems in the near future, a report has confirmed. The Japanese company is yet to offer a hybrid option in any of its vehicles, despite industry trends. However, that will soon change. Speaking with Automotive News recently, Mazda […]
Mazda CX-8 confirmed for Australia, new diesel-only 7-seat SUV
The Mazda CX-8 has been confirmed for to go on sale in Australia later this year, slotting in between the existing CX-5 medium SUV and the CX-9 large SUV. As revealed in 2017, the CX-8 is a swooping roof version of the CX-9, although it is narrower and shorter. Since […]
Top 10 best-selling cars in Australia during 2017
The national VFACTS figures for new vehicle registrations during December 2017 have been revealed, confirming the best-selling vehicles for the entire year. For our usual big report on the monthly figures see the full report here. It’s been a fight between the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger, and Toyota Corolla during […]
BBR develops turbo kit for 1.5L Mazda MX-5
Renowned Mazda MX-5 tuner BBR in the UK has developed a new turbo package for the entry 1.5-litre engine, giving it a breath of extra oomph. BBR says the kit was developed following the popular demand of the turbo package for the 2.0-litre version. The BBR stage 1 turbo upgrade […]
For Sale: Classic Mazdas up for auction; 808, Familia, 800, 1000 wagon
A rare collection of four Mazda classics is up for auction on GraysOnline at the moment, including a Mazda 808 sedan, Familiar Deluxe sedan, an 800 SSA sedan, and a 1000 wagon. The 1977 Mazda 808 Deluxe sedan is particularly interesting. This is the piston-engine version of the fabled RX-3 […]
2018 Mazda6 revealed with more premium feel, 2.5 turbo
Medium-size sedan fans can rejoice as the 2018 Mazda6 has been fully revealed at the Los Angeles auto show. Some variants come with a turbo-petrol engine for the first time, adding some spice the conservative vehicle class. Previewed by the Vision Coupe concept at the Frankfurt motor show in August, the […]