Mazda revealed the new-look, second-generation CX-5 last week, showcasing a sporty new exterior and spruced up interior. But unfortunately for us performance car enthusiasts there is still no MPS-style performance variant. Digital artist X-Tomi Design has come up with a mock up of what such a variant could look like. […]
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Mazda to launch fully electric models by 2021 – report
Mazda is looking to join the ever-growing number of car manufacturers planning electric vehicles, with reports of new EVs to enter the market early in the next decade. According to Autocar, the Japanese firm will first launch a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) within five years, with R&D chief Kiyoshi […]
2017 Mazda3 vs Hyundai i30: Small car comparison (video)
SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT Over the past few years there has been a quantum shift of Australian car buying preferences. The once dominant Holden and Ford large sedans have been off the charts for a while, with the Toyota Corolla, Mazda3 and Hyundai i30 variably swapping first place for the […]
Next-gen 2017 Mazda CX-5 unveiled at LA auto show
Australia’s favourite SUV has received a major styling update. Welcome to the next-gen, 2017 Mazda CX-5. It has just been unveiled at the Los Angeles auto show in the US. As suspected, the new model takes on Mazda’s latest ‘Kodo – Soul of Motion’ design language, adopting a pointier front […]
Mazda MX-5 RF hardtop on sale from $38,550, arrives February
The Australian arrival of the hardtop Mazda MX-5 RF has been confirmed to take place in February, 2017, with prices starting at $38,550. The MX-5 RF will be offered with only the GT’s 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, which produces 118kW/200Nm, throwing power to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual as […]
Next-gen 2017 Mazda CX-5 to debut at LA auto show
Mazda has confirmed it will be unveiling the next-generation CX-5 mid-size SUV at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show next month. The current, first-gen CX-5 has been on sale in virtually the same form since its introduction back in 2012. Since then it has become one of the most popular […]
Mazda tweaks MX-5 Speedster & RF for upcoming SEMA
Two special Mazda MX-5s will be shown at November’s SEMA show in Las Vegas; a sleek, lightweight Speedster Evolution and a sleek matte-black ‘Kuro’ variation of the clever hardtop MX-5 RF. With contrasting white and grey colour choice, each car represents a different take on the MX-5 philosophy. The Speedster […]
Engine downsizing trend to flip, larger engines more efficient in real world – report
Reuters is reporting that the trend of downsizing and turbocharging engines is about to come to an end, to meet new, more realistic fuel consumption and emissions testing in the wake of Volkswagen’s dieselgate scandal. According to the publication, Volkswagen, Renault and General Motors are among three manufacturers who plan […]