As a motoring journalist, sometimes you get the sense that a manufacturer has attempted to create fun purely by adding a shed-load of power. The 2016 Mazda MX-5 is a car that absolutely shatters that paradigm. Mazda’s minimalist focus on pure driving enjoyment has assured a place for the MX-5 […]
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Mazda KOERU could go into production as new coupe SUV
Mazda’s boss has dropped hints about a possible production version of the KOERU crossover concept shown at Frankfurt Motor Show in September, a report has revealed. The KOERU concept is similar in size to CX-5 but it features a lower roofline and more steeply angled A- and D-pillars. This gives […]
2015 Mazda2 Maxx sedan review (video)
When it comes to aesthetics, small B-segment sedans are the automotive equivalent of those deformed fish creatures you might find in the Mariana Trench. Usually designed from the outset as a hatchback, a boot is generally tacked on to a cab-forward design, with the resulting afterthought looking unbalanced, under-tyred and […]
Australian vehicle sales for November 2015 – MX-5 overtakes Toyota 86
VFACTS has released the national vehicle sales figures for Australia for November 2015, showing a number of changes in the popularity rankings. First up, the Corolla is back in the lead after losing out to the HiLux and Hyundai i30 in recent months. We also see the Holden Commodore is […]
2016 Mazda MX-5 2.0L now on sale in Australia from $34,490
Mazda Australia has introduced the 2.0-litre version of the all-new MX-5 Roadster, bringing more power to the popular drop-top. It’s essentially the same car as the current 1.5-litre model, only it comes with a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder producing 118kW at 6000rpm, and 200Nm at 4600rpm. This is quite a […]
2016 Mazda CX-9 revealed, debuts new 2.5T engine
After a number of spy shots and spottings, the 2016 Mazda CX-9 large SUV has now been officially unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show. As expected, the new CX-9 showcases Mazda’s latest “Kodo” design language, with an inverted front grille dressed in chrome, slimline headlights, purposeful wheel arches, and […]
2016 Mazda CX-9 revealed in leaked e-brochure
Images depicting the new 2016 Mazda CX-9 large SUV have surfaced online, believed to be taken from an official in-house brochure of some kind. Mazda is planning to unveil the new CX-9 at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week, showcasing an all-new design borrowing from the company’s “Kodo” styling […]
Mazda MX-5 Sport Recaro edition announced in the UK
A special edition Mazda MX-5 has been announced in the UK, called the Sport Recaro edition. It comes with a number of unique highlights to enhance style and handling. Starting with the exterior, Mazda has fit the special edition with a Brilliant Black Sports Aero kit, including a rear spoiler, […]