The new Mazda3 will soon be available with a turbo-diesel engine, giving buyers of the often best-selling model a more fuel efficient option. It’ll broaden the engine range to three choices. At the moment the Mazda3 is only available with two petrol four-cylinder engines in Australia, which isn’t great in […]
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Mazda celebrates one million SKYACTIV vehicles
Beginning production in November 2011, Mazda has just celebrated building over one million vehicles equipped with SKYACTIV technology. Models available with SKYACTIV engines include the Mazda CX-5, Mazda6, and the recently released Mazda3. Australian vehicle sales for March put the all-new Mazda3 in second spot overall, selling a total of […]
Mazda MX-5 gets a monster 2JZ engine conversion
Here’s an interesting creation. We all know the MX-5 is a great driver’s car but it could do with a bit more power. How about a Toyota 2JZ engine under the bonnet? Oh boy. Yep, this little lightweight sports roadster has undergone some surgery, and now it has a 2JZ-GTE […]
Australian vehicle sales for March 2014 – Corolla back on top
The dogfight between the Toyota Corolla and Mazda3 continues. Round March goes to Toyota. Jaguar XF and new BMW X5 show good promise, Commodore almost third best-seller overall
Mazda MX-5 four-seater revealed, last edition before new model?
In a surprise move Mazda has unveiled a special four-door, four-seat version of the very popular MX-5 roadster. The open-top special provides fun for more passengers. Looking exactly like the current MX-5 only with a stretched wheelbase, the MX-5 four-seater incorporates two short rear doors that provide access to two […]
2015 Mazda MX-5 to come with 1.5L engine
The next-gen Mazda MX-5 is going to be lightweight, potentially weighing around 1000kg. This means it won’t need as much engine power as the current model to produce the same power-to-weight ratio. We now hear Mazda could be looking to downsize the engine to a 1.5-litre unit. According to a […]
2014 Mazda3 SP25 GT review
It’s easy to blow sunshine up the Mazda3’s backside, it has been a sales sensation in Australia for over four years. Is there any chance we can find something wrong with the new SP25 GT?
Mazda Hazumi concept officially unveiled at Geneva
Mazda has ripped the covers off its funky Hazumi concept at the Geneva Motor Show, previewing the next Mazda2. Keeping in line with the company’s latest design features, the Mazda Hazumi looks set to be a fantastic little car. A handful of the concept’s details were revealed earlier this week, […]