Mazda has confirmed at the 2012 New York International Auto Show, currently underway, that the new 2013 Mazda6 will debut at the Paris Motor Show in September this year. It was previously thought the new model would make an appearance at the show, but now it is concrete. The new […]
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Australian vehicle sales for March 2012 shows steady growth
The official VFACTS figures for March are out, and it’s the Mazda3 out in front once again. The popular small car went to 3818 new homes last month, followed by the Toyota HiLux (4×2 and 4×4 combined), with 3561 sales, and the Holden Commodore, going to 3187 drivers. Perhaps the […]
Mazda MX-5 GT ‘fastest in the world’ to run in British GT Championship
A special Mazda MX-5 GT, dubbed the fastest and most powerful in the world, will run in the British GT Championship this year. It will take on various high-powered supercars in the nine-round series. Sporting a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 232kW, Mazda UK says the 1000kg roadster is able to […]
‘Mazda RX-9’ rotary to be as efficient as piston engine – report
Mazda is continuing work on its next-generation ‘Mazda RX-9’ sports car which is set to feature a new rotary engine. Engineers are reportedly developing the engine so it is as fuel efficient as a piston engine. Speaking with Wards Auto recently, Mitsuo Hitomi, general manager-powertrain development at Mazda, reinstated that […]
HSV GTS in Forza Motorsport 4 February download pack
Creators of the Forza Motorsport 4 Xbox 360 game have introduced the 2011 HSV GTS in the Forza Motorsport 4 February download pack. Ten other new vehicles will be available for download, including the Audi Sport quattro S1. Each month, Forza Motorsport 4 game-goers have access to a range of […]
Holden Commodore loses top spot in Australian sales for 2011
The Mazda3 has overtaken the Aussie Holden Commodore as Australia’s most popular vehicle, according to official 2011 VFACTS figures. The Commodore has been the country’s best-selling vehicle for the past 15 years. Holden made 40,617 Commodore sales in 2011, while Mazda sold 41,429 examples of its Mazda3. Both figures are […]
Mazda6 coupe on the way – report
Yes, according to international reports, Mazda is working on a Mazda6 coupe. The new variant is expected to join the next-generation lineup due in 2013. A senior source from Mazda has apparently revealed to What Car? in the UK what the company plans for the next Mazda6. Plans include up […]
BBR Mazda3 MPS tune with up to 257kW
UK-based tuner BBR has come up with three tuning packs for the Mazda3 MPS. All versions of the BBR Mazda3 MPS packages offer increases in engine performance mixed with optional handling revisions. In standard form, the Mazda3 MPS comes with a 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine developing 188kW of power and […]