Details of Mazda’s next-gen controlled compression ignition (CCI) engine have been revealed, as part of its Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030 long-term plan. This new type of spark-less engine will debut with the next-gen Mazda3 in 2019. Firstly, Mazda is claiming the new engine configuration can, in the case of the Mazda3 […]
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Top 10 engine conversion ideas for production cars: Vol. 2
Following on from our popular Top 10 engine conversion ideas for production cars feature (one of which resulted in a controversial Cruze A9X photoshop), we’ve revisited the idea with some fresh candidates. The trend of downsizing engines continues, meaning some of our favourite cars miss out on six or more […]
Top 10 best selling cars in Australia during 2016
It’s that time of the year again. The new vehicle registration figures for December have been released for Australia, revealing the best-selling vehicle models of the year. Before we get into the full report, here’s a snapshot of the top 10 best selling cars in Australia during 2016. Sitting in […]
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 […]
2016 Mazda3 update on sale in Australia from $20,490
Mazda Australia is introducing the updated Mazda3 as revealed earlier this month complete with a styling refresh, improved handling and more safety equipment. In terms of powertrains, there’s the choice of Mazda’s 2.0-litre SKYACTIV-G petrol with 114kW/200Nm, and the more powerful 2.5-litre SKYACTIV-G petrol engine pushing out 138kW and 250Nm. […]
2017 Mazda3 officially revealed, arrives August 1
Following brochure leaks earlier this week, Mazda has now officially revealed the facelifted 2017 Mazda3 hatch and sedan. Aside from the slightly tweaked styling with new headlights and grille, and a revised rear end and bumper bar, the updated Mazda3 will debut a range of advanced technologies. One such technology […]
2017 Mazda3 facelift leaked via brochure
Leaked brochure shots of the 2017 Mazda3 facelift have hit the web, showing the popular run-around before it arrives on the market later this year. The Mazda3, which is still one of the strongest entrants in the small car segment (marginally behind only Corolla and i30 in Australia), is coming […]
Mazda3 passes 5 million global production milestone
Mazda is today celebrating a landmark moment, with the humble Mazda3 breaking the five-million-unit mark in just twelve years. Sales of its most popular model broke the five-million barrier at the end of April this year. Surprisingly, it’s not the first model to hit this landmark figure, with the 323 […]