Archive for November, 2008

2010 Mazda 3 Hatchback - Official Photos!

2010 Mazda 3 Hatchback - Official Photos!

Posted on 25. Nov, 2008 by DeuxEx3.

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The cladding is off and the 2010 Mazda 3 hatchback has been revealed! The 2010 Mazda 3 hatchback will offer many of the same options as the 2010 Mazda 3 sedan with a couple of notable differences. First, the only engine choice for the hatchback model will be the 2.5-liter 167-hp motor found in the [...]

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2010 Mazda 3 First Drives Roll In

2010 Mazda 3 First Drives Roll In

Posted on 24. Nov, 2008 by DeuxEx3.

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The 2010 Mazda 3 sedan made its official debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show last week and, shortly after, the first drive reviews of the Mazda 3 came rolling in from the North American automotive press.
Check out what each driver had to say about the car and click the “Read More” link to see [...]

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2010 Mazda 3 Hatchback Prototype Shots

2010 Mazda 3 Hatchback Prototype Shots

Posted on 23. Nov, 2008 by DeuxEx3.

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During the frenzy of the 2010 Mazda 3 debut last week we overlooked Mazda’s newest batch of “spy shots” of the 2010 Mazda 3 hatchback testing alongside of the 2010 Mazda 3 sedan.
Per prototype clad norms it is hard to distinguish detail from cladding on the prototype shots but we can already see the hatchback [...]

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2010 Mazda 3 PR: Quieter Ride, Sportier Handling

2010 Mazda 3 PR: Quieter Ride, Sportier Handling

Posted on 19. Nov, 2008 by DeuxEx3.

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The following is from the 2010 Mazda 3 press release from Mazda released on November 19th, 2008.

SOUND FOUNDATION
INCREASED STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY AND REDUCED AERODYNAMIC DRAG CONTRIBUTE TO MAZDA3′S POISE AND PERFORMANCE
The 2009 MAZDA6 offers one of the stiffest unibody structures on any Mazda vehicle.  Lessons learned in developing that car provided major strides in structural stiffness [...]

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2010 Mazda 3: Power and Safety

2010 Mazda 3: Power and Safety

Posted on 19. Nov, 2008 by DeuxEx3.

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The 2010 Mazda 3 will see major enhancements in both power and safety with Mazda announcing updated engines for both the Mazda 3i and Mazda 3s trim levels and a slew of new safety features.
Mazda 3i Gets 2.0-Liter 148-hp Motor
The 2010 Mazda 3i will receive an updated 2.0-Liter four-cylinder engine producing 148 horsepower at 6500 [...]

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2010 Mazda 3 Interior Walkthrough

2010 Mazda 3 Interior Walkthrough

Posted on 19. Nov, 2008 by DeuxEx3.

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Mazda reshaped the 2010 Mazda 3 interior to evoke a more muscular interior layout with dramatic, sweeping lines across the dashboard and a controversial new split dashboard with a Multi-Information Display (MID).
Steering Wheel Controls

Sit inside a loaded 2010 Mazda 3 and prepare to be amazed by the breadth of control at your fingertips. With the [...]

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2010 Mazda 3 Exterior Design, Official Details

2010 Mazda 3 Exterior Design, Official Details

Posted on 19. Nov, 2008 by DeuxEx3.

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Mazda played it a bit safe with their flagship vehicle by taking popular cues from the Mazda stable. Notice the flared wheel arches similar to the RX-8, the new headlamps (2009+ Mazda 6) and a more squared off rear end (2009+ Mazda 6).
New details on the face of the upcoming Mazda 3 were released today [...]

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Official: Ford Selling 20% of Its Shares in Mazda

Official: Ford Selling 20% of Its Shares in Mazda

Posted on 18. Nov, 2008 by DeuxEx3.

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If you didn’t already see this coming then know that it is now official: Ford will be selling approximately 20% of its shares in Mazda with Mazda purchasing about 6.87% and the remaining shares being bought by up to 20 other companies.
Companies expected to pick up ownership in Mazda include auto parts manufacturer Denso Corp. [...]

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2010 Mazda 3 Engine, Options Revealed Early by Mazda

2010 Mazda 3 Engine, Options Revealed Early by Mazda

Posted on 17. Nov, 2008 by DeuxEx3.

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In a surprising late day announcement today Mazda announced new details about the 2010 Mazda 3. Before jumping into the latest news, Mazda highlights the importance of the 2010 Mazda 3 to Mazda with nearly 1.8 million Mazda 3s sold worldwide since replacing the Mazda Protege in 2003 and garnering more than 90 global automotive [...]

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2010 Mazda 3 Pre-Show Rumor Round Up

2010 Mazda 3 Pre-Show Rumor Round Up

Posted on 14. Nov, 2008 by DeuxEx3.

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The Los Angeles Auto Show is almost upon us and come November 19th/20th there will be a huge list of announcements from Mazda about the 2010 Mazda 3 including new in-car options, engine output ratings, more official 2010 Mazda 3 photos and possibly even availability/pricing information.
Before the Los Angeles Auto Show begins we’re going to [...]

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