Archive for 'Mazda News'
2012 Mazda3 SkyActiv Review – Finally, a Mazda3 that’s fun and fuel efficient
Posted on 16. Oct, 2012 by admin.
For years Mazda has kept its dirty little secret, hiding it away in a clever marketing campaign. You know the one… “zoom zoom”. All that talk about driving enjoyment really helps sell the brand to enthusiasts, and it’s also not hard to win glowing reviews from auto journalists, who more often than not will overlook a few [...]
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Mazda Preps Monochromatic Mazda3/Mazdaspeed3 Duo For SEMA 2009
Posted on 02. Nov, 2009 by DeuxEx3.
Quick! What does Mazda’s top selling model look like if you blacked out the lights, added a gray graphic over a Crystal White Pearl Mica shell and slapped on a Tri-Point Engineering turbo kit? If you guessed a custom 250+ hp 2010 Mazda3 sedan then you were right (and possibly psychic?) Debuting at the 2009 [...]
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Mazda Bringing Mazda2 To U.S. and Canada in 2010!
Posted on 17. Sep, 2009 by DeuxEx3.
The rest of the world knows the Mazda2 as the little car that offers big value; now it looks like the U.S. and Canada will too. The Mazda2 will be offered in the U.S. and Canada by the end of 2010 and, as a sub-compact, the Mazda2 will be slotted below the current Mazda3 and [...]
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Recall Alert: 7,100 2009 Mazda 3s Recalled Over Improper Stability Control Operation
Posted on 04. Jun, 2009 by DeuxEx3.
If you’re cruising around in a 2009 Mazda 3 you might need to hit up your dealer a little sooner than your next oil change. Mazda recently issued a recall alert on 7,100 2009 model year Mazda 3s due to the stability control system not meeting U.S. test standards. Check out the full recall info [...]
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Recall Alert: Mazda Recalls Over 25,000 2010 Mazda 3s
Posted on 20. Apr, 2009 by DeuxEx3.
Mazda has issued a recall for 25,400 2010 Mazda 3s due to a possible electrical system short circuit caused by improper clearance between the engine harness and starter motor housing. The recall is set for May 6, 2009 and you can contact Mazda directly with any questions at 1-800-222-5500. Full details on the recall are [...]
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Build a 2010 Mazda 3 Configuration Site Now Online
Posted on 12. Mar, 2009 by DeuxEx3.
Mazda USA has officially launched their 2010 Mazda 3 online configuration tool. You can custom build a 2010 Mazda 3 sedan or hatchback with your choice of colors and a bevy of luxury options to choose from. We spec’d out our dream 2010 Mazda 3s GT sedan complete with remote start, technology package, moonroof and [...]
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Mazda to Showcase Green Technologies
Posted on 09. Dec, 2008 by DeuxEx3.
During the Tokyo based Eco-Products 2008 Exhibition running from December 13th to December 15th Mazda will showcase their green technologies and ways the company has worked to become more environmentally friendly in recycling and the use of eco-friendly materials in their new vehicles. One of the technologies to be shown is Mazda’s Start Idle Stop [...]
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Mazda USA Sales Still Sliding
Posted on 03. Dec, 2008 by DeuxEx3.
Mazda dropped their November 2008 sales report on the automotive presses earlier today and the news is in line with what most other manufacturers will likely report once they calculate their numbers. Total number of new car sales slid 31.3 percent as compared to November 2007 and Mazda USA’s total sales for the year thus [...]
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Official: Ford Selling 20% of Its Shares in Mazda
Posted on 18. Nov, 2008 by DeuxEx3.
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 [...]
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Mazda USA’s October Sales Tumble 25.9%
Posted on 03. Nov, 2008 by DeuxEx3.
Like many automakers who are being challenged by the current economic climate in the U.S., Mazda has been struggling to move their cars. So it comes as no surprise that a poor September sales month would be followed by an October decline in sales. Sales in October were down 25.9% as compared to October 2007 [...]