Tag Archives: Mazda

The blog has exceeded 3,000 views today – Let’s celebrate with flames!

Viewership here on The Blog of Cars hasn’t typically been particularly high – I expect about 200 views on a good day. But thanks to a bizarre fluke involving a comment on Reddit, today we’ve exceeded 3,000 views. In fact, we’re … Continue reading

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Mazda rumoured to be working on extra-small CX-3 crossover

In recent years, we’ve seen the advent of tiny, and arguably useless, crossovers – the Audi Q3 and BMW X1 come to mind. But such machines aren’t exclusive to the Germans. The Nissan Juke and the Ford EcoSport are also … Continue reading

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Automakers respond to my pleas, roll out lots of diesel goodness at LA Auto Show [UPDATE]

Just last week I wrote my plea for more diesel cars here in North America. If you haven’t read it, to make a long story short, diesel is awesome and we don’t have enough in North America. But it seems … Continue reading

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Mazda reveals facelifted Roadster/MX-5 Miata

The third-generation Mazda MX-5 is now seven years old. That’s very nearly a lifetime in the automotive industry. It went through a facelift four years ago, and is due for replacement in the near future. But while we wait for … Continue reading

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Mazda to bring MX-5 GT Concept to Goodwood, seeking customer feedback

If there are ever any complaints about the nimble Mazda MX-5, they usually relate to a lack of power. But Mazda might just be willing to fix that, as they’re bringing the more powerful MX-5 GT Concept to Goodwood in … Continue reading

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Ward’s releases their 10 Best Engines picks for 2012

Behind every great offering in the automotive industry, there is a great powerplant. And with so many great offerings out there, choosing the best can be challenging. But the crew at Ward’s Auto have been picking the cream of the … Continue reading

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Next-gen Mazda MX-5 rumoured to lose 720 pounds over current model

Rumours suggest that Mazda’s engineers have been tasked with getting rid of a whopping 720 pounds (327 kg) from the 2,480 pound curb weight of the current MX-5 for the next-generation model.

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Mazda reveals 70 mpg SKYACTIV-G 1.3 engine for Mazda2

Mazda has revealed the SKYACTIVE-G 1.3 engine destined for use in the Mazda2.

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Mazda takes lightweight to the extreme with the MX-5 GT racer

If you ever thought that the MX-5 was too heavy to make a proper racer, Mazda has the answer for you: the MX-5 GT racer, weighing in at just 850 kilograms.

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Ford to open 100 additional dealerships in China

Ford will be opening an additional 100 dealerships in China due to increasing demand in the country.

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