Designing small cars with the artisanship most automakers have reserved only their large, higher margin vehicles, Mazda could be viewed as a trendsetter in North America. Mazda has ahead of Ford and Chevrolet who are only now realizing the personality available in compact designs. Unafraid to be unique at the risk of disturbing conventional car [...]
More than two weeks after the massive earthquake and tsunami, the work in stabilizing Japan in the aftermath has been slow. While the tragedy is still fresh with assessments of the Asian island region has sadly reinforced dire predictions of loss, fate of the thankfully many more survivors depends on the ability to regain some [...]
The aftermath of the deadly Japanese earthquake and tsunami continues to leave the Asian country on alert. Earthquake aftershocks following the violent 8.7 magnitude shake, massive rationing of everyday goods, power supply and nuclear radiation concerns as well as the fact that many unfortunate people have lost lives has provided a reason for sombre time. [...]
Mazda recently announced that its beloved MX-5 roadster had crossed the 900,000 unit mark. That’s a lot of roadsters, and the milestone was reached over 22 years since the original launched in 1989. The MX-5 is the world’s best-selling two-seater, a record it has held since 2000. With the Chicago Auto Show in full-swing, Mazda [...]
Since its introduction in 1989, the Mazda MX-5 has been a much-loved sports car around the world. So much so in fact, that since 2000 it has held the record for the “best-selling two-seat sportscar.” In the United States the car is often referred to as the Miata, despite its official MX-5 moniker. In Japan, [...]
With once established small car brands such as Hyundai seeking a higher spot in the automotive hierarchy developing V-8 powered premium vehicles, Japanese-based Mazda is, on the other hand, more content to make gains inside more modest frameworks. Working within tight styling confides, Mazda itself have long been searching to find their design path. In [...]
Under increased pressure, NHTSA opens investigations into BMW and Mazda over power steering failures. Apparently, NHTSA used to just take consumer complaints…and make cheerful paper machete dolls out of them. Sort of like crash-test dummies, but much more festive. Those pesky ‘runaway Toyota’s’ however, brought an end to the long standing tradition of ‘arts & [...]
Most car people would agree that Mazda’s Miata would be the perfect British roadster…if it wasn’t made in Japan. So, it seems fitting that Mazda’s celebratory Miata Miyako would go on sale in the British Isles. Starting July 1, UK buyers can choose from two versions of the car. The 1.8i Miyako, and the 2.0i [...]