| Mazda MX-5 Miata 2006 - a real success | | Posted Thursday, March 09, 2006 12:08:00 PM by Rose Martins | The success of previous models of the Mazda Miata, is the combination of the cute exterior styling of the british cars of the 60's, with the quality of the Japanese automobile. 
The 2006 model of the Mazda MX-5 Miata has retained the origional features that made the Mazda Miata such a success, but with a few necessary changes. Some of the changes to the 2006 model of Mazda MX-5 Miata are more pronounced wheel arches that are 2.5 inches longer in the wheelbase, 1.6 inches longer in the overall length, 1.6 inches wider than that of previous models of Mazda Miata and a little bit taller. The rear taillights of the Mazda MX-5 Miata have retained their elliptical shape, but now feature clear lenses.
There has also been an increase in power and handling of the new Mazda MX-5 Miata . The Mazda MX-5 Miata comes with a 4-year/50,000-mile warranty and roadside assistance, and is available in six levels of trim.
The six levels of trim on the new 2006 model of Mazda MX-5 Miata are: Club Spec, MX-5, Touring, Sport, and GT, plus a 3rd-generation limited-edition model. The reviews of the new Mazda MX-5 Miata all indicate that it's a car worth taking a look at. ... | |
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| | | Vehicles recalled for floor mats, air bags, brake lights | | Posted Monday, March 12, 2007 2:46:31 PM by Blog57 Team | | We're a nation that loves our vehicles, but some recently have been recalled for safety reasons. They include a Mazda with a thick floor mat that can trap the accelerator, a GMC and Saturn with front air bags that may not open, and more than a million Volkswagens with potentially bad brake lights. If you'd like to see if your car has ever been involved in a recall, go to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Web site at www.safercar.gov. Using the search function, you can track down your own vehicle. Or, if you're in the market for a car and want to know if a particular make and model has had problems, you can look that up, too. The Web site has tons of information about car safety, especially helpful if you're looking for a model with particular safety features, such as side air bags or top crash ratings.... | |
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| | | Mazda CX-7 | | Posted Thursday, October 26, 2006 2:46:15 AM by Blog57 Team | | The six-speed Mazda CX-7 SUV will get a 260bhp 2.3-litre petrol engine at launch next year, with a diesel - possibly from the next 6 - to follow. Bosses have also told Auto Express the next cars likely to get the sporty MPS makeover are the new 2 hatch and 5 MPV. While there are no concrete plans at present, officials in Japan say these models are most suited to the racy treatment. .... | |
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| | | Mazda Launches Distribution Operations in the Czech Republic and Slovakia | | Posted Tuesday, October 03, 2006 2:46:50 AM by Blog57 Team | | Hiroshima, Japan, Oct 2, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Europe, Mazda Motor Corporation's European affiliate, announced that it commenced operation today of two new national sales companies (NSCs) in the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic, with official transfer of distribution from Mazda's long-standing distributor, Auto Palace Praha, taking place yesterday. The appointment of new Managing Director for both NSCs, Ivan Ruzicka, was subject of an announcement earlier this year. Mr. Ruzicka, with Thomas Egan as Financial Director, will lead an 18-member staff in the Czech Republic and a 7-member staff in Slovakia. Headquarters are located in Prague and Bratislava respectively.This move is part of an overall Mazda strategy of taking direct control of distribution in Europe. The Czech Republic and Slovakia have emerged as vibrant markets.... | |
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| | | Mazda Breaks $22K with Its Ultimate Hot Hatch | | Posted Saturday, September 02, 2006 8:46:09 AM by Blog57 Team | | The Mazda3 shocked compact buyers when it first came to market. Not only did it perform better than most competitors it was up against, but even in base trim it offered an interior quality that rivaled some premium brands. The entry-level 3 continues forward into 2007 more or less unchanged, but for those looking for a little more action on the road and track, a range-topping MAZDASPEED3 is being added for the coming year. Not to be outdone by its hot hatch competitors, the new MAZDASPEED3 gets sold off the rack with what Mazda calls "a double dose of Zoom-Zoom"; a 263-horsepower turbocharged and intercooled four-cylinder engine with a formidable 280 lb-ft of gut-wrenching torque. It maximizes power at 5,500 rpm and torque at 3,000, which should make for a very tractable driving experience no matter the situation.... | |
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| | | Toyota, Honda, Mazda output climbs | | Posted Thursday, August 31, 2006 10:46:16 PM by Blog57 Team | | TOKYO -- Japanese automakers Toyota, Honda and Mazda said Monday their global production climbed in July, but Nissan and Mitsubishi reported declines for the month. Toyota Motor Corp. rolled out 629,723 vehicles in July, up 8.5 percent from a year earlier. Overseas production rose 5.1 percent to 290,075 vehicles, the 55th straight monthly rise due to increased output in almost all regions. Toyota's domestic output rose 11.5 percent to 339,648 units, the 11th consecutive month of higher production. Honda Motor Co. 's output rose 6.2 percent to 274,624 vehicles in July. Overseas production rose 4.4 percent to 164,352 vehicles, with record output in Europe and Asia. Its domestic production jumped 8.9 percent to 110,272 units. Mazda Motor Corp., which is 33 percent owned by Ford Motor Co., said its global production rose 12 percent to 113,525 vehicles.... | |
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| | | Ford SA's boss Graziano gets top Mazda post | | Posted Thursday, August 10, 2006 12:45:45 PM by Blog57 Team | | Ford Southern Africa president and chief executive Robert Graziano has become yet another boss of Ford SA to take a serious step up the corporate ladder - he's been appointed executive vice-president of Mazda and a vice-president of Ford Motor Company. He arrived in December, 2004. The same announcement from Hiroshima, Japan said John Parker had been appointed Ford's group vice-president for the Asia Pacific & Africa region, based in Bangkok, Thailand. Both appointments will become effective on September 1, 2006. Graziano's replacement was not named .... | |
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| | | Mazda's Big UK Birthday Bash | | Posted Wednesday, August 09, 2006 2:46:19 AM by Blog57 Team | | DARTFORD, Englamd - August 7, 2006: Car sales are mushrooming like magic for Dartford-based Mazda UK as it celebrated its fifth anniversary at the weekend. So far this year, sales are up 10 per cent and heading for a record 50,000 units for 2006. Sales in the overall UK car market are down by four per cent so Mazda is bucking the trend. Mazda celebrated its fifth birthday on 5 August with a barbecue party for all its staff and families. It is also planning a weekend with partners for its dealer network in March 2007. When Mazda UK started importing Mazda cars in August 2001, its predecessor MCL had sold less than 7,000 units that year. Improvements were seen immediately and, by the end of the year, sales had hit 15,800. Rob Lindley, Managing Director of Mazda Motors UK, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mazda Motor Corporation, says that reaching 50,000 sales will be an emotional milestone for staff and dealers as well as a landmark in sales.... | |
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| | | 'G II' Model Added to Mazda Carol Series | | Posted Tuesday, July 18, 2006 12:45:49 PM by Blog57 Team | | HIROSHIMA, Japan--Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the addition of the "G II" model to the charming and fun Mazda Carol micro-mini range. The Carol series has earned a warm reception especially among women, as an outstanding everyday runabout. Sales begin today at Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers throughout Japan. The G II comes equipped with exclusive beige upholstery, together with remote-controlled door mirrors that are colored to match the body, and tinted glass, which is available on the rear side and rear windows. The stylish design aims at appealing to feminine sensibilities. Mazda is planning to sell 800 units a month from the entire Carol range. .... | |
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| | | Mazda enters crossover SUV fray with 2007 CX-7 | | Posted Monday, July 17, 2006 2:45:55 AM by Blog57 Team | | Mazdas first crossover sport utility vehicle, the 2007 CX-7, looks more like a stylish, tall wagon than an SUV. It handles and rides more like a wagon, too. Most surprising, though, is the engine under the hood of this new, five-door, five-passenger vehicle. It's a turbocharged four cylinder that delivers as much horsepower -- 244 -- and torque -- 258 foot-pounds starting at 2,500 rpm and going to 5,000 rpm -- as some V-6s. Mazdas CX-7 and Acuras new-for-2007 RDX are the only crossovers to come solely with turbocharged four-cylinder power plants. Officials say they want to provide both spirited power and decent fuel economy. The Mazda CX-7, which debuted in recent weeks as an early 2007 model, is more mainstream-priced vis--vis the luxury Acura vehicle. Starting manufacturer's suggested retail price, including destination charge, is $24,310 for a base, 2007 CX-7 Sport with front-wheel drive and six-speed automatic transmission.... | |
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