Mazda2 First-Month Sales in Japan Exceed More than 100%

Mazda has announced that orders for the subtly revised Mazda Demio, or Mazda2 as is known overseas, in its first month of being available in Japan have far exceeded their initial target. Specifically, from June 30, when the Demio became available, until July 31, orders have reached 13,500 units, more than double Mazda’s initial estimate of 6,000.

And that’s only private customers, excluding rental or dealer test drive models. The Demio is also the first Mazda model to exceed 10,000 registrations in a single month since March 2004.
As expected, the new 13-SKYACTIVE model accounts for the vast majority of sales, since it has been the model of choice for 70% of the orders, surpassing initial projections of 60%.
Mazda's senior managing executive officer in charge of domestic business, Nobuhide Inamoto, said, "Mazda is extremely grateful for the strong support from so many customers who have pushed sales of the facelifted Demio well beyond our sales plan. Mazda's next-generation SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY is also proving popular and we are confident that it will have a positive impact on our overall sales in Japan."
“Following the Demio, we will continue the rollout of our breakthrough SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY with the facelifted Mazda Axela (Mazda3) this fall and the all-new Mazda CX-5 next year".
Demio’s customers are mostly single men and women, as well as people over 40 who are downsizing to a smaller, more efficient cars. They cite the reasons for their choice as the Demio’s fuel economy (as low as 3.33 lt/100 or 70.6 mpg in the Japanese driving cycle), its advanced technology and its quiet cabin.

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Mazda Unveils New CX-5 Compact SUV

A little over a year after Mazda previewed the Minagi Concept at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, the Japanese company lifted the curtains off the production version of its compact SUV that we will come to know as the CX-5.

The world premiere of the CX-5 will take place at the 64th Frankfurt Motor Show that opens on September 13 and will go on sale in early 2012.
Mazda says the CX-5 is its first production model to adopt the new “KODO – Soul of Motion” design theme that we saw in the Minagi and Shinari concept cars. The highlights of this new theme are a prominent front fascia and a more dynamic styling which the company says conveys "a strong sense of vitality and agility”.
The CX-7’s smaller “brother” is also the first Mazda model to adopt the full range of the firm's SKYACTIV technologies.
Depending on the market, the CX-5 will be available with gasoline and diesel engines hooked up to manual and automatic transmissions.
The European version will be offered with the SKYACTIV-G gasoline 2.0-liter engine and the SKYACTIV-D 2.2-liter diesel in two configurations, Standard and High Power, which emit less than 120 g of CO2 per km.

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Mazda and Sumitomo to Open New Plant in Mexico, Sales Company in Brazil

Mazda Motor Corporation announced today that it is opening a new production facility in Mexico, and a sales company in Brazil, both in collaboration with Sumitomo. The Japanese manufacture proceeded with these moves in order to strengthen its presence in the rapidly growing Central and South American markets. Read more »

Sticker Shock: U.S. Used Car Prices Soar as Nation Tackles Weak Economy and More

Well, it was bound to happen sooner or later. U.S. used car prices are up 30% over June 2010, in some cases besting Kelly Blue Book values by as much as 25%. Trade-ins are also up by 30% since this time last year.

A variety of factors, including an economy still reeling from the Global Financial Crisis, high gas prices and the Tōhoku earthquake, are thought to be responsible for the massive price rise.

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Mazda Expands CX-9 Lineup in Australia with Front-Wheel Drive Model

Given that are many buyers are not interested in the merits of all wheel drive when it comes to shopping crossovers, Mazda decided to expand the range of its 7-seater CX-9 in Australia with the addition of a front-wheel drive [FWD] only version available in a choice of two trim levels, Classic and Luxury.

Power for the FWD CX-9 continues to be provided by a 3.7-liter V6 engine producing 204kW (274HP) and 367Nm, mated to a 6-speed Activematic transmission. As you would expect, the FWD version is a tad more fuel efficient than the AWD model returning 11.0 lt/100km instead of 11.2lt/100km.

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Mazda Introduces Revised 2012 Demio with new SKYACTIV-G 1.3-Liter Engine in Japan

Mazda has just released a refreshed version of its Demio sub-compact car in its home market of Japan. The big news for the 2012MY Demio, which we know here as the Mazda2, is the introduction of the brand new “13-SKYACTIV” model grade equipped with a suite of fuel-saving technologies most important of which is the “SKYACTIV-G 1.3” 1.3-liter direct-injection gasoline engine.

The four-cylinder powerplant features a record high compression ratio of 14.0:1 and puts out 84-horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 112 Nm (82.6 lb-ft) of peak torque at 4,000 rpm. It is coupled to a standard Continuously Variable Transmission and according to the Japanese norms, it’s fuel economy is rated at 30km/lt (equal to 3.33 lt/100 km or 70.6 mpg US).

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‘Tis Official: Mazda to Stop Building the North American Mazda6 in the USA, Successor will Come from Japan

For better or for worse, depending on which side of the line you are standing on, Mazda has confirmed rumors that it will stop building the Mazda6 at the AutoAlliance International (AAI) plant in Michigan, which it runs jointly with Ford, after the mid-size sedan's current cycle ends.

The company said the Mazda6's replacement for the North American market will be produced at its Hofu Plant in Yamaguchi prefecture, Japan, adding that the decision was driven by the firm’s “ongoing efforts to increase global manufacturing efficiencies”.

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Report: Mazda to Cut Ties with Ford and Stop U.S. Production by 2013

Earlier in May, we told you about a report concerning Mazda’s plans to discontinue production of its Mazda6 mid-size model at its joint-venture plant with Ford in Michigan. Today, new reports from both Japan and the U.S. are claiming that Mazda Motors will dissolve its 50-50 joint venture with Ford and stop building cars in the USA by 2013, with the Japanese company already in talks with the Detroit automaker to sell its stake in their car production venture Auto Alliance International [AAI]. Read more »

Toyota Sales Plunge More than 33% in May, Chrysler Group up by 10%

The numbers for U.S. auto sales for the month of May are out and as expected, Japanese automakers continue to be hit hard by the ongoing production disruptions caused by the March 11 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster in their home market. As a result, Toyota’s sales plunged 33.4% over the year-ago month to 108,387 units, while rivaling Honda saw its sales fall 22.5% to 90,773 vehicles, Nissan recorded a 9.1% drop to 76,148 units and Mazda 17,875 vehicles, down 20.9%.

General Motors dealers in the United States delivered 221,192 vehicles in May posting a decline of 1%, while the Ford Motor Co. said its sales decreased by 0.1% to 192,253 cars, trucks and SUVs.

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Big Brother is Watching, Well, All of us: U.S. DoT Seeks to Make Event Data Recorders Mandatory

Australian inventor and all-round genius Dr David Warren is widely considered to be the father of the “black box” Flight Data Recorder (FDR). His invention helped make flying safer by giving investigators valuable insights into the mechanical goings-on of a crashed aircraft. What may surprise you is that for the last twenty years similar devices have been installed in our cars.

Event Data Recorders (EDRs) are the automotive equivalent of an aircraft’s FDR. These devices record acceleration and deceleration forces, engine RPM, temperature, oil pressure and a host of other things. After a crash, the information can be recovered and studied, aiding investigators.

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Mazda3 Production Reaches 3 Million Units

Mazda announced that its Mazda3 compact car (known as the Axela in Japan) has reached a new milestone with the production of 3 million units, seven years and ten months after the launch of the first-generation model. The fastest-selling model in the company's current lineup of passenger cars is produced in three locations (Japan's Hofu Plant in Yamaguchi, China's CFMA plant in Nanjing and Thailand's AutoAlliance plant).The compact model is sold in approximately 90 countries and regions across the world. Read more »

Mazda Debuts New 1.3-liter Skyactiv Gasoline Engine on JDM Demio

The new generation of powertrains developed by Mazda under the Skyactiv name will soon have its another member out on the road, as the company announced that the “Skyactiv-G 1.3” direct-injection gasoline engine will debut on the facelifted Demio (known as the Mazda2 in international markets) in Japan this summer. Mazda will unveil the new engine at Tokyo's Automotive Engineering Exposition on May 18-20.

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MAZDA 3 6

No half-hearted, Mazda launched its UK direct the Special Edition version of their car for three variants, namely, Mazda2, Mazda3 and Mazda6. For this version they gave the name "Takuya." Why is it called Takuya? Takuya himself in Japanese means a pioneer, of course, Takuya presence in the UK could be a precursor for European cars or other Japanese.

These three special edition cars are equipped with some additional equipment that distinguishes the standard version, such as aerokit, bluetooth, rear electric windows, fog lights, leather wrapping for the special gear and steering, as well as metallic paint.

In Mazda2 new Takuya looks a little more, of course, this is because the differences are slightly more futuristic design. Also be some additional features come sweeten the look of this car, like electric mirrors, electric steering wheel can be adjusted according to the needs of the driver. Besides that this car was in garnished with wheels measuring 16 inches.

For Mazda3 Takuya itself also has the same features, but comes with a CD changer, automatic wipers, LED lighting, and appliance automatic dual zone climate control. Mazda3 wheels wrapped with 17-inch size.

Meanwhile, the Mazda6 experienced minor changes in the grill. On the interior features leather seats that can warm your back, and have armrests. Mazda6 is also equipped with a dimming rear view mirror, automatic lights, automatic wipers and 18 inch tires.

For business pricing, plans Mazda2 1.3 will be released price pounsterling 11 915 or USD 163 million, while the Mazda3 06.01 off the price of £ 15 780 or USD 217 million. To Mazda6 to differentiate into two more engine variants, namely 2.0 and Takuya Mazda6 Mazda6 2.2D Estate Takuya. Each will be released into the UK market with the price of £ 21 595 and 20 945 or USD 296 million and Rp 287 million.

Mazda Gullwing Ryuga

PT Mazda Motor Indonesia will also spoil the end of automotive enthusiasts in the homeland. After all, mat Indonesian International Motor Show will be the premiere of the Mazda Ryuga concept car in Indonesia.

Ryuga which in Japanese means to flow generously, carried by the Mazda Ryuga concept, which was adopted from flowing Nagare concept.

The futuristic design, concentrating on the improvement and sophistication by combining high quality materials, excellent skills, innovative and highly detailed.

In fact, a prestigious award Louis Vuitton Classic Concept in 2007 was successfully achieved modil Japanese manufacturers who brought the spirit of 'Zoom-Zoom "is.

Ryuga is a four-passenger car capacity, but with a longer wheelbase than the Mazda RX8. Where space kokpitnya really like the cockpit of a futuristic fighter plane.

Although not officially given details about the machines that contain, but reportedly was carrying the Mazda Ryuga environmentally friendly engines E85 Flex Fuel.

Moreover, enhanced with features such as the gullwing doors gull wing, could at least divide the attention of visitors IIMS between the Mazda Ryuga, and Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS is also the same type door.

Curious? IIMS waiting patiently ya soon.

Mazda 6 Facelift

Mazda car market snap back in the homeland. This time with the Mazda6 variants with the newest faces. Thursday, June 24, 2010, the Mazda6 facelift ready to glide into the market.

Does anything change? although PT Mazda Motor Indonesia is not yet reveal details, yet sporty appearance with a typical performance

Mazda will remain on the Mazda6.

The model is called Atenza in Japan was first marketed in the country of his birth since January 2010 and then Japan. In its latest model, the Mazda6 has pinned the latest features.

Mazda6 engine room to make more environmentally friendly and be modified

high. In addition, with a capacity of 2000 cc engine has been equipped with Direct Injection technology MZR conditions.

So also with changes in the external display is shown with a front grille design with a five-point Mazda typical form of smiles, plus 17-inch wheel design and 18-inch is also fresher.

PT Mazda Motor Indonesia is also mentioned as a model Mazda6 Facelift elegant and stylish, and full of emotional attachment between the driver and the car has.

Mazda 323 XGS Elite

Rendi dream car touring car will figure already long. But that desire is granted now faces a new Mazda 323 XGS-style faces made touring car racing. Whereas if views side and its base engine obviously people will not believe that this is equated 1986 Mazda 323 that is able to dress in the style of street racing.

How can this car be able to change the image? We see the creation of home modifications regionally-based Curve Kedung Asem Surabaya. The concept of her hand is R35 GTR.

To achieve this goal, the Yoni, the owner is relying padepokan Curve 0.8-mm plate as follows incorporation fiberglass material so that the concept really detail.

"From the curve the hood, front bumper, rear bumper up to the door," said the crew Tezar Curve. Aura sports car look attractive then painted the exterior angle Brilliant Orange Galaxy. Nothing seems plain then some parts added the following graphic striping entrust headlamp and rear custom Toyota Wish.

Entering the cabin, the style of racing touring apparent when doortrim, ceiling and floor mats wrapped body plate. Memo seat following points dasboard chose Toyota's Celica. For the steering wheel, this 1986 Mazda equated pointed Momo.

"To be a safe driver so I added interior roll bars," said Yoni. The legs seem in harmony with the body after Circle alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin rubber tires. "His touch typical touring car racing," said Yoni.

Rendy engines affairs took him to the Sharks Speed outlets. Here the kitchen runway XGS Mazda 323 Elite faces made by way of adding devices and engine HKS blow-off system Greedy. Typical of racing engines roar after mufflers customed

Mazda 3 2007

completed look sporty Mazda 3. These figures make a single sedan hatchback from China who settled in Surabaya interested long heavy. "My wish only one that is changing the face of the Mazda 3 into MODIF themed street performances," said Chen, the owner.

As a result for embodied dreams, then bring to the booth modifications Chen Auto Fashion Darmo Indah Surabaya region.

Exterior

There are a number of changes in ekterior side that makes it looks more attractive. Among applications for cutting sticker invisible plain body, and front bumper made of carbon fiber rear customed appear aligned. Not to forget bohlamp lights HID headlights pointing follows Altezza style taillights.

Interior

Included in the cabin, a touch of street performance seems minimal features. "The figure of the original is still modern. So quite a few parts that changed just, "I Chen. Seems hard seat mounting points Bride is the pedal set entrust Mazda Speed. Not to forget Handbrake and shiftknob pointed akseso Razo its performance appears to street style.

Audio

Pemanja sense of hearing, Chen changing circuitry touch rear mini home theater. The result RnB music sounds generated by the original headunit Mazda 3 feels lure after added a power-assisted 4 ch Extreme subwoofer. Not to forget the speakers and 6.5 Hifonic 10 inc inc increasingly provide clear voice on the audio system.

Legs

In harmony with the touch exterior makes manifestation Chen will flow themed street performance modifications appear to materialize. The results appear attractive legs after the wheels pointing R18 Rays are wrapped with 225/40-18 and 235/40-18 tires Acceleration to the rear

Mazda

Mazda is reportedly developing serious Rotary Hybrid will be the heart of the new generation of Mazda Roadster will be launched in 2012. The new generation of lighter and smaller than they are now.

They are currently preparing Sky Rotary Engine Hybrid G-capacity 1.2-liter (known as 12A) and 1.3 liters (12B). Mazda to other players in the Japanese automotive industry universe that offers a hybrid sports car.

But Mazda is also preparing a more conventional version of the 2.0 four-cylinder engine as the engine's most popular roadster this World wide.

2010 Mazda MX-5 MIATA pictures

For amusement, it is no picnic to overpower the 2010 Mazda Miata. With its tight guiding and condensed fling shifter, the auto is a driver's dream, and it had us giggling maniacally as we slung it down each curvy road we would be able to observe.

2010 Mazda MX-5 MIATA

2010 Mazda MX-5 MIATA

2010 Mazda MX-5 MIATA

2010 Mazda MX-5 MIATA

2010 Mazda MX-5 MIATA

2010 Mazda MX-5 MIATA

2010 Mazda MX-5 MIATA

2010 Mazda MX-5 MIATA

2010 Mazda MX-5 MIATA

2010 Mazda MX-5 MIATA

2010 Mazda MX-5 MIATA

Anyhow Miata fans will howl at this survey, as the Miata's tech, from lodge to under the hood, is just middle. Our Grand Touring trim auto was about tantamount to it works toward getting, fitted with Bose sound and a Bluetooth phone framework.