Mazda News Index

Mazda Launches Freshened MX-5 in Japan
10th December, 2008
The latest version of Mazda’s sports car carries forward the Roadster’s traditional “Jinba Ittai” concept, and features improvements in the exterior and interior design, quality, functionality and dynamic performance ..... more

New Mazda 6 Diesel Released
9th December, 2008
The new Mazda 6 diesel wagon and Mazda 6 diesel hatch boast the performance to match the European diesel competitors ..... more

New Mazda 3 Hatchback To Debut At Bologna Motor Show
27th November, 2008
Mazda will hold the world premiere of the new generation Mazda 3 five door hatchback at the Bologna Motor Show (Italy) ..... more

2009 Mazda 3 Sedan Revealed
23rd November, 2008
Developed in line with Mazda’s so-called Sustainable Zoom Zoom philosophy of engineering vehicles that are fun to drive, satisfying to own, and now environmentally responsible, the new generation Mazda 3 is one of numerous product launches at the 2008 Los Angeles Motor Show ..... more

New Mazda 3 For Next Year
19th October, 2008
The next generation Mazda 3 sedan will be arriving, locally, in mid-2009 ..... more

Mazda 6 Diesel Confirmed For Australia
19th September, 2008
The new Mazda 6 MZR-CD hatch and wagon will bring turbodiesel performance and environmental credentials to provide the brand with an entrant in the competitive diesel market, currently the domain of Peugeot and Volkswagen ..... more

Mazda Drop Price Of The 6
17th July, 2008
Mazda is dropping the price of the mid-size Mazda 6, as the ultra competitive Australian new car market continues to force manufacturers to offer value-for-money ..... more

Mazda Kazamai Concept To Premiere In Moscow
16th July, 2008
Mazda has confirmed it will unveil an all-new concept – a sporty, compact crossover vehicle, called the Mazda Kazamai – at the Moscow International Automobile Salon (MIAS) ..... more

Countdown to New Mazda RX-8
1st June, 2008
The revitalised Mazda RX-8 range will be arriving in Australia next month ..... more

Mazda's New Cheapie Arriving This Month
8th May, 2008
Mazda Australia has announced the arrival of a new 'cheapie' to fill in the bottom spot of its range of passenger cars ..... more

Streamlined Mazda 3 Sport Range Launched
7th April, 2008
Mazda has launched the Mazda 3 Sport range, bringing more features, improved safety and better value to its aging, but best-selling model ..... more

Mazda 2 Three-Door Hatchback Revealed
10th March, 2008
One of the keys to Mazda's growth in Europe and around the world has been a strategy of expanding the line-up with vehicles that appeal to an ever-wider group of customers ..... more

All-New Mazda 6 Released Locally
13th February, 2008
The new Mazda 6 will compete against the Skoda Octavia (in both the regular and sporty editions), the Kia Magentis, the Holden Epica, the Ford Mondeo (which, like the Skoda Octavia, is available with a diesel engine) and the soon to disappear Mitsubishi 380. Little wonder that Mazda has amended the pricing structure for the new Mazda 6! ..... more

Limited Edition Mazda RX-8 Hits Australia
4th February, 2008
A limited-edition Mazda RX-8 rotary sports coupe is now available in Australia ..... more

New Mazda 2 Three-Door Hatchback For Geneva Motor Show
25th January, 2008
For the first time ever, a Mazda 2 three-door hatchback joins the Mazda model range ..... more

Updated Mazda RX-8 For 2008
14th January, 2008
Launched in 2003, the Mazda RX-8 hit the global market with the unique rotary engine still in place as its power source ..... more

Mazda Furai Concept and New Mazda RX-8 to Make World Debut
13th December, 2007
Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premieres of the Mazda Furai concept vehicle and the heavily revised new Mazda RX-8 sports car at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS or, as it better known, the Detroit Motor Show) ..... more

Mazda's New CX-9 Arrives
6th December, 2007
Mazda's all-new CX-9 seven-seat SUV has arrived in Australia, bringing accommodation for seven people and luggage together with a striking crossover design ..... more

Mazda 2 Wins Car of the Year In Japan
16th November, 2007
Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that the Mazda 2 - known as the Mazda Demio in Japan - has been named the 2008 Automotive Researchers' and Journalists' Conference of Japan (RJC) Car of the Year ..... more

Perceived Mazda 3 For 2018 To Be Styled At Los Angeles Motor Show
13th November, 2007
At the moment, the 2018 Mazda 3 is nothing more than a lump of clay on stage at the Mazda stand at the 2007 Greater Los Angeles Motor Show ..... more

All-New Mazda 6 Shown In Frankfurt
13th September, 2007
As before, there are three body styles: hatchback, sedan and estate ..... more

New Mazda 2 Released
9th September, 2007
Lighter and stronger is the way Mazda sums up the new Mazda 2, a car which is Mazda's way of playing catch-up with the Suzuki Swift and others ..... more

Mazda Hits 40 Million
20th July, 2007
This record was achieved in the 75 years and nine months since Mazda began production of three-wheeled trucks in October 1931 ..... more

Counterfeit Mazda Filters Seized in Greece
1st July, 2007
Mazda recently cooperated with police in Thessalonica, Greece in raiding a parts wholesaler where suspected counterfeit Mazda parts were seized .... more

Mazda At Goodwood Festival of Speed
17th June, 2007
Mazda will display an mix of 11 past, present and future vehicles at England's Goodwood Festival of Speed (22nd-24th June, 2007) as it celebrates the 40th anniversary of the rotary engine ..... more

Mazda Celebrates The 40th Anniversary Of The Rotary Engine Vehicle
30th May, 2007
Today marks the 40th anniversary of Mazda's first rotary engine powered vehicle. As of April 2007, Mazda has manufactured approximately 1,970,000 rotary-engined vehicles since production first began ..... more

Mazda CX-9 Drives Down Under
27th May, 2007
Mazda’s all-new, seven seat crossover SUV, the CX-9, underwent an engineering evaluation drive in Victoria earlier this month ..... more

All-New Mazda 2 Rolls Off Production Line
22nd May, 2007
Mazda Motor Corporation yesterday held a rollout ceremony for the all-new Mazda 2 at its Ujina Plant No.1 (U1) near Mazda's headquarters in Hiroshima ..... more

Mazda 6 Offers More for Less
21st May, 2007
Now facing high profile competition from the new Holden Epica, the Mazda 6 is offering improved value, more features and a revised model line-up ..... more

Mazda at the 2007 Melbourne Motor Show
11th March, 2007
Mazda’s CX-9 will enter the Australian SUV market within 12 months. It is expected to be a low volume model and priced well above competitors, such as the Ford Territory and Subaru Tribeca ..... more

Mazda CX-9 For Melbourne Motor Show
20th February, 2007
Mazda will give Australians a preview of its seven-seater CX-9 SUV at the Melbourne Motor Show when it opens at 5 PM on 2nd March, 2007 ..... more

All-New Mazda 2 Around The Corner
13th February, 2007
Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the all-new Mazda 2 (known as the Mazda Demio in Japan) at the 77th Geneva Motor Show ..... more

Mazda's 800,000th MX-5
12th February, 2007
Total production of Mazda’s Roadster reached 800,000 units on 30th January, 2007 ..... more

Mazda to Exhibit Hakaze Concept Car in Geneva
6th February, 2007
The Mazda Hakaze is a four-seat coupe-style compact crossover SUV designed at Mazda’s European Design Centre and aimed at people in their thirties and forties who lead active, adventurous lifestyles ..... more

Limited Edition MX-5 Hits The Road
2nd February, 2007
This month Mazda adds more exclusivity and desirability to its MX-5 sports car by introducing a Limited Edition model ..... more

Mazda Unveils Special Edition Roadster in Japan
28th December, 2006
Mazda announced, just before Christmas, the launch of a special edition Mazda Roadster for the Japanese domestic market ..... more

Mazda Scraps 4,703 New Cars
19th December, 2006
Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that all of the US and Canada-bound Mazda vehicles from the car-carrying vessel, Cougar Ace, which nearly capsized off the Aleutian Islands in late July, would be scrapped ..... more

Mazda to Debut Ryuga Concept Car in Detroit
13th December, 2006
Mazda will unveil an all-new concept car, the Ryuga, and its all-new Tribute Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) at the 2007 Detroit Motor Show ..... more

Mazda Nagare Concept
1st December, 2006
Nagare: (pronounced “na-ga-reh”) Japanese for ‘flow’ and the embodiment of motion. Under the direction of Mazda’s new global design director, Laurens van den Acker, the challenge given to the team was to invent a novel means of registering motion in vehicles whether they’re moving or still ..... more

Mazda Nagare Concept Car for Los Angeles Motor Show
15th November, 2006
Mazda Motor Corporation today announced the global reveal of an all-new concept car, Nagare (pronounced na-gah-reh), at the Greater Los Angeles International Auto Show ..... more

Mazda BT-50 For December Release
13th November, 2006
The B Series commercial range has been Mazda’s long time workhorse. From December B Series makes way for the BT-50, Mazda’s new truck ..... more

Mazda CX-9 Heading For Australia
8th November, 2006
Mazda will add the CX-9, a three-row, seven-seat, crossover SUV, to its Australian line-up from early 2008 ..... more

Mazda CX-7 in Sydney
29h October, 2006
Visitors to the Sydney Motor Show will be the first in the world to see the right-hand drive version of the CX-7, Mazda’s latest addition to its SUV family ..... more

Mazda 6 line-up expanded with diesel models
22nd October, 2006
From this month Mazda adds a diesel powered Mazda 6 hatch and wagon to its range ..... more

Mazda CX-7 Heading To Australia
16th October, 2006
The first right-hand drive Mazda CX-7 went down the production line in Japan earlier this month. The vehicle is destined for Australia ..... more

Hottest September on Record for Mazda
3rd October, 2006
Mazda Australia has achieved its best ever September result recording 5,764 sales ..... more

Mazda at the Sydney Motor Show
26th September, 2006
Mazda Australia has announced they will showcase the Kabura concept car at this year's Australian International Motor Show (Sydney Motor Show) ..... more

Mazda Manufactures One Millionth Mazda 3
11th September, 2006
Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that total production of the Mazda 3 has reached the one million unit milestone at the end of August 2006 ..... more

Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe
4th September, 2006
Mazda has added a new dimension to the MX-5 roadster, a powered retractable hardtop model that boosts the MX-5's practical appeal ..... more

Mazda RX-8 Enters 24 hour Britcars Race
17th August, 2006
Mazda has taken the challenge to put three production Mazda RX-8 s through their paces with the second Silverstone Britcar 24 Hour Endurance Race in September ..... more

Mazda to offer iPod adapter
10th August, 2006
Mazda has announced that it will introduce an iPod connection adapter. This is the first of its kind for any volume-selling model ..... more

July Result Signals New Product Push for Mazda
7th August, 2006
Mazda achieved record sales for the "2" in July whilst maintaining its Year-to-Date market share of 6.7 per cent according to the latest VFACTS figures ..... more

A Sinking Feeling For Mazda
27th July, 2006
Mazda has been advised that the Mitsui OSK Lines' Cougar Ace has ran into trouble off the Alaskan coast ..... more

Trackside With Mazda At London Motor Show
21st July, 2006
Throughout the fortnight of the show, visitors will be able to enjoy a unique driving experience, piloting a Mazda RX-8 PZ and Mazda MX-5 on a purpose-built Driving Dynamics Test Track ..... more

Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe Debuts In London
20th July, 2006
The MX-5 Roadster Coupe goes on sale in Australia in October and will be priced at less than $50,000 ..... more

New Mazda 3
12th July, 2006
Mazda’s 3 sedan and hatch, has been upgraded, offering more safety and more refinement ..... more

Mazda 3 MPS
6th July, 2006
With 190 kilowatts and 380 Newton meters of torque, the Mazda 3 MPS is ready to battle for a share of hot hatch market, which is lead by the brilliant Volkswagen Golf GTI ..... more

Safety, Value Boost for New Mazda Tribute
26th June, 2006
Boasting a fresh look and a host of safety and mechanical upgrades Mazda’s new Tribute goes on sale next month priced from $31,990 ..... more

Mazda MX-5 with Retractable Hard Top
21st June, 2006
Mazda Motor Corporation will use the 2006 British International Motor Show for its global reveal of the new Mazda MX-5, now equipped with a power retractable hard top roof ..... more

Mazda Opens New Proving Ground
18th May, 2006
Mazda held an opening ceremony today to mark the start of operations of its new vehicle testing ground - named the Mine Proving Ground ..... more

Mazda Records Strong Share Despite Weakening Market
8th May, 2006
Mazda Australia finished April with a strong market share of 7.3 per cent according to VFACTS figures released last week ..... more

Mazda 6 MPS and Targa Tasmania
27th April, 2006
In an exciting development for motor racing across the world, Mazda Australia is running the new Mazda 6 MPS in the 2006 Targa Tasmania Rally ..... more

Mazda Marks Production of 1 Million Mazda 6s
20th April, 2006
Mazda has announced that a special commemorative model, the Mazda Atenza '23EX Brown Leather style' will be sold in Japan ..... more

Mazda CX-9: Zoom-Zoom With Room-Room
18th April, 2006
Mazda debuted the 2007 Mazda CX-9 seven-passenger crossover sport-utility vehicle (SUV) at the New York International Motor Show ..... more

Great March Closes Mazda’s Record Financial Year
10th April, 2006
Mazda Australia has closed the 2005/2006 financial year strongly, retailing a near record 5,706 vehicles last month, according to VFACTS figures ..... more

All-New Mazda CX-9 For New York Motor Show
5th April, 2006
Mazda has announced that it will showcase the new 3.5 litre V6 Mazda CX-9 seven-passenger crossover SUV at the New York Motor Show ..... more

Mazda to Sell NR-A Model Roadster in Japan
23rd March, 2006
Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that it will release the NR-A version Mazda Roadster for sale at its Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealers throughout Japan in early April 2006. The Roadster is known as the MX-5 in overseas markets ..... more

Mazda Produces One Millionth Mazda 6
19th March, 2006
Mazda has announced that total global production of the Mazda 6 (known as Atenza in Japan) reached the one million-unit mark in late February 2006 ..... more

Mazda MPV Production: 1 Million Units
14th March, 2006
Mazda introduced the original Mazda MPV (which stands for Multi Purpose Vehicle) to the North American market in 1988. This was later followed by its Japanese market launch in January 1990 ..... more

Mazda’s New Ute for Bangkok Motor Show
10th March, 2006
Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the name of its new one-tonne utility range which will make its world debut at the Bangkok Motor Show ..... more

Mazda Lifts Share In Weaker Market
6th March, 2006
Mazda’s impressive February retail sales of 5,481 vehicles ensured Mazda maintained an impressive 7.0 per cent plus market share for the year ..... more

Japan's Mazda RX-8 'True Red Style'
2nd March, 2006
Mazda has announced that the Mazda RX-8 True Red Style Special Edition went on sale today throughout Japan ..... more

Mazda Expands & Updates Mazda 3 Range
1st March, 2006
Mazda has taken the wraps off the 3 range, at the Geneva Motor Show, with the 3 MPS taking its place as the flagship of the line up ..... more

Mazda Starts Production of the CX-7
20th February, 2006
Mazda Motor Corporation today held a ceremony to mark the start of production of the all-new Mazda CX-7 ..... more

Wraps Come Off New Mazda Tribute
16th February, 2006
Boasting a new look and a host of mechanical upgrades Mazda’s updated Tribute made its global debut at the Melbourne Motor Show ..... more

Mazda 3 MPS To Debut At Geneva Motor Show
13th February, 2006
Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the new high-performance Mazda 3 MPS, as well as present the European debut of the Kabura concept vehicle, at the 76th annual Geneva International Motor Show ..... more

Mazda CX-7: Arriving Late 2006
12th February, 2006
The all-new CX-7 will go on sale in November, making Australia the first market outside of North America to receive the Mazda crossover SUV ..... more

Mazda 3 Leads Strong Mazda Sales
1st February, 2006
Strong sales of the Mazda 3 sedan and hatch ensured a buoyant start to the new year for Mazda, with the importer achieving 5,384 sales last month ..... more

Mazda to Add Second Vehicle Test Track in Japan
18th January, 2006
In early March 2006, Mazda Motor Corporation will establish its second vehicle test track in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, to complement its Miyoshi Proving Ground facility ..... more

Mazda Kabura Concept Car
10th January, 2006
At this year’s Detroit Motor Show, Mazda is presenting Kabura, a compact sports coupe, to explore several fresh ideas that could appear in future production models ..... more

Japan's Mazda MX-5 Commemorative Edition
27th December, 2005
To mark the Roadster, known as MX-5 in overseas markets, winning the 2005-2006 Japan Car of the Year (JCOTY) Award, Mazda will launch a special edition Roadster, called the 'Japan Car of the Year Award Commemorative Edition' in Japan ..... more

Mazda RX-8 Revelation
19th December, 2005
Mazda’s latest addition to its sports car line up is a limited edition RX-8. Known as the RX-8 Revelation, it exudes luxury and exclusivity, with the added enticement of only 100 vehicles available in Australia ..... more

Mazda Kabura and Mazda CX-7 For Detroit
14th December, 2005
Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the Mazda Kabura sports coupe concept vehicle, and the Mazda CX-7, a crossover sports-utility-vehicle (SUV), at the 2006 NAIAS ..... more

Mazda Secures A Record November
2nd December, 2005
The year 2005 is on track to be Mazda Australia’s best ever sales year with November recording yet another record result ..... more

Mazda Bravo Gets More Grunt
25th November, 2005
Mazda’s rugged B Series Bravo range has expanded with Freestyle and Dual Cab models now available with a powerful 154 kilowatt 4.0-litre V6 engine ..... more

Mazda Chief Named RJC Person of The Year
18th November, 2005
Mazda Motor Corporation’s President and CEO, Hisakazu Imaki, was named 2006 Person of the Year by the Automotive Researchers’ & Journalists’ Conference of Japan (RJC) ..... more

Mazda Roadster Wins Japan Car of The Year
9th November, 2005
Mazda announced today that the Mazda Roadster, known as the MX-5 in overseas markets, has won the Japan Car of the Year Award for 2005-2006 ..... more

Another Sales Record For Mazda
3rd November, 2005
Mazda Australia has maintained its exceptional sales performance for another month achieving a record October result of 6,001 retail sales, an increase of 46 per cent from this time last year ..... more

Mazda CX-7 Australia Bound
31st October, 2005
The MX-Crossport concept will be displayed at the 2006 Melbourne International Motor Show, as Mazda Australia has been given the green light to import the all-new crossover SUV, the CX-7 ..... more

Mastering Germany's Nurburgring In An MX-5
26th October, 2005
Mazda developers fine-tuned the new Mazda MX-5’s chassis systems at Germany’s legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife, pushing components like brakes, tyres and dampers to their limits ..... more

Mazda at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show
20th October, 2005
Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the Mazda SENKU concept vehicle, as well as the Japanese debut of the Mazda MX-Crossport concept ..... more

Japan's Mazda RX-8 'Sport Prestige Limited II'
19th October, 2005
Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the launch of two upgraded versions of its RX-8 sports car in the Japanese market ..... more

Mazda's Diesel Car Push
16th October, 2005
Mazda announced at the Australian International Motor Show, in Sydney, that they plan to launch a diesel Mazda 6 next year ..... more

Mazda Has Record September
4th October, 2005
Record September retail sales of 4,931 have encouraged Mazda Australia to revise its2005 sales target to a benchmark 67,000 ..... more

Mazda 6 MPS: Sophisticated Express
28th September, 2005
Mazda's most technically advanced high performance sedan goes on sale from October priced from $48,600 ..... more

It's Almost Here: The new Mazda MX-5
9th September, 2005
The new Mazda MX-5 will be priced from $41,860 (RRP) ..... more

Mazda Maintains Record Pace
9th September, 2005
Mazda Australia has achieved its best August sales result, selling 5,464 vehicles last month ..... more

Mazda "SASSOU" B-car Design Concept
30th August, 2005
Mazda Motor Corporation will present an exciting Zoom-Zoom design concept at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show in September ..... more

Mazda Starts Sales of All-New MX-5 in Japan
25th August, 2005
The embodiment of Mazda Motor Corporation's "Zoom-Zoom" brand message, the lightweight, two-seat, open-top Roadster sports car, went on sale today at Mazda dealers throughout Japan ..... more

Mazda 6: A Great Car Gets Even Better
11th August, 2005
Boasting a host of mechanical and cosmetic upgrades, including two new transmissions, the latest Mazda 6 builds on the class leading strengths ..... more

Another Zoom-Zoom Month For Mazda
3rd August, 2005
Mazda Australia’s glowing sales records continued for yet another month as the company clocked up 5,325 retails, the most ever sold in a July ..... more

Mazda Tops 6,000 – Again!
4th July, 2005
Mazda Australia achieved another sensational sales result toping over 6,000 retails for the second month this year ..... more

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