The facelifted Mazda2 European edition will be making its debut at the Paris motor show in October with a few additions including a new front fascia with some of the styling borrowed from its U.S.-market sibling, changes to the chassis, and new powertrain options. The new face of the Mazda2 will bring it in line [...]

When Mazda introduced the Kazamai concept at the Moscow Motor Show in 2008, it received generally positive comments from WCF readers.  One reader in particular, DeRay, said, “Mazda has some great concepts I’m just tired of seeing concepts I want to see the real thing or something that is very very VERY close.” DeRay may [...]

Mazda is in development of a new RX-7 that could be released on the market in 2013.  The car, tentatively called the RX-9, could get a boost in power to its Renesis rotary engine to make up for the sluggish engine used in the RX-8. The increase in power could come from a variety of [...]

Toyota and Mazda have reached an agreement, which will bring Hybrid Synergy Drive to future Mazda models. While details are limited, Mazda plans “to combine the hybrid system with its next-generation SKY engine, that is currently under development, and develop and manufacture a hybrid vehicle in Japan.” If everything goes according to plan, Mazda will [...]

A former Mazda employee allegedly killed one and injured ten after crashing his car into a group of people at a Mazda factory yesterday, according to the Associated Press.  The 42-year-old suspect, Toshiaki Hikiji, fled the scene, but was arrested an hour after the crime. 39-year-old Hiroshi Hamada was pronounced dead at the scene.  Another [...]

Mazda will be telling Goodwood Festival of Speed attendees to “Relive your childhood motoring dreams,” by playing with a life-sized Scalextric slot-car racing track.  The track will be on display at the Japanese automaker’s stand at the event. “Mazda will certainly stand out from the crowd with a life-sized Scalextric track to celebrate 20 years [...]

Mazda has unveiled the limited edition MX-5 Miyako for the United Kingdom. Designed to celebrate the Miata’s 20th anniversary, the Miyako features fog lights, 17-inch alloy wheels, a front suspension strut brace, and free metallic paint (Aluminium Silver or Velocity Red Mica). Inside, the cabin is outfitted with perforated leather upholstery, red accent stitching, special [...]

Mazda is releasing three special editions for the UK market this summer.  Named for the Japanese word for “pioneer”, the Mazda2 Takuya, Mazda3 Takuya, and Mazda6 Takuya went on sale beginning July 1. Like last year’s Tamura edition of the models, each of the Takuya cars include a bevy of added equipment.  All three cars [...]