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Mar
28th

Earthquake in Japan: Mazda, Honda, Chrysler and Ford affected

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As expected, the effects of the earthquake and subsequent tsunami that have devastated Japan are now being felt in North America. With production suspensions dragging on, Mazda and Honda have been forced to temporarily stop taking orders for vehicles manufactured in Japan, while parts shortages are preventing Chrysler and Ford from offering specific colours of pickups, cars and SUVs.
Mar
27th

Star Mazda: Connor De Phillippi wins first 2011 round

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Connor De Phillippi waited patiently throughout the first lap full-course yellow to pass pole-sitter Martin Scuncio on the second lap of the restart and win the first round of the 2011 Star Mazda Championship in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Mar
26th

Star Mazda: Martin Scuncio captures pole position in St.Petersburg

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Chile native Martin Scuncio captured the pole position of the first Star Mazda Championship's 2011 season race, in St.Petersburg, Florida.
Mar
25th

Mazda suspends U.S. dealer orders for Japan-built models:

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Mazda Motor Corp. on Friday suspended U.S. dealer orders for vehicles made in Japan, as it prepares to shutter plants again after a brief reopening.
Mar
25th

Mazda suspends U.S. dealer orders for Japan-built models

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Mazda today suspended U.S. dealer orders for vehicles made in Japan, as it prepares to shutter plants again after a brief reopening. The suspension affects the May allocation for Mazda's U.S. sales network, spokesman Jay Amestoy said.
Mar
25th

Mazda promotes financial specialist Koga as new No. 2 exec in N.A.

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Mazda Motor Corp., which is attempting to gain sales traction in the U.S. market, appointed financial specialist Akira Koga to be its No. 2 executive in North America, replacing Keishi Egawa who returns to Japan.
Mar
24th

2011 Ford Transit Connect XLT Premium Wagon

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2011 Ford Transit Connect XLT Premium Wagon
2011 Ford Transit Connect XLT Premium Wagon - Editor's Notebook - Automobile Magazine
A quirky European van gets more passenger friendly.

The XLT Premium Wagon is a new addition to the Transit Connect lineup for 2011 that adds a few creature comforts in an effort to turn this compact cargo van into a legitimate people mover. But adding two windows over the rear wheels and trimming out the cargo hold in plastic is hardly enough to put the utilitarian Transit Connect on a plane with family-friendly compact crossovers, mid-size sedans, and minivans. This Transit Connect’s $24,710 price tag doesn’t leave much room for comparison with traditional minivans, which start at about $30,000 these days, but smaller options like the Mazda 5 and the forthcoming Ford C-Max offer reasonable utility in a more comfortable package. Those who are less concerned with moving gear might entertain a Hyundai Sonata, which will deliver a 66-hp boost, 9-mpg highway fuel economy gain, and a significantly more spacious rear seat. A small crossover like a Chevrolet Equinox blends both a spacious backseat and a fairly large cargo hold with a flexible sliding rear seat.


Photo Gallery: 2011 Ford Transit Connect XLT Premium Wagon - Editor's Notebook - Automobile Magazine


Mar
23rd

Mazda’s hottest MX-5

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Mazda builds a special MX-5 GT with 275bhp that weighs 850kg And Auto Express is taking it racing.


Mar
23rd

The Mazda MX-5 GT, a fire-breathing race car

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Mazda will be running the Britcar MSA British Endurance Championship for the fourth time in its history, taking on luxury automakers like Aston Martin, Porsche, Lotus and BMW with the light, high-performance MX-5 GT.
Mar
21st

2011 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD

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2011 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD
2011 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD - Editor's Notebook - Automobile Magazine
Mazda's largest crossover continues to please, even years on in its lifespan.

It’s easy to forget the Mazda CX-9, because it’s been out for several years, but every time I get into one I remember that it’s a really nice, very refined family crossover. It’s good-looking, too. The 3.7-liter V-6 works very well with the six-speed automatic, and I don’t think most drivers would ever want for power. The interior is very well turned out, especially in our test car’s taupe and cream two-tone combination. The third-row seats are for children only but that’s fine, because this is a mid-size crossover not full size. The ergonomics are good, the seats are comfortable, and the main instrument binnacle is clear and easy to read. There’s lots to like here for anybody shopping for a 7-passenger family vehicle.


Photo Gallery: 2011 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD - Editor's Notebook - Automobile Magazine


Mar
21st

Kia’s MX-5 rival revealed!

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Korean firm reveals its plan for a two-seater roadster to take on the Mazda MX-5, and confirm that the new Soul will get 4WD
Mar
20th

Star Mazda: Barber pre-season tests push Tristan Vautier in favourite spots

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Frenchman Tristan Vautier registered the best time of the pre-season Star Mazda Series tests in Barber Motorsports Park this week.
Mar
18th

JAPAN ‘QUAKE UPDATES [17:31GMT]: Crippled nuclear plant may be buried

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Reuters reported that Japanese engineers conceded on Friday that burying a crippled nuclear plant in sand and concrete may be a last resort to prevent a catastrophic radiation release, the method used to seal huge leakages from Chernobyl in 1986. Meanwhile, Mazda said it would restart "temporary production" on Monday and we've analysed why the yen went up.
Mar
18th

JAPAN ‘QUAKE UPDATES [14:08GMT]: Crippled nuclear plant may be buried

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Reuters reported that Japanese engineers conceded on Friday that burying a crippled nuclear plant in sand and concrete may be a last resort to prevent a catastrophic radiation release, the method used to seal huge leakages from Chernobyl in 1986. Meanwhile, Mazda said it would restart "temporary production" on Monday and we've analysed why the yen went up.
Mar
18th

JAPAN ‘QUAKE UPDATES [13:42GMT]: Crippled nuclear plant may be buried

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Reuters reported that Japanese engineers conceded on Friday that burying a crippled nuclear plant in sand and concrete may be a last resort to prevent a catastrophic radiation release, the method used to seal huge leakages from Chernobyl in 1986. Meanwhile, Mazda said it would restart "temporary production" on Monday and we've analysed why the yen went up.
Mar
18th

JAPAN ‘QUAKE: Mazda resuming production on 22 March

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Mazda Motor Corporation said on Friday (18 March) it would resume "temporary production" at its Hiroshima and Hofu plants from 22 March, "producing replacement parts, parts for overseas production and vehicles utilising 'in-process' inventories".
Mar
18th

Honda extends factory closings in Japan; Mazda, Suzuki set to reopen plants

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Honda Motor Co. said today it will extend its earthquake-spurred production halt in Japan by three days, through Wednesday, while Mazda Motor Corp. and Suzuki Motor Corp. said they will reopen plants on Tuesday.
Mar
18th

Honda extends factory closings in Japan; Mazda sets reopening

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Honda Motor Co. said today it will extend its earthquake-spurred production halt in Japan by three days, through Wednesday, while Mazda Motor Corp. said it will reopen plants on Tuesday.
Mar
18th

Disaster in Japan: Mazda resumes temporary production

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After suspending operations at its Hiroshima and Hofu plants in the wake of the massive earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan, Mazda chose to resume temporary production next Tuesday, March 22.
Mar
17th

2011 Toyota Highlander Limited 4×4

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2011 Toyota Highlander Limited 4x4
2011 Toyota Highlander Limited 4x4 - Editor's Notebook - Automobile Magazine
Toyota's midsize crossover is the Goldilocks of its class: not too big, not too small.

This is not an attractive vehicle. The headlight protrusions that are proud of the sheetmetal are particularly odd. Just because you can design headlights any which way you wish doesn’t mean that you should. I bring up the styling mainly because so many of the Highlander’s competitors are reasonably attractive, from the Chevy Traverse to the Mazda CX-9 to the Kia Sorento.


Photo Gallery: 2011 Toyota Highlander Limited 4x4 - Editor's Notebook - Automobile Magazine


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