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February 12, 2007

2008 Mazda 2

Mazda has just released a few photos of the new 2008 Mazda 2. The new car will be unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show, in March. There have been lots of rumors surrounding this car's release in the U.S., especially after Mazda showed the MX Micro Sport Concept at the 2004 Detroit Auto Show.

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March 23, 2007

Mazda Plans yet Another Crossover...


The Mazda CX-7 and Mazda CX-9 crossovers have been a huge success for the company. Now Mazda is planning another crossover based on the Hakaze concept car.

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April 19, 2007

More Spy Photos of the 2009 Mazda 6

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Spy photographers have caught the new 2009 Mazda 6 during testing. The new car is bigger and more curvacious than the current model. As you can tell the new car will adopt many of the current styling themes of the current Mazda lineup. There is no word on the engine lineup, although there are rumors that the car will ride on the same platform as the new Ford Mondeo and Volvo S80. Also expect to see a version of Ford's 3.5L V6 under the hood.

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April 20, 2007

What are the Coolest Cars Under $18,000?

Kelly Blue Book has compiled their list of the top 10 coolest cars under $18,000. Today as the average car price is well into the $20,000's it is good to know that there are cheaper alternatives that are still cool to own.

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April 23, 2007

Does the 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 Have Too Much Power?


Well apparently not everyone is happy with the power of the Mazda Mazdaspeed 3. According to Mark Phelan of the Detroit Free Press, the car has too much power that it inhibits the overall driveability of the car.

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May 2, 2007

Auto Sales Dip Due to a Slowing Economy


April's auto sales numbers have just been posted and almost every major automaker had a sales decrease last month. Even the Asian automakers that have been making headlines for their sales gains, took a hit.

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May 4, 2007

What are the Most Wanted Cars in the U.S. for 2007?

Edmunds.com has posted a list of the most wanted cars in 2007 based on reader feedback. Out of the 32 categories you may be surprised which automaker took home the most awards....

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May 30, 2007

What are the Top 20 Safest Cars of 2007?...You May be Surprised That Some of These Cars Made the List


Forbes has gathered what they believe to be the safest new cars on the market. They searched through Consumer Reports, Department of Transportation, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) to compile the list of the top 20 safest cars of 2007.

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June 6, 2007

Ford Takes the Crown With Five J.D. Power Initial Quality Awards, Which is More than Any Other Automaker!


J.D. Power and Associates has released the results of their 2007 Initial Quality Survey. Porsche held the top spot with only 91 problems per 100 vehicles for the second time in a row. But it was Ford that made the biggest headlines.

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June 9, 2007

What are the Top Ten Non-Hybrid Cars That Get Over 30mpg?


Lately it seems that hybrids get all the attention for being fuel-efficient, but there are a handful of non-hybrid cars that get close to the same levels as the hybrids. In the US this list is dominated by Honda, Toyota and Nissan. Only one European model made the list, the MINI. The big question is: Why aren't there any models from Ford, GM or Chrysler on this list?

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June 18, 2007

The Next-Generation 2008 Mazda 6 Will be Unveiled this September


The next generation Mazda 6 will debut at this years Frankfurt Auto Show in September. Sales will begin in November, in Europe. There are rumors that the new 6 will be based on the current Ford Mondeo, but with typical Mazda styling (zoom-zoom).

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July 9, 2007

Should Mazda Bring the New Mazda 2 Subcompact to the US to Compete with the Fit and Yaris?

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Sales of subcompact cars like the Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris have taken off this year, due to the ever increasing gas prices. Honda has already sold approximately 28,000 of the 54,000 Fits that are allotted for the US this year. Last year Honda only sold 23,000 of the little cars. Now Honda dealers can't keep up with the demand, but even with that evidence Mazda still remains skeptical about the market.

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July 20, 2007

2008 Mazda 6 Spy Photos...Does it Look Better than the New Accord?

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Brenda Priddy & Co. have managed to snap several shots of the upcoming Mazda flagship sedan. We've seen several photos of the car, but this is the first time that we can see the full shape. The new 2008 Mazda 6 is bigger than the outgoing version and will also have more power from a new V6.

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July 26, 2007

Ford Surprises Everyone by Posting a $750 Million Profit Last Quarter


Ford has surprised the industry by posting a net profit of $750 million for the second quarter of 2007. After seven straight quarters of being in the red, Ford has managed to come back. Well don't get excited because it wasn't from actual car sales in North America, sales dropped 9 percent last quarter.

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July 27, 2007

What are the 20 Most Dangerous Vehicles For Sale Today? Hopefully You Don't Have One!


Forbes has put together a list of the top 20 most dangerous vehicles on the road. The Buick Rendevous SUV/ Minivan topped their list as possibly the worst car to buy right now in terms of safety. Compared to other minivans the Rendevous is up to three times more likely to cause a fatality.

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July 31, 2007

2009 Mazda6 Photo Rendering...Is This What Mazda's Flagship Will Look Like?

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Spy photos of the next generation 2009 Mazda6 have surfaced in the recent weeks. World Car Fans has posted a photo rendering of what the next Mazda6 may look like when it is finally revealed.

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August 7, 2007

All-New Mazda6 Unveiled Before its Official Unveiling in Frankfurt

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Well sort of. Mazda has released a teaser image of the all-new Mazda6 sedan that will be unveiled this September at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The new Ford Mondeo based sedan gets all-new styling that is similar to the new Mazda2.

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August 13, 2007

2008 Mazda5 Spy Photos...Mazda's Anti-Minivan Get's a New Face

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The Mazda5 has been on the market for three years, so it is time for a refresh. Spy photographers have caught some photos of a 2008 prototype with a slightly revised front end and new rims.

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September 7, 2007

All-New 2008 Mazda6 Photos Unveiled...It Looks So Much Better than the New Accord!

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The all-new Mazda6 is set to be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show that is right around the corner. Thanks to a leak we now get to see all the photos before the official unveiling.

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October 2, 2007

Mazda Taiki Concept Unveiled...Could This Provide Hints of a New RX-7?

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Mazda has unveiled its newest concept, the Taiki ahead of its official unveiling at this month's Tokyo Motor Show.

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October 11, 2007

All-New Mazda3 MPS Extreme Unveiled with 281 Horsepower

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Mazda has unveiled a new Mazda3 MPS Extreme, which is a modified version of the Mazdaspeed3 at the Sydney Auto Show.

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October 15, 2007

Motor Trend Names its 2008 SUV of the Year....

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Motor Trend has announced the winner of the 2008 SUV of the year and the award goes to....the 2008 Mazda CX-9.

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November 27, 2007

Mazda's New CX-5 Crossover may Share its Platform with the MX-5 (Miata)

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It was rumored a while ago that Mazda is working on yet another small crossover to add to its existing lineup, the CX-5.

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November 30, 2007

Which Vehicles Made Car and Driver's 10 Best List for 2008?

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Car and Driver's January 2008 issue is just starting to hit mailboxes and in it is their 10 best list for 2008.

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January 15, 2008

Detroit 2008: 2009 Mazda RX-8 Gets A Facelift and New Sport Package

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Mazda chose the Detroit Auto Show to officially unveil the revised 2009 RX-8.

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January 24, 2008

Mazda2 Three-Door Unveiled...Another Car That We Wish the US Would Get

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Mazda has unveiled the new three-door version of its popular Mazda2 that will be officially unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show in March.

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March 3, 2008

Mazda is Mulling the Idea of Bringing the Mazda2 and Diesels to the US

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Mazda may be thinking about bringing its well regarded Mazda2 hatchback to the US in the not so distant future.

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March 4, 2008

2009 Mazda2 Three-Door Hatchback Unveiled

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Mazda has unveiled the three-door version of its popular Mazda2 for the European market.

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April 25, 2008

All-New 2009 Mazda6 for the North American Market Officially Unveiled

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Mazda has officially unveiled the 2009 Mazda6 for the North American market.

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April 30, 2008

Kelly Blue Book Has Released its List of the Top Ten Coolest Vehicles Under $18K

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Kelley Blue Book has released its list of the top ten coolest vehicles under $18,000 for 2008. Most of us can think of a list of cars that we would "label" as cool, but most of these cars probably don't list for under $18,000.

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May 9, 2008

All-New 2009 Mazda6 Pricing Leaked...It Starts at $19,850

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Mazda finally took the wraps off of its midsize 2009 Mazda6 sedan a few weeks ago. Pricing for the all-new sedan has leaked onto the web and Mazda6club.com has all the preliminary pricing info.

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