Mazda Crafts Special Mazda2 Yozora Edition

Mazda has announced the launch of the 2011 Mazda2 Yozora, a special limited-edition version of its all-new Mazda2 subcompact.

The Yozora, which means “night sky” in Japanese, is finished in a brilliant black exterior paint and features a themed “2″ decal package on the front driver’s side bumper and fender. The design also includes a unique rear raised spoiler, short stubby antenna, chrome tailpipe, and special silver and black 16-inch alloy wheels with Toyo Proxes T1R performance tires.

The Yozora is based on the entry-level Mazda2 GX trim, either with five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, with air conditioning and a Convenience Package of body-colour heated mirrors, keyless entry with jackknife key, steering wheel-mounted cruise and audio controls, two additional speakers, trip computer, outside temperature gauge, and interior silver accents.

Exclusive to the Canadian market, the Mazda2 Yozora has a starting price of $19,280. Only 500 units will be produced and will go on sale in July 2010.

Mazda2 Yozora Edition

Mazda MX-5 car review

The MX-5’s Japanese roots are immediately obvious when you look at its interior – but things are none the worse for that. Clearly laid out and well screwed together, there’s a lot of black in evidence, with just the right amount of alloy (actually silver plastic) highlights to make things interesting, without looking over-designed.

What’s really impressive is the ease with which the roof can be raised and stowed. There’s no power assistance; you simply release a catch and flip the boot back. It then latches into place on its own, with the top of the roof also doubling as a tonneau cover. When you want protection from the elements, you simply press another button and the roof is easily raised and clipped back into place. All convertible roofs should be this simple.

Mazda May Fix Oil Hose Defect In Additional 190,000 Subcompact Cars

Mazda Motor Corp. (7261.TO) said Friday it may offer to repair an oil hose defect in an additional 190,000 Mazda3 subcompact cars with 1.5-liter engines in Europe and other regions, after the company said Thursday it would recall 90,000 of the vehicles in Japan and China.

Models sold in North America and Australia with 2-and 2.3-liter engines are not affected, a company spokesman said.

The problem in the company's best-selling model comes as Japanese automakers find their reputation for quality under pressure following Toyota Motor's global recall of over 8.5 million vehicles.

2010 Mazda MX5 20th Anniversary

Mazda celebrates two decades of roadster success with the world premiere of a 20th Anniversary special edition MX-5 at the Geneva Motor Show in March. This model will have a limited production run of just 2,000 units, will only be available in Europe and will take sports car fans back to the basics of open-top driving fun. It´s equipped with a special edition scuff plate in stainless steel with pan-European serial number (1 to 2000).

2010 Mazda MX5 20th Anniversary

Mazda celebrates two decades of roadster success with the world premiere of a 20th Anniversary special edition MX-5 at the Geneva Motor Show in March. This model will have a limited production run of just 2,000 units, will only be available in Europe and will take sports car fans back to the basics of open-top driving fun. It´s equipped with a special edition scuff plate in stainless steel with pan-European serial number (1 to 2000).

Mazda3 MPS Test Drive

It’s new, it’s got 256bhp and it’s one of the fastest hot hatches you can buy. In this video, Vicki Butler-Henderson finds out if the Mazda3 MPS is as mean as it sounds.

Mazda's MZR 2.3-liter DISI turbocharged engine with 191 kW (260 PS) and 380 Nm of torque. 0-100 km/h comes in 6.1 seconds, while the top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). Other performance features include a torque-sensing limited-slip differential, a revised six-speed manual transmission with wider gear ratios, and improved drive shafts to minimize torque steer.

2010 Mazda CX-9 improves

2010 Mazda CX-9

Mazda’s CX-9 seven-passenger crossover SUV debuted in 2007 and it is one of the more nicely styled vehicles of its ilk. Its sculpted lines flow better than some of its utilitarian competitors and it has undergone several appearance changes for 2010 inside and out.

Most noticeable is a new grille and front-end design as well as new taillights and mirrors. We tested the 2010 CX-9 Grand Touring, the highest trim level, which wears 20-inch wheels and has a nicely appointed interior with some new upgraded features.

The CX-9 has a solid, refined feel with nimble handling that belies its not-so-insignificant proportions. With optional allwheel drive, only the front wheels are powered until slippage is detected, then up to 50 percent can be routed to the rearwheels; the CX-9 proved sure-footed in snowy conditions.