Auto Industry News

Mazda's Double Podium Delight At Targa Wrest Point 2012

Feb 04, 2012

Simon Evans was the dominant driver in the Showroom class, taking a six minute win in the Mazda3 MPS. After also winning last year’s Targa High Country rally, the Evans’ now have two class wins from two outings in the hot-hatch.

“We are very proud to be able to stand on the podium for Mazda again” said Evans. The Mazda3 MPS was again nothing short of a dream to drive and it is really rewarding to be a part of the Mazda Motorsport team.”

Mazda wins amongst the mountains of Victoria's Alpine Region

Nov 07, 2011

The second running of Targa High Country presented many challenges for the event’s 150 plus competitors who were faced with unseasonably hot weather.
But the four-time Australian Rally Champion duo were not to be deterred, rising to the challenge of Victoria’s open and flowing alpine roads spanning Mt Buller to King Valley.

Mazda Announces New Design Theme: 'KODO - Soul of Motion'

Oct 14, 2010

Mazda has announced its new design theme, ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’, and the design concept model, Mazda SHINARI, a pure expression of this new theme. Since launching its first passenger car, the Mazda R360 Coupe, exactly 50 years ago, Mazda has spent many years exploring the concept of ‘motion,’ offering customers designs that are exciting both to view and to drive.

VHRR Festival of Sport - for all motor sports enthusiasts

Feb 27, 2010

The VHRR Phillip Island Classic ‘Festival of Sport’ will be held at Phillip Island, Victoria on 19 – 21 March 2010.

Mazda to Provide Green Electricity for Japanese Pro Baseball 2009 All-Star Games

Jul 15, 2009

Mazda Motor Corporation will support two Nippon Professional Baseball Association’s All-Star games by providing ‘green’ electricity to aid in the prevention of global warming.

Highs And Lows For Mazda At the 2009 Targa Tasmania Prologue

Apr 29, 2009

There were highs and lows aplenty for Mazda Motorsport today as its triple turbo treat hit the streets of George Town for the 2009 Targa Tasmania Prologue.
In what was a great start to Mazda’s 2009 Targa Tasmania campaign, the turbocharged Mazda3 MPS of first-time Targa competitor Brendan Reeves was the quickest two-wheel drive car in the event’s Showroom competition today.

2009 Targa Tasmania tarmac rally will be swansong For Proven Mazda 3 MPS

Apr 23, 2009

Mazda Australia has confirmed next week’s Targa Tasmania tarmac rally will be the final factory competition outing for the acclaimed, original-model Mazda3 MPS hot-hatch. The much-anticipated New Generation Mazda3 MPS will hit Australian shores around September with a host of mechanical upgrades and a stunning new look that will raise the bar on an already winning formula.

Happy 20th Birthday Mazda MX-5 in Feb 2009

Feb 11, 2009

This week Mazda celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Mazda MX-5, the world’s best-selling lightweight two-seat roadster.
On February 9, 1989, Mazda Motor Corporation revealed a sporty little roadster at the Chicago Auto Show. On February 27, the latest and greatest version of that roadster will make its Australian debut at the Melbourne motor show.

The Mazda3 small car was the top-selling vehicle in Australia Jan 2009

Feb 04, 2009

Mazda3 is #1 * 3,124 retails put Mazda3 on top of the charts * 6,532 retails delivers record 9.7pc market share * Mazda #3 in January
The Mazda3 small car was the top-selling vehicle in Australia, according to January retail figures released by VFACTS today. The Mazda3 recorded 3,124 retails in January 2009, up 7.2 percent on the same month in 2008.

New-Generation Mazda3 MPS to Premiere at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show

Feb 03, 2009

HIROSHIMA, Japan – Mazda Motor Corporation is pleased to announce the Mazda3 MPS high-performance flagship of the new-generation Mazda3 sports compact will make its long-awaited world debut at the 2009 Geneva International Motor Show on March 3. The new-generation Mazda3 MPS will rewrite hot-hatch benchmarks when it launches globally from the second half of 2009.

Mazda Builds First RX-8 Hydrogen RE for Norway

Jan 24, 2009

On April 24, Mazda Motor Corp. issued the following press release:
HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that it has
built the first Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE vehicle with Norwegian
specifications, developed specifically for participation in HyNor,
Norway’s national hydrogen project.

Mazda considers 2009 ARC campaign

Sep 30, 2008

September 29, 2008 – Mazda will use this weekend’s tarmac round of the Australian Rally Championship (ARC) in Tasmania to help the company decide whether or not to enter the full 2009 ARC season. Mazda, the country’s top-selling vehicle importer, will rally a turbocharged Mazda3 MPS in the Tasmanian Tarmac Challenge held from October 3-5.

Acclaimed Mazda Taiki to headline Sydney Motor Show October 9 to 19 2008

Sep 28, 2008

The futuristic and environmentally friendly Mazda Taiki concept car will make its Australian debut at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney from October 9-19, 2008.
The Mazda Taiki is the fourth in an award-winning Nagare series of Mazda concept cars that have wowed motor show audiences around the world. This will be Taiki’s first visit to the southern hemisphere, and the first opportunity for Australians to see Mazda’s tantalising future in the metal.

Mazda Kiyora urban concept to debut at 2008 Paris Show

Sep 06, 2008

HIROSHIMA, Japan-Mazda Kiyora, a lightweight, next generation, urban compact concept car, will be revealed at the 2008 Paris International Motor Show to be held from Thursday, October 2 through Sunday, October 19, 2008.

Mazda Kiyora (meaning ‘clean and pure’ in Japanese) represents the harmony between driving pleasure and environmental and safety features aspired to in Mazda’s long-term technology development vision, “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom.”

Mazda Magic In August

Sep 03, 2008

Mazda, Australia’s number one import-only brand, retailed 5,830 new vehicles in August, claiming a record market share for August of 7.5 percent.

Mazda RX8 Rotary Countdown to New 2008 Models

Jul 10, 2008

The new Mazda RX-8 GT will spearhead Mazda’s charge into the next decade of rotary exhilaration when it hits Australian dealerships in July. Specially tuned sports suspension with light-weight 19-inch wheels and a wide range of modifications to the RX-8’s RENESIS rotary engine will raise handling and dynamic prowess to new levels.

Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid Gains Government Approval to Begin Public Road Testing in Japan

Jun 20, 2008

The Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid incorporates the acclaimed dual-fuel system*2 from the RX-8 Hydrogen RE, which became the world’s first commercially available hydrogen rotary engine vehicle in 2006. The Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid also features a hybrid system that combines an electric motor with Mazda’s hydrogen rotary engine to realize significantly enhanced performance.

Mazda to Showcase All New Mazda6 and Mazda Taiki Concept at the 2008 Beijing Motor Show

May 02, 2008

HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the European specification of the all-new Mazda6 (known as the all-new Mazda Atenza in Japan) and Mazda Taiki, the fourth concept car in the Nagare design series, at the 2008 Beijing International Motor Show* from Sunday, April 20, through Monday, April 28, 2008.

Mazda Motorsport wins 2WD Showroom in 2008 Targa Tasmania

Apr 25, 2008

Mazda wins 2008 Targa Tasmania – 2WD Showroom Class
After 2,000km and 40 arduous competition stages Mazda Australia has taken honours in Targa Tasmania’s 2WD Showroom category.
The Mazda3 MPS driven by Alister McRae and navigated by Iain Stewart beat a number of cars to the coveted title, including the TRD Aurion of reigning ARC Champion Simon Evans.

Mazda Motor Corporation Reports Record Profits in Fiscal Year 2007

Apr 20, 2008

From its base in Hiroshima, Japan, Mazda Motor Corporation manufactures a diverse range of passenger cars and commercial vehicles and is one of the largest employers in western Japan, with 20,395 employees (as of 1 April 2007).
Hiroshima, 25th April 2008. Mazda Motor Corporation today reported its financial results for fiscal year (FY) 2007 and announced its projections for FY2008.

Mazda Unveils Targa Tassie Devils 2008

Apr 10, 2008

Mazda Australia today whipped the covers off its brand new Mazda3 MPS rally car ahead of its motorsport debut at next week’s Targa Tasmania.
Australia’s top-selling importer will unleash two Mazda3 MPS rally cars on the country’s pre-eminent tarmac endurance event, held from April 15-20. Professional rally drivers Rick Bates and Alister McRae will spearhead the company’s eighth Targa campaign.

Mazda's Star Co-drivers Complete Targa Tussle

Apr 03, 2008

Next month one half of Mazda’s Australian Rally Championship (ARC) winning duo will reunite with the company for its two-pronged attack on the 2008 Targa Tasmania. Accomplished co-driver Iain Stewart, who won the ARC crown with expert driver Murray Coote for Mazda back in 1988, will be calling corners for Mazda Targa driver Alister McRae in the tarmac endurance event from April 15-20.

All-new Mazda2 Wins 2008 World Car of the Year Award

Apr 03, 2008

From an initial entry list of thirty-nine (39) new vehicles from all over the world, the overall 2008 WCOTY title was announced on Thursday March 20, 2008 at the New York International Auto Show. The Mazda2 edged out the Ford Mondeo and Mercedes-Benz C-Class to take the overall award.

Mazda to Begin Public Road Trials of the Mazda ASV-4 Advanced Safety Vehicle

Mar 02, 2008

HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation will commence public road trials of its advanced safety vehicle, Mazda ASV-4, in the Hiroshima area on March 11, 2008. The trials are based on the Advanced Safety Vehicle (ASV) Promotion Plan that was introduced by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transportation (MLIT) to promote the development, practical application and wider use of ASV technologies aimed at reducing the number of traffic accidents.