Mazda MX-5 Black and Matte Special Edition

Mazda has released a special edition of their roadster to celebrate 20 years of Miata/MX-5 in France. The Mazda MX-5 Black and Matte Special Edition waw presented at the 21st annual Salon du Cabriolet, Coupe & SUV in Paris.

The special edition car was designed in partnership with fashion designer Laure Kczekotowska. Other highlights in addition to the matte black paintwork are darkened windows, black rims and different accessories crafted by jewelers.

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Mazda MX-5 20th Anniversary Edition Announced for Europe

Next month at the Geneva Motor Show, Mazda will premiere a 20th Anniversary special edition MX-5. This model will have a limited production run of just 2,000 units only be available in Europe.

Each car is equipped with a special edition scuff plate in stainless steel with pan-European serial number (1 to 2000).

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Mazda releases facelifted 2011 Atenza in Japan

Facelifted Atenza is now on sale in Japan, available in three body styles - Sedan, Sport (five-door hatchback) and Sport Wagon. In Europe Atenza will make its debut as Mazda6 in March at the Geneva Motor Show.

The enhancements for the freshened Mazda Atenza are based on the Zoom-Zoom evolution development concept, and include improvements to its environmental and safety attributes, driving performance, interior and exterior design, and quality levels.

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Geneva preview: All-new Mazda5

At this year’s Geneva Motor Show in March Mazda will premiere the all-new Mazda5, which is especially good at meeting the needs of European families with active lifestyles.

“Our main goal with the all-new Mazda5,” says Hideki Matsuoka, Mazda5 Programme Manager, “was to develop a new C-MAV that combines the superior environmental performance these times demand with a new expression in stylish design.”

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Los Angeles 2009: Customized Mazda2 Concepts

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Mazda is showing three tuned concepts based on the small Mazda2. First one is called Mazda 2Evil Special Concept and is inspired by the weekend track car, which functions equally well as an urban commuter.

The body has been modified to show a more aggressive front spoiler and a deeper side rocker for improved aerodynamics and lower overall stance. In addition it has a strong lower diffuser and a new rear spoiler for additional downforce and a race appearance.

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Mazda2 coming to the States, debuts next month at the LA Auto Show

In Europe small hatches have been selling very well for a long time. Looks like North American market is changing as more and more automakers are bringing their smaller models to American customers.

Mazda has no announced that the small Mazda2 will make its North American debut next month at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

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Mazda’s concept car: the MX-5 Superlight

The Frankfurt Motor Show will see the new Mazda concept car dubbed the MX-5 Superlight, the car is supposed to be environmentally friendly as well as have increased performance. While Mazda denies that this car will ever be produced – it does not even have windshield – the technology of the car can certainly be used for the Miata, which is the production version of the MX-5.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster’s 20th anniversary edition

Mazda’s 20th anniversary special-edition MX-5 Roadster just went on sale in Japan. The special edition obviously has some special features over the usual ones.

The new model is available in these variations:

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The Mazda6 1 Grand Touring

The LA Times has a review of the Mazda6 which compares it to a low born which started life as a sedan of mixed parentage – Ford/Mazda/Volvo – a mid sized car. The car evolved into a sophisticated specimen with lots of luxury options and features.

The basic car is priced at $19,220, but with all the optional extras which make it the 1 Grand Touring, it costs $29,440. But this price includes proximity-sensing keyless entry and push-button start; 17-inch alloy wheels; rain-sensing windshield wipers; auto-dimming heated outside mirrors with “puddle” lights; automatic Xenon headlights and LED taillights; leather upholstery; a blind-spot monitoring system; and a moon roof/navigation/Bose audio package.

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World’s ugliest Mercedes McLaren SLR found!

If you thought that ASMA Design Perfectus SLR is the ugliest tuned SLR, then we have news. There is a modified SLR called Red Gold Dream McLaren SLR 999 that is by far uglier than the Perfectus SLR.

Sure it has impressive numbers, as the engine pumps out 1000 horsepower. But who cares as the car looks just so wrong from every angle.

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Rendered speculation: 2010 Mazda 1

Mazda Kiyora concept made its debut at the 2008 Paris Auto Show. This futuristic concept was a preview for the tiny Mazda 1 that will go on sale beginning of 2010.

Concept version of the Mazda 1 is rumored to make its world debut in September at the Frankfurt Auto Show.

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2010 Mazda CX-7 debuts at Canadian International Auto Show

For the 2010 year Mazda refreshes the exterior and interior of the CX-7. In addition to the visual changes engineers have also added the all-new naturally aspirated DOHC 16-valve 2.5 liter engine to the current engine lineup.

This new engine produces 161 hp and offers torque of 161 lb-ft at 3500 rpm.

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Mazda CX-7 facelift spotted in Michigan

Mazda launched the CX-7 in 2006 as a 2007 model and now they are already working on a facelift. This prototype was spotted in Michigan this week wearing disguise on the front and rear.

It looks like the facelifted CX-7 gets larger air intakes giving the car more aggressive look. Also front fascia will be revised and tail lights. We expect that minor changes will be done to the interior as well.

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Mazda RX-7 loses all four wheels at an autocross event

Losing a tire/wheel while driving does not sound fun at all. What if you lose all four? This is what happened to a Mazda RX-7 owner at an autocross event. Just seconds after he started his “performance” he lost all FOUR wheels.

We assume he used racing wheels which only have one lug nut and he or his “pit crew” just forgot to torque down the lug nuts.

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Geneva preview: Mazda3 MPS and Mazda3 i-stop

Mazda will be introducing two interesting versions of the all-new Mazda3 at this year’s Geneva Motor Show in March.

First one is the Mazda3 MPS (Mazdaspeed3 in the U.S.) for customers who look for more performance compared to the standard version and the second one is Mazda3 i-stop that adds a new eco-friendly option to the lineup.

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