2008 Detroit Auto Show Paves Greener Roads - VIDEO STORY
Jan 20, 2008
DETROIT - January 20, 2008: Vehicles using alternatives to fuel featured prominently at this year's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, as efforts to combat global warming continue. From hydrogen to bio-fuels, automakers introduced a variety of alternative propulsion vehicles. In addition to dual ... Continue reading
TACH's Press Pass Coverage Puts You in the Detroit Auto Show - EXTENSIVE VIDEO
Jan 19, 2008
It's Back, the North American International Auto Show: America's Most Important Automobile Exposition DETROIT - January 12, 2008: Once again, The Auto Channel will be presenting extensive, unmatched coverage of the Detroit Auto Show. And once again, with TACH's Press Pass Coverage, you'll be able to experience the Medi ... Continue reading
Mazda Unveils Freshened MPV in Japan
Jan 15, 2008
Improvements include restyled exterior, more advanced driving dynamics and enhanced interior comfort and quality - HIROSHIMA - January 15, 2008: JapanâMazda Motor Corporation has announced the launch in Japan of the upgraded Mazda MPV minivan. Known for its excellent drivability and sporty dynamic design, the fres ... Continue reading
2008 Detroit Auto Show: Mazda Furai Concept - The Embodiment of Zoom-Zoom - SMOKIN' HOT VIDEO
Jan 13, 2008
DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- As the latest in Mazda's award-winning and highly acclaimed series of Nagare concept cars, the Furai P2 concept vehicle celebrates 40 years of rotary engine and international motorsports heritage with the raciest interpretation of NAGARE design language to-date. NAGARE: (pronounced "na-ga-reh"), Jap ... Continue reading
2008 Detroit Auto Show: Mazda CX-9 Wins 2008 North American Truck of the Year Award
Jan 13, 2008
DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- The 2008 Mazda CX-9 crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) was today named the North American Truck of the Year. Determined by 48 automotive journalists from the United States and Canada, the prestigious North American Truck of the Year award recognizes the most outstanding truck of the year, a categ ... Continue reading
2008 Detroit Auto Show: 2009 Mazda RX-8: Further Evolution for the Rotary Revolution
Jan 13, 2008
DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- Launched in 2003, the Mazda RX-8 hit the global market with a serious bang. The RX-8 has won more than 50 global awards since its release including 2003 RJC Car of the Year in Japan, Australia's Wheels magazine's Car of the Year for 2003, 2003 International Engine of the Year, 2004 Singapore Car of ... Continue reading
2008 North American International Auto Show Begins with Opening Ceremony - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 12, 2008
DETROIT - January 13, 2008: The 2008 Detroit Auto Show kicked of this morning with the Co-Chairs of the event, Carl Galeana and Joe Serra, presiding over the opening introductions and statements. Watch the entire video of the session right here on The Auto Channel. ... Continue reading
Mazda Sends Off First Cargo Shipment of 2008
Jan 7, 2008
- Commitment to further growth this year - HIROSHIMA, Japan - Mazda Motor Corporation today held its annual ceremony marking the first product shipment of the year at the companyâs cargo dock near its headquarters in Hiroshima. Approximately 500 people, including Hisakazu Imaki, Mazdaâs representative directo ... Continue reading
2007 U.S. Auto Sales Dimmest Since 1998
Jan 4, 2008
DETROIT, Jan 3, 2008; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported nthat major automakers reported lower U.S. sales for December led by a 9 percent slide at Ford Motor Co as the industry closed out its weakest year in over a decade and faced the prospect of deeper declines in 2008. Ford's slide and gains by Toyota Motor ... Continue reading
Canada Presents Awards for Most Fuel Efficient Cars for 2007 - VIDEO STORY
Jan 4, 2008
OTTAWA, Canada - January 4, 2007: The annual ecoENERGY for vehicle Awards, administered by Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency, are presented for the most fuel-efficient vehicles for the current model year. Winning vehicles are determined by testing that simulates 20 000 kilometres annually (55 perce ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports December and 2007 Year-End Sales; Both Best Since 1994
Jan 3, 2008
- December U.S. Sales up 25.2 Percent; CY '07 U.S. Sales up 10.2 Percent - IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced its best December sales total in the U.S. since 1994, with 24,933 units sold, up 25.2 percent over December 2006. CY '07 also marks Mazda's best sales year in the U ... Continue reading
Mazda2, Suzuki Swift (1.5 Liter) Goes On Sale in China
Dec 28, 2007
SHANGHAI - December 28, 2007: Changan Ford Mazda Automobile, a joint venture between Changan Automotive Group, Ford Motor Company and Mazda Motor, officially launched the new Mazda 2 in China yesterday. The model is available in three versions: 1.3L MT will be sold at 83,800 yuan ($11,420), while 1.3L AT is priced at 9 ... Continue reading
Special "Mazda MX-5 Niseko" Brightens UK Winter Gloom
Dec 26, 2007
LONDON - December 26, 2007: The latest Mazda MX-5 can truly be described as an all-weather, all-year sports car with its enhanced heating and air-conditioning systems. Now, to celebrate its continuing status as âBritainâs favourite sports car brandâ this winter, Mazda is introducing a pair of special edi ... Continue reading
Mazda Introduces Niseko MX-5 in UK
Dec 23, 2007
The latest Mazda MX-5 can truly be described as an all-weather, all-year sports car with its enhanced heating and air-conditioning systems. Now, to celebrate its continuing status as âBritainâs favourite sports car brandâ this winter, Mazda is introducing a pair of special edition âNisekoâ mode ... Continue reading
Mazda CX-9 Named Finalist for the 2008 North American Truck of the Year
Dec 13, 2007
DETROIT, Dec. 12 -- The Mazda CX-9 was named one of three finalists for North American Truck of the Year (NATOY) at the Detroit Economic Club luncheon this afternoon. The NATOY jury, made up of 48 automotive journalists from across North America, narrowed the field from 13 contenders following a thorough evaluation of ... Continue reading
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