Strategic Vision Announces Most Delightful Vehicles of 2005
Jan 16, 2006
SAN DIEGO--Jan. 16, 2006--In 2005 the results from Strategic Vision's surveying the market may be startling: General Motors leads all the rest. Strategic Vision measures the experience of approximately 90,000 new vehicle owners annually. The survey has been done since 1996. Because of the nature of the factors measured ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Potenza Concept Tires Concepts in Detroit
Jan 10, 2006
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 9, 2006) – Bridgestone Corporation has equipped two concept vehicles with custom-made Bridgestone® Potenza™ tires that will be displayed at the 2006 North American International Auto Show, held January 8-22, 2006 in Detroit. The unique Bridgestone brand tires were built in coopera ... Continue reading
Mazda Kabura Concept Unveiled in Detroit
Jan 9, 2006
MAZDA KABURA CONCEPT: REDEFINING THE COMPACT SPORTS COUPE 2006 NAIAS DETROIT -- The essence of Mazda???fs Zoom-Zoom spirit is providing customers with stylish, insightful, spirited products capable of enriching their lives in exciting ways. At this year???fs North American International Auto Show, Mazda is presenting K ... Continue reading
All-New 2007 Mazda CX-7 Makes Global Debut With Starting Price of $23,750
Jan 8, 2006
DETROIT, Jan. 8 -- Mazda North American Operations today announced that pricing for the CX-7, the company's all-new crossover SUV, will begin at $23,750 for the front-wheel-drive Sport model. Produced entirely on Mazda-derived platform architecture, the five-seat CX-7 embodies an astute blend of sports car verve and SU ... Continue reading
Mazda's Rotary-Powered Brand Icon RX-8 Adds Six-Speed Automatic and New Package
Jan 7, 2006
LOS ANGELES January 6, 2006; Mazda today unveiled the 2006 model-year edition of its highly regarded RX-8 sports car. Highlights of the new model feature an upgraded 212-horsepower rotary engine, a new six-speed Sport AT automatic transmission and a "SHINKA"Special Edition package limited to only 1,500 vehicles. The ne ... Continue reading
Mazda to Debut CX-7 Crossover SUV and Kabura Concept at 2006 North American International Auto Show
Jan 6, 2006
- Mazda Set to Showcase Forward-Thinking Design Direction in Detroit - DETROIT, Jan. 6 -- Mazda will introduce the production CX-7 crossover sport-utility vehicle (SUV) and the Kabura Concept compact sports coupe at the upcoming 2006 North American International Auto Show, which opens to the media on Sunday, Jan. 8. Pr ... Continue reading
Mazda Announces December 2005 and Year-End Sales
Jan 4, 2006
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 4 -- Mazda North American Operations today released the following sales figures for December 2005: Mazda North American Operations - December 2005 Month-To-Date Year-To-Date December December % December December % 2005 2004 Change 2005 2004 Change Mazda3 6,886 5,418 27% 97,388 76,080 28% Mazda5 1,0 ... Continue reading
Mazda CX-7 Crossover SUV Makes Debut at 2006 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show
Jan 4, 2006
- All-New 2007 Mazda CX-7: A Distinctly-Styled Crossover SUV With a Sportscar Soul - LOS ANGELES, Jan. 4 -- Mazda today debuted the all-new Mazda CX-7 crossover sport-utility vehicle (SUV) at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. Featuring style, sophistication and excitement, the CX-7 is the first of three all-new Mazda ... Continue reading
SUVs No Safer than Passenger Cars for Children, New Study Finds
Jan 3, 2006
Partners for Child Passenger Safety evidence points to need for improved child occupant protection in rollover crashes PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 3 -- New research from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, shows that children riding in SUVs have similar injury risks to children who ride in passenger cars. The study, publis ... Continue reading
New Mazda Kabura Concept image
Jan 2, 2006
A Japanese auto magazine has published a new drawing of the forthcoming Mazda Kabura Concept due to launch at the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. In early December, Mazda published a teaser sketch of the car. The Kabura was penned at Mazda’s design center in California. “Kabu ... Continue reading
AIADA International Nameplate Vehicle Manufacturer Highlights from 2005
Dec 28, 2005
International Nameplate Highlights from 2005 By Frank Giovinazzi, Contributing Editor AIADA AIADA As 2005 draws to a close, and new goals are being set for the new year, it’s a great time to remember how far International nameplates have come in the last 12 months. Fantastic sales figures come to mind first, as I ... Continue reading
2007 Mazda CX-7: A High-Styled Crossover SUV With the Soul of a Sportscar
Dec 13, 2005
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 13 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced details of its much-anticipated upcoming 2007 Mazda CX-7 crossover sport-utility vehicle (SUV). The company also confirmed that the car will make its public debut at the upcoming Greater Los Angeles Auto Show here, and the North American Int ... Continue reading
Dec 8, 2005
Dearborn MI December 7, 2005; USA Today reported that the fate of thousands of jobs in several plants hangs in the balance Thursday as Ford Motor's (F) board of directors is expected to decide the automaker's restructuring plans. Results of the regularly scheduled meeting, which began Wednesday, aren't likely to be dis ... Continue reading
Mazda Recalls 2001-2002 Miatas for Emissions Fix
Dec 7, 2005
*News Briefs *If you need more information on these subjects, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Wednesday, December 7, 2005) * (1) EPA Nanotechnology Draft White Paper (2) Comments Sought on Proposed Permit for Stormwater Discharges (3) Mazda Recalls 2001-2002 Miatas for Emissions Fix (4) ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports tests Mazda5 Against Three Other Tall Wagons
Dec 5, 2005
YONKERS, NY — The Mazda5 is Consumer Reports’ new top-rated vehicle among wagons and hatchbacks, following tests of four “tall wagons” for the January 2006 issue. The Ford Focus wagon had previously been CR’s top-rated vehicle in that category. New for 2006, the Mazda5 earned an “Exc ... Continue reading
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