Mazda Gives Buyers More Choices for Customizing Their Zoom-Zoom
Oct 5, 2005
IRVINE, Calif., - For Mazda owners, the ability to create digital music libraries, stream commercial-free content, control the level of bass and the portability of all things audio is as much a part of the driving experience as the power under the hood and the cabin in which they sit. Recognizing that consumers want ch ... Continue reading
Mazda Sales Up in September 2005
Oct 3, 2005
- MAZDA3 Achieves Best-Ever September - IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 3 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported sales of 19,918 vehicles in September -- a 5.4 percent increase versus the same period last year. September sales were led in volume by continued strong sales of the MAZDA3, which reported sales of 8, ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2005
Late News Flash (09/27/05) I guess that enough people who saw this “all new” MX-5 called it a Miata that Ford/Mazda have decided to once again officially call it a Miata By Bob Gordon Zippy yet refined, flashy yet restrained, bigger yet still smallish feeling, sports car look yet big car comfort, the 2006 M ... Continue reading
Long Takes Thrilling Miata Cup N.A. Championship Race At Atlanta
Sep 30, 2005
For Immediate Release Long Takes Thrilling Miata Cup North American Championship Race At Road Atlanta BRASELTON, Ga. (Sept. 30, 2005) - Tom Long, of Raleigh, N.C., made a diving last-lap pass for the lead in turn 10 to take today's SCCA Pro Racing Mazdaspeed Miata Cup Presented by Hankook North American Championship wi ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2005
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport For many young enthusiasts, ``affordable sports car'' is virtually synonymous with ``Mazda MX-5 Miata.'' When the Miata debuted in 1989, it was the first small, simple, affordably-priced two-seat roadster since the demise of the pop ... Continue reading
Fast Driving is Single Mom's Recipe for Surviving a Wrecked Marriage
Sep 26, 2005
BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 26 -- A single mom who supports her five children as an executive pastry chef wants TransMedia Group to spread her recipe for surviving a wrecked marriage -- drive very fast! Shortly after her divorce, Mary Katharine, 39, spun out of her depression and did something she always wanted to do -- dr ... Continue reading
2006 Mazda Tribute S 4WD Review
Sep 19, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Mazda Tribute S 4WD Consider the juxtaposition of words in ``sport-utility vehicle.'' Most in the category are primarily utility vehicles. ``Sport'' is something done at the destination; it has little or nothing to do with the driving characteristics of the vehicle. The factor ... Continue reading
IIHS.Org: Only Ford Seat/Head Restraints Earn Top Rating In MiniVan Category
Sep 19, 2005
ARLINGTON, VA — Seat/head restraint combinations in the Ford Freestar and its twin Mercury Monterey earn good overall ratings. Those in some Dodge Grand Caravan/Chrysler Town & Country models are rated acceptable, based on recent evaluations by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety [see Addendum 1 (PDF)]. Ho ... Continue reading
STATEMENT: 2006 MAZDA5 EXHAUST SYSTEM OVERHEAT
Sep 18, 2005
The exhaust system of the MAZDA5 could have a safety-related problem that may cause a fire. Although only three instances have been reported, and there have been no injuries, Mazda will be initiating an aggressive campaign to repair all of the approximately 2,700 affected vehicles. Customers will receive a formal recal ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Announces 2005 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards
Sep 15, 2005
Lexus Top Brand, Maxima Top Car, Titan Top Truck TUSTIN, Calif., Sept. 15 -- Results of a study released today by noted automotive consulting firm AutoPacific, Inc. reveal high owner satisfaction with new 2005 model year cars and light trucks. AutoPacific's VSA (Vehicle Satisfaction Award) study is an industry benchmar ... Continue reading
Mazda Announces August 2005 Sales
Sep 1, 2005
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Mazda North American Operations today released the following sales figures for August 2005: Mazda North American Operations - August 2005 Month-To-Date Year-To-Date August August % August August % 2005 2004 Change 2005 2004 Change Mazda3 7,547 6,308 19.6% 67,135 54,986 22.1% Mazda5 1,784 -- N ... Continue reading
"Mazda SASSOU" B-car Design Concept to be Unveiled at 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
Sep 1, 2005
Tokyo, Japan, Aug 31, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation will present an exciting Zoom-Zoom design concept at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show in September--the Mazda SASSOU ('sa-so') a small, lightweight, three-door hatchback powered by a turbocharged, three-cylinder, 1.0-liter MZR DISI (Direct Injection ... Continue reading
Mazda Japan Recalls 81,000 Vehicles
Aug 26, 2005
TOKYO August 26, 2005; Japan Today reported that Mazda Motor Corp said Thursday it will recall about 81,000 vehicles in seven models, including the Friendee van, manufactured between May 1999 and January 2003 due to defects in transmission systems. In a report filed with the Land, Infrastructure and Transport Ministry, ... Continue reading
Bill Ford To Reveal Turn-around Plan
Aug 24, 2005
DETROIT August 23, 12005; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. will soon announce a new restructuring plan to return its key North American vehicle operations to profitability, Chairman and Chief Executive Bill Ford Jr. said on Tuesday. "I would say before fall gets too old," the family scion told reporters when asked ... Continue reading
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