CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Mazda’s CX-5 SUV that generates about 30% of the automaker’s global sales, has been given what its management says is ”a significant worldwide update” that started towards the end of 2021. It’s now reached South Africa. The first-generation Mazda CX-5 appeared way back in 2011 followed by a full model… Continue reading Mazda CX-5 range adds feature-rich Akera superhatch for 2022
PRETORIA, South Africa – Mazda Southern Africa unveiled the second model in its seventh generation line-up, the Mazda CX-30 compact SUV that was revealed at the 2019 Geneva auto show and launched internationally the following month. This compact SUV fits between the Mazda CX-3 and Mazda CX-5 to become the second model in the Mazda’s… Continue reading New CX-30 range boosts Mazda SA’s compact SUV offering
HIROSHIMA, Japan – Mazda MX-30 has been named Design Car of the Year, a new award created for the 2020 Japanese Car of the Year awards. The MX-30’s design, the automaker told The Corner, was based on a concept called “Human Modern” and challenged the development of a new expression for Kodo – Soul of… Continue reading Mazda MX-30 takes Japan Design Car of Year award
MIDRAND, South Africa – Mazda Motor Corporation celebrated its 100th anniversary on the January 30 this year so as part of this accomplishment Mazda Motor Corporation is producing a Special Edition Series on the full Mazda Range. These special edition models, the automaker says, were prepared as a token of Mazda’s appreciation for those who… Continue reading Happy birthday, Mazda! Display specials on show
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Nissan SA has added another model to its Qashqai CityProof family, dubbed it the Midnight Edition, and pointed the vehicle towards buyers seeking ”the ultimate urban crossover”. The Midnight is said to further enhance and simplify city living while adding style, presence and personality from its black roofline through black wind 19”… Continue reading Mazda Midnight – another member of CityProof gang
SkyActiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine can make 170kW/420Nm CX-30 2.5 Turbo has i-Activ all-wheel drive New tech, modern design, great driving IRVINE, California – The Mazda CX-30’s compact profile helps it through tight turns, bold proportions provide space to travel with all essentials, and the automaker’s US wing says the sub-compact crossover is ”an ideal companion”… Continue reading Mazda CX 25 going Turbo in US – SA later
HIROSHIMA, Japan – Mazda Motor Corporation has hosted the world premiere of an all-new Mazda BT-50 bakkie, fully redesigned for the first time in nine years and supplied by Isuzu Motor Ltd on an OEM basis. The bakkies will be in showrooms in selected countries, starting with the Australian market under the Mazda brand name,… Continue reading All-new Mazda BT-50 bakkie: First redesign in nine years
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – A revised Mazda2 hatchback will be in the brand’s showrooms across southern Africa in tme for Christmas with a freshened shape, new Skyactiv tech, and improved Activsense crash mitigation features. It’s been called the G Generation. A 1500cc petrol engine will propel manual and auto versions – six derivatives made up… Continue reading Looking for new? Facelifted Mazda2 now in South Africa
LONDON, England – The 2020 Mazda2 range has arrived in UK vehicle showrooms with a choice of five models carrying fresh exterior design, new Skyactiv technology, more refinement, and a fuel-saving hybrid system. The shell has been redesigned, new technology added along with better refinement, and an upgraded cabin but all five will be powered… Continue reading New Mazda2 for 2020: latest models in UK showrooms
TOKYO, Japan – Mazda Motor Corporation has unveiled its first mass-production electric vehicle, the MX-30, at the 2019 Tokyo auto show. The addition to Mazda’s car catalogue is the automaker’s third new-generation model and is intended to offer an experience for potential customers to relax and be themselves and to, the automaker says, ”deepen the… Continue reading Mazda MX-30: Another stunning battery car for SA?
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