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2010 Mazda3: First Drive
The Mazda3 is back and with some shiny new friends. It seems Mazda has brought on a crew of Bedazzlers to ruthlessly attack every 2010 Mazda3 with sparkling injustice. More » -
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2010 Mazda3 To Start At $15,045
The 2010 Mazda3 starts out at just $15,045 for the entry-level Mazda3 sedan and $20,030 for the 5-door 2.5-liter Mazda3 S Sport. Now we know why it's smiling. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by POLAЯ 0.02: It might be all smiley up front, but as for the back end, looks like someone's had a visit from... 11 Responses | Other threads
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Mazda Rewards Canadian College Grads For Royal Canadian Mounting
With the 2010 Mazda3 nearing release and the Carpocalypse in full swing, Mazda Canada has found a "creative" way to market its remaining models to recent graduates More »
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Comment by Cognitive Friction: no one has more meaningless sex than college students Confirmation #673,947 that I went to the wrong damn college 5 Responses | Other threads
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geneva motor show
2010 Mazdaspeed3 Teased In Heart-Pounding Video
Joining the still images of the 2010 Mazdaspeed3 is this intense teaser video of the Geneva Motor Show-bound super hatch. More »
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geneva motor show
2010 Mazdaspeed3, Mazda3 i-Stop Heading To Geneva
Mazda is set to unveil two diametric opposites at the Geneva Motor Show: the new-and-frugal Mazda3 i-Stop and more importantly to us gearheads, the rip-snorting 2.3-liter turbocharged all-new 2010 Mazdaspeed3. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by c0de: i like the car, nice performance and GREAT price (the current one).. but this new one is SO not under... 6 Responses | Other threads
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geneva motor show
2010 Mazda3 MPS Mazdaspeed: Red, Mean And Geneva-Bound
The 2010 Mazda3 isn't yet for sale and already Mazda is prepping the next MPS, .a.k.a. the Mazdaspeed3, for the Geneva Motor Show. More » -
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2010 Mazda3 Hatchback Shows Off Sexy New Rear Live In Bologna
The men of Jalopnik are proud of our love for big butts. We strongly prefer hatchbacks to their sedan counterparts; not only do they have more cargo room, but they’re more aerodynamic and better looking to boot. While we were stuck with the reveal of the 2010 Mazda3 sedan in LA, Bologna’s been blessed with the live unveil of the 2010 Mazda3 hatchback, its 5-doors making the most of the new global platform. Click through for full details, straight from Mazda’s smiley new mouth.
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By Wes SilerComment by roxstar7: The problems with hatchbacks: 1) cargo security (it's easier to break into a cabin (and therefore a hatch) than a trunk) 2)... 16 Responses | Other threads
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New Mazda3 5-Door
New Mazda3 Hatchback, Officially Official
After releasing a bevy of "spy photos" of the new 2010 Mazda3 hatchback on Friday and officially revealing the new look of the new Mazda3 sedan, Mazda's now dropped a quartet of camouflage-shedding teaser shots. The four shots reveal the new Mazda3 5-door ahead of the official dropping of the cloth at the Bologna Motor Show in just a couple of weeks. Official details are sparse, but we've got the full release from Mazda below the jump. More »
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By Ray WertComment by layabout returns: I really like the Mazda 3,i'd still pick a Focus over it,slightly cheaper & still the best handling hatchback. Still... 6 Responses | Other threads
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la auto show
Top Ten Reveals of the 2008 LA Auto Show
Over last week's LA Auto Show, we saw plenty of new models throw their hats into the bloodied arena that is the current automotive market. So put on some R.E.M. and follow us on a jog down flashback lane as we relive all of the fond old memories we've fostered together this past week. Remember when the new Lexus RX came out and we all had a good laugh because of an explosion of vanilla? How about when a Mini E showed up with that totally hot Deputy Mayor? Man, those were the good old days. Hit the jump below before we start tearing up to catch the ten most popular reveals — as judged by your eyeballs — of the show. More » -
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How To Steal A Mazda3 With Only Your Wits And Some Tin Cans
Let's say you're MacGyver, you've turned to a life of crime and need to steal a car. All you have is a shoelace, some tin cans and a nail. Of course you punch a hole in each can, string them together and hook them to the bumper of a car then lie in wait to pounce when the driver gets out to see what's making all that racket as they pull away. As perfect as this plan may be, we suspect it's probably staged since the otherwise clever plan would be thwarted when the would-be victim approaches from behind and sees cans hooked to the car. Plus the 'get in, start up, drive, stop and get out' sequence happens too fast to believe it wasn't staged. But who are we, CSI? Judge for yourselves. [youtube]
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Ash78: The last time someone tied cans on the back of my car like this, I ended up on the losing... 7 Responses | Other threads
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2010 mazda3
2010 Mazda3 Hatchback Spied By Mazda
While the 2010 Mazda3 sedan is all smiles, we're reserving our grins for the Mazda3 hatchback. This is why we're so pleased Mazda's press people provided us with what has to be the most beautiful set of spy photos we've ever seen. Rather than leaving the job of snapping photos of the new Mazda3 con camo to the quick shutters of KGP, the press office hired someone to make an entire set of glamour shots of the covered hatch crossing Iceland. The new Mazda3 looks sporty in person and, from what we can see, the hatch looks just as sporty. More » -
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2010 Mazda3 Sedan Smiles For The Cameras
Mazda's pint-sized, entry-level 2010 Mazda3 Sedan was just revealed at the 2008 LA Auto Show and if nothing else, it certainly is expressive. The new sheetmetal is complemented by more power, a new six speed manual transmission and a rather nice interior for the segment, heck for any segment. The new Mazda3 stands to shake up the compact car segment currently occupied by such excitement-machines like the Toyota Corolla, Nissan Sentra, and Ford Focus — success is virtually guaranteed. More » -
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2010 Mazda3 Sedan Shows Off New Design, Peppy Engine
They've gone and done it, the new 2010 Mazda3 Sedan has debuted ahead of its formal unveil at the LA Auto Show and it looks like Mazda has gone and finally used a pinch of that Nagare design language. Those bellyachers complaining the US never gets good-looking compact cars will no longer have anything to complain about as the new Mazda3 is a looker by any standard. It also has the goods to back those looks with a 2.0 liter four cylinder with 148 HP and 135 lb-ft of torque and a 2.5 liter four pumped up to 167 HP and 168 lb-ft of torque, both of which are mated to either a five-speed or six-speed manual transmission as well as a five-speed selectable automatic transmission. Can you hear us panting over here? There are complete details below as well as loving, slow-mo video of the car in motion. More » -
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New Mazda3 Sedan To Debut At LA Auto Show... Duh
It's been the worst kept secret on the reveal schedule for the LA Auto Show — well, other than the new Ford Mustang. But whatever, it's now official — the all-new 2010 Mazda3 sedan will debut next month at the LA Auto Show. If you want to know more about all sorts of specifics like when the press conference is, hit the jump. If not, you'll have to wait for LA more information and more photos. Well, other than the three we have down below — or the following info: "Following the world debut of the North American specification sedan with 2.0- and 2.5-liter engines at the show, the five-door hatchback version will be revealed in line with Mazda’s global sales schedule." OK, so maybe they gave us a little bit of news. Hit the jump for the rest of the press release. More » -
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2010 Mazda3 Caught Riding Dirty In Death Valley
We've just received some photos from Death Valley of the 2010 Mazda3 undergoing some extreme weather testing, which we hope well temporarily sate the appetites of those excited by the exceptional Mazda3 photoshops. A few details on the car are noticeable despite the heavy camouflaging, including a peak at the lower part of those nose, revealing the Nagare design language also present on the Mazda Kazamai Concept, something we were expecting. More » -
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2010 Mazda3 Concept Fully Revealed... As A Photoshop
Remember yesterday's twin front and rear images of what we had assumed was the concept form for the 2010 Mazda3? Today we get nine full, high resolution walk-around photos of the handsome five door — and they're photoshopped. This amazing work was done by a chopper named Grif-1, and debuted on the Russian design site "Render." Grif-1 used 3D Studio Max and Photoshop CS3 to create a near-perfect execution of the Nagare design language, sprinkling in enough hints from previous concept cars it was easy to believe the car was real. More »
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2011 ford focus
European C1 Focus Bound For US, Prayers Being Answered After Five-Year Delay
Nary a week goes by where we aren't forced to look at another affordable, crisp-handling, attractive and unattainable European Ford Focus or derivative and recite that all too familiar prayer of "Ford, if you're listening, bring it over here" while trying to get excited about Bill Gates' Focus Coupe. Sure, we could have purchased a Mazda3 or Volvo S40, which are also based on the C1-platform, but that's besides the point. We wanted a cheap and toss-able blue oval hatch. Now it looks as though deliverance is nigh. More »
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Comment by chrystlubitshi: @rawtoast: hehehe... i would like to hope the same thing... but at 165K my DSM is still starting & running... more » | Other threads
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racing news
Mazda3 MPS To Tackle Targa Tasmania
What happens when you take the already devilish Mazdaspeed3 (better known as the Mazda3 MPS there) and throw it into the challenging Targa Tasmania? Madness. The folks at Mazda Motorsport are bringing their hot hatch to the 2008 race to compete with the hot pink Nissan GT-R. Unlike other rallies, this race features cars that are mostly stock and include all of the electric systems and upholstery that came with the original car. We imagine this makes it a bit more comfortable for Alister McRae and his co-driver. More »
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la auto show
2018 Mazda3 Concept to be Modeled Live at LA Auto Show
Mallory McMorrow will be living the dream at the LA Auto Show as a full-scale model of her 2018 Mazda3 concept will be carved out of clay, LIVE! This is all part of the "Mazda Design Challenge," which invited contestants to describe and draw their ideal 2018 Mazda3. The finalists were paired with Mazda designers to have their concept sketched professionally before being put to a vote on Facebook. In addition to seeing her model formed out of the clay, she'll get $1,000 in cash, a trip to the auto show and a Mazda3 to cruise around in while in L.A. Pics of her design and the press release below: More »
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australian international auto show
Hot Mazda3 Debuts in Sydney
What hot hatch do we have here? It's the latest from Mazda, fresh from the Sydney auto show. It's the Mazda3 MPS Extreme, a tweaker version of what we in the states call the Mazdaspeed3. But where the Mazdaspeed produces 263 hp in stock form, this specimen punches the clock with 281 hp and 313 lb-ft of torque from the same 2.3-liter DISI four. That by way of a slight hack of the ECU and sport exhaust. Now, before your heart thumps out of your chest with glee, please note the lesser Mazdaspeed is already a might unwieldy off the line. In fact, finding traction at full-bore is cartoonishly tricky (think Fred Flintstone's feet). Still, once underway, it's a hoot plus one. And considering new running gear from Australian motorsports supplier Coote, fitted to keep matters groundward, this version's likely a few notches upward. How long is that Quantas flight again? [via Motor Authority]
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Comment by Shapeshifter: @thomasevan: A 4wd 3 would be pretty hot (Mazda in WRC??) but i'm holding out for one of these DISI thingies... more » | Other threads
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Mazda Teams with Facebook to Find Designer of the "2018 Mazda3"
What will a Mazda3 look like in the year 2018? If you said something like "rotary-powered pinecone," you may have what it takes to win a new contest. Mazda's turning to Facebook to find new design talent as part of the Mazda Design Challenge. Contestants have to submit a 150-word description of their vision of the 2018 Mazda3, and an optional sketch. The winner will work with the counterintuitively American Franz von Holzhausen, director of Mazda Design in North America and his team to build a concept car that will debut at the Los Angeles auto show in November. Any ideas, oh peanut gallery of my eye? More »
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Comment by no_slushbox: @Speedie: Yeah, you're right, the show is in late November, I didn't think it was until early '08. Still, the... more » | Other threads
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question of the day
What's The Best Inexpensive Baby Car?
My best friend and his wife just had their first baby. Little Ari is healthy, adorable and hasn't even bothered to barf on me yet. Anyhow, currently they are a single car family and that car is an old 2-door Ford Explorer. Naturally, new mommyinsanityconcern has wifey pants thinking differently about all that rollover stuff she used to let go through one ear and out the other. Plus, the baby seat doesn't anchor properly in the Ford. As a result of me existing in the form of who I am, I was asked to help them buy a new car. Here are the parameters. Must be about $16,000, SAFE, decent on gas and not too large. I immediately said, "Subaru Impreza! Or, maybe a Mazda3." But, I am realized that I am a pretty biased dude. As a result, I have decided to enlist the help of thefunniest lookingsmartest group of online gearheads on the webs, the Jalopnik readers. Keeping in mind that they don't want a minivan (or even a Rondo), what do you think? And of course, you have all weekend to think. More »
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Comment by Naugahyde: I would suggest the Mazda 5. It's our only car. It's all right on gas mileage, has the sliding door,... more » | Other threads
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oh no you d'int
A: Made My Mazda 3 Into A Mazda 3.141592653589793238462643383
Q: What is the geekiest car thing you've done lately? More »
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By Ray WertComment by I_Like_Pie: Actually guys...that plate has nothing to do with math at all. It is the length of my flaccid wenis.... more » | Other threads
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concept cars
Geneva Pre-Show: Mazda Reveals Hakaze Concept
Its name is a mashup of the Japanese words for leaf and wind, and its styling evokes the movement of sand on a shoreline — says its creators. But the Mazda Hakaze is no zen gardener's weekend project. It's the latest in Mazda's Nagare ("flow") concepts, whose designs draw from natural influences (see also Nagare and Ryuga). Designed at Mazda's European Design Center in Frankfurt, the Hakaze is a crossover SUV with a removable top, about the same size as a Mazda3 and powered by that car's 2.3-liter DISI four. Mazda says it could hearken a future compact crossover vehicle, potentially to compete with the Scion xB. We'll see this botanical specimen in Geneva. More »
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news
Watch Your Doors: Security Snafu Puts Mazda3 Models at Risk
Here's one from the how'd-they-figure-that-out file. It seems a number of Mazda 3 owners in Canada have reported being victims of a super-secret way to get into their cars. Apparently, if you put a large enough dent in the side of a Mazda3, it unlatches the door and fools the computer into thinking the entry's legit. Thus, sledgehammer-wielding thieves have been relieving car owners of their possessions with relative ease. According to a Mazda source, the company's known about the problem since last October, and is working up countermeasures. In the meantime, don't believe that guy in a leopard loincloth and handlebar mustache lurking around the parking lot with a giant mallet. He may be up to no good. [Thanks to R. for the tip.] More »
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Geneva Wrap-up: Mazda MPS
Our digicam somehow failed to translate the new Mazda MPS (that's the Mazdaspeed3 to us Yankers) into anything recognizable by the human eye, so for visuals we turn to the guys at World Car Fans, who've never met a car they didn't post. As expected, the new flagship of the Mazda3 line will be a front driver powered by the company's MZR 2.3L DISI turbo mill, producing 247 hp. Considering this is about the best sports-minded economy car the US will get out of Ford, at least until (if?) the Focus ST finds its way abroad, we're going to go ahead and get excited. Very excited. More »
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Comment by noremac: if this prevents the ST from coming here, i say boooooo. i don't think a GTi or civic owner would leave... more » | Other threads
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