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Miata Owner Gets Bored, Swaps In Jaguar V12

If you think a V8 in a Miata is an ambitious swap, just check out this guy's project. Yes, that's a 5.3-liter Jaguar V12, and if that wasn't enough, its fuel-injection system has been replaced with a project-car hell-worthy six-carburetor intake! Just listen to that baby purr.

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4:00 PM on Wed Jul 16 2008
By Mark Arnold
9,493 views, 97 comments

moscow international auto salon

Mazda Kazamai To Show Off Swirling Crosswinds In Moscow

In the spirit of "sustainable zoom-zoom" — their words, not ours — Mazda has finally revealed the Kazamai, the mystery compact crossover bowing at the Moscow International Auto Salon August 26. Kazamai means "swirling crosswinds," and if you think you're seeing a heaping helping of Nagare design language, you're spot-on. Of more interest, the release mentions a next-generation direct-injection engine and a "new transmission," though we'd imagine that those too are currently concepts that won't see the light of day for a while. Full release after the jump.

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8:30 AM on Tue Jul 15 2008
By Andrew Stoy
689 views, 25 comments

Latest by Shapeshifter: @yellofury * * * * *: The Furai is amazing and sharp-looking. This is kind of vague and boring. I mean, it's of course very exciting but it's no Furai. Anyway: note to Mazda: if you actually put some of these things into more »

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A Jalopnik Study: Does Car Logo Badge Size Correspond With Buyer Bulge Size?

Did you ever notice how big badges on the front of cars are getting these days? Have you ever wondered whether it's out of a need for automakers to "compensate" for their prospective buyers lack of size? We did. So, trusty ruler in hand, we hit the dealer lots at the mega-motor-mall up the street to find out whether size really does matter and to answer the important question: Which automaker has the biggest badges, and do they correspond to the bulge in the pants of the male members of the target buying demographic? Let's find out. More »

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12:30 PM on Fri Jul 11 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
10,288 views, 98 comments

Latest by yokolocococoriko: Love the sprockets reference hahaa more »

2009 mazda cx-7

2009 Mazda CX-7 May Be Taking Design Cues From Yeti

It's big, it's white, it's fuzzy, and it may be a facelifted 2009 Mazda CX-7. Or it may be the cryptozoological find of the century — we can't really tell. A forum member over at GM Inside News posted this image last night and we're pretty sure it's the freshened middle-child SUV from Mazda, but it may also turn out to be the Abominable snowman posing with his Chevy Blazer. [GMI]

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10:45 AM on Wed Jul 9 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
1,896 views, 21 comments

offbeat news

For Sale: Clean Mazda Miata, Slight Water Damage

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2010 mazda3

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.

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10:00 AM on Tue Jul 1 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
3,126 views, 25 comments

Latest by n/a: @Mad_Science:"After all, small cars are the new black."You Negare lover.Seriously, some of you dipshits must not have read the article or even the title, it clearly states FAKE!A very nice design, Mazda should be taking note. more »

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Probably Not The 2010 Mazda3, But It Sure Is Pretty

The enigmatic and strange man who runs the Burlapp Car Page has a couple shots of what he claims is the next Mazda3. While we know we're expecting a new 2010 Mazda3, these shots look more concept than production, so we're assuming that's not what we're seeing here. While not as way-out-there as the 2018 Mazda3 design contest, could these be accurate renderings of what to expect from a concept of the next generation of Mazda's zoom-zoomin' C-segment hatchback? Mazda should hope their new car actually ends up looking like this, because it'd totally be a winner. One more shot below the jump. More »

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9:40 AM on Mon Jun 30 2008
By Mark Arnold
3,804 views, 29 comments

Latest by n/a: That's pretty? pretty what!? more »

choose your eternity

Project Car Hell, Co-Prosperity Sphere Edition: Nissan Fairlady Or Mazda Luce?

The low-miles AMC beat the NASA-built Fairmont in the Electrocutioner Edition Choose Your Eternity poll, though the Fairmont did make a respectable showing. Today we're jumping back into a pool of flaming gasoline, because there's no telling how much longer the smell of incompletely burned hydrocarbons will hover around our garages. After seeing a Datsun 610 in the junkyard and then the '78 Toyota brochures over at Japanese Nostalgic Car (thanks, SOS10), we decided to find a couple of Japanese cars built before they'd discovered focus groups (and airtight quality control) over there.
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5:20 PM on Fri Jun 20 2008
By Murilee Martin
2,731 views, 55 comments

Latest by donkeyassman: Mazda is tempting.. Only a short drive from me too... Too bad I just bought that damn civic. more »

alternative energy

Mazda Hydrogen Van Approved For Testing Despite Lack Of Wings And Fluorescent Dragons

After successfully building a Hydrogen RX-8, Mazda has moved on to converting their Premacy van to run on the futuristic fuel. Powered by a newer version of their hydrogen rotary engine, the new vehicle gets a 40% increase in power, an increased range and now approval to test on public streets in Japan. Though we like the idea of hydrogen-fueled, rotary-powered van, we're a little disappointed that it didn't get the full dekotora treatment. A lip spoiler extending eight feet out in front of the van would clearly capture the public's imagination. Press release below the jump. More »

10:00 AM on Fri Jun 20 2008
By Matt Hardigree
764 views, 9 comments

Latest by n/a: As a welder, I know that hydrogen , as well as myriad other gases, is sasfely contained and transported on a daily basis. more »

moscow international auto salon

Mazda To Reveal Anonymous Concept Crossover In Moscow

Mazda is showing off their latest Nagare design ("flow" in Japanese) to the Russians today, unveiling an unnamed concept crossover vehicle and describing it as a "sporty, compact crossover SUV designed especially for the Russian market." We're not sure exactly what that means, but a smoky two-stroke under a hood made entirely of iron would be appropriate. Mazda's Nagare designs are said to represent natural flow and first appeared at the 2006 LA Auto Show. Full release and gallery after the jump.

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8:25 AM on Mon Jun 16 2008
By Andrew Stoy
476 views, 7 comments

Latest by Branden.Tang: It's the Acura Mazda Advanced Crossover Concept. more »

industry news

Ford Slashing Mondeo Price In China, But What Does This Have To Do With The Price Of Tea?

There were 5 million domestically produced cars sold in China in the first half of the year, meaning that if you can't sell cars in China, you should get out of the car-selling business. And to that end, Ford is cutting the price of its 2008 Mondeo by approximately $3,000 to around $25,000, which is a huge drop in a hot market. Why the sudden change?

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10:40 AM on Thu Jun 12 2008
By Matt Hardigree
1,567 views, 17 comments

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2008 Mazdaspeed3, Part Three

Why you should buy the 2008 Mazdaspeed3:
You want a fast car, but have to pick up your children from school. You want a WRX STI, but can't quite afford the running costs and you don't need the AWD anyways. You got a bunch of tickets a few years ago; you still like driving fast, but want to preserve what little credibility is left of your driving record. You've seen the light, and understand that hot hatches are the most practical, best value all-round vehicles for an enthusiast, but you think the WRX is too soft, the GTI needs more power, the Caliber SRT-4 is too loud, and the other 3-doors are too small.

Why you shouldn't buy this car:
You need a dope ride to pick up some shorties. You think "Tokyo Drift" was the most awesome racing movie ever. You don't consider chrome racing rims to be oxymoronic. You want a roof scoop on your car, but have no idea what they're for. When someone says, "driving dynamics," you think they're talking about a tuning company. You like hatchbacks because they have more room in the back for a system.

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12:00 PM on Thu Jun 5 2008
By Mark Arnold
4,391 views, 60 comments

Latest by n/a: Heeeyyyy. I'm a hairdresser and I find this car to be quite suitable! Mine is ridiculously red, so I have no trouble getting attention in it; especially from the law. The Mazdaspeed3 seems to have done a fine job of developing a more »

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2008 Mazdaspeed3, Part Two

Exterior Design: ***
The 2008 Mazdaspeed3 doesn't visually distinguish itself much from the standard Mazda 3 hatchback, but it doesn't need to. The basic design's thick D-pillars, subtle shoulder bulges over the wheels, and angular lines are a good starting point. More important is how the car doesn't look. There are no scoops, fins, stripes, or stickers exclaiming the car's performance. The slightly larger rear spoiler, which we suppose is theoretically functional, looks just like the spoiler on the standard car. The wheels look boring. Even the intercooler is hidden away, breathing through the normal-looking grille.

Interior Design: ***
For some reason, there are more Mazdaspeed logos inside the car than there are outside. But besides some extra red trim and stitching, it's again much like the standard 3. You have plenty of room for a few of your friends and their stuff to come along, though there's not much extra room for the driver's knees. Aside from that, everything is quite comfortable, despite being over-styled in the manner of an athletic shoe.

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12:00 PM on Wed Jun 4 2008
By Mark Arnold
5,263 views, 73 comments

Latest by WarShrike: I love my Mazda3, and when I can afford to replace my lunky Firebird V6, it'll be a MS3 that'll take up the space. Wife is gonna hate me for buying a car with a stick shift though :) more »

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2008 Mazdaspeed3, Part One

Cruising the affluent suburban streets of the Chicago area in the 2008 Mazdaspeed3, I'm looking for trouble. The dimming evening light and warm weather has brought out all the usual suspects: everyone from boy-racers in tuned Hondas to middle-aged men in Ford GTs. Chirping the tires as I dart from stoplight to stoplight, I feel like a 17-year-old taking a joyride in his dad's sports car. But I'm not racing anyone — yet. I'm just trying to get the attention of someone else who wants to run me. It's usually not something I do, but with 263 HP under my right foot, and a 6-speed gearbox in my right hand, I'm in a juvenile mood. Chasing down a previous-generation Subaru WRX that's sporting some aftermarket wheels and a loud exhaust, I feel like I might be biting off just a bit more than I can chew.


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12:00 PM on Tue Jun 3 2008
By Mark Arnold
9,665 views, 112 comments

Latest by n/a: @jkd77: RE: the kitt stereo lights I couldn't agree with you more. Fortunately you can disable the circus light show from within the audio menu. You can also disable the annoying beep that accompanies every button press or volume change. more »

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2010 Mazda2 Sedan Testing In Death Valley?

We've been waiting for the American version of the Mazda2 and now, thanks to a sharp-eyed Fast Lane Daily source, we've got a picture of what looks to be a Mazda2 sedan doing some harsh weather testing in Death Valley. Though we've been looking forward to the Mazda2 3- and 5-door hatches, we're not surprised they're going to try and shove a sedan version down our throats. That's fine, but we just hope that the sedan isn't the only version.

[Fast Lane Daily]

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10:00 AM on Tue Jun 3 2008
By Matt Hardigree
1,666 views, 39 comments

Latest by n/a: Thats probably the next Mazda 3 sedan. For comparison this is how the new Mazda 2 sedan looks like.Click the link:[img74.imageshack.us][img107.imageshack.us] more »

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Bluebirds, Fairladies, Colts, And Crowns At The Motoring J Style Show

It does our hearts good to see Japanese cars from the days before most of the weirdness got focus-grouped out of Nippon's automakers. That's why I was eager to head over to Vallejo for the Motoring J Style show on Saturday and check out what DSwig and his crew had put together this year. The unseasonable rain made life miserable for the drift guys, but it was good news for me- cloudy skies make for easy car photography. We'll be taking a closer look at a few of these cars later in the week, but for now let's get an overview of some vintage and not-so-vintage Japanese iron.

3:00 PM on Tue May 27 2008
By Murilee Martin
1,578 views, 23 comments

Latest by LamerX: The lack of Hondas (aside from the NSX) at the show was a little disappointing. I was hoping to see at least a couple 1st gen Civics or maybe just a clean old Prelude. Maybe an S600, S800 or something... The more »

2009 mazda6

2009 Mazda6, Reviewed

The 2009 Mazda6 is supposed to be "the first of Mazda's "Zoom-Zoom Evolution" second-generation vehicles" — whatever that means. Although we've yet to get a chance to drive the Zoomage — we'll be in the driver's seat sometime in mid-June — our friends at Popular Mechanics have spent some time behind the wheel. We have to say we're intrigued to find what the new Mazda6 for 2009 will provide — it's bigger, wider and yes, more uncut than the last one. So we're hoping the new Ford-designed and Mazda-built engine — the same 3.7-liter, 272 HP V6 found in the CX-9 — will give it the oomph it needs to, you know, push it further and faster than the last one. Does the 2009 Mazda6 satisfy that desire? Head on over and find out. [Popular Mechanics]

12:01 AM on Fri May 23 2008
By Ray Wert
5,520 views, 39 comments

Latest by n/a: The 2009 Maxima debuted first. For roughly the same price, the Maxima is: a) faster, b) more fuel efficient, c) can be had with more high end options, d) beefier looking body, e) more "grown up" interior. Don't get me more »

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2009 Mazda6 Spotted In The Wild

A garage located in Ontario landed a 2009 Mazda6 and one keen individual busted out the camera phone to show the world. The chitter chatter on the VWVortex message boards, where the shots originally surfaced, suggests it's a press car being readied for what we could assume is a press event or a review. That means it should be in the shop at least 12 more times this month. If you still need more eye candy, check out more Mazda 6 interior and exterior photos of the 2009 Mazda6.
[VWvortex via Carscoop]

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3:40 PM on Wed May 21 2008
By Travis Hudson
3,573 views, 18 comments

Latest by SeanKHotay: [media.automotive.com](if anyone can find a pic of a '90 Chevy Lumina APV or Olds Silhouette, I'll kiss your toenails) @Ash78: Headlamp evolution always trails tail lights by decades. 'Course, that's quite the reverse of the American Land Barges of Yore... more »

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