The 2010 Mazda 3 i Four-Door Touring, an AW Drivers Log: ( Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:13:00 +0100) SENIOR WEB REPORTER GREG MIGLIORE: Dollar for dollar, pound for pound, I think this is one of the best cars on the market. If you like to drive, you will like this car. Read more
2010 Mazda 3 i Four-Door Touring, an AW Drivers Log: ( Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:13:00 +0100) SENIOR WEB REPORTER GREG MIGLIORE: Dollar for dollar, pound for pound, I think this is one of the best cars on the market. If you like to drive, you will like this car. Read more
Mazda design chief gives new meaning to zoom-zoom: ( Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:13:00 +0100) Ikuo Maeda, the new design chief at Mazda Motor Corp., earned the nickname "Speedy" for his lead-footed driving on the race course and off. Read more Japan carmakers studying brake override system ( Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:16:23 +0100) * Mazda to adopt brake override system on all future models * Nissan has similar system on most cars * All other Japan carmakers considering adopting Read more Mazda's review of ad account deals blow to longtime agency Doner ( Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:16:00 +0100) Mazda North America's decision to put its estimated $150 million advertising account in review threatens the biggest piece of business for its independent agency, Doner. Read more
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Mazda design chief gives new meaning to zoom-zoom ( Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:01:00 +0100) Ikuo Maeda, the new design chief at Mazda Motor Corp., earned the nickname "Speedy" for his lead-footed driving on the race course and off. He may be the only standing auto executive to have had his license revoked -- twice. Read more
2009 Volkswagen Touareg TDI, an AW Drivers Log: ( Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:27:00 +0100) EDITOR WES RAYNAL: I just drove the $36,000 Mazda CX-9 and a $39,000 Chevrolet Traverse, so I'm sitting here wondering why I'd pay $13,000 more for this VW. Read more
Vehicles made in Michigan ( Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:07:00 +0100) Made in Michigan Here is how vehicles assembled in Michigan sold last month and so far this year, compared to the same period a year ago. Vehicle City Feb. 2010 % change YTD 2010 %change GENERAL MOTORS Buick Enclave Lansing 3,778 12.2% 7,853 29.2% Buick Lucerne Detroit-Hamtramck 1,298 0.7% 3,038 -25% Cadillac DTS Detroit-Hamtramck 611 -37.8% 1,229 -47.6% Cadillac CTS Lansing 2,690 -17.5% 5,255 -21.3% Cadillac STS Lansing 332 -7% 565 -26.6% Chevrolet Silverado Flint 19,822 0.2% 42,594 -2.7% Chevrolet Traverse Lansing 5,882 -8.3% 11,606 -0.2% GMC Acadia Lansing 6,478 36.1% 11,938 49.4% GMC Sierra Flint 6,296 -1.6% 13,567 -5.9% Pontiac G6 Orion 21 -99.7% 172 -98.4% Saturn Outlook Lansing 765 -24.7% 816 -58.4% FORD Ford F-Series Dearborn 32,895 39.3% 60,525 23.9% Ford Focus Wayne 13,708 38.4% 24,097 36.3% Ford Mustang Flat Rock 5,115 71.1% 9,862 66.2% CHRYSLER Chrysler Sebring Sterling Heights 3,160 118.2% 6,753 99.1% Dodge Avenger Sterling Heights 3,442 78.2% 6,576 60.3% Dodge Dakota Warren 891 -33.2% 1,885 -32.5% Dodge Ram Warren 10,267 -28.9% 20,224 -25.9% Dodge Viper Detroit 24 -48.9% 50 -71.3% Jeep Grand Cherokee Detroit 6,614 40% 9,925 26.4% Jeep Commander Detroit 2,202 125.2% 3,515 71.5% OTHERS Mazda6 Flat Rock 2,427 -30.9% 5,311 -12.1% Mitsubishi Raider Warren 2 -99.1% 4 -99.2% Source: Automakers, Autodata Corp. Read more
February auto sales ( Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:07:00 +0100) February auto sales U.S. light-vehicle sales totals, individual automaker results and market share for February compared with February 2009. FEBRUARY 2010 Maker volume % changefrom 2009 % mktshare YTDvolume % changefrom 2009 YTD %mkt share Ford 142,006 43.4% 18.2% 258,283 34.5% 17.5% GM 141,535 12.2% 18.1% 287,850 13.2% 19.5% Toyota 100,027 -8.7% 12.8% 198,823 -12.4% 13.4% Chrysler 84,449 0.5% 10.8% 141,592 -3.2% 9.6% Honda 80,671 12.7% 10.3% 148,150 3.9% 10% Nissan 70,189 29.4% 9% 132,761 22.8% 9% Hyundai 34,004 11% 4.4% 64,507 17% 4.4% Volkswagen 24,450 32.8% 3.1% 49,081 36.3% 3.3% Kia 24,052 9% 3.1% 46,175 4.5% 3.1% Subaru 18,098 38.3% 2.3% 33,709 33.3% 2.3% BMW 17,996 13.6% 2.3% 33,433 10.8% 2.3% Mazda 17,054 4.0% 2.2% 32,748 2.9% 2.2% Mercedes-Benz 15,387 8.0% 2.0% 30,556 23.6% 2.1% Mitsubishi 4,019 -10.4% 0.5% 8,189 -11.1% 0.6% Jaguar/Land Rover 2,793 11% 0.4% 5,382 4.0% 0.4% Porsche 1,531 0.9% 0.2% 3,317 4.4% 0.2% Suzuki 1,375 -60.7% 0.2% 3,415 -52.2% 0.2% Smart USA 442 -68.8% 0.1% 720 -77.4% 0% Maserati 104 76.3% 0% 205 32.3% 0% Ferrari 83 -10.8% 0% 151 5.6% 0% TOTAL 780,265 13.3% 100% 1,479,047 9.9% 100% GM includes Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Hummer, Pontiac, Saab and Saturn. Ford includes Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo. Chrysler includes Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep. Volkswagen includes Audi and Bentley. BMW includes Mini and Rolls-Royce. Toyota includes Lexus and Scion. Honda includes Acura. Nissan includes Infiniti. Figures are not adjusted for selling days. Source: Autodata Read more
TABLE-Mazda Feb U.S. vehicle sales up 4.0 pct ( Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:44:08 +0100) March 2 (Reuters) - Following are Mazda Motor Corp U.S. sales of cars and light trucks in February 2010 versus the same year-earlier month and for the Read more
2010 Mazda CX-7, an AW Drivers Log: ( Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:24:00 +0100) EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: Of all the car companies out there right now, I think Mazda is one of the best at having all of its cars--no matter the size or configuration--have the same feel. Read more
AutoAlliance Output to Increase in 2010 ( Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:14:09 +0100) Soft Mazda6 sales are not behind a move to single-shift production. The action is designed to eliminate down time that dogged the plant last year, Ford says. Read more
Ford to lay off 900 workers ( Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:59:00 +0100) Ford said Tuesday it plans to cut 900 workers at the Michigan plant that makes the Mustang, after slow sales last year because of the tough economy and competition from the new Chevrolet Camaro. Ford will reduce shifts from two to one July 12 at the AutoAlliance International plant in Flat Rock. The plant, owned with Mazda, also makes the Mazda6 midsize sedan. Read more
Mazda2 will get upgraded interior ( Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:30:00 +0100) Mazda Motor Corp. today said it is installing upgraded features for the North American launch of the Mazda2 this fall. Read more
Mazda2 will get upgraded interior: ( Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:31:00 +0100) Mazda Motor Corp. said Thursday that it is installing upgraded features for the North American launch of the 2011 Mazda2 this fall. The automaker unveiled the interior of the five-door hatchback at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. Read more
Mazda 2 will get an upgraded interior: ( Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:31:00 +0100) Mazda Motor Corp. said Thursday that it is installing upgraded features for the North American launch of the 2011 Mazda2 this fall. The automaker unveiled the interior of the five-door hatchback at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. Read more
Carmakers warm to frigid Canadian city as test site ( Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:31:25 +0100) * Ford, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi testing engines * Jet-engine facility opening in autumn * City growing, testing at all-time high By Rod Nickel WINNIPEG, Read more
Mazda Aims to Boost Fleet Fuel Economy 30% in Five Years ( Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:13:08 +0100) In addition to gains from its new Sky engines and transmission, the Japanese auto maker will introduce a host of other technologies to achieve its bold target, including stop/start and regenerative braking. Read more UPDATE 3-Suzuki and Mazda lift forecasts on sales, cost cuts ( Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:45:43 +0100) * Suzuki ups oper profit f'cast to Y50 bln vs consensus Y65.9 * Mazda ups oper profit f'cast to Y5 bln vs consensus Y1 bln * Suzuki triples Q3 profit Read more
TABLE-Mazda Motor -9-mth group results ( Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:27:43 +0100) Feb 5 (Reuters) - MAZDA MOTOR CORP CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (in billions of yen unless specified) 9 months ended 9 months ended Year to Dec 31, Read more
TABLE-Mazda Motor -2009/10 group forecast ( Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:27:53 +0100) Feb 5 (Reuters) - MAZDA MOTOR CORP CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS ESTIMATES (in billions of yen unless specified) Full year to Full year to March 31,2010 March Read more
The 2010 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3, an AW Drivers Log: ( Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:52:00 +0100) MOTORSPORTS EDITOR MAC MORRISON: I had a lot of fun in this car over the holidays. Read more January auto sales ( Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:10:00 +0100) January auto sales U.S. light-vehicle sales performance for January, compared to the same month a year ago. JANUARY Maker volume % changefrom 2009 % mktshare GM 146,315 14.1% 21% Ford 116,277 25% 16.7% Toyota 98,796 -15.8% 14.1% Honda 67,479 -5% 9.7% Nissan 62,572 16.1% 9% Chrysler 57,143 -8.1% 8.2% Hyundai 30,503 24.4% 4.4% Volkswagen 24,631 40.1% 3.5% Kia 22,123 0.1% 3.2% Mazda 15,694 1.8% 2.2% Subaru 15,611 28% 2.2% BMW 15,437 7.6% 2.2% Mercedes-Benz 14,733 41.1% 2.1% Mitsubishi 4,170 -11.8% 0.6% Jaguar/Land Rover 2,589 -2.6% 0.4% Suzuki 2,040 -44.2% 0.3% Porsche 1,786 7.7% 0.3% Smart USA 278 -84.3% 0.0% Maserati 101 5.2% 0.0% Ferrari 68 36.0% 0.0% Isuzu 0 -100.0% 0.0% TOTAL 698,346 6.3% 100.0% GM includes Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Hummer, Pontiac, Saab and Saturn. Ford includes Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo. Chrysler includes Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep. Volkswagen includes Audi and Bentley. BMW includes Mini and Rolls-Royce. Toyota includes Lexus and Scion. Honda includes Acura. Nissan includes Infiniti. Figures are not adjusted for selling days. Source: Autodata Read more
Made in Michigan ( Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:10:00 +0100) Made in Michigan Here is how vehicles assembled in Michigan sold last month. Note that some models are also made outside of Michigan. Vehicle City Jan. 2009 % change GENERAL MOTORS Buick Enclave Lansing 4,075 50.3% Buick Lucerne Detroit/Ham-tramck 1,740 -36.9% Cadillac CTS Lansing 2,565 -25.0% Cadillac DTS Detroit/Hamtramck 618 -54.6% Cadillac SRX Lansing 3,234 264.2% Cadillac STS Lansing 233 -43.6% Chevrolet Malibu Orion 16,439 76.5% Chevrolet Silverado Flint, Pontiac 22,772 -5.1% GMC Acadia Lansing 5,460 68.9% GMC Sierra Pontiac 7,271 -9.3% Pontiac G6 Orion 151 -93.9% Saturn Outlook Lansing 51 -94.6% FORD Ford Expedition Wayne 2,598 9.3% Ford F-Series Dearborn 27,630 9.5% Ford Focus Wayne 10,389 33.7% Ford Mustang Flat Rock 4,747 61.2% Lincoln Mark LT Dearborn 0 -100.0% Lincoln Navigator Wayne 726 9.7% CHRYSLER Chrysler Sebring Sterling Heights 3,593 84.9% Dodge Avenger Sterling Heights 3,134 44.4% Dodge Dakota Warren 994 -31.9% Dodge Ram Warren 9,957 -22.5% Dodge Viper Detroit 26 -79.5% Jeep Grand Cherokee Detroit 3,311 6.0% Jeep Commander Detroit 1,313 22.5% OTHERS Mazda6 Flat Rock 2,884 14.0% Mitsubishi Raider Warren 2 -99.2% Source: Autodata Read more
Geneva auto show: Mazda announces 20th Anniversary MX-5 : ( Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:05:00 +0100) In true Mazda fashion, the Japanese carmaker will celebrate its latest MX-5 milestone with another special-edition model. The MX-5 20th Anniversary Edition will make its world debut at the Geneva motor show in March. Read more
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AutoAlliance Output to Increase in 2010 
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