Mazda recalls 35,801 CX-7 crossovers in Russia due to lens problems – regulator

MOSCOW, November 29. /TASS/. Mazda Motor Rus, the Russian Mazda dealer, recalls 35,801 CX-7 crossovers in Russia due to problems with rear lamp lens blurring, according to the Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology (Rosstandart).
Vehicles sold from March 1, 2007 to April 29, 2013 will be recalled, the report said.
“The reason to recall vehicles is that blurring of rear lap lens occurs in certain vehicles, which appears white when the stop lamp or the rear clearance lamp is turned on,” the regulator said.

Mazda ponders MX-5’s future

Mazda bosses are deliberating on the next generation of its existing sports car, the MX-5, by considering how to improve the popular model while potentially using an electrified powertrain. Given its relatively low volume, the MX-5 might be one of the few cars that could avoid being electrified for its fifth generation but, either way,… Continue reading Mazda ponders MX-5’s future

@Mazda: Mazda Production and Sales Results for October 2019

TOKYO, Nov 28, 2019 – (JCN Newswire) – Mazda Motor Corporation’s production and sales results for October 2019 are summarized below. I. Production 1. Domestic Production Mazda’s total domestic production volume in October 2019 decreased 13.5% year on year due to decreased production of passenger and commercial vehicles. [Domestic production of key models in October… Continue reading @Mazda: Mazda Production and Sales Results for October 2019

@Mazda: The New Mazda MX-30: An Electric Car For Both The Driver And The Environment

The new MX-30 introduces all-electric drive technology to the Mazda range. Called e-Skyactiv, the drive system’s combination of electric motor and 35.5kWh lithium-ion battery equips the MX30 with a uniquely smooth, quiet and seamless all-electric driving experience and a range of approximately 200km, far exceeding the average daily drive of European customers. The MX-30’s ‘… Continue reading @Mazda: The New Mazda MX-30: An Electric Car For Both The Driver And The Environment

Autocar confidential: Volkswagen’s cut-price EV, JLR’s Twitter sports car and more – Autocar

In this week’s round-up of automotive gossip, we scrimp with Volkswagen’s budget EV, chat sports cars with Mercedes, hear from Mazda on motorshows and more. VW’s V Affordable EV Volkswagen’s budget electric vehicle is on track for a 2023 launch and will cost under £18,000, VW CEO Herbert Diess has confirmed. “We have to do it and… Continue reading Autocar confidential: Volkswagen’s cut-price EV, JLR’s Twitter sports car and more – Autocar

@Mazda:November 26, 2019) – Mazda North American Operations has filed a Part 573 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a safety defect

WASHINGTON, DC (November 26, 2019) – Mazda North American Operations has filed a Part 573 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a safety defect, which exists in vehicles equipped with a certain type of passenger frontal air bag inflator, for certain 2009-2012 Mazda6, 2007-2012 CX-7 and 2007-2012 CX-9 vehicles. There are 69,879… Continue reading @Mazda:November 26, 2019) – Mazda North American Operations has filed a Part 573 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a safety defect

China-owned MG challenges Japanese dominance of SE Asian auto market

BANGKOK — Cars produced under the long-established British-brand MG by a joint venture between China’s SAIC Motor and Thailand’s conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Group are racing ahead. Since its entry into the Thai auto market dominated by Japanese carmakers several years ago, MG has gradually strengthened its presence, overtaking Japan’s Suzuki Motor in terms of market share in the first nine… Continue reading China-owned MG challenges Japanese dominance of SE Asian auto market

Mazda: Mazda customers can save up to £6,000 on competitive scrappage upgrade scheme

Mazda customers can now save up to £6,000 off any brand new Mazda when they trade in their previous car under the Mazda Scrappage Scheme Upgrade Plan. Available to new cars registered by 31 December 2019, the competitive scheme offers customers the chance to exchange any petrol or diesel model car registered before 31 December… Continue reading Mazda: Mazda customers can save up to £6,000 on competitive scrappage upgrade scheme