Former Mazda site in Croydon acquired by Berry Group

The Berry Group has acquired a former site in Croydon where it will open a  state-of-the-art BMW bodyshop. Located at 8 Imperial Way, the 17,598 sq ft site was sold by SHW on behalf of an institutional landlord. Wayne Berry, Group CEO of Berry Group said “The purchase of this property allows us to continue our… Continue reading Former Mazda site in Croydon acquired by Berry Group

Mazda Reveals All-New 2026 CX-5

All-new CX-5 takes Mazda’s best-selling crossover to the next level Updated design offers a bolder look with tie-ins to CX-70 and CX-90 Innovative technology including Mazda’s largest touchscreen with Google built-in and advanced suite of ADAS features. CX-5 offers large gains rear seat comfort and cargo space IRVINE, Calif., July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mazda… Continue reading Mazda Reveals All-New 2026 CX-5

Best convertible cars and cabriolets to buy 2025

It wasn’t just the exotics either. Throughout the twentieth century marques such as MG, Austin Healey and Triumph made hay out of the British love affair with open sports cars, when light weight and agility were key to the best performance. Nowadays, even the best convertibles tend to be considered less sporting than their coupe brethren… Continue reading Best convertible cars and cabriolets to buy 2025

El nuevo Mazda CX-5 2026 se estrenará el 10 de julio

Un diseño más depurado que transforma el carácter distintivo del CX-5, junto con una cabina más espaciosa y mayor utilidad.  El alto nivel de artesanía en su fabricación está respaldado por una tecnología centrada en las personas y la mejor seguridad de su categoría. IRVINE, California, 2 de julio de 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —… Continue reading El nuevo Mazda CX-5 2026 se estrenará el 10 de julio

All-New 2026 Mazda CX-5 to Debut on July 10

Sharper design that evolves CX-5’s distinctive character, paired with a more spacious cabin and greater utility.  A high level of craftsmanship is backed by human-centric technology and class-leading safety. IRVINE, Calif., July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On Tuesday, July 10 at 1:00 AM PT, Mazda will unveil the all-new 2026 CX-5. Crafted to fit urban and… Continue reading All-New 2026 Mazda CX-5 to Debut on July 10

German FAZ: leverage 009537

The most modern cars come from China, after everything you read and hear. Learning from there means learning, so interior would have to consist of three things from now on: a large screen, two like pancakes in the center console charged charging bowls for the cell phone, wireless, logical. There is increasingly yawning emptiness around… Continue reading German FAZ: leverage 009537

May 2025 new car pre-registration figures

SMMT released figures for May pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in May 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading May 2025 new car pre-registration figures

@niche: RUNNING DOWN A DREAM, PART III.003926

By Peter M. DeLorenzo Detroit. Deep in the throes of another sleepless night while struggling with this damn recovery and delirious with the knowledge that it was the early hours of yet another morning, the searing guitar riffs of one of Mr. Petty’s signature songs took over my thoughts.   I eased out into the darkness, wandering… Continue reading @niche: RUNNING DOWN A DREAM, PART III.003926

The Rotary Correction: Notorious Mazda RX-8 now a sensible bargain

It was one of the most exciting and intriguing cars to be launched into the new century. Here was a decidedly stylish, highly distinctive coupe with the novelty (for most buyers at least) of a smooth-spinning rotary engine, four seats and a quartet of doors that opened like clamshells to reveal an unexpectedly spacious interior.… Continue reading The Rotary Correction: Notorious Mazda RX-8 now a sensible bargain