The two latest arrivals in the garage of Consumer Reports is an early production version of the all-new 2014 Mazda6 sedan and Lexus' revised 2013 LS flagship, both of which were taken out for a first drive by the magazine's auto engineer, Tom Mutchler.

Beginning with the new generation of the Mazda6, Mutchler gives it praise for its "sleek" design calling it one of the sexiest models together with Ford's latest Fusion in the (mainstream) mid-size sedan segment, its modern amenities and tech gadgets, while his first driving impression of the early production model is that it's "quite agile and light on its feet".

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As part of a large-scale promotion for the launch of the new Mazda6 in Australia, the Japanese carmaker is organizing the star-packed Mazda6 Celebrity Challenge, which will take place during the 2013 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix in the middle of March.

Mazda said it plans to have 20 "big name celebrities" behind the wheels of an equal number of cars, each of which will come in different body and racing livery colors.

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Ten years ago, when I first went to Vienna, I had no idea of ​​an important local landmark. House-Museum of Sigmund Freud. And it was this man tried a whole new look at the reasons for the differential behavior. And here I am again in Austria, just a few blocks from where he lived and worked for the father of
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Last May, the Fiat Group and Mazda revealed that they signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the joint development and production of a new roadster for the Alfa Romeo and Mazda brands.

Today, the two companies announced the signing of the Final Agreement, which stipulates that the Japanese carmaker will produce an open-top two-seater sports car at its Hiroshima plant from 2015.

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Just trust us when we say that you never, ever want to stand behind (or anywhere close, for that matter…) of the woman driving the car featured in this incident, which reportedly took place in mother Russia.

The woman in the Mazda6 (?) sedan appeared to be in a pickle while trying to maneuver her car out of a parking lot, at which point, another woman came out of the blue (or in this case, white) to give a helping hand.

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When Audi wanted to showcase its TDI diesel technology, it chose to compete in the 2006 Le Mans 24-hour race with a diesel-powered prototype. It was a risky move, as the R10 TDI replaced the all-conquering gasoline-powered R8 that had five straight wins under its belt. The success of the R10, and later the R15, proved that Audi was right. Read more »

Mazda's upcoming plant in Salamanca, Mexico, is still under construction with a launch date set for March of 2014, yet the Japanese carmaker has already made plans to increase its initial annual capacity from 140,000 units to 230,000 units by March of 2016.

According to the company, the reason why it decided to boost capacity is to accommodate the additional annual production of approximately 50,000 Toyota-branded vehicles built under contract, beginning in the summer of 2015, as well as to cater to the worldwide demand of its new SKYACTIV vehicles.

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Feel free to add Taylor Morris to our selective list of remarkable people. The young man you're about to watch drift a MazdaSpeed6 sedan (also known as the Mazda6 MPS in other markets around the world) on the snow is a quadruple amputee with replacements for his lost parts.

Morris, who lost his limbs while serving in Afghanistan, along with his buddies, made this video to capture the attention of professional driver Ken Block as he wishes to ride with him in a race car.

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We’ve already told the pricing details about the all-new 2014 Mazda6 sedan, since the Japanese carmaker quietly posted the MSRPs on its website last month, but now we have full details on the equipment specifications of each trim level as well as the official EPA fuel economy figures.

Mazda's new entry in the highly competitive mid-size sedan segment is currently offered in the States only with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine generating 184 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 185 lb-ft of torque at 3,250 rpm (a turbocharged diesel option has been confirmed for the second half of 2013).

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It's been more than two-and-a-half years since CarScoop reader Shawnz from Singapore piqued our interest with a custom project for a unique looking Mazda RX-8 Coupe.

To refresh your memory, back in February of 2010, Shawnz had sent us pictures of his project car, which at the time, was still being built and honed.

As a student, Shawnz had limited funds and time to complete the car of his dream, but he never let go and today, he can proudly present to us his finished creation that he likes to call the Blacknightz RX-8.

"After hard savings and refining the drawing board and the power mods...presenting the Decepticon to the Veilside 4509 GTR Supra," Shawnz told CarScoop in an email (if you're wondering about the Veilside Supra, click here for pictures).

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With the exchange of generations of one model often resembles the process of maturation in humans. Gambling was a car, in a good sense, reckless and emotional, but then again - and relaxed, smoothed out in the character. The history of the Mazda 6 in this sense, is significant - between the car and the car of the first generation of the latest generation is now a gaping emotional chasm.

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The German company announced the release of the fastest car in the world.

Supercar get rotary engine capacity 2840 liters. with. (3494 Nm), which will provide acceleration from zero to 100 km / h in 1.0 sec and top speed will be over 450 km / h Today is the fastest Bugatti Veyron Super Sport 1200 power force, capable to accelerate to maximum 431 km / h

When Rotary Supercars will show a living machine, not yet reported.

Meanwhile, in summer 2011, the company announced yet another - a more modest model called Predator GT with modified rotary engine Mazda 13B MSP. However, beyond the words did not get.>

SUV Mazda CX-5, built using a set of technologies Skyactiv, is popular not only in our country. Therefore the decision to release a Japanese compact model seems logical, given that many competitors have already gone down this path.

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The presentation diesel line in America on a showroom in Los Angeles, Mazda introduced the figure what can become a racing version of the new Mazda 6. In collaboration with a team from Florida SpeedSource "six" prepare to day marathon Rolex 24 passing in January on the track Daytona International Speedway.

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By onkursov to identify "Car of the Year" for a particular version of the world's great variety. However, among them there are several reputable. These include, for example, applies a Japanese premium.

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The car will be available in a complete set and will cost 1,919,000 rubles. Crossover is equipped 277-horsepower (367 Nm) 3.7-liter petrol engine MZI V6, working with six-speed automatic transmission with manual control and all-wheel drive Active Torque-Split All-Wheel Drive system. Dimensions of the machine remains the same - 5096 mm long, 1936 mm wide, 1728 mm high and 2875 mm wheelbase.

To "enrich" the stuffing crossover buyer will offer two packages. 50 000 rubles you can get from the Bose sound system 10 speakers and navigation. And for 125 000 customers will be offered in the appendage electric sunroof and a package of active safety, called i-Activsense, which includes a warning system to change lanes, automatic high beam bi-xenon headlights, warning of an obstacle in front and monitor blind spots.

In Russia, Mazda plans to sell 200 CX-9 in the first month, and a year to implement 2100 copies. Debut updated crossover CX-9 was held at the Sydney Motor Show, held in September of this year. Model has become a new look and a revamped interior.

A nova fábrica da Mazda no México ficará pronta em Abril do ano que vem e aí sim, a Mazda pode trazer seus modelos para o Brasil até decidir o que fará no Brasil e se terá uma fábrica por aqui. A fábrica poderá trazer o compacto Mazda2, o das fotos e o Mazda3 Hatch e Sedan. O Mazda2 poderá chegar, visando que a marca quer chegar ao Brasil desde o ano passado, quando foi visto vários modelos Mazda3 nas carrocerias Hatch e Sedan rodando por aqui sem disfarce. Porém uma notícia do site Automotive Business disse que "tinha desistido de trazer os modelos mexicanos o Brasil", porém essa notícia se refere a "velha" fábrica que está instalada no México, que será substituída por esta nova. A partir daí não sabemos qual o destino da Mazda por aqui, ou ainda poderá fazer uma fábrica no Brasil, que deve ficar pronta em 2014, mas a Mazda anda à procura de algum negociador para começar a construir sua planta!

The next generation of the family Mazda 3 should debut next year. It is known that the new product will be built on the same platform as the crossover CX-5, and not a secret and that the "three rubles" will receive the full range of "sky" technologies.

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Mazda will use the next LA Auto Show to present Mazda 6 for North American market where sales will begin in January 2013.

The most interesting will be the engine SKYACTIV-G 2.5-liter gasoline engine as well as new technological innovations that follow this model, so there is a Smart City safe braking system (SCBS) which is used to avoid collisions at low speeds. Mazda will present also a CX-5 for 2014 model year. CX-5 also gets SCBS Braking system as part of the Technology package for Touring and Grand Touring models. Sales of this model also begin in January 2013. Next news will be relating to restyled CX-9 model. Zoom-Zoom is definitely going on at full speed.

source: Mazda.com

The facelifted Mazda MX-5 is more fun to drive than ever. The latest version of the best selling roadster in history not only features more responsive acceleration and braking, but also an aggressive front-end design as well as enhanced pedestrian safety.

Mazda's technology specialists fine-tuned the acceleration management program (on manual shift models) to improve acceleration control and with it the linear response to throttle input, especially at lower speeds. By optimising the vacuum brake booster, meanwhile, they also enhanced brake return control. The upshot here is better handling thanks to superior front-rear load distribution. Drivers will appreciate these advancements most when braking into or accelerating out of curves. The Mazda MX-5, which has always excelled on winding roads, now reacts even more faithfully.

Preventing pedestrian injuries

The facelifted Mazda MX-5 is ahead of the curve in other ways, too. The new active bonnet system automatically raises the hood during an impact with a pedestrian, enlarging the crumple zone to prevent or at least diminish the severity of injuries, particularly to the head. The lower section of the front bumper has also been reinforced to better protect people's legs. The Mazda MX-5 is thus ready for stricter EU pedestrian safety standards.

When adding these safety features, designers also reworked the front-end of Mazda's legendary two-seater. The deeper grille and new bumper design express a lower, wider stance and a more assertive face, while the new fog lamp bezels and chin spoiler improve aerodynamics. Available as a retractable hardtop coupe or classic soft-top convertible, the new MX-5 comes in a choice of eight body colours including one stunning new option: Dolphin Grey. Inside, the glossy dark grey steering wheel spokes and panel décor provide a refined sporty optic.

Powered either by a 126 PS MZR 1.8-litre coupled to a five-speed manual or the 160 PS MZR 2.0-litre with a choice of automatic or manual six-speed transmissions, the facelifted Mazda MX-5 is introduced in Europe, starting in fall 2012.

source : Mazda.com