Mazda News

Posted Feb 12th 2008 12:32PM by Merritt Johnson Filed under: Etc. , Government/Legal Engineers and marketing specialists invariably inject reality into a designer's original vision before it ever hits the ... via Autoblog

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries issues the following summary for the retail sales performance of the automotive industry for January 2008. via AutoWeb Articles

“There's nothing like seeing a vehicle in the flesh”

Anyone who follows the auto industry more than occasionally probably will see few surprises at the 100th Chicago Auto Show, which opens Friday for a 10-day run at McCormick Place. via Chicago Tribune

There's a time and a place for bold, unexpected action. Sometimes it even pays off. via Edmunds.com News

Introduction While most other automakers are fleeing the wagon segment as if it were infected with the Ebola virus, Volvo is staying true to the segment that made it famous. via Auto Manufacturing News

“Mazda is making steady progress toward achieving a seventh consecutive year of increased profits despite a more challenging external environment, including intensified sales competition”

Mazda's profit jumped 7 percent in the October-December quarter as sales grew on the popularity of a remodeled compact and other vehicles in almost all regions, the Japanese automaker said Wednesday. via PhillyBurbs.com

“It just means you'll have to enjoy the drive instead.”

It was like meeting up with an old friend you really enjoy being around. You'd go out, have a few laughs and before you know it, time flies by so fast that you'd swear your watch was broken. via London Free Press

Little things are important. Consider the matter of tires and my subject car, the 2008 Mazda RX-8 sports coupe that really isn't a coupe, because it has four doors and seats for four people. via Detnews.com

Mr. Vince Burlapp and his The Hollywood Extra Car Page brings us another mystery. via Jalopnik

Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the launch of the fully remodeled Mazda Atenza in Japan. via Paddock Talk

“About 70% of our global business is built on systems and components for engines. We are proud to contribute the important benefits of fuel economy, reduced emissions and enhanced performance to these notable powertrains”

The BorgWarner Engine Group supplies systems and components for four of the "10 Best Engines 2008" selected by Ward's Auto World, including: -- Audi FSI 2.0L turbocharged DOHC I-4 -- Daimler 3.0L DOHC V-6 ... via The Auto Channel

It was the arrogance of the poor. For decades, my kid brother Chet would roar into Ruston driving a constellation of flashy, fast cars, including a BMW Z-3 roadster, a Nissan 350-roadster, a Toyota MR-2 ... via News-Star

The North American International Auto Show is wrapping up in Detroit, meaning the auto show season is earnestly in full swing. via Autonet.ca

“It's tough when I step out of the car and go off and do a movie and then when I come back everybody's caught up and they're past me”

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. The Writers Guild of America strike has freed Patrick Dempsey to compete in the Rolex 24 At Daytona. via Indycar Series News

That's not so different from any other automaker on the planet. No, how Mazda can initially get your attention is through words. via Dayton Daily News

“With our sound business fundamentals, we have a strong foundation for the future.”

Ford Motor Credit Company reported net income of $775 million in 2007, down $508 million from earnings of $1,283 million a year earlier. via The Auto Channel

“There are no plans at this point”

Mazda said on Wednesday that it will take the wraps off a new Mazda2 three-door variant at the upcoming 2008 Geneva Auto Show. via Edmunds.com News

Ford's been cranking out hybrid CUVs on the CD2 platform for four years now, and with over 40,000 produced, it's gotten to be old hat. via Autoblog

“GM is plugging in to the needs of customers”

The Saturn VUE Green Line Plug-In Hybrid is introduced at the North American International Auto Show at Cobo Center in downtown Detroit on Monday. via Detroit Free Press

Looks like: A Mazda RX-8 with Dodge crosshairs Defining characteristics: Mean fenders, glass roof and big, big wheels Ridiculous features: Lamborghini-like scissor doors in front and back Chance of being ... via Kicking Tires