Mazda has officially become the world’s first automaker to recycle scrapped bumpers from end-of-life vehicles into raw material for new vehicle bumpers. TX Mazda said this new process is helping to create bumpers for the Mazda Biante minivan, which is sold in Japan.
By finding a way to recycle old bumpers into material for new vehicle bumpers, Mazda says it will dramatically improve the recycling ratio (MRR) of Mazda vehicles and will also contribute to a more effective use of resources. [click to continue…]
Mazda has been touting its all-new line of SKYACTIV gasoline and diesel engines at Phoenix Mazda, saying they will offer efficiency without the added expense associated with hybrid technology. In India, consumers are certainly demanding efficiency, but hybrids have yet to make a dent in overall sales.
According to The Times of India, compressed natural gas is picking up steam as the preferred fuel. Mazda Dealership Easton said that CNG will soon overtake gasoline in the majority of vehicles sold in India. Ultimately, CNG’s low cost is fueling its popularity. [click to continue…]
Charlotte Mazda confirmed that production on the Mazda RX-8 sports car has come to an end, at least for now. Although many expect Mazda to continue making sports cars, the future of the rotary engine is still unclear.
While Mazda’s rotary engine was noted for its performance, it was never praised for its efficiency, nor for its emissions. That’s why Mazda is emphasizing its all-new SKYACTIV powertrain technologies. Incorporating diesel and gasoline engines, as well as new transmissions, SKYACTIV will help Mazda boost the efficiency of its entire lineup while maintaining its renowned performance. [click to continue…]
Houston Mazda Dealers tell us that automakers are electrifying more of their vehicles to meet increasingly stringent efficiency standards and satisfy consumer demand. However, Maryland Mazda said hybrids and electric vehicles still account for a miniscule proportion of overall auto sales. That will eventually change, though, according to Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
While speaking at the TechCrunch Disrupt conference in San Francisco recently, Musk explained his vision for electric cars and solar energy. [click to continue…]
Although early Mazda CX-5 prototypes have already been given to the media for early test drives, these models donned camouflage and hid the sleek lines of the new SUV. However, now that the CX-5 has finally made its official debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Dealer Phoenix Mazda consumers can now see every detail.
The new CX-5 stays true to Mazda’s original Minagi concept, which first appeared at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year. The new model will replace the Tribute crossover, which has never been a strong seller. [click to continue…]
Mazda’s all-new compact crossover gets its official debut in Frankfurt, Germany this week. The new generation crossover will boast the automaker’s new SKYACTIV powertrain technology, which promising sportiness and fuel-efficiency.
According to Mazda Charlotte, the new crossover will be available with new gasoline and diesel engines, mated to all new manual and automatic transmissions. Its new 2.0-liter direct injection engine will feature 165 horsepower and 155 pound-feet of torque. [click to continue…]
Mazda is already preparing to bring its innovative SKYACTIV powertrain technologies to its U.S. lineup beginning this year. And, the automaker’s award-winning i-Stop – the Japanese automaker’s stop-start system – will also be arriving Stateside at Mazda Dealers AZ and other dealers nationwide to boost fuel economy even more.
According to Charlotte Mazda Dealers, i-Stop will yield five to eight percent fuel economy gains on Japan’s test cycle. Although it will likely arrive in the automaker’s U.S. lineup, reports suggest it won’t be anytime soon. Jim O’Sullivan, chief executive officer of Mazda North America, has also said that it will become available on U.S. vehicles beginning in 2016. [click to continue…]
The all-new Mazda CX-5 crossover will soon arrive in Phoenix Mazda Dealerships and other U.S. showrooms to take on the likes on the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Nissan Rogue. To standout from the venerable competition, the CX-5 will blend utility with sports car dynamics.
Mazda infused the CX-5 with its all-new SKYACTIV powertrain technologies and also tuned its suspension for sporty handling. Under the hood is an all-new 2.0-liter gasoline engine mated to new six-speed manual and automatic transmissions. There’s even a all-new 2.2-liter turbocharged diesel available. Regardless of powertrain configurations, Mazda promises sporting performance and efficiency. [click to continue…]
Japanese firm Nichicon has developed and will soon launch what is believed to be the world’s smallest quick-charge stations for plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles.
Using “advanced module technology” to shrink down to a smaller footprint than conventional quick-charge stations, Nichicon says its new NGQ-A202 and NGQ-A302 chargers are 50-percent smaller than typical Level 3 charging units.
While they may be small in size, these chargers are also smaller on power. According to Maryland Mazda, Output capacities have been rated at 20 kW (NQC-A202) or 30 kW (NQC-A302). Nevertheless, a Nissan Leaf EV could be fully charged in about an hour using these chargers. [click to continue…]
In a recent survey of “Eco Cars” in Japan, Mazda’s recently updated Demio (aka Mazda2) came out on top. The Demio was deemed more eco-friendly than even the Toyota Prius thanks to its ultra fuel-efficient 1.3-liter SKYACTIV gasoline engine.
The SC-Abeam Consulting survey asked 500 respondents to choose from a pool of 24 hybrid and fuel-efficient gasoline engine cars. No EVs were included in the survey pool. The Demio bested the Prius and the Daihatsu e:S kei car as the most eco-friendly of the bunch. [click to continue…]
