Some may know that Mazda has only been producing cars for fifty years now. But the company’s storied history of producing everything from machines to weapons to three-wheeled runabouts goes back an additional 40 years. And to celebrate the historic occasion of Mazda’s 90th anniversary, the company will offer a special edition Axela hatchback in Japan—also known as the Mazda3 in most of the automaker’s markets.

The 90th Anniversary Special Edition Axela is based on the Japanese market Axela Sport 1.5 S Style. It adds a bodykit with side spoilers, LED rear tail lamps and tinted rear windows. With the optional 16-inch alloy wheels, Xenon headlamps, an LCD multi-information display in…

According to InsideLine, Mazda may be able to introduce the new two-seater Mazda RX-7 by the end of 2011. But with the probable launch of the RX-7, the four-seater RX-8 may be cancelled. The next-generation RX-8 would have been based from the Furai concept and carry over 300 horsepower.

The reason for this is due to the fact that by the end of the first quarter of 2009, RX-8 sales had plummeted 47.5% compared to a year earlier.  Sluggish RX-8 sales may prompt the decision to halt the model for the time being.  The new RX-7 will use the new-generation Renesis 16X rotary engine which debuted in the Taiki concept.  This…

The Los Angeles Auto Show will see another triple-blast this year from Mazda. The three tuned concept cars are designed to cater to specific hobbies, while being capable choices for daily drivers as well.

First is the track-inspired Mazda2 Evil Special concept. It has a redesigned front spoiler and new rocker panels, diffuser and rear spoiler for better aerodynamics and sportier appearance. The car, sporting Ceramic Grey paint, also features Spirited Green mirrors and 17-inch wheels. The number 55 is painted also in the roof to honor the Mazda 787B which won the ’91 Le Mans.

The other two models, the Mazda Active2 Snow and Active2 Surf, have similar changes to the…

After announcing about their plan to offer a hybrid car by the start of 2013, Mazda has also announced that it will create a financing plan in order to achieve that goal. Mazda, which is Japan’s fifth largest car maker, will set $1.1 billion in new shares to finance its hybrid initiative

Mazda has did not dabble in the hybrid market; instead it concentrated its efforts in improving the internal combustion engine. In order to go with the times the company will have to fully embrace hybrid technology as it moves towards compliance with upcoming emissions regulations in the United States and Europe.

According to Reuters, Mazda will try to raise up…

With rumors circling for a couple of months now, it is now official that the 2011 Mazda2 will be sold to North America starting late 2010. Jim O’Sullivan CEO for Mazda North America announced the good news during a meeting of the company’s top dealers. According to O’Sullivan the U.S. version of the Mazda2 will be revealed at the LA Auto Show this coming December.

“You’ve asked us for it for a while now, and we’ve been studying the market to make sure we can make a business case for it across North America,” O’Sullivan told the dealers. “As consumers’ tastes and attitudes toward small vehicles have changed, we now believe…

There are some gossip that has been buzzing around the automobile market, they said that Mazada will release this coming October their new two-door RX model. Earlier, they have configured their RX7 and RX8, right now, critics and automobile-fanatic said that Mazda in Japan will boast the latest sports car in the coming Tokyo Motor Show.

According to the rumors, Japan will develop a rotary engine technology that boost from 1.3- to 1.6-liters for the next RX model. The new RX sports car is said to be more power, cleaner emissions and lower fuel consumption compared to its RX7 and RX8.

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Oneness between the driver and his car is perfectly summarized in the Japanese phrase “Jinba-Ittai”. This is the same motto that Mazda seeks to achieve with its cars the latest of which is the 2009 Mazda MX-5. The MX-5, which has a price tag of $21,750, may not be as stylishly powerful as the roadster twins of General Motors but it remains unequaled in terms of providing overall driving enjoyment.

Aside from the low base price the 2009 Mazda MX-5 has the huge fun factor that manages to attract the crowd. This year’s model has undergone a mild facelift which is evident with the new headlights, taillights and more aggressive grille.…