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  • Mazda supports re:act during critical covid-19 response with volunteers honoured by the queen

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    When Covid-19 began to sweep across the globe, RE:ACT Disaster Response (formerly Team Rubicon UK) quickly launched “Op RE:ACT” to support emergency frontline services and vulnerable communities throughout the UK. To support the 600 highly trained RE:ACT Responder volunteers, Mazda Motors UK supplied the disaster response charity with a fleet of vehicles to help with their life-saving work to combat the virus in the UK.

    Working in collaboration with local groups, charities, UK Government and British Armed Forces, RE:ACT is a UK-based humanitarian charity that provides direct action in emergencies and crisis. Repurposing the hard skills and experience of military veterans, RE:ACT Responders have earned their reputation through international deployments to major natural disasters and emergency crisis operations in the UK; including an integral role during Covid-19 where Op RE:ACT deployed over 600 trained RE:ACT Responders and 5,000 military veterans to support the national effort.

    Across the UK RE:ACT Responders and Regional Liaison Offers used the fleet of Mazda vehicles to travel to affected areas and based themselves within communities where they could make the greatest difference. Equipped with reliable transportation, the Regional Liaison Officers were able to safely integrate with Local Resilience Forums and local authorities to understand the local impact of Covid-19 and identify regional disparities.

    Using their expertise in disaster response and situational awareness, the information gathered enabled RE:ACT to assess the dynamic situation across the UK and prioritise a number of critical tasks to protect local communities; including the provision of additional PPE items, essential welfare checks or delivering emergency food.

    In total the Mazda vehicles covered almost 12,000 miles and supported 37 counties across the UK, with two Regional Liaison Officers, Mary Lockwood and Lizzy Stileman, making full use of the vehicles. Mary used a Mazda vehicle to travel across Lancashire liaising with local authorities, managing Covid-19 testing, working in care homes and attending regular Local Resilience Forum meetings. Lizzy was based at the British Army’s Standing Joint Command in Aldershot, Hampshire, working closely with the Army to support the voluntary and community response throughout the UK.

    Having been previously deployed to multiple countries as a volunteer delivering aid – including last year in the Bahamas as part of the Hurricane Dorian relief effort – Lizzy, a 20-year veteran of the Royal Logistics Corps, was no stranger to disaster responses in challenging environments. Using the information from Local Resilience Forums and identifying local tasks, Lizzy provided a critical link between the Military response to Covid-19 and RE:ACT, and was later honoured an MBE for services to Incident Response and charitable service during Covid-19. In addition, RE:ACT Operation Manager, Paul Taylor was also awarded an MBE for services to Humanitarian Support during Covid-19.

    “The essential element of any successful humanitarian action is collaboration and this has proved during the Covid-19 response to be as essential in the UK as in international response operations” commented Paul Taylor, RE:ACT Operations Manager. Adding, “Mazda has been extremely helpful and enabled RE:ACT to focus on its humanitarian work, saving money and time and taking considerable stress and pressure off our Responders so they didn’t have to worry about their transport and could focus on the task at hand.”

    Since March 2020, RE:ACT has distributed 10.1 million PPE items, supported and delivered 3.1 million meals, conducted 4,400 welfare checks, cared for 2,700 deceased, facilitated 3,700 Covid-19 tests, completed 121 live critical tasks and supported 37 counties across the UK. RE:ACT is currently on task in Solihull and Nottingham distributing home testing kits and expect to be heavily involved with community response throughout the second Covid-19 wave.

  • Mazda expands official mx-5 restoration parts programme for mk1 owners in Europe

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    Revealed at the 1989 Chicago Motor Show, the Mazda MX-5 has become a landmark car in the 100-year history of Mazda – a car that is the very essence of the Jinba Ittai driver-and-car-as-one philosophy that goes into every Mazda. With more than one million cars sold across four generations, the Mazda MX-5 is the world’s best-selling two-seater roadster and continues to win new fans across the world.

    However, for many MX-5 fans it’s the timeless first-generation that’s closest to their hearts. Now into its third decade, the original Mazda MX-5 is as popular as ever with sports car enthusiasts and in recent years has begun to be even more accepted as a true classic to be preserved, enjoyed, and restored. With the popularity, rarity, and values of Mk1 MX-5s rising, especially original UK cars, the first-generation MX-5 is fast attaining the revered classic status it deserves.

    With this in mind, Mazda Corporation is introducing an expanded range of official reproduction parts that will allow owners to enjoy and enhance their Mk1s for many years to come with factory approved parts and components. In total there are now 117 left-hand drive and 156 right-hand drive vehicle parts available to support first-generation MX-5 restoration projects.

    To ensure Mazda introduced the most needed parts, the company consulted specialist retailers and MX-5 fan clubs across Europe. All the parts will be manufactured in Japan using modern methods and the highest quality materials while maintaining the look and feel of the original components. The new range includes parts that enthusiasts have been frequently searching for, including a newly-developed fabric hood that uses the same rear screen material as the original version. Continuing the authentic approach, Enkei Wheels will be manufacturing aluminum wheels that perfectly match the original design, but will be using modern technologies to make them lighter and more hard-wearing.

    There will also be a large list of replacement interior trim parts, mechanical components, and smaller bolts and washers. Commenting on the increased list of official first-generation MX-5 parts that will be available to order from UK Mazda dealers, Mazda Motors UK Parts and Accessories Marketing Manager, Steve Rose said: “right from its launch here in 1990, the MX-5 has always been hugely popular in the UK, so we are delighted to be able to offer Mazda Genuine Parts through our Authorised Repairer Network allowing our customers to keep their MX-5 100 percent Mazda”.

    Adding, “with the early cars becoming modern classics it’s great to see so many still being driven and enjoyed. Whether it’s a full restoration or general maintenance, having a ready supply of genuine parts means these cars can continue to be enjoyed for years to come”.

    A total of 20,132 first-generation MX-5s were officially imported to the UK and now there’s an even bigger range of official parts for the original MX-5 owners in the UK, while the current Mazda MX-5 range has recently been updated with the 2.0-liter 100th Anniversary Special Edition and the 1.5-liter R-Sport. Both cars continue a long tradition of offering distinctive, stylish, and exclusive limited-edition models.

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  • Mazda strengthens its customer convenience commitment with the introduction of ‘Mazda your way’

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    With the UK adjusting to the changing retail landscape, Mazda has strengthened its commitment for customer convenience with the national introduction of Mazda Your Way, an evolution of the successful London Mazda MyWay pilot and dealer based programme. Designed to put the customer in full control of their purchasing experience, the new Mazda Your Way service offers customers even more convenient ways to try, buy and service Mazda vehicles with a number of remote solutions to connect to a dealer.

    Designed around a series of convenience services, Mazda Your Way aims to support customers throughout the car buying process – from initial contact to ownership and servicing – and provides customers with the flexibility and confidence they can engage with a Mazda dealer in their way of choice. With 98 dealers committed to the Mazda Your Way service across the UK, customers can remotely engage with their local Mazda dealer to bring the first-class dealership experience straight to their home, making the car buying process even easier.

    The Mazda Your Way journey starts with the customer choosing how they would like to engage and connect with Mazda. Remote consultations are provided through a variety of channels including email and phone, and have now expanded to include Live Chat and Live video appointments for a highly personal experience. With the option to partake in a virtual video product presentation, customers are then able to view and discuss their chosen Mazda model, key features, premium interior trims and finance options without stepping into a physical dealership.

    Keeping in line with the latest government guidelines, the new Mazda Your Way service offers flexible and no obligation test drives from dealerships, or customers can confidently choose to bring the in-dealer test drive experience directly to their home. For those wishing to engage away from the dealership environment, customers are able to remotely reserve their chosen Mazda with a contactless reservation fee and opt to have the vehicle personally delivered to their home for added reassurance; all of which means customers can go through the entire car buying process from the comfort of their home if they wish.

    With customer and staff safety at the highest priority, all dealerships will meet all government advice and guidelines on social distancing, with some additional measures in place that go above and beyond for customer and staff safety. On arrival to dealerships there will be hand sanitisers, social distancing markers and, where appropriate, a touch free environment to ensure a safe visit. All surfaces, keys and cars will be cleaned regularly to ensure customers are in a safe and sanitised environment during unaccompanied test drives and home deliveries.

    Customer convenience continues into the aftersales environment, with a range of options to contact and book servicing appointments with Mazda Your Way dealers. Available to book online, by email or live chat, customers can engage with a dealership to discuss their Mazda vehicle, MOT, warranty and servicing in greater detail, plus have the option to remotely book a video consultation with a dedicated Service Advisor.

    Commenting on the new Mazda Your Way experience, Jeremy Thomson, Managing Director at Mazda Motors UK, said: “Over the last few months, we have seen unprecedented change to our businesses, and recognise that lockdown has created anxiety for some customers who now wish to engage outside of a physical dealership. While we appreciate the importance of the traditional physical showroom and service centres, and will continue to invest in our network, we have also designed a programme to build comfort and reassurance for our customers who now wish to engage away from dealer premises.”

    Adding, “the new Mazda Your Way offers customers the flexibility of still being able to visit a dealer – where they’ll receive a great customer experience – or the option to connect with the dealer in a way that suits them best throughout the ownership of their Mazda. With 80 per cent of our UK dealer network already committed to deliver the new Mazda Your Way service, we are able to offer even more customers with a wider, more flexible scope of convenient services that are there to reassure customers today and over the long term. We will be adding services to enhance Mazda Your Way over time with the inclusion of a full end-to-end on-line sales platform which we’ll be launching over the coming months.”

  • Mazda MX-30

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    Full UK specification and pricing has been revealed for the Mazda’s highly anticipated first all-electric production vehicle – the Mazda MX-30. With the UK customer deliveries beginning in March next year, this stylish and versatile crossover EV features an AC synchronous electric motor and a 35.5kWh lithium-ion battery that delivers a range of approximately 124miles and comes with AC charging up to 6.6kW and DC rapid charging designed to meet 125A Combo Charging standards.

    Having previously announced the pricing of the 500-model limited edition Mazda MX-30 First Edition – Mazda UK has now revealed the price and specification of the full MX-30 line-up. Available across three generously equipped model grades – SE-L Lux, Sport Lux, and GT Sport Tech, the three-model line-up, complements the already revealed First Edition.

    Standard equipment on all UK MX-30s includes LED headlights with daytime running lights, reversing camera, Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Intelligent Speed Assist, navigation, and a head-up display. Each MX-30 comes as standard with a Type 2 AC charging cable and a socket for 50kW rapid charging, which can in just 36 minutes deliver up to 80 percent battery charge. In addition, packages for home charging solutions from Mazda’s preferred partner NewMotion ensure MX-30 owners in the UK will be ready for charging convenience.

    The first opportunity to order and take delivery of this unique, stylish, and driver-focused Mazda BEV – the £27,495* MX-30 First Edition can be pre-ordered now and is available with a choice of free-of-charge Ceramic Metallic or Polymetal Grey Metallic single colors. The First Edition can also be ordered with either £950 three-tone Ceramic Metallic or £1,250 three-tone Soul Red Crystal Metallic paint. This three-tone design further marks out the MX-30’s unique styling with a brilliant black roof and metallic dark grey upper side panels to contrast the Soul Red Crystal or Ceramic Metallic main body color. Other standard equipment highlights on the First Edition include adaptive LED headlights, satin D pillar trim and signature LED rear lights. Inside, the First Edition features a light and modern cabin ambiance with light grey cloth and stone leatherette combined with orange seat stitching. Eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat and chrome interior details, plus heated front seats complement the interior style.

    With UK deliveries starting in March 2021, the 500 First Edition MX-30s will be the debut cars to arrive in Mazda dealerships followed by the now announced full range, which starts with the £25,545* Mazda MX-30 SE-L Lux. Marked out by 18-inch Silver Metallic alloy wheels, black door mirrors, and a black grille, it’s exclusively offered in a single tone paint design with a choice of five colors: standard Arctic White solid, or £550 Polymetal Grey Metallic, Ceramic Metallic, and Jet Black Mica, plus £670 Machine Gray Metallic.

    The £27,545* MX-30 Sport Lux promises to be a popular model in the range. It features 18-inch Bright Metallic alloy wheels and sees an increase in standard equipment with the addition of power seats, lumbar support adjustment, and smart keyless entry. Like the First Edition, there’s the option to choose the optional three-tone design on Soul Red Crystal or Ceramic Metallic main body colors. In addition, Polymetal Gray Metallic can be matched to a Brilliant Black roof and Silver Metallic side panels.

    The range-topping GT Sport Tech costs £29,845* with a light grey cloth interior trim and £30,045* when equipped with a dark grey interior and brown artificial leather. The range-topping GT Sport Tech MX-30’s equipment tally includes a front wiper de-icer and a power and tilt sunroof, while inside a heated steering wheel and 12-speaker Bose surround-sound complement the generous standard specification.

    As can be seen from the specification tables below, all MX-30s come with a comprehensive standard safety specification, while GT Sport Tech adds to this with a host of extra active safety technology and a 360-degree view monitor. Across the entire MX-30 range and the limited-edition First Edition, the MX-30’s distinctive, stylish and sustainable cabin features high-quality materials and a driver-focused interior. The lower console incorporates a 7-inch color touch-screen air conditioning control panel, and in a nod to Mazda’s founding as the Toyo Kogyo Cork Company in 1920, the Mazda MX-30 features cork-lined center console trays and inner side door handles. Harvested from the bark of trees without felling, the use of cork and door trim materials that incorporate fibers from recycled plastic bottles is perfectly suited to Mazda’s first pure-electric production car. Benefiting passengers and drivers alike, the sense of space is enhanced with a floating center console that sits independently from the dashboard, while the use of environmentally-friendly materials has been carefully matched to meticulous quality and finish.

    Externally, the MX-30’s looks will leave just as strong an impression, reflecting a unique expression of Kodo design, the MX-30’s styling emphasizes the car’s beauty as a solid mass, while the freestyle doors and framed glasshouse hint at the open spaciousness of the cabin. The front doors open forward to an angle of 82 degrees, while the rear doors open backward to an angle of 80 degrees to reveal the stylish and driver-focused interior.

    Staying true to the ‘Jinbai Ittai – car and driver as one’ ethos found across Mazda’s combustion engine range, the Mazda MX-30 has been designed to deliver the intuitive responses, natural feedback, and involving handling you’d expect of a Mazda. Electric G-Vectoring Control Plus (e-GVC Plus) enhances chassis performance by using motor torque to optimize the front-rear load shift for improved stability and the MX-30’s Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture is specifically tailored to complement the smooth power delivery of the e-Skyactiv drivetrain. The dynamic focus also extends to a throttle pedal that delivers a seamless transition between linear power delivery and smooth regeneration on liftoff, equally, the braking system offers a seamless transfer between energy regeneration and hydraulic brake action.

    Commenting on the Mazda MX-30, Managing Director, Mazda Motors UK, Jeremy Thomson, said: “our first all-electric Mazda heralds an exciting start to Mazda’s second century in business. With the First Edition MX-30 order book now open, customers in the UK can reserve a car for just £800 for delivery early in 2021. A battery-electric vehicle conceived and created with Mazda’s well-renowned focus on distinctive styling, innovative technology, driver-focused dynamics, and class-leading interior quality, the MX-30 will be a stand out addition to the rapidly evolving EV marketplace. Part of Mazda’s multi-solution approach to efficient vehicles, the launch of our first pure electric car is a milestone moment for the brand and a landmark moment for our dealers and customers here in the UK.”

    Adding, “with the announcement of pricing and specification of the three-model UK MX-30 line up, our customers and dealers can see that next year we will have a well-equipped EV range that forms part of an electrification strategy that has already seen Mazda M Hybrid, mild hybrid fitted as standard to the Mazda3, Mazda CX-30, and manual Mazda2s. And over the coming months across our digital platforms and our dealer network, we will have a range of opportunities for potential customers to get familiar with the MX-30, ranging from answering their questions to seeing the car and even opportunities for early test drives.”

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  • Mazda 100th Anniversary

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    Built to celebrate Mazda’s centenary, the 100th Anniversary Special Edition series is a range of special versions of all the key passenger cars in the firm’s global line-up and they’ve now arrived in the UK. Designed to celebrate the company’s centenary, the 100th Anniversary models adopt a white-and-burgundy two-tone exterior/interior combination, inspired by high-grade versions of Mazda’s first passenger car: the Mazda R360 Coupe.

    With Snowflake White Pearlescent exterior paint contrasted with burgundy interior carpet and burgundy leather seats, the 100th cars are a stand-out celebration of Mazda’s centenary. Additionally, the 100th Anniversary Special Edition models feature a host of bespoke touches to further add to their exclusivity. This includes the unique 100th Anniversary badge featuring on the burgundy floormats, on the key fob, and embossed into the headrests. Externally, the same badge is on the wheel centers and the side of the car. Additionally, the 100th Anniversary MX-5 Convertible features a Dark Cherry fabric roof.

    Revealed in Japan earlier this year, the first 100th Anniversary Special Edition models have now arrived in UK dealerships. The £29,995 Mazda3 is powered by the 180ps Skyactiv-X engine and with just 100 examples of this car being sold in the UK, it becomes the unique halo for the award-winning Mazda3 range. Likewise, the £31,695 100th Anniversary Mazda CX-30 shares the same Spark Controlled Compression Ignition SPCCI Skyactiv-X engine and the rarity of just 100 cars being sold in the UK.

    Sure to be popular with British sports car fans, all 100 examples of the £29,995 100th Anniversary MX-5 Convertible are powered by the 184bhp 2.0-liter engine and join the 1.5-liter R-Sport in the limited-edition MX-5 range currently offered in the UK. Even more rare, just five examples of the £20,995 Mazda2 and £33,995 Mazda6 100th Anniversary will arrive later in the Autumn, while five examples of the 100th Anniversary Mazda CX-5 will arrive by the end of 2020.

    Each vehicle will arrive with a bespoke key presentation box to be used on vehicle handover. Following delivery, the customer will also receive a beautifully crafted, limited edition book documenting the 100th anniversary of Mazda, as well as a 1:43 model of the Mazda R360 that inspired this range of special edition models.

    Destined to be some of the most exclusive Mazdas on UK roads, all of these cars wear the unique 100th Anniversary badge inside and out, this special 100th Anniversary symbol overlays the current Mazda badge atop the original round logo of the Toyo Kogyo company. The design of which reflected the desire of Mazda founder Jujiro Matsuda to contribute to the world through engineering and the determination to constantly strive forwards.

    Returning to his native city of Hiroshima having had a successful career in engineering in Osaka, where having started as an apprentice blacksmith, he founded his own foundry company, Matsuda joined the Toyo Cork Kogyo cork company. After renaming the company Toyo Kogyo in 1927, he led the company into machinery manufacturing, which ultimately led to the production of three-wheeled trucks, building the basis of the Mazda we know today.

    Launched in 1960, the Mazda R360 was the firm’s first production car, this stylish coupe micro-car proved to be a huge sales success, and the white body/red roof two-tone design of high-grade versions has 60 years later inspired the exterior-interior color combination of Mazda’s 100th Anniversary models. With just 100 examples of each coming to the UK, the Mazda MX-5 Convertible, Mazda CX-30 and Mazda3 100th Anniversary Special Edition’s will offer a desirable blend of stand-out design and exclusivity for UK Mazda fans.

    Commenting on the 100th Anniversary Special Editions, Mazda UK Managing Director, Jeremy Thomson, said: “ Mazda Corporation has created these special models as a token of appreciation for the customers who have supported Mazda through the years. We are proud to now have special versions of the MX-5 Convertible, CX-30, and Mazda3 in our UK showrooms. UK buyers have always loved special edition MX-5s so I’m sure that with its distinctive cherry roof and burgundy interior, the 100th Anniversary Special Edition Convertible will be very popular, while the first opportunity to have distinctive limited-edition versions of our latest cars: the Mazda3 and Mazda CX-30 are equally exciting”.

    Adding, “Mazda’s have been sold in the UK for over 50 years and today, just as in the past, UK owners love the style, quality and driver involvement of our cars. Since the inception of Mazda UK in 2001, we’ve sold more than 795,000 cars in the UK, so it’s great to be able to celebrate the centenary of Mazda Corporation by offering these special models, at the same time as looking forward to our exciting future, including the launch early in 2021 of our first electric vehicle: the Mazda MX-30.

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  • 2020 Mazda MX-30: a quick overview prior to release date

    2020 Mazda MX-30On the 19th of May 2020, Mazda began production of the all-new Mazda MX-30, brand’s first all-electric vehicle at the Ujina Plant No.1 in Hiroshima, Japan. The new MX-30 is geared with e-Skyactiv electric drive system and generates a total of 145hp that are distributed to the front wheels. Furthermore, the vehicle is equipped with a 35.5kWh lithium-ion battery, ensuring the vehicle can cover a range of about 200km. Neat!

    Furthermore, MX-30’s Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture has been exclusively shaped in order to complement the vehicle’s smooth driving behavior. In combination with the new SUV’s comprehensive i-Activsense safety system, it offers a quiet and rewarding driving experience.

    As expected, Mazda’s signature Kodo design philosophy is also present. The engineering team has relied one more time on the elegance through simplicity concept and ensured appealing aesthetics for the exterior and spacious and comfortable ambiance for the interior.

    With pricing lists coming later this year, MX-30 First Edition will be the first chance for customers to benefit from the vehicle’s advanced drivetrain system and overall advanced features. Available in Ceramic Metallic or Polymetal Grey Metallic single colors, the First Edition can also be ordered with either three-tone Ceramic Metallic or three-tone Soul Red Crystal Metallic.

    SEE ALSO: Nissan reveals details for new 2020 Frontier

    In terms of standard equipment, the vehicle comes with a windscreen projecting heads-up display, an 8-way electric adjustable driver’s seat, a colorful 7-inch TFT display, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a chrome trim accents. Additionally, there are Mazda Connect, navigation, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto smartphone incorporation, all along with Mazda Radar Cruise control and driver’s knee airbag. Nice!

    Further details will be soon announced, so stick with us!

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  • Mazda celebrates 60 years of coupe design. Here are some highlights!

    2020 Mazda Coupe VehiclesAs a preferred layout for attractive and futuristic design since the 1930s, the traditional two-door coupe has long been seen as one of the most stylish and sexy designs in the automobile world. From the elegant high-class appeal of the early European coupes to the outstanding and extravagant American variants, these vehicles tend to focus more on style rather than anything else.

    What is also notable about the coupe segment, is the performance-enhancing structure. Many of the coupes feature rigid and aerodynamic bodies, all along with lightweight materials and enhanced performance rates. And all of these are central elements of Mazda’s product philosophy. In fact, the Japanese manufacturer has been setting coupe benchmarks since its foundation. As you may know, its first vehicle was a coupe – an affordable and practical, the 2.96m-long Mazda R360 was also the lightest vehicle ins class! Sweet!

    Mazda’s first performance vehicle was also a coupe, unveiled at the 1964 Tokyo Motor Show. Back then the Japanese manufacturer revealed the Cosmo Sport 110S – world’s first sports car with a twin-rotor power unit. With its futuristic looks and peculiar engine roar, this machine marked the beginning of an illustrious age of unconventional rotary sports coupes at Mazda.

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    However, the big strike came with the unveiling of the Familia/R100 and Capella/616/RX-2 series – the respective forerunners to the well-known Mazda3 and Mazda6, all along with the Grand Familia. A few years later, Mazda also revealed its stunning Luce R130 coupe. Designed at Bertone by Giorgetto Giugiaro, it was brand’s only front wheel-driven rotary model and is now a sought-after collector’s item. Furthermore, the hardtop coupe version was available with an AP (Anti-Pollution) rotary that improved emissions and enhanced the overall fuel economy.

    In the following years, Mazda has unveiled numerous more coupes as the RX-7, brand’s unique approach towards the late 70s. Then came the Eunos Cosmo, the Japan-exclusive sports coupe built from 1990 to 1995. This was the only production vehicle with a three-rotor power unit. It was capable of producing 300hp via a twin-turbo 20B-REV engine. Furthermore, the vehicle introduced some new cutting-edge technologies as the first built-in GPS system and a touch-screen display. Neat!

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    SEE ALSO: Mazda’ mesmerizing Kodo Design philosophy – here’s what makes it special!

    In recent days, Mazda continues to push design boundaries beyond the conventional limits and reveals numerous sexy and advanced vehicles. Such is the new MX-5 Roadster Coupe, the RF’s one-of-a-kind- power hardtop. What is special about it is that it features Mazda’s new design concept: Kodo: Soul of Motion. Adopted by numerous contemporary models, the design concept has been a key feature in the award-winning models as the latest Mazda3 model. Sweet!

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  • Mazda’ mesmerizing Kodo Design philosophy – here’s what makes it special!

    2020 Mazda Kodo Design Concept Introduced back in 2012, Mazda’s exclusive Kodo design philosophy and its ability to breathe life into the vehicle has been a focal point for the brand in the past decade or so. Being the main reason for numerous award-winning models, as, for example, the Red dot and World Car Awards for the Mazda3 and Red Dot product design recognition for both MX-30 and CX-30.

    Kodo design concept also remains central to the brand’s desire to constantly improve itself and deliver better and better products to its fellow customers.

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    Although certain design tenets remain vital for the entire concept, its constant evolution is inevitable – the natural progression from generation to generation and from lineup to lineup is clearly seen. Mazda engineers explain it with the need for customers to understand that along with the futuristic and alien-ish vision comes a great deal more advanced and revised technical features that also deserve attention. And what better way of presenting them than embodying the gadgets with some new and super appealing visuals!

    SEE ALSO: Mazda3 is the winner at the 2020 World Card Design Event!

    There are three main elements known to the Japanese known as Yohaku or Ma: the beauty of the empty space, Sori – curves and the aim to balance and Utsuroi: the play of light and shade. All these philosophical concepts are adopted by Mazda engineers and are manifested in all contemporary machines in brand’s lineup. As it seems, the Japanese at and the elegance of the curves and lines remains vital for all Mazda vehicles and it is quite a pleasure for us to know that future models will feature even more refined and perfected design language!

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  • Mazda3 is the winner at the 2020 World Card Design Event!

    2020 Mazda3 Mazda3 won the 2020 World Car Design of the Year award, one of the special awards of the World Car Awards (WCA). New Mazda3 is the brand’s second vehicle that was given the prestigious recognition, following the success of Mazda MX-5 back in 2016.

    In order to deliver us the most advanced vehicle in the lineup, Mazda3 adopts the matured Kodo design, which has received its own admiration and recognition. By taking inspiration from Japanese aesthetics, Mazda adopted this minimalistic approach and stripped away the superfluous elements from the car’s form. As expected, such an approach results in a unique design that creates subtle undulations of light and shadow gliding over the vehicle’s smooth body, crafting a natural and powerful expression of vitality.

    Mazda marks 100 years of existence this year, during which the brand has always built vehicles that not only impress with neat styling but also push the boundaries of conventional engineering solutions. It is no doubt that the brand is not only a worthy contestant but also a worthy winner of the award.

    SEE ALSO: Dodge wins Keeley Blue Book Brand Image Award! Again!

    As it comes to the award itself, World Car of the Year event was established in 2004 by an international group of automotive journalists. This year’s judging panel consists of 86 journalists from over 25 countries.

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  • 2020 Mazda CX-30 earns TOP SAFETY PICK award from IIHS!

    2020 Mazda CX-30The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) today announced that the 2020 Mazda CX-30 has earned its 2020 TOP SAFETY PICK award when geared with specific lights set.

    In order to qualify for the prominent recognition, a vehicle should earn good rating score in all six IIHS crashworthiness evaluations – these include the driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side roof strength and head restraint tests. Additionally, it is needed an advanced or superior rating for both vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian front crash prevention, as well as an acceptable or good headlight rating.

    Mazda’s i-Activesence is a term that describes the entire plethora of advanced safety features – as expected, this suite played a key role in impressing the demanding jury members. I-Activesense includes active safety features which help to avert collisions or reduce their severity in different crash scenarios. The suite includes Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Pedestrian Detection, Smart Brake Support with Collision Waring, Smart Brake Support, Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go Function, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning System with Lane-Keep Assist, Driver Attention Alert, High Beam Control, Adaptive Front-Lighting System, and Traffic Sign Recognition.

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    New CX-30 joins the Mazda CX-9, and its more advanced Mazda3, Mazda6, CX-3 and CX-5 siblings that have managed to win the TOP SAFETY PLUS award.

    Source: Mazda 

  • Mazda launches a new Scrappage Scheme program

    2019 Mazda3 Mazda customers can now save some funds when buying new Mazda thanks to the new Scrappage Scheme Upgrade Plan. Available to new cars registered by 31 March 2020, the competitive scheme offers the chance to exchange any petrol or diesel car registered before 31 December 2011 for a wide range of Mazda vehicles.

    Combined with the attractive Conditional Sale or Purchase Contract Purchas, Mazda Scrappage Scheme Upgrade Plan not only provides customers with a new way to save from purchasing a new vehicle but also highlights brand’s commitment to the environment.

    Also, for the first time on the Scrappage Scheme Upgrade Plan, new Mazda CX-30 with Skyactiv-X engine setup is available to purchase with customer savings of up to $3,900USD. Featuring Mazda’s advanced Spark Controlled Compression Ignition technology and hybrid system, the 2.0-liter four-cylinder Skyactiv-X offers excellent performance rates and a neat fuel economy.

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    Also included in the Scrappage Scheme Upgrade Plan is the new Mazda3, with customer savings of more than $4,200USD. With a choice of 27 models across the saloon and hatchback body styles, the new model is marked out by the latest changes of Mazda’s Kodo: Soul of Motion design concept and comes with an extended list of standard features.

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    Source: Mazda

  • 2020 Mazda CX-30 is awarded by Euro NCAP! Details here!

    2020 Mazda CX-30New Mazda CX-30 has been awarded the maximum five-star rating by Euro NCAP in its latest series of tests. Following the Mazda6 last year and the All-New Mazda3 earlier this year, this is the third brand model that manages to achieve an overall five-star rating under the new and more stringent 2018 Euro NCAP crashworthiness ratings.

    The vehicle itself, Mazda CX-30 performed impeccably in all four Euro NCAP test categories – Adult Occupant, Child Occupant, Vulnerable Road User, and Safety Assist. The rating is a result of three key factors: the adoption of the latest Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture that features a highly-rigid and impact-absorbing body shell, a wide range of advanced i-Activsense safety technologies that altogether increase the overall protection of vehicle occupants and pedestrians.

    With its exceptional 99 per cent score in the Adult Occupant category, Mazda CX-30 has managed to achieve the maximum point number for frontal full-width impact, as well as for both barrier and pole side impacts. Furthermore, Mazda’s Smart Brake Support system also gained full marks in low-speed tests, with collision avoided in all scenarios.

    The Child Occupant tests scored the satisfying 86% – there were also full marks in Child Restraint System Installation, while the Vulnerable Road User (pedestrian safety) tests achieved a score of 80% and 77% in the Safety Assist category, which recognizes the efficiency of the new Mazda CX-30’s comprehensive suite of safety features.

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    The advanced driving dynamics also contribute to the achievement – Mazda’s Skyactiv Technology delivers a linear and responsive acceleration, braking, handling and steering. Sweet!

    Source: Mazda