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Mazda continues to sponsor Connaght Rugby

Mazda Ireland is set to continue its sponsorship of Guinness Pro12 Champions, Connacht Rugby. Mazda has been a long standing partner of Connacht Rugby as both title and official car sponsor over the last six years and is truly proud…

Mazda unveils MX-5 RF at Goodwood Festival

The Mazda MX-5 RF (Retractable Fastback) will be unveiled at the 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed, which begins today. The all-new model, which is making its European debut following the world premiere in New York in March, is the centrepiece…

Mazda produces one-millionth MX-5

Production of the Mazda MX-5 reached one million units on 22 April. That’s 27 years after the company began manufacturing the iconic roadster in Hiroshima in April 1989. To express thanks to MX-5 fans and owners, the one-millionth MX-5 will…

All-New Mazda MX-5 wins 2016 World Car of the Year

The all-New Mazda MX-5 has won the 2016 World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year title. It is the first car to win both titles in the history of the awards. The World Car Awards…

Mazda MX-5 wins UK Car of the Year Awards 2016

The Mazda MX-5 has emerged as the overall winner at the UK Car of the Year Awards 2016, which are supported by  by Cox Automotive – whose UK brands include Manheim and Motors.co.uk. Having triumphed in the Best Open Top…

Mazda brings two special highlights to Geneva

Mazda has brought two special highlights to Geneva – the Mazda RX-VISION, an award-winning rotary sports car concept, and the lowest-emission Mazda3 yet to be offered in Europe – alongside its complete European model line-up. The RX-VISION concept making its…

All-new Mazda MX-5 keeps adding to awards tally

Carrying on the tradition of its predecessors, the all-new Mazda MX-5 racked up another nine awards in 2016, including several in Europe. Launched in summer, the new edition of the roadster has now won more than 15 prizes – and…

Mazda RX-Vision named most beautiful concept

The Mazda RX-Vision is a stunning rotary-powered sports car concept. It came as no surprise to me that it captured the “Most Beautiful Concept Car of the Year” award at the 31st Festival Automobile International.

Mazda MX-5 wins Car of the Year JAPAN

In a close battle, Mazda’s MX-5 held onto its narrow lead to beat the fast-finishing Honda S660 mini-sports car to win the Car of the Year Japan award. Mazda MX-5 chief engineer Nobuhiro Yamamoto leads his designers, Engineers and media…

Mazda3 gets ultra-efficient 1.5 diesel engine

Since Mazda launched the new generation Mazda3 in 2014, it has been very successful and has been winning over buyers in the very competitive C segment. Mazda says that this is thanks to its stunning KODO design and impressive SkyActiv…