William Stopford
Toyota, Chery among brands unable to meet fuel economy claims in real-world testing
The latest round of fuel economy and CO2 emission testing by the AAA has seen some popular vehicles fall short of their official claims.
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Paul Maric
Mazda backs algae-based biofuels as path to carbon-negative motoring
Fuel that grows in the ocean could be the new thing that keeps the internal combustion engine kicking along, according to Mazda.
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Paul Maric
Mazda testing carbon-capture exhaust tech that stores CO2 in a tank
Could a carbon capture system for combustion-powered vehicles be the answer to Mazda's lack of electric vehicles?
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Paul Maric
Mazda says EVs “don’t really save the planet”, urges rethink on well-to-wheel emissions
Do EVs really do enough to save the planet? Mazda doesn't think so, and it's calling for a rethink on life-cycle carbon footprints.
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Paul Maric
Mazda keeps the rotary alive: Twin-rotor hybrid concept signals future sports revival
This sleek new Mazda concept car suggests the rotary engine will once again power the wheels of an RX sports coupe.
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Ben Zachariah
Mazda plug-in hybrid rotary, city car concepts unveiled
At the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, Mazda has shown off two concepts: a city car, and another rotary-powered four-door concept.
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James Wong
Mazda 6e: China-made EV confirmed for Australia with Tesla-rivalling price
There's a new Mazda 6 (sort of) and it's all-electric. The 2026 Mazda 6e will arrive around June next year, priced from under $55,000.
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James Wong
Mazda CX-80: No cheaper four-cylinder version coming for seven-seat SUV
The Mazda CX-80 large SUV range won't be joined by a more affordable four-cylinder variant like its CX-60 stablemate.
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James Wong
Mazda 3 and CX-30 mild-hybrids unlikely to return despite new emissions laws
Mazda Australia says its current focus is on EVs, PHEVs and full hybrids, rather than adding mild-hybrid tech to its core models.
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James Wong
Mazda Australia pushes pause on CX-70 and CX-90 PHEVs
Plug-in hybrid versions of the Mazda CX-70 and CX-90 have been put on ice for Australia, as the Japanese brand focuses on upcoming EVs.
2 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Mazda teases new Vision concept, but will it herald a born-again RX rotary sports car?
Mazda has teased a new concept car ahead of the Tokyo motor show later this month, but will it preview a long-awaited successor for the RX-8?
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Max Davies
How Toyota, Ford and Kia got their start in Australia, and where they are now
Ever wondered how your favourite auto brands started life Down Under? Wonder no more: here's an Australian automotive then versus now.
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Damion Smy
Mazda MX-5 recalled due to fire risk
A potentially faulty fuel pipe presents a fire risk and potential injury for Australian owners of Mazda MX-5s made between 2016 and 2018.
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Derek Fung
Next Toyota GR86 to be based on Mazda MX-5 – report
The next-generation Toyota GR86 will reportedly be based on the Mazda MX-5 platform, and will be produced by Mazda.
3 Months Ago
Max Davies
Mazda 6e EV liftback spied in right-hand drive ahead of expected Australian launch
Mazda's camouflaged 6e test vehicle is doing the rounds in Australia, this time spotted in Sydney first-hand by CarExpert.
3 Months Ago
Damion Smy
2026 Mazda BT-50 gets more frugal new diesel engine option for a higher price
A new turbo-diesel has joined the BT-50 ute lineup offering more performance and better efficiency than the smaller 1.9L engine it replaces.
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