James Wong
2026 Mazda CX-5 priced for Australia
The new Mazda CX-5 has been priced from under $40,000 ahead of its mid-year arrival, promising "significant value" over the SUV it replaces.
7 Months Ago
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James Wong
Why Mazda is developing its own hybrid system for the new CX-5
The next-generation Mazda CX-5 will be joined by an in-house developed hybrid powertrain, rather than another one borrowed from Toyota.
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James Wong
2026 Mazda CX-5: How emissions laws strangled new SUV's engine
Mazda Australia has explained why the new CX-5's petrol engine makes less grunt, and why we're not taking Europe's mild-hybrid version.
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James Wong
Mazda isn't rushing to add more PHEVs despite new emissions regulations
Mazda says it has enough medium-to-large plug-in hybrid SUVs to satisfy the market, and is focusing on EVs to meet new emissions regulations.
7 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
Fast and Luce: Ferrari responds to Mazda’s trademark
A statement issued by Ferrari confirms the company is holding firm on ownership of the Luce name, despite a recent trademark filing by Mazda.
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Ben Zachariah
Mazda moves to block Ferrari with trademark filing
As Mazda stakes its claim on the Luce name, is the Japanese brand looking to obstruct Ferrari, or is it a sign of a future model?
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William Stopford
2026 Mazda BT-50 prices: Thunder rolls in again, Boss shows up for work
Another safety feature has been added to the spec list of certain Mazda BT-50s, while new Boss and Thunder variants join the range.
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William Stopford
Which new car should you buy your kid for their first car?
Buying your child a new car for their first car? Well, aren't they lucky! Here are some of our recommendations.
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Next-generation Mazda MX-5 will likely be a hybrid of some sort
The next-generation 'NE' Mazda MX-5 is still quite a while away, but it looks as though it will feature some form of electrification.
8 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Mazda engineers built a V6-powered MX-5 decades ago
Although it proved to be a dead end, Mazda's European arm briefly toyed with a V6-powered MX-5 two decades ago.
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William Stopford
2026 Mazda 6e: Sharp pricing sees new EV undercut Tesla Model 3
Pre-orders are now open for the electric Mazda 6e liftback, due here in mid-2026 with a starting price of $49,990 before on-road costs.
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William Stopford
2026 Mazda 6e price and specs
The Mazda 6e is launching here mid-year with a single electric powertrain, a pair of trim levels, and a sharp sub-$50,000 base price.
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Ben Zachariah
Mazda overtakes Volvo in new safety testing – report
The level of distraction caused by complicated infotainment touchscreens has begun affecting car safety ratings, shaking up traditional rankings.
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William Stopford
Why the 2026 Mazda CX-5 ditches physical controls
Mazda says the next CX-5 has too many apps for a single rotary dial to control, but promises its new touchscreen focus won't be distracting.
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William Stopford
2026 Mazda CX-5 receives raft of cost-cutting measures
Mazda has made some changes with its new CX-5, some of which you may see and touch, that are aimed at keeping its production costs down.
8 Months Ago
William Stopford
Mazda CX-3 future in doubt as compact SUV gets the axe in Japan
Mazda's popular CX-3 will no longer be made for the Japanese market, raising questions as to how much longer it'll be built for Australia.
8 Months Ago
