If Mazda were ever to build a super car, The  Mazda Furai would be it. Based on the factory-backed American Le Mans Series race car,

Mazda Furai (read fu-rye), which means “sound of the wind”, is inspired by the fact that there are the sort of car that could only come from a company that incorporates the “Soul of a Sports Car” into everything it manufactures.

The  Mazda Furai  is powered by a 450 hp RENESIS-based R20B three-rotor rotary engine.
It is a high-performance supercar. Other than just looks, the Furai would bring a good performance on the race track.

The system maintains a stable vehicle attitude by ascertaining the absolute roll angle at any given moment through a combination of information on the vehicle’s roll movements provided by the roll rate sensor, and data on steering angle, lateral G-force, yaw rate and vehicle speed from the DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) system.” - Installed in Mazda CX-9 for North America.

Driving assistance technology coordinating with transport infrastructure

“Mazda is participating in an ITS public road test to be held in Hiroshima under the auspices of an organisation made up of government, business and academic institutions. The test is scheduled to begin in the fall this year. We are in charge of developing a navigation system that supports ITS in this test on public roads and we will collect and analyse data from systems installed in several dozen Mazda vehicles. We are also developing an infrastructure-cooperative driver support system that will allow the driver to receive relevant information from sensors, beacons and other devices installed on the road. The support system includes a right-turn collision prevention support system, a blind corner collision prevention support system, and a system to support the prevention of rear-end collisions when waiting at traffic signals. Mazda is actively promoting this kind of road-human-vehicle interface and control technology approach.”- 2008 Hiroshima district public road ITS verification test.

Mazda RX-8 hit the global market with a serious bang. The RX-8 has won 52 global awards since its release including 2003 Japanese Car of the Year, Australia’s Wheels magazine’s Car of the Year for 2003, 2003 International Engine of the Year, 2004 Singapore Car of the Year, the 2004 U.S. Best Sports Car and UK Car of the Year 2004. It was also named on Car and Driver magazine’s Ten Best list for 2004, 2005, and 2006. All together, Mazda has sold nearly 158,000 RX-8s around the world.

By the terms of this 2005 law, the tax credit is taken directly from the total amount of tax which the taxpayer would otherwise owe. This reduces or can even eliminate the tax which the individual in question must pay. If you are unsure whether or not your particular “green” vehicle qualifies for this credit, you can ask your car manufacturer or your local dealership.
If you have bought a hybrid vehicle after January 1 2006, then your vehicle (and you, happily!) qualify for this tax credit. This tax credit will also apply to your vehicle if you have begun to use your car after this date.
A hybrid vehicle is, by the definition given in this law a vehicle having drive trains which are powered by a rechargeable battery of some sort in addition to an internal combustion engine. Most hybrid vehicles which are available on the market currently do in fact qualify for this credit.

Mazda has unveiled its newest concept, the Taiki ahead of its official unveiling at this month’s Tokyo Motor Show.

The concept is an evolution of the previous Mazda concept cars, Nagare, Ryuga and Hakaze. The Taiki also features a next-generation rotary engine and enhanced aerodynamic performance (note the rear wheels). More importantly the overall design of the Taiki could provide a possible design direction for future Mazda sports cars.

The new RENESIS rotary engine is dubbed the 16X, most likely for its increased displacement to 1.6L from the 1.3L unit in the current RX-8. It is a twin-rotor unit (800cc x 2) that sends the power to the rear wheels. The new engine is supposed to have a wider torque band and greater fuel efficiency.

The concept is driven by a compact (by crossover/SUV standards) aerodynamic design and lightweight body. The company claims it is based on their “long-term vision for technology development, Sustainable Zoom-Zoom, which aims to provide a unique balance between sporty driving fun and superior environmental and safety performance.” The car will use a four-wheel drive powertrain with newly developed direct injection engine and transmission.

The Frankfurt Motor Show press days are September 11 and 12, and the public days are September 15-23. Mazda will hold its press conference on Tuesday, September 11, at 13:45 (local time).

The all-new Mazda6 arrives as a full redesign of Mazda’s first model to embody the Zoom-Zoom product philosophy, offering a thrilling drive to all those who still remember the love of motion first experienced as a child. Following the all-new Mazda2, the new Mazda6 is the second Mazda new generation product to evolve to the next stage, further deepening the emotional connection between man and machine - Mazda calls it “Kizuna”.

Inheriting Mazda’s tradition of responsive handling and performance that has become recognized around the world and evolving the original model’s distinctive design and exceptional functionality, the all-new Mazda6 takes a step forward in quality and offers strengthened environmental and safety performance. The result is an exciting and delightful experience that only the all-new Mazda6 can deliver.

Inside Line has released today new details on the next generation Mazda MX-5 roadster. It seems that one of their insiders confirmed them the next model will loose no less than 720 pounds from the 2,480-pound curb weight of today’s Miata. In order to obtain this impressive weight reduction the company will use high-strength steels for the body, a smaller, lighter engine and a more minimalist specification. The model will be offered by a 1.4 liter turbocharged engine equipped with direct injection and variable cam phasing as part of Mazda’s SkyActiv engineering efficiency program.

Updated 07/04/2011: The British company Autocar has revealed new details about the next generation MX-5’s turbocharged four cylinder engine. According to the magazine the new engine, a 1.5 liter one, and not 1.4, will feature variable cam phasing, lighter, low-friction reciprocating parts, and possibly a new exhaust manifold design, all of them as part of Mazda’s SkyActiv engineering campaign. The body will be made in steel, but it will feature high-strength panels, and some ingenious structural solutions, such as a twin-backbone frame, to solve the problem of open-top rigidity.

Mazda6 in 2003, offering practical, family car, four doors, which is also a pleasure to drive. Made in the brand very spirit of sports car, which is applied to a small demographic. Now he wants to expand its appeal to buyers who want a more mature, more rooms and a list of structures.

Become more competitive medium sector, which accounts about 25% of the Canadian passenger car market, intense. Category I realized that we must maintain with the larger car, so that during the second-generation Mazda6 is more to each next level the previous edition, while preserving the character of sport;

Mazda6 2009 and has a redesigned interior is more spacious, while the outside had been given a new look amazing. The wheel base of 115 mm stretched to 2790, and the total length has increased by 195 to 4940 mm. New iteration also sits in a broad way, and the overall vehicle width of 60 mm up to 1840. Thank you for changes in engineering front, and model 2009 is more nimble-half meters in diameter in a complete turnaround more than the current form.

Further strengthen the global recognition, updated Category compact Star line-up to 2006 Edition with advanced design and comfort, and optimal performance and higher levels of interior quality feel. New additional to the outside, both modern and elegant sedan and hatchback sport further support a standard Mazda3 line for two different models for customer choice.

Telephone and face-lifting the Mazda3 petrol engine features three groups MZR - 2.0 liters, 1.6 liters and 1.4 liters of base (depending on the study of the market) - all to further optimize the model can continue to be one of the best cars of its category in order, and adds six new transmission speed at the top end of the gasoline.

To beautify the Mazda3 to keep the two engine derivatives MZCD common-rail turbo diesel 1.6-liter European customers (depending on the supply to the market), both of which provide high torque and low energy consumption with diesel fuel. Added to this are improvements to body building thin spatial coverage with improved damper performance and improved aerodynamics to engage the best stability and driving pleasure. Also improved overall comfort more insulation against road noise and tire revised and reduced suspension vibration.

New features added to the line, Keyless entry, such as advanced available and 20 GB hard disk drive audio system (depending on the supply market), and make Mazda3 facelift’s easy to use and enjoy a daily basis.

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