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Mazda 2: even more features with updated Mazda 2 Venture Edition

Buyers searching for a stylish supermini with plenty of equipment look no further – the updated Mazda 2 Venture Edition has landed. As part of the revised range of the Venture trim level for selected Mazda models, the Japanese firm’s superb small hatchback offers even more equipment than before, including rear parking sensors, automatic headlights […]

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Iconic Mazda MX5 just got better with new Venture Edition

Mazda has upgraded its awesome Mazda MX5 two-seater with a revised Venture Edition trim level for both the Soft Top and fixed roof Roadster Coupe cars. The Japanese manufacturer’s amazingly agile sports car now benefits from more equipment fitted as standard, including heated tan leather sports seats, tan door inserts, a tan roof for Soft […]

Suzuki

Special edition Suzuki Swift SZ-L on sale now

Fresh from its debut at the 2013 Autosport International Race Car Show Suzuki has opened the order books on its special edition Suzuki Swift SZ-L model. The Suzuki Swift SZ-L is based on the standard car’s SZ3 trim level, but features additional equipment and some sporty eye catching design features that enhance the Suzuki Swift’s […]

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Suzuki Jimny embarks on global charity expedition

Suzuki’s plucky new-for-2013 Jimny off-roader is a superbly reliable vehicle – but its robust off-road capability is certainly going to be put to the test for the vehicle’s latest challenge. At the end of March, five retired avid Suzuki fans will embark on a 28,000-mile fundraising expedition in an around the world tour to raise […]

Technology

Explained: Mazda’s i-ELOOP energy recovery system

Recovering kinetic energy from a moving vehicle, using it to help power on-board electronic systems is not a new idea – hybrid cars have been using this technology for a while. But Mazda’s approach to solving the problem is. The i-ELOOP system, unique to the Japanese manufacturer, uses capacitors to store its energy in favour […]

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Mazda CX5 wins ‘top SUV’ in What Car? green car awards

The Mazda CX5 has picked up yet another award, adding to its already lengthy list of accolades – the Japanese crossover was voted the top SUV in the recent What Car? green car awards. The specific Mazda CX5 celebrated was the 150hp 2.2-litre Skyactiv-D turbodiesel model, which under What Car?’s true mpg tests recorded 47.2mpg […]

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Suzuki Swift continues excellent reliability record

The Suzuki Swift supermini is continuing its excellent record for reliability, finishing third in Which?’s 2012 longevity survey. Apart from the financial cost of having to fork out to repair your motor, reliability woes are a pain through time spent off the road. We all need our car to carry out day-to-day tasks, including getting to […]

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Mazda MX5 crowned Britain’s most reliable car

The Mazda MX5 has been ranked as the most reliable car in Britain, according to What Car? magazine. The publication’s annual reliability survey analysed over 50,000 vehicles, confirming the Mazda’s number one position. The consumer-focused magazine found that 96 per cent of MX5 sports cars built after 2005 are running completely fault-free. The two-seater recorded […]

Technology

What is a Mazda Digital Service Record?

Cars with full service histories are worth more and easier to sell – it’s a fact. Indeed, according to an investigation carried out by ICM Research, a full service history on a car could increase its value by 26%. But with the traditional book and stamp arrangement, sometimes it can be difficult to keep track […]

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Mazda MX5 a future classic

The Mazda MX5 is being hotly tipped to become the most popular classic car in the UK in 50 years time, according to a survey by classic vehicle insurance broker, Footman James. 7% of classic vehicle owners predicted the two-seat Mazda sports car would most likely be a future classic half a century from now […]

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MyMazda app now available for your mobile

Mazda launched its MyMazda smartphone app to keep owners abreast of their vehicle’s maintenance schedule, review their car’s service history and even request roadside assistance (not that Mazdas breakdown very often). The new app is available free of charge to all customers and is linked to the Japanese firm’s Digital Service Records, a system that […]