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The Mazda stand at next month’s Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) will exhibit the new Mazda CX-7, featuring Mazda’s new ‘family face’ as seen on Mazda6 and Mazda3. Also offering a bolder stance, the new Mazda CX-7 is powered by a high-output diesel engine.

Mazda finance team boosts dealer performance

Mazda Europe’s new team of finance experts is helping its dealers manage their money more effectively and taking the manufacturer-dealer relationship into new territory.

Another ‘Best Roadster’ Award for Mazda MX-5

Mazda’s range of ‘Zoom-Zoom’ vehicles continues to impress automotive experts, with the iconic Mazda MX-5 roadster once again selected for critical acclaim in the 2009 Auto Express New Car Awards.

Mazda MX-5 Superlight show car

A superlight show car capturing the pure essence of the world’s most popular roadster, the Mazda MX-5, will see its world premiere at the 63rd Frankfurt Motor Show, which will be held from 15 through 27 September 2009.

Jenson Button completes the Mazda London Triathlon

Formula 1 World Championship leader Jenson Button completed the Mazda London Triathlon 2009 in just 02:07:02 (two hours, seven minutes and two seconds).

Win entry to the Garmin Barcelona Triathlon 2009

Visitors to the Mazda London Triathlon are being offered the chance to win entry into Spain’s most popular swim-bike-run event by London Triathlon headline sponsor Mazda UK and event organiser IMG. As well as receiving two places to compete in the stunning Garmin Barcelona Triathlon in Spain’s Catalonia region, the winner will also get flights and two night’s accommodation in the four-star Barcelona Princess Hotel.

Mazda dealers report improving profits

Mazda dealers are fighting the recession with net profits improving by 60 per cent in the first five months of 2009 compared to last year.

Mazda tops Customer Satisfaction survey

Mazda has been ranked ‘top’ for the Automotive Sector in the latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index published by the Institute of Customer Service. The twice-yearly survey, which questions 25,000 adults and monitors their response to 20 key questions about ‘what customers really want’, covers a broad spread of retail, financial, tourism, telecoms, transport and automotive businesses.

Enhanced Scrappage Programme offers from Mazda

To mark the second half of 2009, Mazda has significantly enhanced its range of ‘Scrappage Programme’ offers which now present extra savings ranging from a total of £2,000 minimum up to £6,000 maximum on some models – for customers trading-in a 10-year-old car.

Mazda takes to the road with Murco Petroleum

Motorworld Oxford has delivered its final consignment of Mazda BT-50s to the Murco Petroleum Ltd fleet in Milford Haven, meaning that the Mazda dealer in Botley Road is now supplying almost half the vehicles operated by the oil company.

Inspirational Mazda dealer wins top award

Mazda Romford dealer principal Amarjit Shokar has won the coveted Motor Trader Dealer Principal of the Year Award. Described by the leading dealer newspaper as “clearly the inspirational figurehead” Amarjit took control of the business in early 2007.

All-new Mazda3 2.0 Sport introduces ‘i-stop’ technology

On sale since 18 May, the all-new Mazda3 range incorporates a distinctively fresh bodystyle that portrays a more powerful and emotional design, plus a richer expression and a more dynamic stance. Now the 20-model line up is completed by the arrival of two Mazda3 2.0 Sport models (hatchback and saloon, priced from £18,025 OTR), featuring 151ps petrol engines and innovative ‘i-stop’ (Smart Idling Stop System) fuel-stretching technology. The system, which automatically switches off the engine, on engaging neutral, whenever the car is stationary (or travelling below 2mph) for more than a few seconds and restarts the engine when the driver simply depresses the clutch, delivers significant fuel-saving benefits for retail and fleet customers – without distracting from this model’s truly sporty driving experience.

Strong used prices put Mazda3 into premium badge territory

Businesses taking delivery of the all-new Mazda3, which has just gone on sale, will be making the value-for-money choice with strong used car prices predicted putting the car into premium badge territory when compared with key rivals. Amid the economic gloom, cost management is top of the fleet agenda and company car decision makers can save money by ensuring the new Mazda3 wins a place on vehicle choice lists as depreciation rates in cash terms are class-topping.

Team Mazda UK to compete in World Aerobatic Championships

Team Mazda UK will compete at the World Aerobatic Championships, Silverstone in August in a bid to put a British pilot on top of the podium for the first time in the history of the championships. The team of six pilots, known as Team Mazda UK, will receive coaching and training leading up to the World Aerobatic Championships as part of Mazda’s sponsorship of the British Aerobatic Association.

Mazda announces winners of BAeF Scholarship Scheme

Mazda is pleased to announce the two successful BAeF Scholarship candidates Emily Todd and Ben Thompson as the first beneficiaries of the Mazda sponsored British Aerobatics Foundation (BAeF) Scholarship Scheme.

Rugby stars join the Mazda Blenheim Triathlon

Worcester Warriors RFC players will be looking to kick Oxford University RFC in to touch at this weekend’s Mazda Blenheim Triathlon when both sets of rugby union players take on the Team Relay in search of Saturday afternoon bragging rights. On Sunday the highly-rated Jonathan Brownlee will be one of the many elite runners aiming for overall victory.

Mazda2 is top ten hit in Scotland

The stylish Mazda2 was the seventh best-selling car in Scotland in April. In February, the outgoing Mazda3 was the sixth best-seller, the first time that Mazda has had a car in the Top 10 best-sellers list in the country.

GKN Driveline’s ‘Super LSD’ for all-new Mazda3 MPS

GKN Driveline’s Super LSD (Limited Slip Differential), has been chosen for the all-new Mazda3 MPS performance superhatch, which was first revealed at the Geneva Motor Show this year.

Mazda announces sponsorship of BAeF Scholarship Scheme

Mazda UK announces sponsorship of the British Aerobatics Foundation (BAeF) Scholarship Scheme which is set up to coordinate the fundraising that assists talented young pilots in entering the highly skilled sport of aerobatics.

Mazda gives scrappage scheme deals a boost

Mazda UK has welcomed the imminent launch of the Government-backed vehicle scrappage scheme by keeping in place a range of hugely competitive low finance deals that deliver enticing offers to consumers.

Mazda unveils first Norwegian RX-8 Hydrogen RE

Another environmentally focused solution from Mazda – a Norwegian-specification RX-8 Hydrogen RE – was unveiled today at an historic event in Oslo. The vehicle was unveiled as part of a ceremony celebrating the opening of the latest HyNor hydrogen filling stations. With this opening, Norway’s national hydrogen project has taken a major step towards creating an extended hydrogen infrastructure along the 580 km Oslo to Stavanger route.

New look Mazda3 on sale from 18 May

One of the most popular Mazda models in Britain gets a major boost to its appeal on 18 May when the all-new Mazda3 range goes on sale, priced from £13,500 (on-the-road). The new 20-strong model line-up (16 hatchback and four saloon cars), has a more striking design, higher levels of interior comfort and a more premium cabin environment. Both retail and fleet customers will benefit from the dramatic CO2 reductions that Mazda’s engineers have achieved to bring models below the 120g/km and 160g/km tax thresholds.

‘Save’ up to £429 on Mazda6 and Mazda5 before 31 March

Mazda has announced that prices of its hugely popular Mazda6 and Mazda5 range of cars will be going up by 2 percent in April. This move will raise the prices of Mazda6 cars by an average of £345 and Mazda5 vehicles by £323.

Mazda reports some positive highlights in February sales

The Mazda brand achieved several positive results last month in Europe, despite lower retail volumes compared to February 2008. The relatively strong performance in 12 markets helped to increase Mazda Motor Europe’s passenger car market share, both European-wide and on a country level.

Manheim’s Mazda UK CyberAuction is a sell out

A recent Manheim CyberAuction on behalf of Mazda UK, achieved a sell out 100% conversion rate as all 99 vehicles were snapped up by 60 Mazda dealers. With Britain gripped by freezing weather conditions which made travel extremely hazardous, each of the 60 Mazda dealers logged into the electronic auction via the internet from the comfort of their own offices. The broad range of vehicles available generated strong demand and kept the bidding fast paced from start to finish.

Mazda marches forwards to record market share

With a record share of the UK retail market, the imminent launch of the all-new Mazda3 next month and a revised Mazda MX-5 on sale now, one of the few places in the UK car industry where the bosses still smile is Mazda UK.

All-new Mazda3 from £13,500

The all-new Mazda3 range goes on sale in May, priced from £13,500 to £21,500 (on-the-road), with first deliveries scheduled from 18 May. The all-new Mazda3 has a fresh bodystyle that portrays a more powerful and emotional design, with a richer expression and a more dynamic stance. In many ways the new Mazda3 is a ‘baby Mazda6’ bringing the elegant excitement of that model’s distinctive lines to the small family car sector.

Army Rugby on the move with Mazda

Mazda UK is supporting the British Army Rugby Union (ARU) with three Mazda5 2.0-litre petrol TS2 automatic models, which Aldershot-based ARU Secretary John Dickens took delivery of this month. The Mazda5 vehicles will provide logistical support for the ARU to travel to rugby matches around the country. The sponsorship will also serve as a valuable communication tool to promote sales to military personnel during the 12-month placement.

14 ‘Great Buys’ with the Mazda3 line-up this Spring

Mazda3 is a best-seller globally and its popularity in the UK is boosted this spring by the availability of 14 ‘Great Buys’ with five outstandingly generous equipment levels, a choice of six powertrains and prices ‘fixed’ until 30 April 2009. Representing great value, Mazda3 prices, which start at just £11,201, have not risen since mid-2008 and a selection of Typical 0%, 4.9% and 5.9% APR finance packages are now available until 31 March 2009.

Mazda zooms into Scottish top ten with 8% market share

Mazda saw its share of the Scottish market zoom in February as it leapt into sixth place in the sales charts to grab an 8.2 per cent share. This cracking performance catapulted the brand above Japanese rivals Honda and Nissan and only one place behind Peugeot.

Customer satisfaction key to Mazda sales success

Customer satisfaction is crucial to new car sales success and that is why Mazda UK is a long-time supporter of the successful and now newly-branded Motor Industry Code of Practice for New Cars.

New Mazda2 1.6 Sport Diesel models on sale now

The introduction of two new Mazda2 1.6D Sport models this spring has doubled the line-up of diesel-powered cars in this popular range that has attracted more than 3,500 buyers so far this year. Mazda2 customers now have a choice of two diesel powertrains (1.4 68ps and 1.6 90ps), and two generous equipment levels (TS2 and Sport) – with three-door and five-door hatchback body styles.