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Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign-built vehicles

Wall Street slumped ahead of Trump's Wednesday afternoon announcement, while the world's top-selling automaker Toyota plunged more than 3%

Motoring Industry News
AFP|Published

Mazda South Africa says it's here to stay, confirms four enticing new products

Amid malicious rumours of its demise, Mazda has reaffirmed its commitment to the South African market, confirming new strategic partnerships and four new vehicles.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

Thinking of buying a luxury SUV? Buy this Mazda

If a large, luxury SUV with some vocal throaty punch is what you’re after, don’t drop two bar on the German or Swedish marques — look east and go for the awesome Mazda CX-60 3. 3l turbodiesel Takumi instead.

Motoring Reviews
Lance Witten|Published

Mazda CX-30 gains more features with new Edition line-up

Mazda has enhanced the specification of its CX-30 compact SUV with new Edition models, which include additional standard equipment.

Motoring Launches
Jason Woosey|Published

REVIEW: Mazda’s dad-bod CX-60 has grown up in more ways than one

With almost 500 litres of boot space, spacious interior and rear doors that open to almost 90°, the Mazda CX-60 is a great family cruiser.

Motoring Reviews
Lance Witten|Published

Ageing Mazda CX-5 set for hybrid tech model upgrade

Contrary to rumours of its demise, Mazda has confirmed there will be a new CX-5, complete with hybrid power. Here’s what we know so far.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

SA-bound Mazda CX-80 revealed as flagship SUV with seven seats

The new CX-80 will be Mazda’s new flagship when it arrives in South Africa. But where does it fit in relation to the other large CX models? Let’s take a look:

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

DRIVEN: Mazda CX-60 3. 3D Takumi provides a powerful SUV alternative

Mazda’s renowned for producing great cars that need more power. But that just changed with the introduction of the CX-60 Takumi 3. 3L diesel

Motoring Launches
Willem van de Putte|Published

Mazda BT-50 bakkie bites the dust in South Africa

Mazda has confirmed that its BT-50 bakkie range will no longer be sold in South Africa. Here’s why it’s being discontinued:

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

Pricing: Mazda CX-60 3. 3-litre diesel breaches the million rand mark

The new Mazda CX-60 3. 3-litre V6 diesel is the most expensive Mazda ever to go on sale in Mzansi. Here’s what you get for your huge chunk of change.

Motoring Launches
Jason Woosey|Published

Mazda confirms South African model plans for 2024, including a V6 diesel

Mazda is updating its entire SUV line-up in South Africa, while also adding some enticing new models to the mix. Here’s what to expect.

Motoring Launches
Jason Woosey|Published

DRIVEN: Mazda3 Astina is a breath of fresh air but needs some forced induction

If you’re not insisting on something ferociously fast, or fast all all for that matter, the Mazda3 2. 0 Astina hatch is an interesting option.

Motoring Reviews
Jason Woosey|Published

Watch VideoMazda Iconic SP concept envisions the rotary-powered sports car of the future

The rotary engine is back where it belongs, in a sports car, but not in the way you might have envisioned before the EV era.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

Mazda CX-60 Takumi flagship confirmed for SA with six-cylinder turbodiesel!

The CX-60 is finally getting the engine it deserves in South Africa, with Mazda confirming that a 3. 3-litre turbodiesel is on the way. Here’s what to expect:

Motoring Launches
Jason Woosey|Published

Mazda CX-30 Carbon Edition it hot, but lacks the go to match the show

Not quite a hatchback in hiking boots, it’s more like a really good-looking trail-runner, provided there aren’t too many bumps and ruts to jolt your back.

Motoring Reviews
Lance Witten|Published

Pricing: Facelifted Mazda2 now on sale in South Africa

The Mazda2 has been given another facelift in a bid to keep it fresh. Here’s what you’ll pay for the revised model.

Motoring Launches
Motoring Staff|Published

Ageing Mazda CX-5 still a decent option as CX-60 arrives in SA

In an exceptionally crowded market, the Mazda CX-5 is still an attractive, well-priced and solidly built option, albeit lacking the go to match the show.

Motoring Reviews
Lance Witten|Published

Mazda CX-90 revealed as large-and-in-charge flagship SUV with V6 diesel power

Mazda has pulled the covers off its new flagship SUV, the CX-90, but, sadly, it’s not on the radar for South Africa. Would you like to see it here?

Motoring Industry News
Motoring Staff|Published

Mazda CX-90 previewed with new 6-cyl turbo, its most potent engine ever

The new Mazda CX-90 flagship SUV will soon be revealed, but Mazda has already dropped some of the details.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

Mazda’s rotary engine officially returns but not as you know it

More than a decade after it discontinued the RX-8, Mazda is reviving the rotary engine in the MX-30 R-EV, although it doesn’t actually power the car.

Motoring Launches
Motoring Staff|Published

Mazda to invest R183 billion to electrify its vehicle range by 2030

Mazda has set out a three-phase approach to help it flexibly address electrification by 2030.

Motoring Industry News
Reuters|Published

REVIEW: Mazda3 Astina is a solid choice but needs more power to match the looks

The Mazda3 is one of the best-looking cars on the market and provides a fantastic overall package. But if only it had the power to match the looks.

Motoring Reviews
Willem van de Putte|Published

PRICING: Facelifted Mazda CX-5 lands in South Africa

The 2022 Mazda CX-5 has arrived in Mzansi, sporting a fresh look and improved refinement. Here’s what you get for your money:

Motoring Launches
Jason Woosey|Published

Mazda CX-60 revealed as first premium SUV on new rear-wheel drive platform

The Mazda CX-60 has been revealed and it’s the first of many premium products that will aim to move the once-humble Japanese brand upmarket.

Motoring Launches
Jason Woosey|Published

Mazda to move upmarket but won’t emulate the Germans, UK boss says

Once known for producing hardy compact cars like the 323, Mazda is aiming upmarket with its next generation of products.

Motoring Industry News
Motoring Staff|Published