We’ve written about the Mazda Mazda2 before, but the official announcement was made this week at the New York Auto Show. The little hatchback, which shares a lot of its DNA with the upcoming Ford Fiesta, will start at $14,730, including a $750 destination charge. That’s for the Sport model. Opt for the upper-level Touring trim, and prices start at $16,185, including the aforementioned destination charge. Options are slim, including an auto-dimming rear view mirror with compass and HomeLink, wheel locks, and a cargo net. Check out the photo gallery after the jump.
Continue reading ‘Zoom-Zoom: Mazda2 coming soon!’
With every new electronic gizmo added to a car, there’s a chance that something can go wrong. Even with decades-old technology, a fault might be found. Such is the case in some 2010 Mazda CX-9 crossovers, where a faulty seat heater can lead to “burn damage of the seat cushion surface,” or even smoke and fire, according to the NHTSA.
Continue reading ‘Ouch! Mazda CX-9 recalled over too-hot seat heaters’
Published on
December 8, 2009 in
Fun Stuff, Hot Car - Upcoming, Industry Update, Polls and Predictions.
Tags: 2009, Fiesta, Ford, Hyundai, L.A. Auto Show, LA Auto Show, Mazda, Mazda2, S60, Sienna, Sonata, Toyota, Volvo.
With so many cars having been introduced this year at the L.A. Auto Show, A good synopsis of what’s been going on this week is called for, rather than a lot of details that won’t make a huge difference in your buying decisions in the next 12 months. That said, we’ve reported on some of the cars below (you can click on their name to read Road Reality’s report), but here’s a list of cars I think are going to make a splash when they go on sale, in alphabetical order, followed by a description for each car:
2011 Chevrolet Volt
2011 Ford Fiesta
2011 Hyundai Sonata
2011 Mazda Mazda2
2011 Toyota Sienna
2010 Volvo S60
Continue reading ‘Wrap-up: 2009 L.A. Auto Show’
Published on
December 3, 2009 in
Hot Car - Upcoming, Industry Update, Polls and Predictions.
Tags: Alfa Romeo MiTo, C Concept, Fiesta, Ford, ForTwo, Fusion, Geo Metro, GM Agile, Kia Soul, Lexus, Lexus LF-Ch, Lincoln, Mazda, Mazda2, Mini, Mini Cooper, MiTo, Nissan, Nissan Cube, Scion, small cars, Smart, Smart ForTwo, Versa, Yaris.
Mini Cooper
In 2001, the Mini Cooper really brought the small car to America. BMW, the current owner of the Mini brand, showed that Americans were willing to pay for a premium small car. The Mini gets good gas mileage, has “go kart” handling, plenty of creature comforts, and sells for thousands more than its same-size siblings.
Continue reading ‘Micro Machines – Tiny Cars in the US?’
We’ve written about the Mazda Mazda2 before, but the official announcement was made this week at the New York Auto Show. The little hatchback, which shares a lot of its DNA with the upcoming Ford Fiesta, will start at $14,730, including a $750 destination charge. That’s for the Sport model. Opt for the upper-level Touring trim, and prices start at $16,185, including the aforementioned destination charge. Options are slim, including an auto-dimming rear view mirror with compass and HomeLink, wheel locks, and a cargo net. Check out the photo gallery after the jump.
