2026 Mazda RX-9 revealed in new renders! Local Mazda bosses excited by idea of rotary halo to vanquish the Toyota Supra, Ford Mustang, Nissan Z and BMW M2 in Australia

2026 Mazda RX-9 revealed in new renders! Local Mazda bosses excited by idea of rotary halo to vanquish the Toyota Supra, Ford Mustang, Nissan Z and BMW M2 in Australia

1 Oct 2024 by John Law

“The MX-5 is here to stay,” said Mazda Australia Managing Director Vinesh Bhindi before jumping into the subject of the Iconic SP concept car. ...Read more
Best sports cars arriving in 2024

Best sports cars arriving in 2024

9 Jul 2024 by Chris Thompson

The herd of sports cars available to those on a budget continues to thin, as does the number of options for fast cars with petrol engines, but a couple of cars set to debut in 2024 keep things ...Read more
I don't care what they say - size matters: Why cars like the 2024 Mazda MX-5 are brilliant | Opinion

I don't care what they say - size matters: Why cars like the 2024 Mazda MX-5 are brilliant | Opinion

11 May 2024 by Stephen Ottley

Truly compact cars are becoming a rarity in modern motoring and it’s a terrible shame, in my humble opinion. ...Read more
2024 pricing for Mazda's entire range adjusted, including Mazda CX-5, CX-30, BT-50, Mazda3, and MX-5

2024 pricing for Mazda's entire range adjusted, including Mazda CX-5, CX-30, BT-50, Mazda3, and MX-5

20 Feb 2024 by Chris Thompson

Mazda Australia has confirmed a small pricing change to its line-up, almost a standard rise across all models, which took place as of January 1. Read more
Can Mazda take on Toyota GR and Hyundai N? Local bosses say "sports car thinking is at the heart of Mazda" as the next-generation MX-5 nears

Can Mazda take on Toyota GR and Hyundai N? Local bosses say "sports car thinking is at the heart of Mazda" as the next-generation MX-5 nears

19 Feb 2024 by Chris Thompson

It’s been a while since Australian enthusiasts had anything new to get excited about from the Mazda brand, but a couple of glimpses into the near future of Mazda shows the sports car isn’ ...Read more
OMG is MPS back? Mazda announces Spirit Racing Team division with MX-5 and Mazda3 hi-po concepts, but will this be a new Toyota Gazoo Racing and Ralliart rival?

OMG is MPS back? Mazda announces Spirit Racing Team division with MX-5 and Mazda3 hi-po concepts, but will this be a new Toyota Gazoo Racing and Ralliart rival?

18 Jan 2024 by Laura Berry

Mazda has a sporty sub-brand again with the Japanese carmaker showing off track-ready concept versions of its Mazda3 and MX-5 at the Tokyo Auto Salon, while announcing the creation of its factory- ...Read more
What financial crisis? Are Australians buying sports cars like the Subaru BRZ, Mazda MX-5 and Nissan Z now before electric cars take over?

What financial crisis? Are Australians buying sports cars like the Subaru BRZ, Mazda MX-5 and Nissan Z now before electric cars take over?

15 Nov 2023 by Tim Nicholson

It’s no secret that times are tough at the moment. We are hearing the words ‘cost of living crisis’ a lot and for good reason. Everything seems very expensive these days and, ...Read more
Current MX-5 to go out with a bang as Mazda sees off petrol-powered roadster

Current MX-5 to go out with a bang as Mazda sees off petrol-powered roadster

3 Nov 2023 by Tung Nguyen

The existing ND-series MX-5 will play host to more special edition variants as the swansong for fully petrol-powered sports car from Mazda. Read more
Mazda confident it can deliver sub-1000kg new-generation MX-5 despite electrification plans

Mazda confident it can deliver sub-1000kg new-generation MX-5 despite electrification plans

1 Nov 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Mazda believes it can build the new-generation electrified MX-5 with a weight of less than 1000kg to keep the ethos of the sporty model alive in the EV era. Read more
Next-generation Mazda MX-5 to ditch manual gearbox due to electrification

Next-generation Mazda MX-5 to ditch manual gearbox due to electrification

30 Oct 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Mazda’s current ND-series MX-5 will be the last to offer a three-pedal option as the brand looks to electrify its roadster range for the future. ...Read more
Mazda undecided on MX-5 powertrain future, but it will be electrified

Mazda undecided on MX-5 powertrain future, but it will be electrified

26 Oct 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Mazda’s next-generation MX-5 will be electrified, but what isn’t clear is exactly what that powertrain technology will look like. ...Read more
Still an affordable enthusiast option? 2024 Mazda MX-5 price creeps up as more equipment added to Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ rival

Still an affordable enthusiast option? 2024 Mazda MX-5 price creeps up as more equipment added to Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ rival

5 Oct 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Mazda has updated its MX-5 sports car, culling three variants from the convertible line-up, increasing prices across the range and adding more equipment. Read more
From CX-5, CX-30 and CX-8 to Mazda 6 and MX-5, Mazda's most popular models have become more expensive

From CX-5, CX-30 and CX-8 to Mazda 6 and MX-5, Mazda's most popular models have become more expensive

8 Aug 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Mazda Australia has increased pricing on some of its most popular models, including its best-selling CX-5 mid-size SUV, by as much as $600. Read more
Is the petrol-powered MX-5 as we know it being saved by Mazda's electrification hesitancy?

Is the petrol-powered MX-5 as we know it being saved by Mazda's electrification hesitancy?

24 Jul 2023 by Chris Thompson

One of the world’s most popular sports cars is approaching a turning point - and we don’t mean a sharp bend in the road. The Mazda MX-5 has followed a pretty simple and proven formula ...Read more
Subaru WRX, Porsche 911, Ford Mustang... the shrinking list of cars with manuals left in Australia | Opinion

Subaru WRX, Porsche 911, Ford Mustang... the shrinking list of cars with manuals left in Australia | Opinion

26 Mar 2023 by Laura Berry

Manual gearboxes are being killed off by the soulless, unromantic savages who want a car with an automatic transmission. Which is nearly everybody. So, the car manufacturers are making hardly any ...Read more
Ferociously fast cars: Acceleration is not enough fun factor | Opinion

Ferociously fast cars: Acceleration is not enough fun factor | Opinion

6 Jan 2023 by James Cleary

A one dimensional focus on straight line acceleration, with relatively modest attention paid to the broader sensory experience, can make driving a shatteringly fast performance or outright sports car ...Read more
Would you buy an electric Mazda MX-5?

Would you buy an electric Mazda MX-5?

26 Dec 2022 by Tim Nicholson

In great news for car enthusiasts, it looks as though Mazda is committed to future generations of its iconic MX-5 sports car. Read more
Confirmed: This is an all-electric Mazda MX-5 as the brand promises to "keep the joy of driving" in the EV era!

Confirmed: This is an all-electric Mazda MX-5 as the brand promises to "keep the joy of driving" in the EV era!

15 Dec 2022 by Andrew Chesterton

The Mazda MX-5 will live on in the EV era, with the brand's global CEO vows to electrify every model in its lineup by 2030. Read more
Eunos at 30: The last time Mazda chased the premium dragon and how it almost destroyed the brand | Opinion

Eunos at 30: The last time Mazda chased the premium dragon and how it almost destroyed the brand | Opinion

11 Dec 2022 by Byron Mathioudakis

On the eve of the Australian release of the Hiroshima brand’s premium tilt next year with the CX-60 midsized SUV, it’s worth remembering that Mazda Australia was attempting to achieve ...Read more
Mazda's big electric car play! Is this the next generation Mazda MX-5 EV?

Mazda's big electric car play! Is this the next generation Mazda MX-5 EV?

23 Nov 2022 by Chris Thompson

Mazda has teased what could be the first MX-5 electric car during an announcement outlining its adjusted mid-term electrification and sustainability plans.The presentation, which centered around the ...Read more
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