Uber safety mandate comes into effect

Uber safety mandate comes into effect

1 Oct 2019 by Tung Nguyen

Uber has announced that all new drivers from today will require a full five-star Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) vehicle, while existing drivers will have two years to move to the new ...Read more
What happened to Mazda?

What happened to Mazda?

29 Sep 2019 by Tung Nguyen

Mazda has long been sailing high at the number two spot on Australia's car sales charts, but a confluence of events this year has threatened the long-running fan favourite that could be in danger of ...Read more
Mazda confirms its Hyundai Kona Electric-fighter for October

Mazda confirms its Hyundai Kona Electric-fighter for October

25 Sep 2019 by Tung Nguyen

Mazda will uncover its first mass-production battery electric vehicle at this year's Tokyo motor show in late October.While very little is known about the new EV, Mazda promises "a completely ...Read more
2019 CarsGuide Car of the Year shortlists announced

2019 CarsGuide Car of the Year shortlists announced

6 Sep 2019 by CarsGuide team

Australia's best new cars are now one step closer to being announced, with judges finalising the Top 10 models for each 2019 CarsGuide Car of the Year award. Read more
August new-car sales shocker: Australia declared one of the "most difficult markets in the world"

August new-car sales shocker: Australia declared one of the "most difficult markets in the world"

4 Sep 2019 by Andrew Chesterton

New-car sales have continued their slump in August - the 17th consecutive months of declines - with Australia now declared one of the most difficult markets in the world.Car makers reported 85,633 ...Read more
July new-car sales show light in the tunnel

July new-car sales show light in the tunnel

5 Aug 2019 by Neil Dowling

Toyota maintained its stranglehold on the Australian market in July, taking out most popular new vehicle and runner-up, and holding an unchallenged total market share. Read more
Mazda 3, Mazda 6 and CX-5 recalled over engine stalling issue

Mazda 3, Mazda 6 and CX-5 recalled over engine stalling issue

15 Jul 2019 by Andrew Chesterton

Mazda is set to recall more than 18,000 vehicles over an engine stalling issue, with the Mazda3, Mazda6 and CX-5 impacted. The brand will recall 1709 units of the all-new Mazda3 (2019), ...Read more
The wheels fall off for Mazda 3: Recall issued for all-new hatchback after wheels not secured properly

The wheels fall off for Mazda 3: Recall issued for all-new hatchback after wheels not secured properly

3 Jul 2019 by Tom White

In a somewhat unusual recall, Mazda has to bring in thousands of fourth-generation Mazda 3s due to a production error which could see the wheels fall off. Read more
Has Mazda just saved the petrol engine? Mazda 3 SkyActiv-X fuel figures confirmed

Has Mazda just saved the petrol engine? Mazda 3 SkyActiv-X fuel figures confirmed

6 Jun 2019 by Jake Williams

Mazda UK has announced performance and fuel economy data for its upcoming SkyActiv-X engine, which will be launched into the Australian Mazda3 towards the end of 2019. Going on sale in the UK in July ...Read more
Mazda 3 SkyActiv-X 2019 to command significant premium

Mazda 3 SkyActiv-X 2019 to command significant premium

28 May 2019 by Jake Williams

The forthcoming SkyActiv-X engine in the new generation Mazda3 is to command a significant premium over regular models if just-released Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) pricing is to follow through to ...Read more
Mazda 3 offers wireless phone charging, not for Australia

Mazda 3 offers wireless phone charging, not for Australia

8 May 2019 by Jake Williams

Mazda has announced available wireless phone charging in both the UK and US for the new-generation Mazda3. Available as an accessory kit through Mazda dealerships, the wireless charger sits in the ...Read more
Australian new-vehicle market continues decline in April

Australian new-vehicle market continues decline in April

3 May 2019 by Justin Hilliard

Australia’s declining new-vehicle market continued its slide in April, with Kia the only top-10 brand to record positive sales growth for the month, according to the latest VFACTS sales data. ...Read more
New Mazda 3 hot hatch to take fight to Volkswagen Golf GTI, Hyundai i30 N: reports

New Mazda 3 hot hatch to take fight to Volkswagen Golf GTI, Hyundai i30 N: reports

12 Apr 2019 by Andrew Chesterton

Mazda is reportedly mulling adding a go-fast version of its new Mazda3 to its line-up, with approval for a new hot hatch packing a turbocharged 2.5-litre engine that feeds power to all four wheels ...Read more
Why your new Mazda wants to watch you sleeping

Why your new Mazda wants to watch you sleeping

6 Mar 2019 by Andrew Chesterton

Your new Mazda wants to watch you sleeping... Read more
Mazda 3 2019 sets new safety benchmark

Mazda 3 2019 sets new safety benchmark

22 Feb 2019 by James Cleary

Mazda Australia says the safety technology incorporated in its soon-to-arrive, fourth generation Mazda3, “establishes a new norm for Mazda and a new safety norm for the small car segment.”The all-new ...Read more
Mazda 3 2019: Skyactiv-X confirmed for Australian arrival this year

Mazda 3 2019: Skyactiv-X confirmed for Australian arrival this year

22 Feb 2019 by James Cleary

Mazda Australia has confirmed the Japanese brand’s breakthrough ‘Skyactiv-X’ engine technology will be available locally before the end of 2019 in the soon-to-be-launched, fourth-generation Mazda3. ...Read more
Mazda 3 2019 pricing and spec confirmed

Mazda 3 2019 pricing and spec confirmed

22 Feb 2019 by James Cleary

Mazda Australia has confirmed local pricing and specification for the much-anticipated, all-new fourth-generation Mazda3, with the hatch scheduled to arrive in April, and the sedan version following ...Read more
Toyota HiLux wins January 2019 sales race

Toyota HiLux wins January 2019 sales race

5 Feb 2019 by Ron Hammerton

The Australian new-vehicle market declined yet again in January, with sales decreasing by 7.4 per cent over the same month last year, according to VFACTS sales data released today. Read more
Mazda 3 2019 base models under question

Mazda 3 2019 base models under question

27 Jan 2019 by Matt Campbell

The price of entry into the upgraded new-generation Mazda3 2019 range could increase when it launches in June of this year - but you can expect standard equipment and safety gear to see a bump, too. Read more
Mazda 3 2019 focuses on refinement

Mazda 3 2019 focuses on refinement

27 Jan 2019 by Matt Campbell

Mazda says it has aimed to make its vital new small car, the fourth-generation Mazda3, more refined and upmarket than ever before. Read more
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