Six thousand competitors, but only one winner. With a time of 15.66 sec, Christopher Longmore of Surrey has won himself a new Mazda2

The innovative and exciting 'Mazda Zoom-Zoom Challenge' at the British International Motor Show is already proving hugely popular with show visitors. The Challenge allows members of the public to get behind the wheel of the iconic Mazda MX-5 sports car and all-new Mazda2 3dr supermini, to experience their spirited handling and entertaining drive around a purpose-built track in London's Docklands.

• Furai concept car is 180mph rotary-engined mobile laboratory
• New Mazda RX-8 R3 delivers even more focused driving experience
• Upgraded BT-50 pickup now with 3-litre diesel and automatic transmission (for the UK only 'Intrepid' model)
• First UK showing for three-door versions of all-new Mazda2 supermini

The sensational Mazda Furai concept car, which made its world premiere at the Detroit Show in January and performed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, will head a line-up of 18 Mazda cars on display at the British International Motor Show from 23 July.

Later this year Mazda is introducing a new version of its unique rotary-engined, four-seater, four-door coupe - the Mazda RX-8 R3.

Mazda has scooped the coveted honour of 'Best Carmaker' at the second annual Which? Awards, which recognise the companies and individuals that best serve the interests of consumers. In the closely-fought battle for the prestigious Best Carmaker award, Mazda edged out the previous winner, Toyota, as well as other runners-up Audi, BMW, Honda, and Lexus.

Private buyers might be shying away from new cars, but they're not keeping away from the doors of Mazda dealers.

Mazda has confirmed its plans to return to the British International Motor Show, with the thrilling 'Mazda Zoom-Zoom Challenge' attraction, from 23 July to 3 August at ExCel, London Docklands.

Mazda will present an all-new show car at this year's Moscow International Automobile Salon from 28 August to 1 September.
The concept is a sporty, compact crossover SUV designed especially for the Russian market.

Hiroshima, May 27 - The success of the Mazda2 and newly-launched Mazda6 helped lift production at Mazda's Japanese factories by 23.1% in April compared to April 2007.

HIROSHIMA - Mazda has started public road trials of its advanced safety vehicle, Mazda ASV-4. The system uses vehicle-to-vehicle communications to alert drivers of oncoming vehicles at blind intersections or on twisting roads where visibility is limited.

• New Mazda2 3dr brings even more excitement to the small car market
• Choice of five Mazda2 3dr models from just £7,999 (on-the-road)
• 1.3-litre petrol and 1.4-litre diesel on sale now, 1.5-litre petrol follows in July
• Generous standard equipment with Thatcham Category 1 alarm and immobiliser
• Lightweight delivers performance and fuel economy to match best-in-class
• Typical 6.9% APR finance available until 30 June 2008 (retail sales only)

• Specification enhancements offer greater value for money
• Mazda3 TS is replaced by Mazda3 Takara
• Mazda3 range consolidated to 14 models from 19
• Range retains the entry price point of £11,440 on-the-road

• Innovative study of combustion process, catalysts and particulate filters

Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that it will receive the 'Outstanding Technical Paper Award 2008' at the prestigious 58th Annual Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (SAEJ) awards ceremony to be held in May.

• All-time Fiscal Year (April07 - March08) sales record set
• All-time single month record set in March
• Strong sales for new Mazda2 and Mazda6

From an initial entry list of thirty-nine (39) new vehicles from all over the world, the 2008 WCOTY title was announced on Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the New York International Auto Show. The Mazda2 edged out the Ford Mondeo and Mercedes-Benz C-Class to take the overall award...

Mazda sales across Europe leapt by 32 percent during February to total 27,300 units - a rise of 6,600 units over 2007 - to record the highest February result in 17 years.

Mazda comes to the 2008 Geneva Show after one of its best calendar years in Europe. In 2007, Mazda Motor Europe sold 311,200 units, which is 2.0 percent above 2006's near-record results and the highest volume in 16 years.

In the UK, the launch line-up of petrol-engined new Mazda6 models has been in dealer showrooms since the end of 2007. Now Mazda is introducing 10 diesels and nine estates to complete the range of 25 models for the UK.

The new Mazda2 three-door hatchback will make its world premiere on Tuesday 4 March at the 78th Salon International de l'Auto de Genève. This is the first time that Mazda has offered a three-door variant in its popular Mazda2 model range. The newcomer will feature all the attributes of the five-door hatchback, but delivering an even sportier feel at a more affordable price.

Now on sale in the UK, the upgraded Mazda5 range for 2008 offers customers a nine-strong model line-up with a choice of four powertrains and four equipment levels. Petrol and diesel engined models are priced from £14,760 (on-the-road), with a new automatic transmission variant available from March 2008 to complete the range.

Japanese cars have again captured the top spots in a reliability survey by Germany's biggest testing organisation, with the Mazda2 and the Mazda3 winning first and second place.

The Mazda Furai concept car which makes its world premiere at the NAIAS in Detroit, Michigan, today (Sunday), celebrates 40 years of Mazda's rotary engine and international motorsports heritage. The raciest interpretation of NAGARE design language to-date, Furai is the latest car in Mazda's award-winning and highly acclaimed series of concept cars. Nagare (pronounced 'na-ga-reh'), is the Japanese for 'flow' and the 'embodiment of motion'.

Mazda's second world premiere at the NAIAS in Detroit today (Sunday) will mark the further evolution of the rotory-engined Mazda RX-8 four-door, four-seater sports coupe, giving it a refreshed exterior and interior design, enhanced performance and the option of a new sport package for the ultimate driving enthusiast.