mazda6

Is the 2014 Mazda6 wagon coming to America?

Today, photographs of the 2014 Mazda Mazda6 wagon were unveiled ahead of its upcoming debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. Aside from the obvious increase in storage space and resculpting behind the B-pillar, the details are nearly identical to those of the sedan that was unveiled in Moscow earlier this year and will also be making an appearance in Paris.

The automaker's Skyactiv-G direct-injected gasoline engine will make an appearance behind the "Kodo" grille in 2.0-liter and 2.5-liter displacements. The Mazda6 wagon should also be available with standard and high-power versions of the Skyactiv-D … Read more

2014 Mazda Mazda6 sedan teased in photo, videos

We knew that the handsome Mazda Takeri concept that debuted at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show was an indicator of the direction that Mazda would be taking with its Mazda6 sedan. Now, after a handful of teaser videos released to YouTube, the automaker has finally given us a clear look at exactly how close the concept is to production with a handful of photos of the production 2014 Mazda6's front end.

The 2014 Mazda6 will be the third model in the automaker's lineup to wear the SkyActiv badge and to be powered by the 2.0-liter SkyActiv-G direct-injected … Read more

Mazda axes U.S. production of low-performing Mazda6

After weeks of rumors and speculations that Mazda was planning to pull auto production from Michigan to a location outside of the U.S., the Japanese automaker on Monday confirmed it was true.

The production of the Mazda6 sedan at the AutoAlliance International plant in Flat Rock, Mich.--a joint venture with Ford--will be transferred to Mazda's plant in Hofu, Japan. U.S. production will end with the current product cycle. Mazda makes the same size sedan in Japan, but it is known there as the Atenza.

Mazda is pulling out of North America because it can't make … Read more

2009 Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring (review)

As you approach the Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring, your walkway is illuminated by the Welcome Lighting on the underside of the rearview mirrors. Don't bother taking the smart key out of your pocket, a mere touch of the door handle will unlock the vehicle. Don't bother futzing with the headlamps or windshield wipers either, it's automatic. Just settle into the heated leather-trimmed seats, press the start button to bring the peppy engine to life, and you're off.

For 2009, the Mazda6 has grown in both size and ambition. When viewed from the front or rear … Read more