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14 Dec 11Mazda 3: Test Drive Review
Mazda is gearing up for the launch of its Skyactive fuel- and emissions-cutting measures, but in the meantime it's been honing the 3 hatchback.You'll ... -
11 Oct 11Mazda targets fleets with green technology
Mazda fleet and remarketing boss Steve Jellis has claimed the carmaker's new environmentally targeted Skyactiv Technology, which debuts on the new CX-... -
21 Sep 11Sub-85g/km possible for next Mazda CX-5
Mazda is aiming to leapfrog competitors with the second stage of its Skyactiv efficiency drive, which could see a further 30% cut in emissions on top ... -
26 Aug 11Mazda introduces new fleet trim
Mazda is hoping that its new Business Line trim level for the upper medium 6 hatchback will be "a real contributor" to the firm's growth plans.Coming ... -
4 Aug 11Mazda to reveal new CX-5 in Frankfurt
Mazda is to unveil its new CX-5 compact crossover SUV at the Frankfurt Motor Show.The manufacturer said the model is the first in a new generation of ... -
5 Jul 11Our Fleet Test Drive Review: Mazda CX-7 - Final Report
The Mazda CX-7 is easy to dismissbecause on the surface it's a 4x4 with a CO2 well above the 160g/km capital allowance cut-off - two things that mean ... -
30 Jun 11MAZDA SKYACTIV: Weight-loss plan reveals shape of Mazda's future
By following a meticulous programme of weight reduction across all car components, Mazda is proving there's life still in the internal combustion engi... -
30 Jun 11Mazda 3 1.6d TS2: Test Drive Review
Mazda has upgraded the 1.6-litre diesel engine in its lower medium 3 model, with an extra 6hp yet a fuel economy improvement of 1.4mpg. The change won... -
16 Jun 11Our Fleet Test Drive Review: Mazda CX-7 - 16th Report
After nearly a year with the CX-7 I've had the call from BusinessCar HQ to set the return date. And this has triggered a new affection for the car.The... -
9 Jun 11Our Fleet Test Drive Review: Mazda CX-7 - 15th Report
After enjoying the superb grip in cold, wet and snowy weather for nearly six months due to a set of Continental winter tyres, I decided to swap back t... -
3 Jun 11Mazda gets in line for fleets
Mazda is targeting corporate business with the introduction of a new Business Line model to its Mazda6 line-up.Priced at £18,300 on the road, the Busi... -
2 Jun 11ALD Automotive wins Mazda deal from Lex
ALD Automotive has signed a new deal with Mazda to supply its dealer-based contract hire scheme for SME sales through the manufacturer's 156-strong ne... -
1 Jun 11Mazda 5 diesel: Test Drive Review
The diesel version of the new Mazda 5 Mini-MPV has arrived, a couple of months behind the two petrol alternatives. The 1.6-litre engine replaces the 2... -
24 May 11SkyActiv key to Mazda fleet sales surge
Mazda's "all encompassing" SkyActiv technical programme, which should cut its range's CO2 figures by 25% and generate a 30% reduction in fuel consumpt... -
18 May 11Our Fleet Test Drive Review: Mazda CX-7 - 14th Report
Cars are becoming ever more high-tech when it comes to servicing, and most modern models now have reminders that tell you a visit to the dealer is app... -
4 May 11Our Fleet Test Drive Review: Mazda CX-7 - 13th Report
There are lots of liveried company cars on our roads and the reason why is simple - your fleet acts as a mobile billboard for your services, leading t... -
4 May 11New fleet boss for Mazda
Steve Jelliss has been named as Mazda's new fleet and remarketing director, succeeding Peter Allibon who, after three years in the role, becomes sales... -
3 May 11Leaseplan appoints Mazda's Hopkins
Leaseplan UK has recruited James Hopkins, Mazda's European fleet operations director, to be its new head of remarketing and created new departments to... -
16 Mar 11Our Fleet Test Drive Review: Mazda CX-7 - 12th Report
There's no tougher practicality test for a long-term test car than taking the Young family on holiday, and recently it was the Mazda CX-7's turn to ta... -
15 Mar 11Mazda green ambition to be achieved mainly with diesel and petrol
Mazda's ambitions to cut its emissions and fuel use by 30% before 2015 will be achieved mainly through increased efficiency of petrol and diesel engin... -
25 Feb 11LPG back in vogue for Mazda
Mazda could put liquid petroleum gas (LPG) models on its price list after an increase in demand from fleets wishing to convert Mazda6 and Mazda3 petro... -
15 Feb 11Our Fleet Test Drive Review: Mazda CX-7 - 10th Report
Smug. That's how I've been feeling about fitting winter tyres from Continental to my long-term CX-7.While the Mazda is already four-wheel drive, winte... -
15 Feb 11Our Fleet Test Drive Review: Mazda CX-7 - 11th Report
After more than 10,000 miles in our long-term Mazda CX-7 it's probably about time I talked about fuel consumption.Fuel spend is one of a fleet's bigge... -
4 Feb 11Mazda targets end-users
Mazda expects to boost company car sales in 2011 through growing demand from outright purchase and contract hire and leasing companies.Last year end-u... -
6 Jan 11Mazda wins conquest business
Mazda is winning "significant conquest fleet business" following the introduction of a programme which allows its key dealers to meet corporate demand... -
3 Dec 10Mazda makes fleet sales appointment
New dealership Western Mazda in Edinburgh has appointed Greg Law as its corporate sales manager. The move is part of Mazda's recent announcement to ex... -
1 Dec 10Our Fleet Test Drive Review: Mazda CX-7 - 9th Report
I managed to lose fourth gear on the CX-7 the other evening, causing me to worry that it might be the start of a bigger problem.A call the next mornin... -
18 Nov 10Our Fleet Test Drive Review: Mazda CX-7 - 8th Report
Barely two weeks after I had my winter tyres from Continental fitted and the weather has turned nasty.So it seems only fair to give some initial feedb... -
12 Nov 10Our Fleet Test Drive Review: Mazda CX-7 - 7th Report
The Mazda CX-7's 18-inch alloys have looked good from day one, but having now washed the car several times, it's only now I'm appreciating how easy th... -
1 Nov 10Mazda rolls out small fleet scheme
Mazda is rolling out its business development programme for sub-50 fleets to a further 20 franchised dealerships.The carmaker launched the scheme with... -
21 Oct 10Mazda 5: Test Drive Review
Mazda has raised its game in the MPV segment by launching a new Mazda 5 with improved interior, ride and looks.The new 5 shows the firm's 'Nagare' des... -
18 Oct 10Our Fleet Test Drive Review: Mazda CX-7 - 6th Report
I am determined not to get caught out this year when the weather turns bad.The Mazda may be four-wheel drive, but it's still shod with more performanc... -
8 Sep 10Our Fleet Test Drive Review: Mazda CX-7 - 5th Report
Maybe it's the type of driving I've been doing this summer, or maybe more insects have been feeling suicidal, but the front of the Mazda CX-7 has been... -
1 Sep 10Our Fleet Test Drive Review: Mazda CX-7 - 4th Report
I know people don't pick cars just because they have effective headlights, but good ones don't half make a difference. The Mazda's standard Xenon ligh... -
24 Aug 10Mazda 6 2.2D 180hp 5dr Sport: Test Drive Report
The 6 has been another reasonable success story for a Mazda brand looking to seriously expand its share of the fleet market. The mid-life refresh of t... -
19 Aug 10Our Fleet Test Drive Review: Mazda CX-7 - 3rd Report
Satnav in the Mazda CX-7 is a standard item, and while it is excellent at finding the place you want to go first time (using either street address or ... -
28 Jul 10Our Fleet Test Drive Review: Mazda CX-7 - 2nd Report
We're nearing the 3000-mile mark in our long-term Mazda CX7 and it seems to be getting into its stride.Our initial average fuel consumption has improv... -
13 Jul 10Our Fleet Test Drive Review: Mazda 3 - Final Report
After one year and 8200 miles our departing Mazda 3 hatchback has graduated with honours from that particularly hard school, the lower medium sector.T... -
2 Jul 10Our Fleet Test Drive Review: Mazda 3 - 17th Report
After 11 months with our otherwise well-specified Mazda 3, the lack of rear parking sensors and satellite navigation continues to rankle, particularly... -
30 Jun 10Our Fleet Test Drive Review: Mazda CX-7 - 1st Report
Mazda took range simplification to the extreme with the CX-7 and has maintained the concept with the recently facelifted model. Originally launched in...