Updated Mazda6 on sale from July 20

Mazda has announced UK pricing and specification for both the Saloon and Tourer versions of its flagship model. Featuring an upgraded cabin, revised styling and enhanced technology, plus the UK debut of Mazda’s cylinder deactivation SKYACTIV-G 2.5-litre petrol engine, the updated Mazda6 also sees the popular SKYACTIV-D 2.2-litre diesel engine benefit from a power upgrade to 181 bhp.
Mazda launches first commercial petrol engine with controlled compression ignition.

Mazda says the SKYACTIV-X SPCCI petrol engine offers customers outstanding power, acceleration and environmental performance by combining the best attributes of both spark and compression ignition.
Auto transmission quandary

With my local Mazda franchise gone, and the excellent CX-5 that we have corresponded about previously about to enter its sixth year, I have been looking around at alternatives. Two at the top of my list are the Hyundai Tucson and the Kia Sportage. Both with the 1.7 diesel engine and twin-clutch automatic transmission. Also, […]
Mazda: SKYAKTIV-X engines can be as clean as electric

Mazda says its new SKYACTIV-X engine, which combusts through compression ignition, shows the potential to reduce emissions from an internal combustion engine to below that of an electric vehicle when measured well-to-wheel.
Mazda research: European drivers still want petrols and diesels

New research by Mazda has revealed that 55 per cent of UK drivers, and almost 60 per cent of European drivers, see a positive future for petrol and diesel engines