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Mazda’s CX-7 SUV is set to ditch its highly polluting petrol engine for a diesel powerplant featuring groundbreaking exhaust-cleaning technology.
The revamped five-seater is fitted with a special catalyst system that uses an additive called AdBlue to reduce the amount of poisonous oxides of nitrogen it emits. The Japanese firm says this will help it to meet tough Euro V regulations.
The 171bhp 2.2-litre diesel is also much better on economy and CO2 output than the old turbocharged petrol engine, recording a combined 37.7mpg and 199g/km. That halves the annual road tax to £205 a year.
The CX-7’s swift but comparatively thirsty 2.3-litre petrol unit has been dumped in favour of the new diesel taken from the 6 range. A single, highly specced model will be sold, with equipment likely to include xenon lights, heated leather seats, cruise control, parking sensors and a nine-speaker Bose sound system.
The CX-7 diesel will make its debut at next month’s Frankfurt Motor show, before going on sale in October. Prices are set to start at around £25,000, a rise of £1,000 over the petrol model.
Source: Auto Express
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It’s back to basics for sportscar legend Mazda – the Japanese firm will premiere a super-light version of its best selling MX-5 sports car at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show.
Dubbed the Mazda MX-5 Superlight, the concept celebrates 20 years of success with an open-topped, no-frills design focusing on affordable driving fun.
Created by Mazda’s studio in Oberursel, Germany, the two-seat roadster has been pared back to the bare essentials.
As these official Mazda pictures demonstrate, the Superlight concept is a roofless speedster offering only minimal protection from the elements. The cabin is a race inspired affair in keeping with the radical exterior.
A spiritual successor to the dramatic Renaultsport Spyder, Mazda claims that the Superlight concept takes the lightweight nature of the MX-5 to a whole new level, so expect extensive use of exotic materials amongst other weight saving measures.
Engine output has not been revealed, however the radical weight loss alone would make faster than your regular MX-5. Options open to engineers include the turbocharged 2.3-litre unit that offers up to 260bhp in the Mazda 3 MPS
In addition to the performance benefits of lightweight construction, Mazda is keen to stress the fuel saving and emission reductions possible with a lighter vehicle.
More details will be announced early next month.
Source: Auto Express – By Christopher MacLean
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Ford sold 26 percent more Fiestas in July – and, again, it’s scrappage that’s to thank for the increase.
44 percent of Fiesta sales have now come under the scrappage scheme – from a total of nearly 4000 scrappage Ford sales in July.
So far, the brand has recorded 16,500 new car scrap scheme registrations.
But it’s not just the Fiesta that’s doing well, he added. Sales are ‘soaring’ for low-CO2 Fords. Registrations for sub-120g/km variants are up 92 percent year-to-date.
‘Ford’s performance demonstrates how strong products can build sales, even in the toughest trading climate,’ said Ford of Britain MD Nigel Sharp.
‘Scrappage is benefitting the whole Ford range, but especially Ford Fiesta and Ka.
‘These are good looking, highly specified cars, competing well above the scrappage entry-level heartland.
There’s even more to come, he reckons: ‘Ford is bracing itself for a bumper September to welcome the new ‘59′ plate.’
Source: Car Dealer Magazine
If the Impreza WRX isn’t tough enough for you… then Subaru may have the answer!
The Japanese firm has announced a new, rally-bred Spec C variant of the all-wheel drive hatch.
Power is boosted to 304bhp thanks to the use of smoother ball bearings in the turbocharger, while retuned suspension and a reinforced chassis means it’ll provide an even more extreme driving experience.
Sadly, just 900 models will be made, meaning the car is unlikely to make it to British roads.
Source: Auto Express
Mazda’s CX-7 SUV is set to ditch its highly polluting petrol engine for a diesel powerplant featuring groundbreaking exhaust-cleaning technology.
