Mazda is giving its popular CX-5 SUV a mild facelift to pretty much coincide with the upcoming official appearance of the smaller CX-3. The changes only target a few elements, like the headlights, tail-lights and grille as seen in these spy photos from European agency Automedia. All seem to fall in line with the latest evolution of the Kodo design language seen on the new … [Read more...] about Mazda CX-5 gets facelift to welcome in the new and smaller CX-3
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Mazda MX-5 and Fiat Barchetta – one and the same but different
A ‘specialty’ Fiat roadster based on the upcoming Mazda MX-5 platform is likely to be available in New Zealand in 2016 and sit above the Fiat Abarth Esseesse 500 as the carmaker’s hero car. The two-door is the result of a model-sharing agreement announced by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in 2012 for a joint Mazda-Alfa Romeo roadster to be built at the Japanese company’s plant in … [Read more...] about Mazda MX-5 and Fiat Barchetta – one and the same but different
Fiat’s 100% of Chrysler: what’s it mean?
Fiat has confirmed the complete takeover of the Chrysler Group, once part of America’s ‘big three’ monopoly with Ford and General Motors. But what does it mean for the Italian company? Fiat acquired the remaining 41.46 per cent in Chrysler that it didn’t previously own. The stake was owned by the VEBA Trust – a retiree healthcare trust affiliated with the United Auto Workers … [Read more...] about Fiat’s 100% of Chrysler: what’s it mean?