Exploring the true nature of KODO
Mazda’s KODO Mazda’s KODO (Soul of Motion) design language was first introduced to the world in 2010 in the form of the Shinari concept vehicle. The motivation behind this design ethos was, and very much still is, the ‘dynamic beauty of life’ and with its more muscular design characteristics, Shinari showed us that this form […]
The Mazda SKI-ACTIV Experience
Mazda on Ice New Zealand I remember vividly the first time I actually put skis on and hit (quite literally) the snow. I was in my late teens and full of bravado, I headed to the top of the chairlift, strapped on two planks of wood and shot down the slope – straight into a […]
Mazda CX-5 Review – Red, White and Blue
Now I’m not going to open the NZ flag debate again, (there has been far too much spent in terms of time and money on that) but what I will say is that our current Union Jack/Southern Cross one is in good company – most certainly when it comes to the colours. There are 192 […]
For Sale – Barely used Mazda brake pedals.
Okay so that’s a bit of an exaggeration but the new era of Mazda vehicles with the combination of G-Vectoring Control (GVC) which enhances handling and response, i-ACTIVSENSE Advanced Smart City Brake Support, Mazda’s urban Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) and their very intuitive adaptive cruise control; really helps keep Mazda brake pedals in pristine condition. […]
Mazda MX-5 RF NZ Launch – A Band Expander
In the late 19th century, it Heinrich Rudolf Hertz first discovered’ how to use radio waves but ironically, he stated that he didn’t see any practical value in it but as the 20th century came into play, Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi picked up the mantle and ‘pioneered’ Radio Transmission as we know it. Nowadays, we […]
Mazda CX-9 Review – Dressed to the Nines
Silly season is almost upon us, a chance to spend quality time with loved ones and family (sometimes they are even both). You buy presents, eat copious amounts of food and get the invite to attend parties and events where you have an excuse to dress up in flashy attire. Now although I complain about […]
