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I haven’t written about a car for a while, but since I have just ceased to drive my MX-5 it seems a very good time to review it: I am not going to learn anything more about it at this point.  To be specific, I am reviewing the 1.8 litre version – I didn’t want the 2.0 sport as it came with traction- and stability-control.

I first drove an MX-5 in February 2007 as a test drive at a local dealer’s and couldn’t stop grinning – the gear change was perfect, the engine note was perfect, the handling was excellent, the power delivery was spot-on and the interior was very pleasant. It was a cold day, but I was comfortable in shirt sleeves with the roof down.

I bought mine through a car scheme (sadly now discontinued) provided by my employer.  It was a rather odd set-up: if you went to their website the deals on offer were worse than you could get at your local dealer, but if you called them to ask for a quote you got a price no-one was willing to get near.  The personal-contract-purchase payments I was offered on the MX-5 were £75 a month lower than my local dealer could manage.  They also managed to get my car delivered by mid-March when the local dealers were saying July.  You see why I was disappointed to see it withdrawn for “lack of interest”.  But I digress.

I remember the day I got it: it was delivered to my parents house (I was selling my Ka to a friend who lived near there) and I drove around all my favourite twisty back roads in 3rd (with the roof down to hear the engine) for the satisfaction of stringing corners together.  I was some distance from home when it started to rain, so I pulled over to put the roof up.  The 12-second button-push to put the roof up or down is pretty quick, and I still find the mechanism impressive to watch.  With the roof up, I decided to go the short way home for tea.

It turns out that I drive mostly by sound – which can mean you end up going a little bit faster than you intended if you change gear and accelerate in an MX-5 when you’re used to a Ka: the sound insulation of an MX-5 with the roof up is much better than that in a Ka.  I think this is because the rear wheel sound goes into the boot cavity and the front wheel sound into the engine cavity, while the passenger area is isolated from both of these.  In the Ka, of course, the rear wheel arches intrude into the passenger cabin and there is no isolation between the boot and the passenger space anyway.

The MX-5 is surprisingly practical.  I have fit a complete set of golf clubs, a trolley, a brolly, golf shoes and a change of clothes in the boot.  In contrast to practically everything else you might look at (Mercedes SLK, etc) you could still put the roof down at that point.  For the non-golfists among you, Cerys and I have twice been on holiday for a week taking only what we could fit into the boot without sacrificing anything: if you want to do this it helps to have the MX-5 luggage (Roadsterbag size 24B).  Basically its cargo capacity is generally enough given adequate planning.  Another good roof feature, the envy of my elise-driving colleagues, is that you can get good use of the roof in the middle of winter: the engine is in the front so there is plenty of heat for the climate control to dispense through the vents.

One thing which will surprise you if you’ve driven cars with “sport” written anywhere near them is the MX-5’s suspension.  Compared to a Mazda3 Sport I test-drove recently, or a BMW 3-series M Sport, the suspension is more informative and less harsh in the MX-5.  In an MX-5 you know, well before you get there, exactly where the edge of grip is in the corners; and you can go over speed bumps and bad road surfaces without pain.  It’s really quite incredible compared to everything else I’ve tried.

So where doesn’t it work?  Long motorway journeys.  You don’t want the roof down on the motorway, and there are no corners where the handling can reward you.  A second issue on extremely long journeys is that you sit with your legs out straight in front of you so the back of your heel is taking the weight: I found that somewhat tiring after 4 hours driving in a day.  But driving that kind of distance is generally best avoided anyway.  It’s also a little tedious in heavy traffic, but not more so than any other manual.  Unfortunately these two classes of driving are pretty-much all I’ve been doing recently.

I’m replacing it with a 55-plate Lexus IS 250SE Automatic, which is considerably more comfortable for long motorway jaunts and considerably easier to use in heavy traffic.  It isn’t quite as rewarding through the bends, but I think it’s a better fit for my needs if my journeys over the next year are like they are now.

I was expecting to be able to sell the MX-5 to a dealer or trade it in.  I need to get £10551.57 to pay off the finance I have left, or of course I can hand it back at nominal cost.  Unfortunately, the price dealers will offer is £10k flat: although they expect to be able to sell it for around £12.5k they don’t expect to do so until March at the earliest, and they are understandably not keen to have it on their books for 4 months as that precludes having another car in that space (or spending that £10k on a more sellable vehicle).  I’ve asked all my friends if they want to buy it at the finance cost – if they wanted an MX-5 it would effectively be a £2k discount on the forecourt price, but strangely none of them are interested.  It looks like I shall be handing it back to the finance people to auction it.  I shall be sad to see it go however it goes: I’m sure I’ll buy one again when I convince myself I need to own 2 cars.

As those little cars so popular and well known throghout Europe are being tentatively pointed at America by their manufacturers, one manufacturer with an already strong foothold over the pond, Mazda, has made a move. The Mazda2 will be hitting roads Stateside.

Due to be shown with US spech at the Los Angeles Auto Show alongside the likes of the Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris and Kia’s Soul as the smaller models of car aimed at American buyers.

American buyers can expect to find a 1.6-litre engine under the “hood” – it’s really the largest Mazda can cram in there – and the possibility of diesels hitting the tarmac over there too. Entry-level gadgets will probably be considered minimal but there’s plenty of add-ons available.

I’ve seen quite a bit of the Mazda2 in Kent over recent months as small cars take over the local motorways and supermarket carparks. It’s a cracker in terms of looks, plenty of personality and quirkiness but surprisingly large for a ’small car’ – no dount why Mazda isn’t too concerned about throwing it to the Americans.

So, Americans looking for something small enough to dart around city streets and still offer plenty of space within and a bucket load of economy should be pretty happy with the launch of the Mazda2 in the US.

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With an increasing number of holiday festivities being held in the home this year, we’re all looking for creative and cost effective ways to spruce up our table settings and create a look that will impress our guests. When it comes to setting your Thanksgiving table, options for the adventurous host are limitless. What are the hottest trends for you to bring to your table this year? Here are a few ideas that will take your Thanksgiving table from ordinary to extraordinary:

Color, Texture and Mix – Match:

In table linens and accessories, this year we are seeing rich, saturated colours. We are also seeing a lot of texture and the mixing and matching of patterns with solids. There are a lot of options out there to do something warm and inviting.

Color Trends

Warm tones have always been popular for Fall and that continues with some of the biggest trends in colour combinations this year. Some of those include:
- Deep Spice and Aubergine with muted Gold accents – Dark Chocolate with Blues and Gray accents – Olive Green, Aubergine and softer greens as accents – Dark Chocolate, Taupe and Natural

Tabletop Decor

- Use things that you already have in your home – pull out your 3 or 4 of your favourite vases of different heights. Use complementary colors of fresh flowers for a simple and stunning arrangement. Fill three or four vases and/or glass bowls with different colors and sizes of ornaments, fruits, leaves – anything with color and texture that will create visual excitement.

- Your guests are all unique – why not celebrate their individuality? Use different patterns and/or colors of napkin rings that match their unique personalities. Are they simple or sophisticated? Fun or formal? Unpredictable or conservative? Show them you care with a little customization to complement your table linens.

- Candles are always a dramatic and cost effective way to make a statement – use votives at each place setting with a name card and emphasize beautiful table linens for a classy and simple look. Or go more dramatic and cluster your favourite candle sticks of varying heights and looks as a centerpiece. Use colors that complement or match your dishes, glasses and table linens.

- Nothing brings subtle sophistication to your table like a well-selected runner. Use one the length of the table plus 12 inches to hang over the edge (usually a 90″ or longer) as the perfect centerpiece. If you are using a solid tablecloth or placemats, make sure to jazz it up with a festive pattern. If you have a patterned look already, use a vibrant solid runner that picks up on one of the colors in your runner.

- Use 2 napkins instead of one with a napkin ring. With a solid napkin inside, and a more decorative napkin on the outside.

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El nuevo dispositivo de arranque y para de motor de Mazda, ha sido galardonado con el Premio a la Tecnología 2009 que concede la Conferencia de Periodistas y Analistas del sector de Automoción de Japón (RJC).

El sistema de corte de ralentí, denominado i-stop, que equipa en Europa el Mazda3 ha sido galardonado por el RJC. Esta acción de parada del propulsor reduce el consumo de combustible. Además, elimina el ruido y las vibraciones que produce el motor cuando el coche está detenido.

Seita Kanai, máximo responsable de I+D de la marca declaró que “el sistema i-stop de Mazda es una de las tecnologías ‘verdes’ que forman la base de nuestra futura estrategia de producto. Es una tecnología que reduce el consumo sin afectar negativamente a las prestaciones de conducción. Por ello, creemos que refleja perfectamente el compromiso de Mazda de ofrecer a nuestros clientes una combinación de placer al volante, buen comportamiento ambiental y equipamiento de seguridad. Para nosotros es un honor recibir este galardón: es un premio que reconoce nuestros esfuerzos en protección del medio ambiente y tiene un significado especial para Mazda.”

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Hmmm sudah lama juga nggak bikin upload berita baru. Bukan apa-apa kebetulan saya mendapat undangan Asean New Mazda2 Media Test Drive di Chiang Mai, Thailand, 19 November kemarin. Jadi emang agak-agak jauh dari soal upload… hehehe

Tapi nggak papa, saya menjadi satu dari 10 wartawan Indonesia yang mendapat pengalaman pertama mengendarai Mazda2. Mobilnya sendiri akan resmi diluncurkan PT Mazda Motor Indonesia (MMI) awal pekan besok.

Nah, kalo pengen tahu seperti apa Mazda2, foto-fotonya, atau pengalaman saya mengendarai mobil yang akan meramaikan pasar miliknya Honda Jazz, Toyota Yaris, Suzuki Swift, atau Hyundai i20 ini? Tunggu saja ceritanya

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Roughly translated as the “Mazda Whore”

Aside from General Motors “going out of business” taxpayer bail-out fire sales and their deceptive “you can return this care if you don’t absolutely love it” teevee commercials… yeah, that’s enough to make anyone’s stomach turn.

Andyway, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a private, insurance-company-funded organization (don’t get me started on those bastards, the insurance ones, that is), has released their “Top Safety Pick” for 19 sedans and 8 SUVs fro the 2010 model year. Their ratings are, in order, from the top: Good (G), Acceptable (A), Marginal (M), and Poor (P).

Ford and Volvo (a Ford-owned subsidiary), each earned 6, while Subaru, Volkswagen and their Audi division each received 5.

Chrysler earned 4, while Honda and GM each had 2, with Toyota, BMW, Mazda and Mitsubishi receiving none.

Hey!

What about Mercedes-Benz?

Oh yeah… their C class automobile (which the IIHS classifies as “midsize” – what’s their S class, then? Super? The C class is Coupe/Compact, you idiots!) is a “Top Safety Pick” for 2010.

And, Mercedes models have ranked Good from 200-2009 and Acceptable from 1997-2000.

Sorry about the lack of posts as of late my weeks been on the busier side of things.

But enough with the excuses and on with the dope shit.

I’m really liking RPF1’s as of late

Love the super tight fitment on this Passat

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Love these two FC’s both are super clean

The Mazda 2, named the 2008 World Car of the Year, will make its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in early December.

It will go on sale in late 2010 in the U.S. and Canada as a 2011 model. The Mazda 2 is known as the Mazda Demios in the Japanese domestic market. It shares its architecture with the Ford Fiesta, which will go on sale in North America during the spring of 2010, months earlier than the Mazda.

It’s an interesting looking car, looks like it could make a good car for teens.

Source: Inside Line

Mazda mostrará la versión americana de su utilitario en el próximo Salón del Automóvil de Los Ángeles, que se celebrará del 2 al 13 de diciembre. Llegará a EE.UU. y Canadá a finales de 2010.

La firma japonesa exhibirá en el próximo salón californiano la versión americana del vehículo que tantos premios ha dado a la marca, el Mazda2. El modelo urbano entrará de lleno en el segmento B a finales de 2010.

Según Jim O’Sullivan, Presidente de Mazda North American Operations, “traer el Mazda2 a Norteamérica permite completar nuestra gama,” […] “Con el todocamino de siete plazas CX-9 en un extremo y el Mazda2 en otro, la gama de Mazda cubrirá los segmentos más relevantes de la industria y será, además, la más consistente y mejor diseñada que hemos ofrecido hasta el momento. El Mazda2 encarna todo aquello que nos diferencia del resto de competidores: tiene estilo y es divertido de conducir. En resumidas cuentas, es la definición de Zoom-Zoom.”

Junto al Mazda2 estarán presentes: Mazda3, Mazda3 MPS, Mazda5, Mazda6, MX-5, RX-8, CX-7 y CX-9.

A poor old first gen Mazda Bongo returning to nature. A sad sight indeed