Topic: Mazda Motor Corporation

10 great summer cars

Wind in your hair, sun in your face – the summer drive is as classic a pastime as barbecues and baseball.  For dedicated sun-seekers, the right machine can make all the difference, and since most of us can’t afford the demi-convertible Maybach Landaulet limousine, here are 10 fun-loving new models sure to keep a summer smile on your face.  Climb into one of these this season, and you’ll be happy to keep driving duties for yourself.

Buying a car, college grad? Don’t forget the rebates.

Most major automakers offer discounts to college grads. All college grads need to do is read the fine print. 

Top 12 best cars for the money

Consumer confidence may be rising, but it still makes sense to watch every penny – especially with big purchases, like a new car. Although auto sales perked up in 2011, value is still the name of the game. U.S. News Best Cars spent months analyzing thousands of professional reviews, as well as reliability and safety data, to create the 2012 Best Cars for the Money Awards. Here are the 12 most highly praised low-cost, low-maintenance models for 2012:

Is violence in Mexico affecting foreign investment? No, say recent reports.

The reports suggest that, despite what might seem like common sense, investment in dangerous pockets of Mexico is up.

Retirement: A time to generate income?

Retirement means the loss of a regular paycheck to many people. Look at the answer to question No.4 for some suggestions of how to generate income during retirement.

Ford suspends work at 3 plants due to parts woes

Ford Motors assembly plants in Pretoria, South Africa, and Nanjing, China, will be down this week. Ford spokesman says the factories had been scheduled to shut down for a week later this year, but the downtime was pulled ahead.

Car recalls and Mazda's mystery spider

Car recalls are made for all kinds of reasons. But of all Mazda's car recalls, this one is perhaps the strangest

Yellow sac spiders infest Mazda cars, cause recall

Yellow sac spiders have been found in Mazda6 cars, causing Mazda to recall more than 65,000 cars. The yellow sac spiders built webs in 20 cars that could cause fuel tank pressure and possibly fire.

Supreme Court allows lawsuits against automakers over seat belt design

Federal law does not shield automakers from potential lawsuits filed on behalf of passengers injured while wearing lap-only seat belts, the Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday.

Dreams of the middle class deferred by the recession

The recession has stalled the expectation of upward mobility in the American middle class: The unemployed are forced to live frugally, while many others choose financially cautious paths.

Hybrid cars, electrics zoom past 100 m.p.g.

Hybrid cars are finally on track in the US as automakers reach for new refinement on electrics.

Mazda recall affects 300,000 vehicles with potential power steering problems

Mazda recall: Mazda is recalling more than 300,000 vehicles, citing a problem with their power steering systems. The Japanese automaker told the government the recall involved model year 2007-2009 Mazda3 and Mazda5 vehicles in North America.

Say goodbye to the pink Mazda

Global trade slump hits Asian labor

Many factory workers in export-heavy economies like Thailand's have lost their jobs. With agricultural demand also down, farming has become a less reliable Plan B.

Recession hits Japan's part-time workers

Sony said Tuesday it will let 16,000 employees go – half of them from its temporary staff.

Solar panels for your car

GM to shed SUVs, jobs

South African churches mobilize as anti-foreigner violence flares

Church and community centers have been providing refuge for tens of thousands fleeing recent anti-immigrant violence.