Mazda Tribute

2010 Prius named WhatGreenCar Car of the Year, Insight and Fusion Hybrid also "commended"

AutoblogGreen (Free subscription) | 30/11/2009

Filed under: Hybrid , Toyota , UK 2010 Prius - click above for high-res image gallery Last year, the first time WhatGreenCar gave out its Green Car of the Year award for UK vehicles, the Ford Focus EcoNetic won the title . That car managed to get a 33 on a WGC's hundred-point scale (lower is better) for, well, greenness. This year's winner for the U.S. market Car of the Year was the 1.8 liter, 4-cylinder...

Ford facing possible strike at Kansas City truck, crossover plant

Leftlane (Free subscription) | 12/11/2009

United Auto Worker members at Ford’s Kansas City, Missouri crossover and truck factory are considering a strike following changes to the plant’s work processes. The Kansas City plant produces the Ford F-150, Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner and Mazda Tribute. According to UAW Local 249’s Web site, union members are unhappy with new workload requirements set [...]

The Top 10 in Gas Mileage

Hybrid Car Review (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009

The top 10 list of vehicles with the best gas mileage are dominated by hybrids and diesel engines. To increase your gas mileage, the best cars for getting the best gas mileage tend to be smaller, but not necessarily so. Hybrid or diesel engines tend to offset the need to decrease weight, just look at the Ford Escape Hybrid, which shows up ninth on the list. MPG Ranking Category Vehicle City Highway...

The Mazda Tribute May Be Shunned But Is Definetely Not Forgotten

The Vehicles Blog (Free subscription) | 31/10/2009

By Andy Zain The Mazda Tribute is a compact SUV that is avidly known for the way that it handles itself on the road, the surprisingly close comparison to a car ride, and amazing engine performance. Anyone that has had the opportunity to take the Mazda Tribute for a drive will avidly have to admit that this miniature SUV handles great on the road. If you were to ask someone to drive the vehicle and...

Feds release 2010 Fuel Economy Guide, Prius still most miserly

Autoblog (Free subscription) | 16/10/2009

Filed under: Hybrid , Hatchback , Toyota 2010 Toyota Prius - Click above for high-res image gallery Quick - what's the most fuel efficient car currently for sale in America? Did you guess the Toyota Prius ? If so, give yourself a cookie, you're right. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the 2010 version of Toyota's seminal hybrid once again scores the mileage victory with its estimated...

• Feds release 2010 Fuel Economy Guide, Prius still most miserly - AutoblogGreen

The Mazda Tribute Deserves More Attention Then It Receives

JeyamArticle (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009

The Mazda Tribute is a compact SUV that is avidly known for the way that it handles itself on the road, the surprisingly close comparison to a car ride, and amazing engine performance. Anyone that has had the opportunity to take the Mazda Tribute for a drive will avidly have to admit that this miniature SUV handles great on the road.

REPORT: Mazda looking to raise $1.1B to catch up in hybrid race

Autoblog (Free subscription) | 05/10/2009

Filed under: Hybrid , Technology , Mazda , Earnings/Financials , Alternative Fuel , Diesel 2009 Mazda Tribute - Click above for high-res image gallery According to a report from Reuters , Mazda plans to raise up to $1.1 billion (95.9 billion yen) by issuing 315.2 million new shares and selling 96.8 million treasury shares. The resulting funds are to be reinvested in the company, mainly for research...

• REPORT: Mazda looking to raise $1.1B to catch up in hybrid race - AutoblogGreen

Mazda to raise $1.1 billion to increase investment in hybrid technologies

eGMCarTech (Free subscription) | 05/10/2009

Mazda has never really been a fan of hybrid technology. In fact, the only hybrid vehicle the company has ever offered to the market in the United States is the Mazda Tribute Hybrid, which is based on the Ford Escape Hybrid. The Japanese automaker today said that it is looking to raise up to $1.1 billion [...]

The UAW/CAW Car List

The Auto Prophet (Free subscription) | 25/09/2009

The UAW and CAW have released a list of vehicles which they endorse, because they are assembled by unionized plants in North America. There are some "Big 3" vehicles which are notably missing because they are assembled in Mexico, such as the Chevrolet HHR. Others have an * because some variants are built in Mexico while others are built in US or Canadian union plants, such as the GM pickups....

Haima S3 SUV – Yours for 100,000rmb

China Car Times (Free subscription) | 23/09/2009

The Haima S3 SUV is essentially the old Mazda Tribute with a Haima front end, and a considerably lower price tag of 100,000rmb. The Haima S3 will be entering into the small displacement self designed Chinese SUV arena, and will go up against the likes of the very popular GreatWall Hover H3, and the Chery Tiggo3. The S3 will be powered by a 2.0l 4 cylinder engine, and is likely to be in FWD guise rather...

Perrycraft Roof Rails for 2001 - 2006 Mazda Tribute

Puadkee (Free subscription) | 21/07/2009

List Price: USD 92.10Lowest New Price: USD 69.57 Manufacturer: Perrycraft Product Description:DYNASPORT SERIES ROOF RACK, CONTOURED LOOK, EASY INSTALLATION, WITHOUT CROSSBARS, 75 LB LOAD CAPACITY, BLACK POWDER COATED, 55', THIS LISTING IS A REFERENCE ONLY, YOU SHOULD MEASURE YOUR VEHICLE FIRST TO INSURE PROPER FIT BEFORE DRILLING HOLES. DOES NOT FIT WITH SUNROOFS! Brand: Perrycraft Product Information...

REPORT: Toyota in talks to provide Mazda with hybrid tech

AutoblogGreen (Free subscription) | 16/07/2009

MINI Crossover Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery Mazda already has one of the first non-Toyota hybrids to hit the market with its Tribute SUV (above), but that model is only on sale in California, with hybrid tech from Ford Motor Company. Now that Ford has a much smaller percentage stake in the automaker, Mazda cannot rely on the Blue Oval to develop its future hybrid technology. With...

REPORT: Toyota in talks to provide Mazda with hybrid tech

Autoblog (Free subscription) | 16/07/2009

Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative , Green , Tech , Mazda , Toyota , Rumormill MINI Crossover Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery Mazda already has one of the first non-Toyota hybrids to hit the market with its Tribute SUV (above), but that model is only on sale in California, with hybrid tech from Ford Motor Company. Now that Ford has a much smaller percentage stake in the automaker, Mazda...

Driver claims injuries in St. Clair County suit

Madison County Record (Free subscription) | 30/06/2009

A Belleville woman has filed suit against the driver who she says hit the side of her vehicle while she was attempting to drive through an intersection. Jane C. Knop says she was driving her 2007 Toyota Camry east on Washington Street on June 23, 2007, when Mary B. Renner, who was driving south on Jackson Street, hit the side of Knop's Camry in the middle of the intersection with the front bumper...

Hyundai Santa Fe Colecction Images and Info

Cars review info (Free subscription) | 28/06/2009

Hyundai Santa Fe is a compact / mid-sized crossover SUV based on the Hyundai Sonata platform. It was introduced for model year 2001 as the first SUV from Hyundai, Ford Escape issued / Mazda Tribute and Pontiac Aztek. The Santa Fe was an important step in the restructuring of society in the late 1990s because, despite the criticism of journalists to conceal their appearance, the SUV was a success with...