Japanese car maker Mazda is trying to gain a greater share in the car market by defying convention and thinking out of the box. While other manufactures have been busy thinking of hybrid technology Mazda has been busy fine tuning the current combustion engine and car materials. Mazda believes there is finer tuning to do on a traditional car before it focuses all of its attention on hybrid technology.
Mazda has launched SkyActiv, which is a combination of light weight materials and more fuel efficient engines. Every part of each new Mazda model has undergone scrutinising to see if changes can be made to make the component or part lighter. New technology like start-stop is also being integrated to help save fuel and lower CO2 emissions.
One of Mazda's popular models, the Mazda3 has undergone a revamp and will go on sale in March this year. Mazda has cut the Mazda3's CO2 emissions by 3.5%, for fleet operators this means lower Vehicle Excise Duty and National Insurance payments. The CO2 figure means that the new models fall within the lowest company car BIK bracket for diesel models (13%) in 2011/12.
The most loved and wanted fleet car in the UK is the Mazda6 and the new model now comes with stop-start technology. New technological advancements mean that the new Mazda6 2.2 litre SkyActiv diesel will have a CO2 rating of just 104g/km.
The new Mazda6 will be available with Mazda offers in London to help buyers get into a cleaner and more fuel efficient car. There will also be a new coupe variant, effectively replacing the MX-6 that ended production in 1997, alongside the saloon and estate. With its already impressive fuel consumption figures and low CO2 emissions it's easy to see why fleet drivers and operators continue to make the Mazda6 their car of choice.
Author Resource:-
Joanna Small - Automotive Journalist and Enthusiast
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