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The first car in a new generation of Mazdas, featuring our revolutionary SKYACTIV Technology and created using our new design theme, KODO – Soul of Motion.



The…

Well its winter again and time for a little adventure, so i will be going over to Bavaria for the rally at the end of January, and yes i will be riding all the way but this time its for charity.

The Elephant rally is a rememberance rally for all those that have lost loved ones.

I will be going for the charity Help 4 Heroes.

I will keep a blog as best i can while away but not sure about the internet connections over there so there may be a few added on my return, it…

Everyone pop in to the Mazda showroom today to wish our very favourite Senior Service Advisor a Happy Happy Birthday.

Happy Birthday Paula. Don't worry, she knows the rule...no wine until after midday ;)…

It's always a headline grabber - get free money!! Whether it's money off, cashback or a free gift, it never fails to grab your attention. The problem is, it's usually never what it seems.

Whether it's a sofa being advertised at a cut price with nothing to pay for a year or a free xbox with your new mobile phone, there's always a catch, whether it's a specific contract or a specific item, it's never as good as it sounds.

Here at Phoenix we are different. We don't do gimmicks! We…

As many of you will know Mazda has been developing the SkyActiv range of engines for a number of years and we will finally see them in our showroom in March 2012 in the new CX-5. Mazda are one of the few manufacturers who have remained fully committed to the standard combustion engine rather than developing hybrid technology. We believe that although standard petrol and diesel engines are much more efficient than they used to be there is still a much more we can get from these type of…

Mazda’s latest concept car the MX-5 Spyder was first shown at the SEMA motorshow in Los Angeles just a few weeks back, and while it sounds fun on paper in the flesh it’s an absolute stunner.

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Christmas is coming, the high street is quiet, internet sales are up, bargains to be had in the shops before the prices go back up in the new year, people have no money and the motor trade is heading into a quiet period because customers have no money!!

All depressing news right?

Well, why should it be, in the age of the savvy shopper, why are we so quiet in december and the run up to christmas?

In March and September we are busy without fail and this is because of the…

Every year Phoenix Car Company take 12 sales staff to America for the NADA conference (National Automobile Dealer Association). Every year every member of staff from the new rookie to the experienced general manager get to apply for one of the spaces. To win a space you have to present your case to the sales…

The winter advertising campaigns are in full effect with everyone from the tear jerking John Lewis tv ad to the rather bizarre 'doggy-doo.'

Amongst all of this you may have noticed the outstanding Mazda6 1.8 Sakata appearing not just in the Phoenix Mazda Linwood showroom.

Driving through Paisley to Glasgow or Barrhead or even popping into Renfrew town centre you would see the Mazda6 looking down upon you as part of our latest billboard campaign.…

Innovative capacity has always been one of Mazda’s strengths. One example  - Mazda’s unique rotary engine – says it all. Now the tradition continues with SKYACTIV technology.

Developed using a breakthrough approach, SKYACTIV is founded on resolving conflicting…

Mitsubishi Motors’ new model-year…

•  Mazda3 MPS ‘super-hatch’ priced at just £22,685^ (OTR)
• Turbocharged 2.3-litre petrol engine generates 260ps power and 380Nm torque output
• Sensational acceleration to 62mph in just 6.1sec, with ‘limited’ 155mph top speed

Mazda3 MPS delivers a unique combination of exhilarating driving fun and everyday compact car practicality.  Marketed in the UK as a…

• Extends BMW’s lead in efficiency and dynamics
• Four engines at launch, with more to follow
• More space, more comfort and more luxury
• Popular ‘Lines’ specifications, similar to BMW 1 Series, introduced
• Eight-speed automatic gearbox available across the range
• Four-wheel-drive and hybrid versions to be offered
• On sale February 2012 from £24,100 OTR…

• The Hyundai i40 Tourer awarded  ‘Best Estate Car’ at the 2011 Scottish Car of the Year awards
• First award since vehicle was launched in September 2011
• Praised for its space, practicality, economy and elegant styling
• The Hyundai i40 Tourer  is available from £18,395, has class leading insurance group ratings from 12E, including lowest BIK cost in class, CO₂ emissions from 113g/km and…

Matt Neal has paid tribute to his Honda Racing Team after scooping the 2011 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship at Silverstone last weekend.

A victory, a second place and an eighth position were enough for Neal to take his two-litre turbocharged Honda Civic to title glory, just eight points ahead of his team-mate Gordon Shedden.



"What an incredible feeling," says Neal. "It has been such a…

Honda today confirms that the Crosstourer model unveiled as a concept at the 2010 EICMA show will go into mass production, and will be first revealed at the 2011 EICMA Milan show in early November, followed by its UK debut for customers to see at Motorcycle Live show from 19-27 November.

The Crosstourer will deliver all the fun and excitement of…