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Mazda Demio Skyactiv tops survey of Japan Eco Cars; Prius in 2nd place

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The survey asked these 500 respondents to choose from a pool of 24 hybrid and fuel-efficient gasoline engine cars. The top vehicle was the Mazda Demio Skyactiv (269 votes). liter Skyactiv is just as frugal as the Honda Fit Hybrid, and only very slightly shy of the Prius α’s 31 km/L. At 30km per liter (70.6

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Toyota and Mazda Agree to Hybrid System Technology License; Mazda to Apply in SKY Engine-Based Hybrid for 2013

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) have reached an agreement on the supply by Toyota under license to Mazda of the hybrid system technology used in the Toyota Prius. Mazda is aiming to commence sales of a hybrid vehicle starting in Japan by 2013. Earlier post.).

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Nikkei Reports Mazda to Launch Midsize Hybrid Using Toyota Hybrid System II; Toyota Denies Decision Made

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The Nikkei reports that Mazda Motor Corp. will introduce as early as 2013 a mid-size hybrid vehicle based on core components supplied by Toyota Motor Corp. This system, designed for use with an engine of 2 liters or smaller, is ideal for small and midsize hybrids. Earlier post.).

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Mazda introduces facelifted Demio with 1.3L SKYACTIV engine in Japan; hybrid-like fuel consumption at a lower price

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Mazda began taking pre-orders for the facelifted Mazda Demio (known overseas as the Mazda2) at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers throughout Japan; the sales launch is scheduled for 30 June. By comparison, the Prius S model is rated at 35.5 SKYACTIV-13 Prius S. Demio SKYACTIV-13.

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Subaru plug-in hybrid to use Prius Prime parts, coming in 2019

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When Toyota and Mazda said last September they would form a joint venture to produce electric-car parts, that answered the question of where Mazda's future plug-in vehicles would get their electric running gear. But it sparked another question: Where did that leave Subaru, another small automaker in the Toyota orbit?

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Mazdas new SKYACTIV gasoline and diesel engines are steps on the road to its Ideal Engine; focus on compression ratio

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Mazda’s roadmap to the ideal internal combustion engine. From a powertrain frame of reference, Mazda is planning a building block strategy—i.e., From a powertrain frame of reference, Mazda is planning a building block strategy—i.e., Click to enlarge. SKYACTIV at Powertrains, Fuels & Lubes.

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2016 Mazda CX-3 Gas Mileage, Tesla P85D Breaks Dyno, Toyota Prius Deals: Today's Car News

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Today, we have EPA gas-mileage ratings for the 2016 Mazda CX-3 crossover, a dynamometer-breaking Tesla Model S P85D electric car, and new deals on the Toyota Prius hybrid in California. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Catch up on last week's news with our Week in Reverse feature and video.

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