QUESTIONS? Ask them now for Healey's chat, 2 p.m. ET Sep 13, 2008
Houston, TX: Why is it so difficult to find a Ford Escape or Mazda Tribute with manual trans+ control cruise. Would you recommend this cars over a Honda Cr ot Toyota. (USA Today -- Money)
Which Cars Qualify for Alternative Fuel Credit? Sep 4, 2008
Mazda Hybrids 2008 Mazda Tribute 2WD -- $3,000 2008 Mazda Tribute 4WD -- $2,200. Nissan Hybrid 2008 Nissan Altima -- $2,350. (SmartMoney)
Best and worst fuel-efficient automakers Aug 28, 2008
The sport utility vehicle category has Ford Motor Co. taking top honors, not only with the Ford Escape Hybrid at 34/30 but its virtually identical hybrid cousins the Mazda Tribute and Mercury Mariner. The Jeep Compass and Patriot, both with manual transmission and two-wheel-drive, are rated at 23/28 mpg city/highway. (CNN -- Tech)
Demand for small cars soars Jun 1, 2008
She eschews driving either her gas-guzzling Mazda Tribute SUV or her BMW, both of which get mileage in the teens, in favor of the fuel-sipping Smart Car, in which she's averaging 35 miles per gallon. Like Mrs. Hollingshead, for reasons both economic and environmental, motorists nationwide are downsizing. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Ford doubling use of 6-speed automatics May 8, 2008
They also will go into the 2009 Mazda Tribute and two other vehicles early next year, Ford said. The new transmissions will also be low-maintenance, with no need to replace the fluid in the gearboxes for the life of the vehicle, Ford said. (MSNBC -- Business)
Ford Accelerates Shift to Fuel-Efficient, High-Performance 6-Speed Transmissions May 7, 2008
It also will be used in the 2009 Mazda Tribute, as well as two other vehicles early next year. For 2009, the Escape and Mariner receive more powerful engines, but even with that improved power, they also increase their fuel economy by 1 mpg thanks to the new 6F35. (PR Newswire)
Ford says it's doubling output of fuel-efficient 6-speed automatic transmissions by 2009 May 7, 2008
They also will go into the 2009 Mazda Tribute and two other vehicles early next year, Ford said. "These technologies are all about fuel economy," said Craig Renneker, Ford's chief engineer for new automatic transmissions. (International Herald Tribune)
Choosing the Right Hybrid Vehicle May 4, 2008
Mazda Tribute Hybrid 2WD: 30 city, 34 hwy, 31 combined mpg ... Mazda Tribute Hybrid 4WD: 27 city, 29 hwy, 27 combined mpg ... Mazda Tribute Hybrid: 7. (Suite101.com)
Hybrid cars flying out of showrooms Apr 23, 2008
Instead, he thinks sales jumped in 2007 because buyers had more options, including the new Nissan Altima, Saturn Aura and Lexus LS600h hybrid sedans and hybrid versions of the Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon and Mazda Tribute sport utility vehicles. Don't Miss. (CNN -- Tech)
Associated Press Apr 23, 2008
The Nissan Altima hybrid, Saturn Aura and Lexus LS600h sedans all came on the market, as did hybrid SUVs like the Chevy Tahoe, GMC Yukon and Mazda Tribute. The Prius is the most dominant model on the market, with 51 percent. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Veracruz Earns Winter Vehicle Award From NEMPA Mar 18, 2008
In addition to the Buick Enclave, other vehicles tested in the All Weather SUV -- $25,000-$35,000 segment included the Acura RDX, Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Ford Edge, Ford Escape, Ford Explorer, GMC Acadia, Honda CR-V, Honda Pilot, Infiniti EX35, Land Rover LR2, Mazda CX-7, Mazda CX-9, Mazda Tribute, Mercury Mariner, Mercury Mountaineer, Mitsubishi Endeavor, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan Murano, Pontiac Torrent, Saturn Outlook, Saturn Vue, Subaru Tribeca, Suzuki XL7 and Toyota... (PR Newswire)
Partnership event seeks to help businesses go green Feb 3, 2008
The car is battery powered and will replace the current vehicle, which is a Mazda Tribute. Related Industry News. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Rev Up Your Biz Fleet by Going 'Green' Jan 11, 2008
Chevrolet Malibu, Mazda Tribute, Nissan Altima, Ford Escape, Saturn Aura, Honda Accord and Civic, Toyota Prius and Highlander, Lexus RX400h, Chevrolet Silverado, Saturn Aura, Mercury Mariner, Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango. Ethanol/FlexFuel. (Entrepreneur)
Mariner Hybrid fuels a smooth balance Dec 23, 2007
The restyled Mercury Mariner is the most expensive in Ford's compact-SUV lineup, a group that also includes the Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute. All three come in regular or gas-electric hybrid versions. (Boston Globe)
Governor Schwarzeneggers Environmental Message Nov 18, 2007
The finalists were the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid, Mazda Tribute Hybrid, Nissan Altima Hybrid, and Saturn Aura Hybrid. The Tahoe took home the title, being the first full-size two-mode hybrid S.U.V.. (New York Times)
Chevy Tahoe named Green Car of the Year Nov 16, 2007
Other nominees for the award this year included the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, Mazda Tribute Hybrid, Nissan Altima Hybrid and the Saturn Aura Hybrid. Last year's winner of the Green Car of the Year was Toyota's Camry Hybrid. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Paper trail leads company to Columbia Oct 31, 2007
In June 2006, Summit Polymers said it had lost a major contract with a Kansas City assembly plant for the Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute and would close the Columbia plant and lay off 156 employees over a six-month period. The company was one of the area's top 10 manufacturing employers. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
Kelley Blue Book, KBB.Com Name Top New & Used Back-To-School Rides Aug 29, 2007
2003 Mazda Tribute DX. Mazdas version of the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner compact crossover SUV offers available all-wheel drive along with enough cargo room to swallow all the provisions of a spring break road trip. (KWTX.com, TX)
Best Back-To-School Rides Picked Aug 29, 2007
2003 Mazda Tribute DX. 2003 Mazda Prot;g;5. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
The 15-Minute Tip: Tracking Energy-Saving Tax Breaks Aug 24, 2007
The good news: the new Mazda Tribute hybrid, essentially the same as the Ford Escape hybrid, recently qualified for a $3,000 credit (2WD) or $2,200 (4WD). Mazda is considered a separate manufacturer, so has a long way to go to hit the 60,000 ceiling. (Fox News)
Tax Credits for Green Machines Aug 21, 2007
2008 Mazda Tribute 2WD ... 2008 Mazda Tribute 4WD. (SmartMoney)
Summer program for teens teaches life skills Aug 8, 2007
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Man in critical condition after head-on collision Aug 1, 2007
Marc Daniels, 55, and Laura Daniels, 52, both of 68 Creek Row, East Haddam, were traveling north on Route 154 in a 2001 Chevrolet Corvette that was struck head-on by a southbound 2003 Mazda Tribute SUV being driven by Joseph Damico, 20, of 41 Loveland St., Middletown, police said. At some point, state police said, Damico pulled out into the northbound lane to pass a line of southbound vehicles. (Middletown Press, CT)
A Tribute to modern SUV Jul 23, 2007
The Mazda Tribute SUV, redesigned for 2008, offers the ride and gas mileage of a car, a more upscale interior with adequate space and a choice of a four-cylinder or a V-6 engine. Mazda describes the Tribute's new interior design as more upscale, and you'll probably agree. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Two more cars burn Jul 12, 2007
In September, a Mazda Tribute was burned across from 1503 N. Overlook Drive. A Honda Accord parked in front of the Tribute also was damaged. (The Daily Reflector)
More cars torched Jul 10, 2007
In September, Belfiore awoke to discover his roommate's Mazda Tribute on fire across the street from their home. A Honda Accord parked in front of the Tribute also was damaged. (The Daily Reflector)
Fraud Taps Account Of Deceased Woman Jul 9, 2007
" Moran, 58, was found dead in her apartment on West Euclid Avenue on April 30, her brother said. Grantham notified SunTrust Bank, where she kept her checking account, of her death. Within two weeks of her death, the bank informed him of suspicious activity on the account that turned out to be the fraudulent checks. Three were dated April 30, one for $4,000, one for $4,250 and one for $4,500, according to copies Grantham provided to The Tampa Tribune. One dated May 1 was for $10,000. Notations... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Cars and Car News Jun 14, 2007
()Also sold - in different guises - as the Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute, Ford's small car-based SUVs offer an impressive value. ()At long last Audi announces the R8 - a two-seater that brings the brand's Le Mans-winning capabilities to the street. (CNN -- Money / Personal Finance)
Hybrid version is a nice Escape Jun 8, 2007
Looks more masculine, more outdoorsy, than the otherwise similar Mercury Mariner and the Mazda Tribute, says Eric Loeffler, chief engineer for the Escape and Escape hybrid. Seems to work. (USA Today -- Money)
Hybrids might no longer breeze by in HOV lane May 18, 2007
The qualifying vehicles include: the 2004-07 Toyota Prius, 2006-07 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, 2006-07 Lexus RX400h, 2006 Mazda Tribute Hybrid, 2005-07 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2006-07 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, 2003-07 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2003-06 Honda Insight and 2005 and 2007 models of the Honda Accord Hybrid. Natural gas versions of the 2003-05 Honda Civic and 2003-2004 Ford Crown Victoria would apply, too. (MSNBC -- Environment)
3 politically incorrect SUVs Apr 29, 2007
() Also sold - in different guises - as the Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute, Ford's small car-based SUVs offer an impressive value. () By providing constant feedback on your driving, hybrid sedan maximizes fuel efficiency. (CNN -- Money)
* Business Briefs Mar 17, 2007
Meanwhile, Ford Lio Ho is also talking to various countries for possibilities to export locally assembled Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute sports utility vehicles, after successfully exporting the first batch to Japan, New Zealand and Australia last May. Citigroup rates HTC a `buy' High Tech Computer Corp (HTC, Fq), the world's largest maker of handsets using Microsoft Corp's Windows operating system, was rated "buy" in new coverage at Citigroup Inc which said the market has already "priced in... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Going Once, Going Twice! Not With Vigil GPS! 2-Time Stolen Car Leads Police to Recover 7 Others Mar 14, 2007
Amongst the vehicles found where 5 Toyota Camry's, 1 Mazda Tribute and another Toyota Rav4. Estimated value of the recovery was over $180,000. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
New Mariner Hybrid: Nice and green Mar 12, 2007
Also sold - in different guises - as the Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute, Ford's small hybrid SUVs offer an excellent value. By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNNMoney. (CNN -- Money)
* Yulon Nissan plans new export drive Mar 8, 2007
The automaker exported its first locally assembled cars, the Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute sports utility vehicles, last May -- marking the first time Taiwan-made cars had been exported to Japan, Australia and New Zealand, countries with strict import regulations and evaluation procedures. China Motor said last week that it was expecting its export business to get a boost from markets such as Southeast Asia, the Middle East as well as Central and South America. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Consumer Reports Auto Report Cards for 2007: European Cars Excel In Performance, Fall Short on Reliability Mar 1, 2007
Mazda also has a smaller lineup, and all but one Mazda Tribute had good handling and braking in CR's tests. Most were noisy. (PR Newswire)
* Ford Lio Ho looks for expansion Feb 3, 2007
Last May, the carmaker exported its first locally assembled cars -- the Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute sports utility vehicles. The shipments marked the first time that vehicles made in Taiwan had been exported to Japan, Australia and New Zealand, which impose strict import regulations and evaluation procedures. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
NYPD detective charged with DWI Feb 3, 2007
Police said Duggan was driving his Mazda Tribute north on Woodhaven Boulevard and was turning left onto Furmanville Avenue when he collided with the Honda Civic that Mathurin was driving south on the boulevard. Mathurin's distraught father, Brian Mathurin, and one of his sisters, Shaneeka, 16, spoke worriedly Friday night about his condition and what a harsh blow it was, coming five months after the death of the family matriarch -- Hazel Mathurin, the mother of Nicossi and his two sisters. (Newsday -- New York City)
Detective charged in MidVill DUI Feb 3, 2007
Nickossi Mathurin, 23, of Queens Village, was listed in critical condition at Elmhurst Hospital after Duggan's Mazda Tribute collided with Mathurin's 1996 Honda Civic, police said. Reach reporter Nathan Duke by email at news@timesledger. (Astoria Times, NY)
