Tag: Mazda
Reviewed: 2026 Mazda CX-70
Related CX-70 images found here. Mazda has been moving steadily upmarket for more than a decade. With the 2026 Mazda CX-70, the company pushes that strategy even further. This midsize crossover is aimed at drivers who want space, performance, and…
Reviewed: 2026 Mazda CX-30
Mazda continues to blur the line between mainstream and premium with the 2026 Mazda CX-30. This subcompact utility vehicle delivers upscale materials, standard all-wheel drive, and an engaging driving experience at a price point that undercuts many entry-luxury rivals. In…
Reviewed: 2026 Mazda CX-90
Mazda continues to refine its largest vehicle, and for 2026 the CX-90 Plug-In Hybrid stands as one of the most intriguing three-row SUVs on the market. It blends Mazda’s newfound rear-drive architecture with electrified efficiency, delivering a family vehicle that…
Wiper Service Mode and Your Mazda
The forecast for your area includes ice and snow, perhaps both. With some foresight, you can protect your vehicle from ice buildup if you leave it outside. A few squirts of WD40 or some other silicone-based oil should be applied…
We Drove the 2026 Mazda3 Hatchback
Mazda, like every other automotive manufacturer, sells more utility vehicles than cars. As such, its car model offerings are down to just two –– the Miata roadster and the compact Mazda3 sedan and hatchback. The Mazda6 midsize sedan disappeared by…
Electrified: Mazda CX-50 Hybrid
Mazda never rushes. Instead, it waits. Then, it acts with intent. That patience matters in today’s hybrid-heavy market, where many vehicles feel engineered to satisfy federal regulations rather than advance drivability. The 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid avoids that pitfall. It…
Near Luxury: 2026 Mazda CX‑90
The 2026 Mazda CX-90 steps into the three-row SUV market with intention and style. It targets families who want more than the typical big-box utility vehicle. And it delivers a blend of luxury touches, sharp driving manners, and smart tech…
Manufacturers Continue to Pivot to Hybrid Models
Electric vehicles are dead. Long live electric vehicles! Well, EVs are not dead, but the big push to full electrification is, thanks to a combination of federal policies and consumer demand. Another type of electric vehicle, hybrids, shows signs of…
Tariffs and Your Next Vehicle Purchase
The automotive industry’s operative word beginning in 2025 is “tariffs,” which Oxford describes as “a tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.” The Trump administration made it household word when the president instituted…
Miata: 35 Years of Joy-Filled Driving
The Mazda MX-5 Miata stands apart in today’s crowded automotive landscape. This diminutive roadster has delivered pure driving pleasure for more than three decades, earning a reputation that few sports cars can claim. Built by Mazda with a singular focus…
Driving Fun with the Mazda MX-5 Miata
It is difficult to find fault with Mazda’s stubborn commitment to the MX-5 Miata. In an automotive world that’s been largely overtaken by crossovers, electrification, and cushy tech-laden rides, the Miata stands as a rolling testament to what driving used…
Mazda CX-30, By the Numbers
Small SUVs dominate the market, offering shoppers a natural gateway to new vehicle ownership. Every manufacturer is present in the subcompact segment, where the Mazda CX-30 competes. We spent a week with this diminutive model, a crossover SUV that combines…
Driven: 2025 Mazda CX-50
The 2025 Mazda CX-50 rolls into the new model year with the same confident swagger, but now with a few thoughtful enhancements that keep it feeling fresh. Entering its third year, the CX-50 remains one of two compact crossovers in…
The All-New 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid
For 2025, Mazda introduces the CX-50 Hybrid, marking the first time the rugged-yet-refined crossover gains a dedicated hybrid powertrain. While it is no secret that the CX-50 lineup has carved out a niche for itself with its handsome styling, composed…
Is the Mazda CX-90 Turbo S Premium Plus a Luxury Model?
Mazda’s CX-90 Turbo S Premium Plus sits proudly atop the brand’s lineup as its most refined and capable offering. A midsize, three-row SUV that blends dynamic performance with opulent touches, it challenges perceptions of what a “non-luxury” brand can achieve….
The Resilient 2025 Mazda CX-5
The compact crossover utility market remains an important player in the new vehicle market, with more than a dozen models to consider. For 2025, Mazda continues to offer two models – the CX-5 and CX-50 – the former represents the…
Six Cylinders and a Stout Mazda CX-90
Mazda’s expansion into larger vehicles has led to the introduction of the 2024 Mazda CX-90, a midsize, three-row crossover utility vehicle designed to cater to a wider range of buyers. The CX-90 represents a shift for Mazda, bringing in new…
Hard-Top Fun and a Mazda MX-5 Miata RF
Growing up, I was surrounded by the unmistakable presence of large American cars. My earliest memories behind the wheel were in the immense Chrysler Newport convertible and the equally vast Dodge Polaris. These cars were enormous, commanding respect on the…
Presenting the New Mazda CX-70
The Mazda CX-70 is the latest utility vehicle from this niche, Japanese automaker. Like its other SUVs, this one brings cutting-edge style, advanced safety and technology features, and a choice of powertrains. New for 2025, the CX-70 includes a plug-in…
Rotary Engine: An Overview
Gasoline engines have been around for nearly 150 years, operating on the principle that the combustion of air and fuel generates rotational force to propel a car. Despite advancements such as turbocharging and supercharging, piston engines largely remain similar in…
