Going to School With Skip Barber Racing

When Skip Barber decided it was time to retire from professional racing in the 1970s, he had a radical idea. What if aspiring racers were coached just like any other athlete? Although this is a no-brainer today, in the 1970s it was not a popular belief as many still thought racing talent was born, not created.

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Ten Lessons From Driving An MX-5 Across America

I’m always up for a good road trip. Heck, I’ll even go on a bad one. Put me in a car, point me in a direction and I’ll set off like a carrier pigeon on a mission.

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2016 Mazda MX-5 to Use Non-Turbo Engine

When the new 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata was rolled out last week, the design was the only real information divulged on the all-new sports car. 

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AutoGuide Now For The Week Of September 8

Two very interesting comparisons are due this week, don’t miss our super-sedan shoot-out and hatchback showdown.

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Five Things You Need to Know About the 2016 Mazda MX-5

In what must have been a logistical nightmare, Mazda simultaneously debut the next generation MX-5 in three different countries around the world at the same time.

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2016 Mazda MX-5 Revealed With Dramatic New Look

The wait is finally over for sports car enthusiasts because the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata just made its debut in Monterey, Calif.

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Watch the Debut of the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Live

The completely redesigned 2016 Mazda MX-5 is ready to make its debut and you can watch all of the action right here. 

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MX-5 to Monterey: Grand Junction, CO to Monterey, CA

Day three looks the longest, with a total of 1,121 miles to drive over an estimated 16 hour and 21 minute period.

Luckily, there will be an overnight pit stop in Sacramento to drop Tony off at the airport before I begin the final three hour drive to Monterey.

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Mazdaspeed3 Expected in 2016, AWD Possible

New details on a successor to the current Mazdaspeed3 are starting to emerge.

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MX-5 to Monterey: Ames, IA to Grand Junction, CO

Day two begins with a cars and coffee event hosted by Steve Myers at his fantastic Skunk River Restoration shop in Ames.

To say he has a little bit of everything is an understatement. With 945 miles and over 13 hours to drive today, Tony and I are going to have to pull ourselves away from all of the fantastic machinery on display. If he begins pulling out his race cars, it’ll be game over.

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MX-5 to Monterey: Harrisburg, PA to Ames, IA

Day one is going to be our longest single day, spanning 998 miles from Harrisburg, PA to Ames, IA.

According to Google maps the drive should take 14 hours and 37 minutes, but I’m hoping to cut that down by a few hours. Accompanying me on the trip is Tony Intrieri, President? of Rally North America.

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MX-5 to Monterey: A 3,000 Mile Journey Begins

At AutoGuide we love road trips. Any chance there is to drive somewhere instead of walk/fly/boat, we take it.

I may be the guiltiest party here. Aside from my yearly adventures with the charity organization Rally North America, I’ll take any opportunity to get behind the wheel and drive.

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AutoGuide Under $30,000 Performance Car Shootout – Part Two: Track Test Elimination Round

Yesterday we took eight fun-to-drive performance vehicles under $30,000 and put them through their paces on the street.

After much deliberation, we chose the 2014 Ford Fiesta ST as the king of the street. Despite a somewhat harsh ride, nothing else matches the raw, hilariously fun driving experience behind the wheel.

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Mazda MX-5 Coupe Likely to Arrive in 2017

An all-new Mazda MX-5 will be revealed in just a few short days, and it looks like a coupe model is in the works.

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Mazda CX-3 Confirmed, Mazda5 Axed

Mazda is shaking up its lineup in the next two years, introducing one all new model and killing off another.

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AutoGuide Under $30,000 Performance Car Shootout

Sporty cars are not dead. Rumors of their demise are premature. Thrill-packed machinery litters the automotive landscape, available to suit nearly every budget.

When it comes to motoring fun, one of the most intriguing segments is the under $30,000 price bracket, where several enticing choices can be found in a variety of shapes and sizes.

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Mazda RX-7 and RX-9 in the Works

Mazda may be prepping not just one, but two new RX models.

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Mazdaspeed2 Hot Hatch Under Consideration

The third-generation Mazda 2 hasn’t been released yet and already there are talks of a hot hatch variant.

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Five-Point Inspection: 2014 Mazda MX-5 Club

Mazda’s MX-5 isn’t powerful, the body leans on corner turn-in like a blade of saw grass in a stiff breeze and frankly it’s frustratingly expensive. 

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2016 Mazda CX-5 Facelift Revealed in Spy Photos

The Mazda CX-5 is getting a minor facelift to keep it fresh.

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2016 Mazda MX-5 Prototype Spied in Japan

This might be the best look yet of the next-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata.

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AutoGuide Now For The Week Of August 11

With eight sporty cars in the AutoGuide.com garage, we are understandably excited about this week. Did we also mention that we’re spending it at our home test track?

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Mazda Poised to Introduce Compact CX-3 Crossover

Compact crossovers are BIG business these days and Mazda is apparently hard at work on a small utility vehicle that will slot in under their compact CX-5 model.

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Mazda5, Nissan Leaf No Longer Recommended by Consumer Reports

The Mazda5 and Nissan Leaf are longer be recommended by Consumer Reports due to the vehicles poor crash-test results.

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Five-Point Inspection: 2014 Mazda3 I Touring

When we named the Mazda3 the AutoGuide.com Car of the Year, its flexibility helped eke out the win.

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Top 10 Cars We're Tired Of Waiting For

“Soon” is quite possibly the least satisfying answer possible, yet we hear it countless times about exciting new cars.

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2016 Mazda2 Officially Revealed

Mazda officially revealed the new Mazda2 sub-compact today as production began on the car in Japan.

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2015 Mazda2 Leaked With Kodo Design

The upcoming 2015 Mazda2 has made its way onto the internet before its official debut at the upcoming Paris Motor Show in October. 

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New Mazda RX-7 May Get Turbo Rotary: Report

Mazda isn’t only working on a next-generation rotary engine, but a turbocharged one at that.

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2015 Mazda2 Interior Revealed Early

An all-new Mazda2 is nearly ready to be shown to the world, but pictures of the interior have slipped out a little early.

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2016 Mazda MX-5 to Debut September 3rd at Laguna Seca

Mazda will officially introduce the next-generation of its popular MX-5 roadster on September 3rd at one of the world’s most famous racetracks: Laguna Seca.

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Mazda2 Rotary Hybrid Likely Heading to Production

The Mazda 2 could benefit from a rotary hybrid powertrain for its next generation.

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Top Ranked New Cars in Initial Quality by Vehicle Class

This year’s JD Power Initial Quality Study had a few surprises and you might be shocked to hear which vehicles were most problem free.

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2015 Mazda3 Gets Five-Star NHTSA Safety Rating

Both the sedan and hatchback versions of the 2015 Mazda3 have earned top safety marks from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 

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2014 Mazda Adventure Rally: And the Winner is. . .
Clawing their way back from a rough start and even a crash, the guys won the 2014 Mazda Adventure Rally!
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Top 10 Safest Crossovers and SUVs of 2014

In the market for a crossover or SUV to shuttle your family around town?

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NHTSA Reopens Investigation on Massive Airbag Recall

NHTSA has officially reopened an investigation into airbag defects that could lead to even more recalls.

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Should I Buy a Used Mazda Miata?

In 1990 Mazda introduced a back-to-basics sports car. Utilizing the same philosophy as British roadsters did in the 1950s and 1960s; the MX-5 Miata was a lightweight, front engine roadster that offered moderate power, a well-balanced chassis and top down motoring fun.

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2014 Mazda Adventure Rally: Introduction

“There’s no shame in coming in third place,” I kept telling myself on the flight home from the 2013 Mazda Adventure Rally. “Nothing wrong with that at all.” But I was lying to myself. 

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Mazda Tribute Recalled for Power Steering Issues

Mazda has announced a recall of its Ford-built Tribute SUV over issues with the power steering.

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Top Viral News Stories of the Week: May 25 – June 1, 2014

Through social media, some stories have a life of their own. AutoGuide.com has compiled a list of this week’s most shared stories through Facebook, Twitter and Google+.

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Mazdaspeed3 Rumored for 2016 With 320 HP, AWD

The 2014 Mazda 3 was chosen as AutoGuide.com‘s 2014 Car of the Year, so what can we expect from the sportier Mazdaspeed3?

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2015 Mazda CX-5 Earns NHTSA Five-Star Safety Rating

The 2015 Mazda CX-5 has received the highest overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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25th Anniversary Mazda MX-5 Sells Out in 10 Minutes

The Mazda MX-5 Miata is not known for its speed, but there is one thing that the new special edition MX-5 did quite quickly: Sell. 

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Japanese Automakers Sign Engine Research Pact

Eight major Japanese automakers have agreed to share engine research.

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Top 10 Infotainment Systems

We’ll start with an honorable mention: We’d love to include the 17-inch screen found in the Tesla Model S but it’s too niche and limited to a vehicle few people can afford to own. However, it features a responsive screen that can be horizontally split. There is also a built in web browser.

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Top 10 Safest New Cars

As far as vehicles have come in terms of safety over the recent years, there are still some that are safer than others.

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Most Watched Videos of the Week: May 4 – May 11, 2014

Excited for the Lamborghini Huracan? This past week, AutoGuide.com headed to Spain to put the Huracan to the test.

Other popular videos from the past week include our comparison of the 2014 Mazda 3 against the 2014 Ford Focus and our review of the all-new 2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan.

Watch the videos below and subscribe to the  AutoGuide YouTube channel here.

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2014 Mazda3 Vs 2014 Ford Focus

What if you’re still driving a ’98 Ford Escort or anything else likely to show up on NPR’s list of recently-donated vehicles? Well, maybe it’s time to trade up, and we’ve got two cars you might want to consider.

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Is Mazda Working on a MINI Cooper Rival?

Mazda is looking to expand its hatchback offerings to compete with European rivals.

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25th Anniversary Mazda Miata Starts at $33,000

Who doesn’t love the Mazda Miata? This small, rear-drive roadster provides a greater fun-per-dollar ratio than any Ferrari. Customers that are interested in the special 25th Anniversary edition of this car had better pay attention.

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2014 Mazda6 Recalled for Potential Fire Hazard

The 2014 Mazda6 is being recalled for a potential fire hazard.

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Mazda Mulls Turbocharging, SkyActiv Six-Cylinder

Mazda might soon be spurred to fit a turbocharger to its SkyActiv four-cylinder gasoline engine in order to power the next generation CX-9.

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Mazda6 Recalled for Possible Power Loss in Heavy Rain

A new recall campaign will see 5,700 Mazda6 sedans ranging from the 2014 and 2015 model years brought back to dealers for service.

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Mazda Tribute Recalled for Rusty Frame

The Mazda Tribute has been recalled in cold-weather states for rusty frame parts.

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Mazda Reveals Skyactiv Chassis for Upcoming Miata

Despite its dainty proportions the Mazda Miata is always a big deal, especially when there’s a new one on the way. To help celebrate this iconic roadster’s 25th anniversary the company brought in a throng of historic models and put ‘em on display here at the New York Auto Show.

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25 Years of Mazda Miatas: a History in Photos

Celebrating 25 years of its much-loved sports car, Mazda is presenting a huge selection of historic MX-5 Miata models at the New York Auto Show.

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Mazda MX-5 Miata 25th Anniversary Edition Revealed

After two and a half decades of Miatas, Mazda is preparing to launch the next generation of its iconic sports car while debuting a 25th anniversary edition model today at the New York Auto Show.

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2016 Mazda MX-5 Chassis Reveals a Lighter, Smaller Next-Gen Miata

Mazda has revealed the chassis that will underpin the next-generation MX-5 today at the New York Auto Show, promising a sports car that will be both lighter and smaller.

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Top 10 Best Interiors of 2014

Considering we spend a lot of our time inside our cars, it’s worth noting which vehicles in today’s marketplace have the best interiors.

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