There aren’t many all-wheel-drive hatchback vehicles on sale in North America these days.

Mazda is making good on a promise that it made back when the new CX-5 first debuted by finally offering its compact crossover with a diesel powertrain.

The 2019 Mazda3 is an entirely new car from its approach to styling, a completely redone rear suspension setup, a distraction-free interior, and an additional drivetrain option that powers all four wheels. It’s impressive that even with all this new stuff, however, that the Mazda3 feels so naturally like its old self in all the best ways.

Automakers around the world are under intense pressure to cut the amount of fuel their vehicles consume and the byproducts expelled from tailpipes. True to form, Mazda is going its own way.

Compared to industry juggernauts like Honda and Toyota, Mazda is tiny. Offsetting its size disparity, this scrappy automotive upstart from Hiroshima, Japan cultivates a more upscale image than its major domestic rivals. 

The Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5 have the distinct honor of being our previous utility vehicle of the year winners, but as the years go by and the new models are considered old, they lose a bit of their luster.

Another Geneva Motor Show is in the rear-view mirror, which means it’s time for us to start making fun of all the stuff we didn’t like.

Lost in all the news of the fancy supercars debuting at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show is the reveal of a new Mazda crossover. Called the Mazda CX-30, this all-new vehicle will sit between the CX-3 subcompact crossover and CX-5 compact crossover.

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Mazda is producing a limited-edition MX-5 Miata to celebrate this legendary sports car’s 30th birthday.

The 2020 Mazda3 rides on a brand-new architecture, features newly designed powertrains and is equipped with some of the newest technology around. It truly is an all-new car, but how have engineers managed to deliver a high-quality, efficient vehicle at a mass-market price?

What is the 2019 Mazda3 program manager’s favorite part of this all-new compact car? You’ll never guess what it is.

Mazdas are expected to drive with a finesse belying their mass-market price tags, to connect with motorists in a way rival vehicles simply don’t. After all, it is the zoom-zoom brand.

You know how you used to drive the Mazda CX-5 and think, “This is really good, but it could use a little more power.” Now it’s got a little more power. And you were right, it’s better.

“Because we’re targeting a more premium space, we also had to change our design discipline to be more sophisticated,” said Julien Montousse, director of design at Mazda North American Operations.

Mazda has built many sought-after, well-loved cars. Take the ND Miata, RX-7 and Cosmo, for example. Not only three of Mazda’s greatest hits, but some of the best cars ever made.

A broad diversity of products debuted at this year’s L.A. Auto Show, from pickup trucks and crossovers to small cars and luxury offerings.

The three-row crossover segment is always a competitive one, and while some automakers, like Subaru and Volkswagen, are bringing out whole new models, other companies find themselves refining and perfecting these family-friendly vehicles.

Under the hood of the new Mazda3 will be a range of four-cylinder engines. Both 2.0-liter and 2.5-liter Skyactiv-G engine options will be on offer along with the highly anticipated Skyactiv-X spark controlled compression ignition engine. Mazda is staying tight-lipped with regard to power and torque figures for the two engines for now, though.

If you’re looking to upgrade your Mazda with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, or if the lack of that feature has steered you away from models without, then Mazda has some news you’ll be interested in. They’re offering the upgrade for more vehicles and they’re available now.

Automotive shoppers across the board are more demanding than ever, and even in the affordable subcompact crossover segment, brands are having to pull out all the stops in order to draw buyers in their direction.

The 2019 Mazda CX-5 has finally debuted with a new turbo engine, addressing one of the common complaints about the crossover.

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Consumer Reports has released its annual Car Reliability Survey and there are a few surprises.

Mazda has confirmed the rotary engine will return in 2020. 

For 2019, Mazda is giving Miata-fanatics the most powerful version of its drop-top sportscar yet which also gets a number of other refinements that will make you fall in love all over again with the lightweight rear-wheel drive convertible.

Amid a growing scrutiny for fuel economy and emissions testing, Japan has found Mazda and two other companies cleared vehicles for fuel economy and emissions even though tests occurred in invalid conditions.

The 2019 Mazda CX-9 Touring trim and above gets standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

J.D. Power released it’s Initial Quality Study for 2018 this week.

Carelessly tossing it into a corner like I would a pair of dirty socks onto my bedroom floor, the 2018 Mazda6 responded with zeal, not the expected apathy so typical of midsize sedans.

Mazda has announced that cumulative production in Japan has reached 50-million units.

I recently spent some time in the new 2018 Mazda MX-5 and while the new Miata is a blast to drive, one thing about it was absolutely infuriating.

Spy photographers have caught what appears to be a diesel-powered Mazda 6 at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The 2018  Mazda6 is a compelling choice in the family sedan segment, even among such strong players like the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Hyundai Sonata. 

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Set to arrive dealerships later this month, the 2019 Mazda CX-3 is priced from $21,365 including destination.

Jay Leno knows a thing or two about collecting cars, and now he’s revealed what modern cars will likely become classics.

New cars are increasingly being sold with advanced active safety features, but there are some automakers that offer more comprehensive or better-calibrated systems than others.

The subcompact crossover club has many talented members, but is there one that does it better than the rest?

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 was awarded as AutoGuide.com‘s Utility Vehicle of the Year and we were able to catch up with the Japanese automaker at the New York Auto Show to hand them the trophy.

The 2019 Mazda CX-3 made its debut at the 2018 New York Auto Show and you’ll have to look closely to see all the changes.

The 2019 Mazda 3 is set to get a new SkyActiv-X engine, but it looks like the cabin is getting a few upgrades as well.

The updated 2018 Mazda 6 is heading to dealerships in April 2018 with a starting price of $22,840 including destination.

Mazda has provided more details on its future plans for internal combustions engines and hybrid and electric powertrains.

Mazda is launching a new electric car next year, and it will be available with a rotary range-extender engine.

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If a document filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is accurate, the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have more horsepower.

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 has been awarded as AutoGuide.com‘s Utility Vehicle of the Year.

The 2018  Mazda 6 lineup was enhanced with the addition of a turbocharged, four-cylinder engine.

Talk to anyone at Mazda and it’s clear that they love cars, driving, and everything related to automobiles. This is especially true in the engineering and benchmarking side of things. 

The 2018 Mazda MX-5 RF will join its soft-top sibling at dealerships this month with a starting price of $32,800 including destination.

Prototype vehicles feature all the newest, most futuristic technology that no one has ever seen before. They’re used by automakers to test out new tech and iron out any issues, but because they’re pre-production and never to be seen by most of the public, they’re often fickle and extremely unfinished products.

Look around the automotive industry, and the promises to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions all have very similar solutions.

The folks at Flyin’ Miata have done it again, this time twincharging the latest Mazda MX-5 Miata.