Mazda Car Reviews
Founded in Japan in 1920, Mazda began as the Toyo Cork Kogyo Co. Manufacturing machine tools then moving to vehicles, with the introduction of the Mazda-Go in 1931, the company also supplied the Japanese military throughout the Second World War, with variations of the Type 99 rifle. In the 1960s, Mazda put a major engineering effort into development of the Wankel rotary engine and formally entered the North American market in 1970.
Recent Mazda Reviews
2010 Mazda CX-7 i Sport Review
Initially offered as turbocharged alternative to more mainstream crossovers, Mazda has caved to market pressure, offering a toned-down CX-7. But without the zoom-zoom, does the CX-7 have other attributes to win over consumers?
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Initially offered as turbocharged alternative to more mainstream crossovers, Mazda has caved to market pressure, offering a toned-down CX-7. But without the zoom-zoom, does the CX-7 have other attributes to win over consumers?
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2010 Mazda Mazdaspeed3: First Drive
It might have the same old horsepower rating, but with a slew of mechanical revisions, plus some fancy new bodywork, the Mazdaspeed3 delivers even more grip and fun for 2010.
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It might have the same old horsepower rating, but with a slew of mechanical revisions, plus some fancy new bodywork, the Mazdaspeed3 delivers even more grip and fun for 2010.
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2010 Mazda Mazda3 5-Door s Grand Touring Review
The 5-door hatchback model is touted to be the sporty version of the Mazda3, but with a little more power and a lot less fuel-economy, the standard 2.5-liter motor might not be the best option.
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The 5-door hatchback model is touted to be the sporty version of the Mazda3, but with a little more power and a lot less fuel-economy, the standard 2.5-liter motor might not be the best option.
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More Mazda Reviews
2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata PRHT Review The Japanese roadster has grown up while staying true to its roots
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review Real World Shifter-Kart
2010 Mazda Mazda3
2009 Mazda Mazda5 Downsizing the minivan
2009 Mazda CX-9 Mazda makes the seven-seater sporty and sporty-looking
2009 Mazda CX-7 Has Mazda taken the whole Zoom-Zoom thing too far?
2009 Mazda6 Review Sixth Sense
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review Real World Shifter-Kart
2010 Mazda Mazda3
2009 Mazda Mazda5 Downsizing the minivan
2009 Mazda CX-9 Mazda makes the seven-seater sporty and sporty-looking
2009 Mazda CX-7 Has Mazda taken the whole Zoom-Zoom thing too far?
2009 Mazda6 Review Sixth Sense
Geneva Preview: Mazda MX-5 20th Anniversary Edition Revealed
Mazda doesn’t appear to be keeping any secrets for the Geneva Auto Show in March. The Japanese automaker has already divulged photos and specs on the new Mazda5 and facelifted Mazda6, and now it has given us a first look at the MX-5 20th Anniversary Edition. Celebrating the car’s 20 years of inexpensive fun, we expected [...] more
Mazda doesn’t appear to be keeping any secrets for the Geneva Auto Show in March. The Japanese automaker has already divulged photos and specs on the new Mazda5 and facelifted Mazda6, and now it has given us a first look at the MX-5 20th Anniversary Edition. Celebrating the car’s 20 years of inexpensive fun, we expected [...] more
Facelifted Mazda6 Model Unveiled in Japan
Mazda has just released photos and details of the 2010 Mazda6 model (known as the Atenza in Japan), which has undergone a mid-cycle refresh. As a part of the update is the usual facelift, with the 6 now featuring a front-end design more in keeping with the Mazda3 – although not nearly as smiley. Out [...] more
Mazda has just released photos and details of the 2010 Mazda6 model (known as the Atenza in Japan), which has undergone a mid-cycle refresh. As a part of the update is the usual facelift, with the 6 now featuring a front-end design more in keeping with the Mazda3 – although not nearly as smiley. Out [...] more
Geneva Preview: All-New Mazda5 Model Set for Debut in March
Mazda pretty much owns the MPV market on this side of the Atlantic, but it faces stiffer competition in Europe and is about to get more rivals in North America from models like the Ford C-Max and Chevy Orlando. So to stay ahead of the competition, the Japanese automaker will debut an all-new second generation [...] more
Mazda pretty much owns the MPV market on this side of the Atlantic, but it faces stiffer competition in Europe and is about to get more rivals in North America from models like the Ford C-Max and Chevy Orlando. So to stay ahead of the competition, the Japanese automaker will debut an all-new second generation [...] more
Tokyo Auto Salon 2010: Abflug FD3S RX-7 is Pretty in Pink
After covering all the major tuner and manufacturer booths located inside the Makuhari Messe’s Convention Center, we decided to wander the Tokyo Auto Salon’s floor to see if we could spot anything that interested us. It didn’t take long before this Abflug “Pink Spider” FD3S Mazda RX-7 really caught our eye. Easily considered extreme by some, [...] more
After covering all the major tuner and manufacturer booths located inside the Makuhari Messe’s Convention Center, we decided to wander the Tokyo Auto Salon’s floor to see if we could spot anything that interested us. It didn’t take long before this Abflug “Pink Spider” FD3S Mazda RX-7 really caught our eye. Easily considered extreme by some, [...] more
Report: Ford and Mazda Agree to Continued Partnership But for How Long?
Last week any future cooperation between Ford and Mazda seemed unlikely after Ford president Mark Fields announced the two companies would no longer share platforms. Now company execs on both sides are reasserting a “long-term partnership.” Both Ford CEO Alan Mulally and Mazda CEO Takashi Yamanouchi have been in talks to discuss future collaborations. News of [...] more
Last week any future cooperation between Ford and Mazda seemed unlikely after Ford president Mark Fields announced the two companies would no longer share platforms. Now company execs on both sides are reasserting a “long-term partnership.” Both Ford CEO Alan Mulally and Mazda CEO Takashi Yamanouchi have been in talks to discuss future collaborations. News of [...] more
Report: Mazda to Source Toyota Hybrid Technology for Future Green Vehicles
Mazda has reached a general agreement with Toyota to use its hybrid technology for future products. According to a report in Japanese English daily Yomiuri Shimbun, Toyota will sell Mazda parts like the electric motor, control system and other major components of its industry-leading Prius. Like Toyota, Mazda’s electric components will come from Panasonic. The paper’s [...] more
Mazda has reached a general agreement with Toyota to use its hybrid technology for future products. According to a report in Japanese English daily Yomiuri Shimbun, Toyota will sell Mazda parts like the electric motor, control system and other major components of its industry-leading Prius. Like Toyota, Mazda’s electric components will come from Panasonic. The paper’s [...] more
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