The new Mazda 6 will be the star of the Japanese automaker’s booth at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon, with three modified concept versions already confirmed.

After putting out over 140 car reviews in 2012, AutoGuide is looking back at the most popular articles of the year, which include a hyped up cheap sports coupe, a practical family sedan and even a police-spec vehicle.

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At the 2012 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) show in Orlando, Florida, Mazda took a stock Mazda2 and transformed it into a B-Spec race car in just three days, on the show floor.

Even though dealerships aren’t allowed to legally display the window sticker for the 2014 Mazda 6 until the New Year, it appears that the sedan will be rated at 27 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway.

Mazda just announced pricing for its 2014 Mazda6 mid-size sedan which will start from $21,675 including a $795 delivery charge.

Once known for its rotary engines, Mazda will become the first Japanese automaker to market a diesel model in the United States with its new Mazda6.

Watch the video below and it’s obvious that there was little agreement in the AutoGuide office about which of these two roadsters is the better car. Despite the MINI Roadster being the latest in a long line of two-seater sports cars from the land of the Redcoats, when it comes to the key qualities of style, fun and value, it’s obvious that the Japanese make a superior British roadster, even to the British.

Despite advancements in hybrid power-trains and electrification technology, gasoline engines remain the predominant choice in passenger cars because of continued efficiency improvements, most recently through the increased use of direct injection technology. But are you gambling when buying a car with DI, which still has its fair share of concerns and problems? 

Mazda is working on a small crossover that could be called the CX-3. 

Mazda revealed the next generation CX-5 at the 2012 LA Auto Show, giving the crossover more power and a new set of safety features.

The wait is finally over today as Mazda finally confirmed that that it will offer the SkyActiv-D diesel powerplant in the North American market optionally in the 2014 Mazda6.

Mazda is no stranger to motorsports, and following the recent unveiling of the Diesel Mazda6, the company announced that it will be taking its midsized diesel sedan to the racetrack during the 2013 Grand-Am series.

The 2012 L.A. Auto Show is in full swing, and hanging out at the Mazda booth is the new 2.2-liter SkyActiv-D diesel engine with a plaque beside it that confirms that it will arrive in the 2014 Mazda6.

Second in line to adopt the brand’s new KODO Soul of Motion design language, the 2014 Mazda6 will get more than a SkyActiv engine and new styling. 

Every new auto show brings another exciting round of wild concept cars. But do these ideas ever make it to reality?

Mazda just released U.S. specifications and pricing for its CX-9 mid-size crossover which underwent a mid-cycle refresh this year. 

Toyota will soon add another model to its North America lineup, based on the Mazda2 sub-compact.

With the end of the year upon us, it’s time to get your votes ready for our Reader’s Choice awards. Have your say and cast a vote for your favorites in six different categories of cars, including our overall Reader’s Choice Car of the Year.

The minicar segment is growing — a fact that might be tempting Mazda to throw its hat in the ring.

Its hard not to daydream about diesel cars, with their great torque and excellent fuel economy, so here’s our top picks of cars that we’d love to see a diesel option for. Our criteria is simple, the automaker must have a diesel engine in use somewhere in its lineup or in an international version of the car. In other words, these are all very real possibilities.

Big news out of Hiroshima, Japan. Mazda will reportedly resurrect its legendary RX-7 sports car.

Being a famous TV and movie star might be enough to earn you a regular rotation on TMZ, but mere celebrity status won’t get a car named after you. So what did Grey’s Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey do to deserve this honor?

A followup to the MX-5 Super20, Mazda has revealed the Super25 at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas today with a focus on endurance racing.

Mazda is exhibiting a trio of customized CX-5 models, and one MX-5 Miata at the 2012 SEMA show which begins today. 

Mazda is working on bringing a coupe version of the 6 to market sometime in 2014, followed by a Mazdaspeed version later on reports Autoexpress. 

The all-new Mazda CX-9 was unveiled recently, sporting the Japanese automaker’s new Kodo design language. 

The all-new 2014 Mazda 3 won’t debut next summer, but that doesn’t matter as much now that photos of the car have leaked onto the internet.

Hatchbacks are a tough sell in America, but a swath of the population still appreciates the added practicality a fifth door brings. For those few and proud who don’t care for sedan styling, there are some spectacular, budget-minded options and topping the list are the Mazda3 hatchback and Hyundai Elantra GT.

The 2014 Mazda 6 is one of this year’s most anticipated new models for the midsize sedan segment. From its attractive exterior to its SkyActiv technology, the all-new Mazda6 looks to be a contender for best-in-class.

The 2014 Mazda6 has already garnered plenty of attention, and the Japanese automaker is more than in love with its newest platform. So much so, that the automaker is considering a unique crossover based on its third-generation Mazda 6.

No-holds-barred technology sharing between Mazda and Fiat might be on the table.

After unveiling the sedan at the Moscow Motor Show, Mazda has revealed the 6 Wagon at the Paris Motor Show.

After sitting in the backwaters of the mid-size sedan segment for far too long, Mazda has revealed its all new 6 model today at the Paris Motor Show with dramatic styling and a focus on light weight.

Testing is underway for 2013 model year vehicles, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) putting the new and redesigned vehicles through its crash tests.

The all-new Mazda 6 was revealed in late August, and now the Japanese automaker has released detailed information on its new ‘i-ACTIVSENSE’ safety technologies found in its newest model.

Mazda has renewed its agreement with Experian Automotive, and the Japanese automaker has designated AutoCheck as the exclusive vehicle history report for its Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle program.

Ahead of its debut at the Sydney Motor Show, Mazda has revealed a facelifted version of its CX-9 people mover.

It’s every driver’s nightmare to lose grip in slippery conditions, but is that a good enough reason to buy a new car with all-wheel drive?

The Mazda 3 may have been the first car in the Japanese automaker’s lineup to receive SkyActiv technology but the use of the brand’s all-new engine is just a stop-gap measure until this.

Driving is a mundane task for some people, but for others it’s a sport, and there’s no better proving ground than a track.

The all-new 2014 Mazda 6 was unveiled in late July, delivering a sporty sedan design that will undoubtedly be popular once it hits American soil in early 2013.

If the Alfa Romeo and Mazda collaboration has even half the success of Toyota and Subaru‘s collaboration on the FR-S/BRZ, it would be no surprise that more than one sports car will come as a result.

The all-new 2014 Mazda6 has just made its official debut and already talks of high performance and coupe variants are filling the air.

The all-new Mazda6 midsize sedan debuted in Moscow this week looking much like the Takeri concept seen at several auto shows and now the company’s first commercial is showing the car in motion.

Mazda is plotting a gasoline range-extended electric car and, as usual, is choosing to take its own path in the development, relying on engine technology exclusive to the brand.

Clearly there’s plenty of excitement surrounding the next-generation Mazda MX-5 model, to the point that the rumors are starting to become hard to keep track of.

Trying to appeal to a wider customer base, Mazda is planning on offering a high level of customization when it brings the next generation MX-5 Miata to market. 

The newest and one of the most anticipated fresh entrants to the midsize sedan segment will get its world debut tomorrow at the Moscow Auto Show, though the most important information will remain a secret.

With a focus on its core products, Mazda is examining the possibility of adding diesel powertrains to numerous high-volume models in the US while dropping some low-volume sellers entirely.

Each year various models of vehicles are discontinued, and with 2013 around the corner, it’s worth taking a moment to see which vehicles we won’t be seeing on dealership lots starting next year. 

With a price that could bring a host of high-end exotics to your driveway, it’s probably hard to imagine who would buy a Mazda Miata that costs more than $200,000 after taxes, that is until you consider that this isn’t a street-legal car.

Known for making some genuinely engaging cars in the past, with its new SkyActiv technology Mazda is looking to hang its hat on combining fun-to-drive with fuel-efficiency.

Once upon a time every car put power to the rear wheels. But much like the V8 engine, so called right-wheel drive cars are quickly disappearing.

For the few that remain, however, they’re almost certain to be genuine enthusiast machines and plenty of fun to drive. Over the next few years numerous new rear-drive machines are set to hit the market and we’ve detailed 10 that we’re most excited about.