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Read the latest Mazda news reporting from Torque News. Mazda is the little carmaker that could, being the underdog in the North American market that has recently been bringing an A-game to the field and creating new gold standards for automotive in several segments. Partnerships and collaborations with others have also changed the underpinnings of many of the vehicles we're driving today, most notably with Ford and the EcoBoost engine series.

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2013 North American Car and Truck of the Year Finalists announced

By Patrick Rall on December 12, 2012 - 10:17PM

The 50 jurors from the North American Car and Truck of the Year panel have announced the finalists for the 2013 award with a pair of trios that are as interesting as ever with the new Ford C-Max hybrid in the running for Truck/Utility of the Year while Car of the Year has three sedans that could stand to benefit greatly from the major award.

Current Mazda Miata named to Car and Driver 10 Best Cars list for last time

By John Goreham on December 12, 2012 - 4:58PM

As the sun sets on the third generation Mazda Miata, the car is still the best at what it does.

Mazda confirms 2014 Mazda6 diesel for U.S. market

By Denis Flierl on November 30, 2012 - 3:05PM

Mazda will be launching the first diesel in the U.S. and it will be offered in the all-new 2014 Mazda6 next year.

All-New 2014 Mazda6 to Headline Mazda's LA Auto Show Debuts. (PRNewsFoto/Mazda

North American debuts of 3 Mazda vehicles, SKYACTIV-D engine in LA

By Don Bain on November 27, 2012 - 4:43PM

When the Mazda exhibit opens in the Los Angeles Convention Center this Friday, attendees will get the first North American close-up look at the 2014 Mazda6, 2014 CX-5 and a new Mazda racecar, plus the new SKYACTIV-D 2.2-liter clean diesel engine.

Mazda and Toyota team up to create an important new vehicle

By John Goreham on November 9, 2012 - 8:39AM

This new product will be branded a Toyota and sold in North America

Mazda previews the new 2013 CX-9

By John Goreham on October 30, 2012 - 7:31PM

Are you ready to get your seven passenger zoom-zoom on?

2013 Green Car of the Year finalists are official, diverse

By Patrick Rall on October 26, 2012 - 10:14AM

The organizers behind the Green Car of the Year award have announced their finalists for 2013 and while the 5 vehicles in the running for the major award are fairly predictable – the diversity among these five vehicles show how much the “green car” segment has changed in the past few years.

60 MPG Mazda6 diesel sedan, wagon unveiled in Paris

By Aaron Turpen on September 30, 2012 - 10:11AM

The new Mazda6 sedan and wagon were unveiled at the Paris Motor Show with the sedan getting a mind-numbing 60mpg US.

4 reasons why now is the best time in history to buy that Miata

By John Goreham on September 28, 2012 - 4:32PM

Sometimes the stars just align. If you have been dreaming of buying a Miata, now is the best time to finally realize that dream.

A review of the 2013 Mazda CX5 Sport: America's most efficient SUV

By Patrick Rall on September 26, 2012 - 1:44PM

In the world of the compact sport utility vehicle, the battle of the most efficient offering is heating up but with the ability to average better than 30 miles per gallon with a mix of city and highway driving – the 2013 Mazda CX5 is the current king of the hill in terms of being the most efficient SUV available.

The rear cargo area of the 2013 Mazda CX5 Sport

By Patrick Rall on September 26, 2012 - 1:41PM

The rear seat of the 2013 Mazda CX5 Sport

By Patrick Rall on September 26, 2012 - 1:40PM

The dash of the 2013 Mazda CX5 Sport

By Patrick Rall on September 26, 2012 - 1:40PM

The rear end of the 2013 Mazda CX5 Sport

By Patrick Rall on September 26, 2012 - 1:39PM

The side profile of the 2013 Mazda CX5 Sport

By Patrick Rall on September 26, 2012 - 1:38PM

2014 Mazda6 will feature a new fuel-efficient diesel

By Denis Flierl on September 5, 2012 - 8:03AM

Mazda will unveil the all-new 2014 Mazda6 Wagon and Sedan at the 2012 Paris Motor Show and they will feature a new fuel-efficient diesel drivetrain.

A Mazda rotary engine plug-in hybrid due out next year

Mazda Says Yes To Rotary Plug-in Hybrid For 2013

By Nicolas Zart on August 30, 2012 - 10:37AM

Another one to join the fray of hybrid and plug-in hybrids is Mazda. Although the company is not abandoning its rotary engine, it hopes to use it efficiently in a plug-in hybrid layout.

2014 Mazda6 has finally been revealed in Moscow

By Denis Flierl on August 28, 2012 - 9:43PM

The all-new 2014 Mazda Mazda6 has finally been revealed and makes its global debut in Russia.

US Mazda production ends, Ford Mustang continues alone at Flat Rock

By Patrick Rall on August 24, 2012 - 5:01PM

August 24th 2012 marks the end of an era as Mazda6 production at the Auto Alliance International plant in Flat Rock Michigan officially ceases – leaving the mighty Ford Mustang with a production stable all to itself for the time being as the Japanese automaker moves production of their midsized sedan back to Japan.

The first 2014 Mazda6 to roll off the line surprises the auto world

By Denis Flierl on August 3, 2012 - 8:38AM

The first 2014 Mazda6 rolled off the assembly line in Japan and it wasn’t the new sedan that everyone has been waiting for.

Mazda recalls 217k+ SUVs for unintended acceleration risks

By Patrick Rall on July 27, 2012 - 1:11PM

Mazda Motor Corp has just announced that they will recall over 217,000 Tribute models over a concern that these vehicles may exhibit sudden unintended acceleration – the same mechanical issue that lead Ford Motor Company to recall some 485,000+ Escape SUVs yesterday.

The all-new 2014 Mazda6 will debut at MIAS. Photo courtesy of Mazda NA.

The new 2014 Mazda6 slated for Russian debut

By Don Bain on July 25, 2012 - 1:48PM

The all-new 2014 Mazda6 will make its global debut in August during press preview days at Moscow International Automobile Salon (MIAS).

Demand for Ford Escape unintended acceleration recalls expands to Mazda Tribute

By Patrick Rall on July 20, 2012 - 2:47PM

Last week we brought you the news that the Center for Auto Safety was demanding that Ford Motor Company recall select Ford Escape SUVs that had been previously recalled to address a new unintended acceleration issue and now, the CAS is pushing to have the similar Mazda Tribute recalled for the same problem.

The all-new 2014 Mazda6 teaser video number three

By Denis Flierl on July 17, 2012 - 9:32PM

Mazda has released the third teaser video for the all-new 2014 Mazda6 with a deep red color called “Soul Red.”

Second 2014 Mazda6 teaser video released

By Denis Flierl on July 13, 2012 - 10:51AM

Mazda has released the second Mazda Mazda6 teaser video that shows even more of the all-new redesigned sedan.

First 2014 Mazda6 teaser video released

By Denis Flierl on July 13, 2012 - 7:32AM

Mazda releases the first teaser video of the completely redesigned 2014 Mazda6

Mazda doubling production of SKYACTIV engines

By Aaron Turpen on July 8, 2012 - 4:44AM

If you've got a good thing, run with it. Mazda plans to take its SKYACTIV technology and put it into more vehicles, faster, doubling production in only a few months.

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata details announced ahead of U.S. launch

By Denis Flierl on July 5, 2012 - 12:47PM

Mazda has announced details on the upgraded Mazda MX-5 Miata as the roadster makes its launch in Japan today.

A Mazda rotary engine running with hydrogen for an extended range

Mazda Bets Hydrogen for its Extended Range Rotary Engine

By Nicolas Zart on July 3, 2012 - 11:03AM

Mazda is known for its handling and its quirky insistence on the Wankel rotary motor it acquired from the Germans decades ago but not for its alternative energy use. It seems the company is still not ready to let it go but willing to try something new.

Miata MX-5 GT Concept side view

By Aaron Turpen on June 27, 2012 - 4:43AM

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