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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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MX-5 GT Concept rear

By Aaron Turpen on June 27, 2012 - 4:42AM

Mazda MX-5 GT Concept going to Goodwood this weekend

By Aaron Turpen on June 27, 2012 - 4:32AM

A one-off build Mazda Miata MX-5 Concept is going to appear at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend. Mazda is hinting that this concept may go to production.

The Pros and Cons of Gasoline Cars

By Nicolas Zart on June 17, 2012 - 10:36AM

With the flurry of pros and cons of the electric car articles written, we tend to lose the bigger scope of why these cars are showing up on our streets.

Mazda MX-5 Miata 'Yusho' revealed at 240HP

By Aaron Turpen on June 3, 2012 - 1:24AM

A new Miata MX-5, called the Yusho, was revealed in Leipzig, Germany, as a concept with a fearsome 240 horses pounding away under its hood.

Three reasons the 2013 Mazda CX-5 blows away expectations

By John Goreham on May 28, 2012 - 12:04PM

The all new 2013 CX-5 compact sport utility vehicle from Mazda amazes in 3 main ways.

Outgoing 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata still winning awards for 5 reasons

By John Goreham on May 23, 2012 - 8:34PM

KBB names 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata a 10 Best convertible road trip car.

Mazda and Alfa Romeo to build new roadster

By Denis Flierl on May 23, 2012 - 7:31AM

Mazda and Fiat have announced the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development and manufacturing of a new roadster.

A review of the 40+mpg 2012 Mazda 3i Grand Touring

By Patrick Rall on May 18, 2012 - 3:22PM

The compact sedan class is jam packed full of affordable models boasting about how they offer a blend of fuel economy and spirited driving but few are as efficient as the 2012 Mazda 3i Grand Touring featuring Mazda’s Skyactiv engine technology – offering 40 miles per gallon on the open road.

The dash of the 2012 Mazda 3i Grand Touring sedan

By Patrick Rall on May 18, 2012 - 3:19PM

The interior of the 2012 Mazda 3i Grand Touring sedan

By Patrick Rall on May 18, 2012 - 3:18PM

The 2012 Mazda 3i Grand Touring sedan rear end

By Patrick Rall on May 18, 2012 - 3:17PM

The 2012 Mazda 3i Grand Touring sedan side profile

By Patrick Rall on May 18, 2012 - 3:16PM

Mazda MX-5 Miata Scores Back-to-Back Wins

By Keith Griffin on May 16, 2012 - 9:56AM

Just in time for summer top-down driving, the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) has named the Mazda MX-5 Miata its 2012 Favorite Fun Entry-Level Convertible.

6 Hours of race at the amazing Laguna Seca with the American Le Mans Series

6 Hours Of Racing Pleasure At Laguna Seca With The American Le Mans Series

By Nicolas Zart on May 14, 2012 - 2:54PM

Starting on a rather fresh and very foggy day, the little Mazda MX5 are already screaming around the unique bends, twists and famed cork screw of the Laguna Seca Raceway. After that it was 6 hours of familiar faces, some returning Aston Martin and Lotus and with a touch of Hollywood with Patrick Dempsey and his team.

Open recalls have caused vehicle fires, major accidents and even death. Finding

CARFAX reveals shocking truth about ignored recalls

By Don Bain on May 8, 2012 - 5:19PM

A new Carfax study has revealed over 2.7 million used cars with ignored auto recall issues are currently endangering the safety of commuters nationwide, reflecting the number of manufacturer mandated repairs simply not completed during 2011.

Mazda extends production of the final RX-8 by 1,000 units

By Patrick Rall on April 27, 2012 - 3:43PM

The Mazda RX-8 has failed to live up to the high performance reputation of the RX-7 but since announcing that the RX-8 would end its production run this year with a special edition model – the company has received so much interest in the last of this generation of the rotary powered sports car that they have extended the production run by 1,000 units.

Seven Vehicles from New York Auto Show That Will Be Important

By Keith Griffin on April 8, 2012 - 11:40AM

After having spent a couple days at the New York International Auto Show media days, I've come away with a few impressions. OEMs are really focusing on fuel efficiency, design, and technology like never before. Here's a look at seven of the most important models from the show, which is the last major auto show in the U.S. until the Los Angeles Show in November.

A screenshot of the 1995 BMW M5 from FM4

The Forza Motorsport 4 April Alpinestars Car Pack arrives

By Patrick Rall on April 3, 2012 - 4:32PM

This morning, the April 2012 car pack for Forza Motorsport 4 hit the Xbox Live marketplace – bringing 10 new cars to the incredible driving simulator that offer a great spread of European luxury performance road and street cars both new and old, old school and new school Japanese performance coupes, a 50s era American convertible and even a high performance Swedish station wagon.

Forza 4 records the loudest racecar on the planet: Video

By Denis Flierl on April 2, 2012 - 8:14AM

Turn 10 studios, creators of Forza Motorsport 4, took their recording equipment out to the race track to record the legendary 1991 Mazda 787B.

Concept shows how Mazda's 2013 Mazda 6 will shake up the family sedan market

By John Goreham on March 29, 2012 - 3:09PM

The Takeri Concept unveiled at New York Auto Show may foreshadow the next Mazda 6 sedan.

Mazda rolls out specs and info on 2014 MX-5 Miata

By Aaron Turpen on March 29, 2012 - 2:52AM

The world's best-selling roadster is about to get better, if the specifications from Mazda have anything to do with it. Expect to see a lot of improvement in the poor man's sports car.

2013 Mazda CX-5 launches Six Million Dollar Man inspired ad campaign (Video)

By Anthony Faccenda on March 28, 2012 - 3:25PM

Mazda's new marketing promotion advertises the CX-5 as "Better. Stronger. Smarter" than its crossover competition.

The all-new 2013 Mazda CX-5 compact SUV awarded a Top Safety Pick by IIHS

By John Goreham on March 21, 2012 - 1:40PM

The recently introduced 2013 Mazda CX-5 compact sport utility vehicle has proven to be as safe as it is attractive.

Mazda partners with ESPN International to broadcast USF2000 & Star Mazda around the world

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on March 11, 2012 - 9:26PM

Mazda has teamed up with ESPN International to allow racing fans around the world to follow their favorite race car drivers and teams a better viewing experience with a total of 13 hours of racing scheduled to be broadcast in 2012, for the Star Mazda Championship Presented by Goodyear and the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda.

Test drive a Mazda and $25 goes to school libraries.

Test Drive a Mazda and Put a Book in a School Library

By Keith Griffin on March 10, 2012 - 9:58AM

Mazda may be having its financial problems but that hasn't stopped it from committing to donating $1 million to buy books for public school libraries.

Mazda discontinues the CX-7 in North America

By Anthony Faccenda on March 10, 2012 - 8:59AM

In attempt to make room for the all-new CX-5, Mazda has discontinued the CX-7 in U.S. markets.

Online petition asks Mazda to remove Lorax ad campaign due to its 'crass commercialization'

By Anthony Faccenda on February 28, 2012 - 8:59PM

Mazda's seemingly harmless partnership with Universal's 'The Lorax' has resulted in an online petition calling on the automaker to remove all ads from TV, print, radio and online.

Mazda struggling, seeking $2 billion+ through stock, loans

By Patrick Rall on February 22, 2012 - 11:34AM

Mazda is in poor financial condition, having warned investors to expect a loss for 2011 that could amount to $1.3 billion US Dollars and now reports indicate that the Japanese automaker could try to improve their financial situation through issuance of new company stock and some substantial loans.

2013 Mazda CX-5 gets 'Seuss-ifed' in new ad campaign

By Anthony Faccenda on February 20, 2012 - 11:20PM

Mazda has partnered with the Universal Pictures animated film 'The Lorax' on a unique ad campaign.

Mazda Rolls Out Stunning Special Edition MX-5 Miata at Chicago Auto Show

By Keith Griffin on February 7, 2012 - 7:38AM

The Chicago Auto Show, which kicks off its media preview Feb. 8-9 before opening to the public on Feb. 10, features the debut of a special edition 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata that will have a limited production run of 450.

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