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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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Mazda Miata RF earns winter testing award.

Mazda Miata RF Wins Winter Testing Award - Yes a Winter Convertible Award

By John Goreham on June 5, 2018 - 12:36PM

Mazda's MX-5 Miata RF took home an award at the New England Motor Press Association's Winter Testing ceremony. Here's why.

2018 Mazda CX-5 Earns Honors From the New England Motor Press After Winter Testing

By John Goreham on June 5, 2018 - 11:52AM

The New England Motor Press Association names the Mazda CX-5 the best compact crossover after evaluating it during winter testing.

The Most Important Changes to the 2019 Mazda CX-3 Crossover In One Image

By John Goreham on May 3, 2018 - 1:50PM

We created this compilation image to show you the most important things that Mazda changed about the 2019 CX-3 crossover.

2018 Mazda Miata and Fiat 124 Spider Sales Drop Heading Into Late Spring

By John Goreham on May 1, 2018 - 1:06PM

Both Mazda and Fiat saw sales of their convertibles drop significantly heading into the late spring, early summer season. Will the 124 Spider and Miata rebound as the weather improves?

2018 Mazda CX-5 vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 1.5T S-AWC vs. Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

By John Goreham on April 18, 2018 - 4:27PM

We compare to crossovers with very similar price points and discover that they are more different than they appear at first glance.

2018 Fiat 124 Spider and 2018 Mazda Miata MX-5

How a FIAT 124 Spider and Mazda Miata Tackled a 500-Mile Drive on Route 66

By James Molet on April 17, 2018 - 11:30AM

This is two days with a FIAT 124 Spider and Mazda MX-5 Miata RF on Route 66. Joined by other roadsters, the new kid on the block and the best-selling two-seat sports car put their sibling rivalry aside and hit the iconic Route 66 in western Arizona.

2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club Brings Back Memories of Ragtop Glory Days

By Parks McCants on April 16, 2018 - 9:21PM

When I was a kid, my dad owned a powder blue metallic MGA Roadster, mom hated the thing! Dropping in behind the wheel of Mazda Miata Club is a memory blast from the Ragtop glory days of last century, with a high tech twist.

Myth Busted: Mile-High Test of Mazda Miata vs. Turbo Fiat 124 Spider Abarth Disproves Turbo Advantage

By John Goreham on April 16, 2018 - 5:13PM

A new comparison of the Mazda Miata with its lower-power normally aspirated engine vs. the higher power turbocharged Fiat 124 Spider Abarth counters the idea that turbos are better at altitude.

This Mazda Miata Still Looks New After 25 Years

By Armen Hareyan on April 14, 2018 - 8:55PM

A Reddit user IMHO-GUY has done a good job keeping his Mazda Miata looking new even after nearly 25 years.

Mazda Reportedly Planning Important Miata Changes For 2019- What We Expect

By John Goreham on April 10, 2018 - 4:53PM

Mazda is expected to make meaningful updates to the Miata for 2019. Here's what is reportedly on the way for the most popular convertible in the world.

Mazda & Toyota's Unexpected Name For Their New U.S.-Based Vehicle Manufacturing Company

By John Goreham on March 16, 2018 - 1:27PM

The new name of the joint manufacturing venture between Toyota and Mazda put Mazda fist.

2018 Mazda6 2.5 Turbo with 310 lb-ft of Torque Will Start at $30K, Just Under Accord 2.0T

By John Goreham on March 15, 2018 - 3:28PM

Mazda's Mazda6 for 2018 has an all-new engine and starts at a surprisingly low price.

2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure vs. Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure AWD vs. Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring - Which Is Your Pick?

By John Goreham on March 13, 2018 - 3:02PM

We compare and contrast two of the best compact crossovers in America, the 2018 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring and the Toyota RAV4 Adventure.

2018 Mazda CX-9 Presents an Interesting Variable Horsepower Option

By Parks McCants on March 4, 2018 - 7:17PM

It’s not often that we find a bargain priced 3-row SUV that dives as good as it looks, in rolls Mazda's SUV flagship. Fuel Sensitive 2018 Mazda CX-9 presents an interesting fuel related variable horsepower option while holding MSRP on overall package value, and much more. Torque News takes a closer look.

2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Gets Some Hot New Changes & Expands To All Markets

By John Goreham on February 28, 2018 - 10:42AM

For 2018 the changes to the Miata RF are practical and will give more people a warm and fuzzy feeling.

Mazda Earns Lofty Award From U.S. News & World Report Autos

By John Goreham on February 26, 2018 - 3:19PM

Mazda is one of America’s smallest brands, but it has that something special.

Five Features I Love About My 2018 Mazda CX-5

By Hande Tuncer on February 19, 2018 - 2:16PM

Having recently purchased a new 2018 Mazda CX-5, here are the top five reasons I fell in love with this vehicle.

2018 Mazda CX-5 and Mazda3 Prove They Are Great Family Cars With Two Awards

By John Goreham on February 19, 2018 - 9:49AM

Mazda’s CX-5 crossover and Mazda3 compact car have both Earned Good Housekeeping Awards.

Forget Diesel - Mazda Says New Gas Engine Has Diesel Fuel Efficiency and Torque

By John Goreham on February 8, 2018 - 5:48PM

Mazda’s new Skyactiv-X engine will have 30 percent more torque and matches the efficiency of its diesel engine using regular unleaded fuel.

European vs. Japanese Cars: Why I switched From BMW X3 to 2018 Mazda CX-5

By Hande Tuncer on February 5, 2018 - 9:57AM

There are many reasons to switch from a European to a Japanese vehicle. Here is why I switched from the BMW X3 to the 2018 Mazda CX-5.

Mazda asks drivers to stop using their B-Series pickup following two deaths.

Two Drivers Killed - Mazda Owners Asked To Stop Driving Their 2006 B-Series Trucks

By John Goreham on January 19, 2018 - 2:58PM

An important recall covers Mazda trucks. We have the number to call to see if your truck is part of this stop-driving recall.

Mazda is th ebrand with the best MPG and GHG numbers for 2017.

Mazda Brand Has Highest Adjusted MPG, Lowest Greenhouse Gas Output For 2017

By John Goreham on January 18, 2018 - 4:27PM

Mazda is the MPG leader again for the fifth straight year.

Toyota and Mazda opt for Alabama for new plant.

New Toyota & Mazda Plant Will Bring 4,000 Jobs To Alabama

By John Goreham on January 10, 2018 - 3:33PM

Toyota opts for a second new plant in Alabama to partner with Mazda.

Mazda Miata earns "Most Satisfynig" title.

Mazda Miata Rated "Most Satisfying" By Sports Car Owners

By John Goreham on December 27, 2017 - 8:48AM

Surveys by owners of the Mazda Miata put it o the same list as the Corvette, 911, Model S, and Dodge Challenger.

Mazda N. America Reverses Course - Will Offer Miata With Cherry Top in U.S.

By John Goreham on December 21, 2017 - 2:34PM

A great new color soft top will soon be available to Mazda Miata buyers in the U.S.

The Mazda MX-5 is Surprisingly Snow-Mobile

By Patrick Rall on December 20, 2017 - 4:55PM

I just spent a snowy week with the 2017 Mazda MX-5 and much to my surprise, it is amazingly capable in even very deep snow with a simple set of good snow tires – proving that this can be your only vehicle if you live in an area that gets heavy snowfall.