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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 Iconic SP Concept
Mazda May Be Facing Pressure Regarding Its Rotary Engine Rebirth
By Dimitar Angelov on
Many Mazda employees want a new rotary sports car, and this could be the “push” the company needs, but at what cost?
2025 Subaru BRZ
Miata Owner Is Hesitant About Switching To a Subaru BRZ Due To Potential Engine Failure And RTV Issues, But Are The Fears Well-Founded?
By Dimitar Angelov on
Sometimes, the internet exaggerates problems, and it’s one of those times where the car community clarifies things, for prospective owners.
Mazda 3 hatchback 2.5 Turbo AWD on the dyno- before and after upgrades
Mazda Never Made A New Speed3, But Here's How Little It Takes For The Current Model To Become One
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Mazda 3 Turbo AWD might be the biggest secret in the tuner world, and here’s how easy it is to gain power.
2026 Mazda Miata looks amazing on an open road
2026 Mazda Miata Prices Barely Budge From 2025, Ranging From Bare-Bones at $32K to Fully-Loaded at $42K - No Tariff Effect?
By John Goreham on
The prices of the 2026 Mazda Miata have been released, and they are still pretty affordable. Apparently, tariffs have not hurt this popular sports car.
2026 Honda CR-V Sport L
“I Feel Every Bump”: Why This 2026 Honda CR-V Sport-L Owner Sounds the Alarm After Dumping Her “Jerky” Mazda CX-70
By Denis Flierl on
From jerky acceleration to feeling every pebble: Sharron traded her 2025 Mazda CX-70 for a 2026 Honda CR-V Sport L, seeking comfort, but she’s still vibrated by the road. Is it actually a downgrade? Here is her honest take and what buyers need to know.
Red Mazda CX-30 compact SUV driving on a scenic mountain road, front three-quarter exterior view
A Mazda CX-30 Owner Says His Speedometer Flipped Upside Down After Installing a New Battery He Adds, “I Tried Pulling Fuses and Factory Resets, but It Only Fixed Itself After Driving a Few Miles”
By Noah Washington on
A routine battery swap on a 2023 Mazda CX-30 Turbo turned into a viral mystery when the digital speedometer flipped completely upside down.
My Last Fabulous Ride in The 2026 Mazda CX-70 Turbo S Premium Plus Left Me With 2 Flat Tires, But The Vehicle Is More Premium Than Its Price
My Last Fabulous Ride in The 2026 Mazda CX-70 Turbo S Premium Plus Left Me With 2 Flat Tires, But The Vehicle Is More Premium Than Its Price
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected pothole that ended my final drive with two flat tires revealed more about the 2026 Mazda CX 70 Turbo S Premium Plus than a perfect week ever could and it left me questioning why this SUV feels so much more premium than its price suggests.
Minutes After I Accepted the 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, I Was Hit by a Huge Rock Chip and a Flat Tire—But an Unexpected Detour Gave Birth to This Review
Minutes After I Accepted the 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, I Was Hit by a Huge Rock Chip and a Flat Tire, But an Unexpected Detour Gave Birth to This Review
By Armen Hareyan on
Minutes after taking delivery of the 2026 Mazda CX 50 Hybrid, an unexpected rock strike and flat tire turned a routine review into a real-world test that revealed truths most first drives never show and it might sound very familiar to your own experience.
2016 Mazda RX-Vision Concept
After 9 Years Of Promising, Mazda Is Shelving The Rotary RX-7 Successor, But That Doesn't Mean We Won't Get A Flagship Performance Car
By Dimitar Angelov on
The RX-7 successor will have to wait, but Mazda is still considering an inline-six-powered performance model that isn't an SUV.
Mazda Vision X-Coupe
Mazda's Future Cars Will Absorb And Recycle Their Own Emissions Through An Ingenious New Process That Will Safeguard The Future Of Internal Combustion Engines
By Dimitar Angelov on
Mazda’s mobile carbon capture device already shows promising results, and is ready to be integrated into future models.
2024 Mazda CX-5
The Mazda Dealer Tried to Charge Me $75 for a $10 Air Filter on My Wife's 2024 CX-5, I Told Them Not To Do It. He Said “It’s Already In,” I Said Take It Out
By Denis Flierl on
A Mazda CX-5 owner had an oil change and tire rotation done, expecting to pay $200. The bill? $325—thanks to a $75 air filter they already installed! See the explosive pushback against this "dealer's easy money" scam and what all car owners should do.
2026 Mazda CX-50, in metallic blue, side profile view, featuring black trim, distinctive two-tone alloy wheels, parked outside dealership.
I Drove The 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium Plus After Owning The 2025 Model And Found The Reduced Engine Drone And Added Heated Steering Wheel Aren't Worth Trading In For
By Noah Washington on
One CX-50 owner drove the new 2026 model and found that the incremental cost of the upgrade isn't worth it, despite a massive reduction in engine drone. This side-by-side comparison reveals the key trade-off.
Incentives and Overall Scores Make these CR Recommendations the Best Deals Right Now
The Best SUV Deals Available Right Now
By Timothy Boyer on
If you've been waiting for the right moment to buy a new SUV, this month Consumer Reports brings some opportunities worth a close look.
Avoid These SUV Models Says Consumer Reports
Popular Small SUVs to Avoid and What to Buy Instead
By Timothy Boyer on
Here's a recent list of small SUV recommended models, as well as those models you should stay away from, say Consumer Reports analysts.
Updated CR Recommendations for Fuel-Efficient SUVs
The Best Fuel-Efficient SUVs You Can Buy Today
By Timothy Boyer on
Consumer Reports' latest listing of fuel-efficient small and midsized SUV model recommendations that can save you money without sacrificing the utility consumers want in today's SUVs.
Consumer Reports List of Recommended Used Cars Under $5,000
Best Used Cars and SUVs for Less Than $5,000: Consumer Reports Top Picks
By Timothy Boyer on
Looking for a reliable used car under $5,000? According to a recent Consumer Reports analysis, there are several older Toyota, Honda, Mazda, and Nissan models that combine affordability with proven dependability, making them excellent choices.
2025 Lexus NX350
Lexus NX Ranked The Safest Car Under $22,000, While Not A Single European Vehicle Ranks In Top 10
By Dimitar Angelov on
Based on two important factors, these are the 10 safest vehicles in this price point.
2025 Mazda CX-50
2025 Mazda CX-50 Owner Says, “I’m Furious, I Went For My Free 5K Dealer Service, Said They Rotated My Tires, Got It Back, and They Hadn’t Rotated a Darn Thing”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Mazda CX-50 owner is furious at the Mazda dealer. He took the car in for its first oil change and asked the dealer to rotate the tires. A simple request, they said they would do. However, when he got the car back, they had not done the work.
Deep burgundy 2025 Mazda CX90 SUV parked on brick pavement, angled front three-quarter view with lush green trees in background.
I Drove My 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV 2,500 Miles And Love The Sport Mode Performance, But The 25-Mile Electric Range Gets Eaten Up Too Quickly
By Noah Washington on
He drove his new 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV for 2,500 miles and found a fascinating contradiction: it's a family hauler with a soul, but its exhilarating Sport Mode comes at the expense of its already limited electric range.
Former Toyota Employees Agree That Dealerships Inflate Parts Prices
I Worked at a Toyota Dealership as an Automotive Service Advisor. We Used Aftermarket Parts All the Time in the Service/Repair of Toyotas. And You Better Believe They Marked Those Prices Up on Parts
By Timothy Boyer on
Former Toyota employees spill the beans on shady practices you need to know about at car dealership service departments.
1985 Mazda MX-03 concept
Mazda's Groundbreaking, 1980s Coupe That Could Have Changed Performance Cars For Good
By Dimitar Angelov on
In the 1980s, Mazda developed a groundbreaking model, and much of its tech spilled onto future performance models.
Sensible Cars for Sensible Shoppers Who Still Want to Have Fun
I Test Drive Over 50 New Car Models Every Single Year, and After 15 Years of Testing and Reviewing New Cars, Here Is What I Would Buy
By Timothy Boyer on
While not the typical most popular models, this automotive expert explains why he recommends these 10 models that takes a lot of pressure off of new car shoppers who just want a vehicle that is sensible, reliable, and affordable.
1991 Daihatsu X-021 Concept
The Better Mazda Miata That Never Was - Daihatsu X-021
By Dimitar Angelov on
Two years after Mazda gave us the MX-5, Daihatsu was working on a proper competitor, but decided to kill it last moment.
Used Car Recommendations for July 2025
Consumer Reports' Best Used Car Recommendations for July 2025
By Timothy Boyer on
Proven, safe, and reliable used cars, SUVs, and trucks that have significantly depreciated will save you thousands of dollars, promises Consumer Reports in their latest best used car recommendations update for July 2025.
Consumer Reports Recommended Compact SUVs with Safety Features
Compact SUVs from $25,000 to $35,000 With Standard Active Safety Systems You Will Want
By Timothy Boyer on
These subcompact and compact SUVs, Consumer Reports says, are high performers that will keep you safe with active safety systems that come standard in their recommended choices for consumers.
Recommended Used Toyota and Honda Models with ESC Safety Feature
Best Used Cars and SUVs for Less Than $5,000 With This Essential Safety Feature You Can’t Live Without
By Timothy Boyer on
You can find used Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and Mazda models for less than $5,000 that have strong reliability and performed well in Consumer Reports' tests, which include this critical safety feature.
Recommended Cheapest Cars List Changed by Consumer Reports
The Cheapest Cars in America Can Be Found by Looking at Transaction Prices—A New Update on the Least Expensive New Cars Recommended by Consumer Reports
By Timothy Boyer on
Consumer Reports analysts have just updated their list of the "cheapest new cars" in America, revealing lower prices compared to their previous listing, and the surprising loss of two formerly recommended models, with two new ones in their place.
A 2025 red Mazda CX-5 cruising down a city street, showcasing modern architecture and vibrant colors in the background.
I Drove My Mazda CX-5 for 10 Minutes Without Oil After Shop Forgot to Fill It, Engine Lost Power Then Mysteriously Started Working Again
By Noah Washington on
His Mazda CX-5 lost power after an oil change, only to find the shop forgot to add oil. Now, he's facing a looming fight over potential engine damage no one can see... yet.
Consumer Reports Cheap New Car Recommendations
10 Cheap Cars That Consumer Reports Recommends for Saving Money
By Timothy Boyer on
Ten solid, safe, and reliable new models recommended by CR analysts have the lowest transaction prices gleaned from TrueCar national data.
Consumer Reports Most Popular Cars and SUVs Updated List
Consumer Reports Most Popular New Cars and SUVs Should Come As No Surprise to New Car Shoppers Focused on Reliability and Cost
By Timothy Boyer on
Test your car knowledge before peeking below about the most popular 2025 model cars and SUVs you believe are the most frequently checked by smart car shoppers.
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