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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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2026 Mazda CX-50
Mazda's First EV Model Delayed While Skyactiv-Z Engine Will Be More Widely-Featured In Future Models
By Dimitar Angelov on
Mazda is moving cautiously with EVs, while playing to its strengths.
2026 Mazda CX-5, which Hande reviewed for Torque News
The New 2026 Mazda CX-5 Fixed Almost Everything I Wanted. Almost
By Hande Tuncer on
The 2026 Mazda CX-5 fixed the thing I disliked the most about my old one. Then it broke something I loved.
Using the 3.3-liter turbo inline-six in a flagship sports car is the more reasonable move for Mazda
Mazda Should Really Cram Its Inline-Six Into A Sports Coupe And Call It A Day, And Here's Why It Makes More Sense Than Going Rotary Power
By Dimitar Angelov on
Mazda has everything it needs to build a sports car that is easy to live with, and Toyota could help.
Mazda Iconic SP butterfly doors
Mazda RX-7 Will Make En Epic Comeback After All, And Will Reportedly Have 500 Horsepower
By Dimitar Angelov on
There has been a lot of controversy surrounding Mazda’s flagship rotary sports car, but the latest reports from Japan give hope.
2024 Honda CR-V & Mazda CX-90
"Hope I Didn’t Make a Mistake": Why This 2024 Honda CR-V Owner Traded a Perfect SUV for the Mazda CX-90
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Honda CR-V owner with zero issues traded his SUV for a Mazda CX-90, but now fears he made a mistake by skipping the Honda Pilot. We analyze this Louisiana owner's real-world trade-off between CR-V reliability and three-row SUV utility.
The infotainment screen of the new 2026 Mazda CX-5 defines the vehicle in a new way
I Drove the 2026 Mazda CX-5, the Big Screen Is Gorgeous, but Something Is Missing
By John Goreham on
For many generations of its popular CX-5, the instrumentation was unique, hard to operate, and frustrating. Now it's all one big screen.
The 2.5-liter engine of the 2026 Mazda CX-5
2026 Mazda CX-5: The CVT-Free Crossover the Industry Doesn't Want You to Notice
By John Goreham on
Not a fan of CVTs paired with anemic base engines? Then drive directly to your nearest Mazda dealer and take a test drive in a 2026 CX-5.
Close-up of scratches and paint damage on the front grille and hood edge of a Mazda SUV.
Dealership Scratched a 2-Week-Old CX-90 Down to the Metal, Manager Wrote "Small Ding"
By Noah Washington on
A Mazda CX-90 Turbo S owner took their 2-week-old SUV to a dealership for a detail. The vehicle came back with damage down to the metal, and the service invoice called it a "small ding."
Lexus RX, Mazda CX-5, and Acura MDX are some of the bestselling Japanese models from their respective brands
These Are The Most Popular Cars From Each Japanese Brand In The US
By Dimitar Angelov on
There is a recurring theme on the list, and it is hardly surprising, given the popularity of crossover and SUV models.
Mazda Iconic SP Concept
We Know Why Mazda Backtracked On The Rotary Sports Car Revival, And It Has To Do With How The Company Is Doing In North America
By Dimitar Angelov on
Strategic changes play havoc with Mazda sales, but the company is working on a way to "bounce back" on track.
Black Honda Saloon concept with futuristic rear lighting
Honda’s EV Pullback, Toyota’s Slow Progress and Mazda’s Outsourcing Expose Japan’s EV Problem
By Noah Washington on
Automakers in Japan and the U.S. are taking different approaches to EV development, while Hyundai and Kia continue expanding dedicated platforms, software systems, and production targets.
2026 Mazda 3 sedan and hatchback
5 Clever Features That Make The Mazda 3 More Premium Than You Think
By Dimitar Angelov on
Although some of these might seem minor, these features speak to Mazda’s obsessive attention to detail, as well as the company’s strife to go against the grain.
2026 Mazda CX-5
Mazda Owner Says His 2025 CX-5's Automatic Brakes Are Randomly Slamming To a Stop, Raising The Question If Some Safety Systems Do More Harm Than Good
By Dimitar Angelov on
The 2025 Mazda CX-5's automatic brakes seem to be overreacting, according to the owner, as the explains they “slam” for no apparent reason.
Mazda RX-8 Stance recreates the RX-Vision Concept's design cues
Mazda RX-Vision Coupe May Have Remained A Concept, But Someone Else Made A Road-Legal Variant
By Dimitar Angelov on
The project was done by a team of Japanese students and is based on a Mazda RX-8.
Mazda CX-90 covered in snow after winter storm, demonstrating AWD capability in deep snow
Mazda CX-90 Owner Says “AWD System Nearly Is” Perfect After Getting Unstuck in Over a Foot of New England Snow on All-Season Tires
By Noah Washington on
While other drivers were stuck in their apartment complex after a blizzard, this Mazda CX-90 owner used "Off-Road Mode" to breeze through deep drifts without a hint of wheelspin.
2026 Mazda 3's Dated Infotainment Is Just a Spec Sheet Complain, Not a Real Problem for a $30,000 Near-Luxury Driving Experience
2026 Mazda 3's Dated Infotainment Is Just a Spec Sheet Complain, Not a Real Problem for a $30,000 Near-Luxury Driving Experience
By Armen Hareyan on
After driving the 2026 Mazda 3 Carbon through Charlotte’s daily traffic, I came away wondering whether its so-called “dated” infotainment is distracting buyers from what might quietly be the most premium-feeling $30,000 compact car on sale today.
3 Ways The 2026 Mazda CX-90 S Premium Plus Excels Over Its Competitors Without Looking Down On Those SUVs
3 Ways The 2026 Mazda CX-90 S Premium Plus Excels Over Its Competitors Without Looking Down On Those SUVs
By Armen Hareyan on
After a week with the 2026 Mazda CX-90 S Premium Plus, I found its inline-six power, premium interior, and engaging handling make it a standout alternative to the Toyota Grand Highlander, Honda Pilot, and Kia Telluride.
Mazda Iconic SP Concept
Mazda May Be Facing Internal 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.
2015 Mazda RX-Vision Concept
After 11 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.
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