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Should You Buy a Mazda With Soul Red Crystal Paint? Yes, But…

By John Goreham on July 17, 2023 - 8:46PM

Mazda offers one of the very best paint colors in the world today. Its Soul Red Crystal is amazing, but is it for you?

Mazda infotainment screen image by John Goreham

Mazda’s Last-Place Score On New Ranking Reveals Brand’s Last Challenge

By John Goreham on August 26, 2022 - 9:41AM

Mazda just came in last in a customer survey related to technology. Here’s why this may be a needed wake-up call for Mazda.

Miata RF or Soft-Top - How To Choose

By John Goreham on August 15, 2022 - 6:06PM

We explain the differences between the Mazda Miata soft-top and the retractable fastback hardtop version. Here is how to know which is right for you.

Mazda Set To Increase U.S Sales With Long Partnership From Toyota

By Harutiun Hareyan on March 31, 2022 - 10:43AM

Mazda execs stated their goal to increase U.S sales via a five-year-old partnership with Toyota. This may lead to some exciting new models.

Mazda Named Most Reliable Brand For 2022 By Consumer Reports

By John Goreham on February 18, 2022 - 7:58AM

In its newest rankings, Consumer Reports Mazda scores highest overall in the auto industry in reliability.

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Mazda Salesperson Creates Quirky and Fun iPhone Video Explaining AWD

By John Goreham on February 7, 2022 - 4:00PM

One local Mazda dealer in Mass. produced what we think should be an award-winning video.

Mazda Announces Changes To 2022 MX-5 Miata

By John Goreham on December 29, 2021 - 5:15PM

We run down the Miata’s new prices and some new nifty tech.

Image of Japanese-market 990S Roadster courtesy of Mazda Media Support

Why American Buyers Really Don’t Want the Lightweight 990S Mazda MX-5 “Miata”

By John Goreham on December 29, 2021 - 12:43PM

Here’s why the special lightweight 990S Roadster offered only in Japan is not what most American Miata buyers would want.

Mazda MX-5 Miata Has A 3-Year Repair and Maint. Cost About Half That of EVs

By John Goreham on December 13, 2021 - 9:42AM

The Mazda Miata’s low cost of ownership is legendary. A new study draws an interesting comparison to just how low cost a Miata can be.

Mazda CX-5 Outsells Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester, Ford Escape In November

By John Goreham on December 2, 2021 - 12:28PM

The success of Mazda’s CX-5 continues with an impressive result given today’s unusual market situation.

Advice To Mazda CX-5 Owners About To Deal With the Fuel Pump Recall

By John Goreham on November 22, 2021 - 2:07PM

Owners of Mazda CX-5, CX-9, Miata, and Mazda6 vehicles are about to go through a recall that many Toyota owners have already experienced. Here is some advice based on feedback from those owners.

Mazda Second Only To Lexus In Consumer Reports Brand Reliability Rankings

By John Goreham on November 22, 2021 - 11:28AM

In the latest Consumer Reports brand rankings, Mazda ranks second. Here’s how close the brand came to being first overall.

Mazda Is Viewed As A Premium Brand By One-Third Of Owners

By John Goreham on November 8, 2021 - 9:30AM

We did an informal poll of Mazda CX-5 owners to see how they view the brand. We found the results very interesting.

Mazda, Tesla, and Jeep Have Re-Written the Rule Book In the U.S. Auto Industry

By John Goreham on November 4, 2021 - 2:36PM

Mazda, Jeep, and Tesla have upended what we call luxury, premium, and performance. It’s time for shoppers and the automotive media to take notice.

Mazda Offers Free Oil Changes To Educators - The Fine Print Is Interesting

By John Goreham on August 2, 2021 - 11:18AM

Mazda is offering free oil change services to educators during their annual summer break. Take note of the fine print if you are not a Mazda owner.

Mazda Foundation Grant Supports STEAM Education in California

By John Goreham on June 16, 2021 - 11:44AM

A recent grant by the Mazda Foundation will help support STEAM education in Southern California.

Mazda Is America's New "High-Volume" Premium Crossover Automaker

By John Goreham on June 7, 2021 - 5:38PM

Mazda's newest sales report held some interesting milestones. Mazda is not just a premium automaker, it is also becoming pretty big.

Mazda Miata Sales Continue To Surge - The 124 Spider Effect

By John Goreham on April 13, 2021 - 8:07AM

The Mazda Miata is now the only affordable convertible sports car on sale in America since Fiat discontinued the 124 Spider collaboration. Miata sales Surge during an unusual time.

The Cost of A New Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport Has Declined 4% Since 2006

By John Goreham on December 17, 2020 - 2:10PM

We compare the prices of a Mazda Miata Sport and adjust for the changing value of the dollar. The results show a decline in the cost of America’s most affordable sports car.

Mazda Miata Gets Updated Pricing For 2021 - Still Well under $40K

By John Goreham on December 15, 2020 - 2:40PM

Mazda's legendary Miata is still the most affordable sports car you can own. Here is the full price list for 2021.

Inspiring Examples - Mazda Announces Its First Three Community Heros

By John Goreham on December 2, 2020 - 5:32PM

Mazda plans to name 50 community heroes. These first three are inspiring.

Mazda MX-5 Miata Roadster Passes CX-3 Crossover In Sales

By John Goreham on November 9, 2020 - 11:59AM

The Mazda Miata is no longer the company's lowest volume vehicle sold in America.

Hyundai Welcomes Back Creative Force Luc Donckerwolke

Hyundai Keeps Commitment; Welcomes Back Creative Force Luc Donckerwolke

By Keith Griffin on November 2, 2020 - 5:22PM

Hyundai has kept its commitment to creative design by hiring back Luc Donckerwolke who left the company for personal reasons early in the spring. The Korean automaker needs his talents.

Mazda Releases Yet Another Special Color - Polymetal Gray As the Carbon Edition

By John Goreham on August 13, 2020 - 5:48PM

Mazda's paint is among the best in the world. Now a new color is added to the palette.

Mazda Miata in Miami image by John Goreham

Mazda's MX-5 Miata Sales UP During This Unusual Market Disruption

By John Goreham on July 1, 2020 - 10:54AM

Mazda's Miata may well be a social distancing tool according to sales data.

Miata 100th Anniversary Special Edition Image By Mazda

Special 100th Anniversary Miata Arrives This Year - Pictures And Details

By John Goreham on June 30, 2020 - 10:54AM

Mazda is about to begin deliveries of a very special Miata.

Studies Find Convertibles Are Not The Death Traps We All Assumed They Were

By John Goreham on June 24, 2020 - 8:55AM

A new study by the safety team at IIHS reaches a surprising conclusion on convertible safety.

Mazda's Free Oil Change Program Extended To June 1st - Don't Forget to Read The Fine Print

By John Goreham on May 4, 2020 - 2:39PM

One Tester's Opinion - The Mazda Miata and Fiat 124 Spider Are The Only Affordable Cars Improved By A Stick Shift

By John Goreham on April 20, 2020 - 1:38PM

Here is why one experienced car tester says that only the Mazda Miata and Fiat 124 Spider are improved by a stick shift.

Mazda Offers U.S. Healthcare Workers A Free Oil Change And Car Cleaning - You Won't Believe the Fine Print

By John Goreham on April 15, 2020 - 4:12PM

Mazda and its U.S. dealership network want to give U.S. healthcare workers all the help they can. That now includes a free oil change and enhanced vehicle cleaning free of charge.

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