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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 recalls 217k+ SUVs for unintended acceleration risks

By Patrick Rall on July 27, 2012 - 1:11PM

Mazda Motor Corp has just announced that they will recall over 217,000 Tribute models over a concern that these vehicles may exhibit sudden unintended acceleration – the same mechanical issue that lead Ford Motor Company to recall some 485,000+ Escape SUVs yesterday.

The all-new 2014 Mazda6 will debut at MIAS. Photo courtesy of Mazda NA.

The new 2014 Mazda6 slated for Russian debut

By Don Bain on July 25, 2012 - 1:48PM

The all-new 2014 Mazda6 will make its global debut in August during press preview days at Moscow International Automobile Salon (MIAS).

Demand for Ford Escape unintended acceleration recalls expands to Mazda Tribute

By Patrick Rall on July 20, 2012 - 2:47PM

Last week we brought you the news that the Center for Auto Safety was demanding that Ford Motor Company recall select Ford Escape SUVs that had been previously recalled to address a new unintended acceleration issue and now, the CAS is pushing to have the similar Mazda Tribute recalled for the same problem.

The all-new 2014 Mazda6 teaser video number three

By Denis Flierl on July 17, 2012 - 9:32PM

Mazda has released the third teaser video for the all-new 2014 Mazda6 with a deep red color called “Soul Red.”

Second 2014 Mazda6 teaser video released

By Denis Flierl on July 13, 2012 - 10:51AM

Mazda has released the second Mazda Mazda6 teaser video that shows even more of the all-new redesigned sedan.

First 2014 Mazda6 teaser video released

By Denis Flierl on July 13, 2012 - 7:32AM

Mazda releases the first teaser video of the completely redesigned 2014 Mazda6

Mazda doubling production of SKYACTIV engines

By Aaron Turpen on July 8, 2012 - 4:44AM

If you've got a good thing, run with it. Mazda plans to take its SKYACTIV technology and put it into more vehicles, faster, doubling production in only a few months.

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata details announced ahead of U.S. launch

By Denis Flierl on July 5, 2012 - 12:47PM

Mazda has announced details on the upgraded Mazda MX-5 Miata as the roadster makes its launch in Japan today.

A Mazda rotary engine running with hydrogen for an extended range

Mazda Bets Hydrogen for its Extended Range Rotary Engine

By Nicolas Zart on July 3, 2012 - 11:03AM

Mazda is known for its handling and its quirky insistence on the Wankel rotary motor it acquired from the Germans decades ago but not for its alternative energy use. It seems the company is still not ready to let it go but willing to try something new.

Miata MX-5 GT Concept side view

By Aaron Turpen on June 27, 2012 - 4:43AM

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.

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