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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 Named Most Reliable Brand For 2022 By Consumer Reports
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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
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One local Mazda dealer in Mass. produced what we think should be an award-winning video.
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To See Mazda CX-5’s Future Look To Subaru and Ford For Answers
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The Mazda CX-5 is a top-selling crossover with high rankings in all regards. Fans are concerned for its future now that a similar vehicle, the CX-50 has appeared. Here’s why the CX-5 is unlikely to fade away.
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Mazda MX-30 BEV Outsold Chevy Bolt EUV, Nissan Ariya, Kia EV6, Subaru Soltera, and Toyota b4ZX In January
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Mazda’s MX-30 is being delivered to American consumers right now. Many much-hyped battery-electric crossovers from brands like GM, Toyota, Subaru, Kia, and Nissan are not.
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5 Reasons Mazda Is the Brand To Watch In 2022
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Mazda has positioned itself as the brand to watch in 2022 due to a long list of factors. Here are the top reasons.
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First 2023 Mazda CX-50 Makes History Rolling Off U.S. Assembly Line
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Mazda’s first new CX-50 crossover has been built in Mazda’s new Alabama plant.
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Poll: Most Mazda CX-5 Buyers Report Paying Less Than MSRP
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We polled Mazda CX-5 owners to see what they paid during this time of shortages and widely-reported dealer markups. What we found is good news for Mazda shoppers.
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Michelin CrossClimate2 Tire Owner Reports - Outstanding Winter Traction
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The Michelin CrossClimate2 is a winter-rated all-season tire with no downsides. Here is what actual owners report about this groundbreaking new tire design when driven on snow and on ice.
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Mazda Announces Changes To 2022 MX-5 Miata
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We run down the Miata’s new prices and some new nifty tech.
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Why American Buyers Really Don’t Want the Lightweight 990S Mazda MX-5 “Miata”
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Here’s why the special lightweight 990S Roadster offered only in Japan is not what most American Miata buyers would want.
Miata image by John Goreham
Mazda MX-5 Miata Has A 3-Year Repair and Maint. Cost About Half That of EVs
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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.
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2 Things To Do If You Own a Turbocharged Mazda6 Mazda3 CX-5 CX-9 or CX-30
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Mazda turbocharged engines have a new technical service bulletin for oil consumption. Here are two things you should start doing immediately to help yourself through this possible problem.
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Forget Tesla, Mazda Sold More EVs than General Motors In November
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Step back and realize that Mazda sells more battery-electric vehicles right now in America than many much larger automobile manufacturers. Including our President's favorite.
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Mazda CX-5 Outsells Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester, Ford Escape In November
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The success of Mazda’s CX-5 continues with an impressive result given today’s unusual market situation.
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Surprise: Owners of “Off-Road” AWD Crossover SUVs Don’t Actually Buy Them to Go Off-Road
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We polled owners and fans of two important all-wheel drive crossover SUVs to see if they actually want to go off road or not. What we discovered is that they mostly want a great vehicle for snow.
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Advice To Mazda CX-5 Owners About To Deal With the Fuel Pump Recall
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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.
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Mazda Second Only To Lexus In Consumer Reports Brand Reliability Rankings
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In the latest Consumer Reports brand rankings, Mazda ranks second. Here’s how close the brand came to being first overall.
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3 Ways the New Mazda CX-50 Tops Subaru's Outback and Forester - 2 Ways It Doesn't
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Mazda is poaching in Subaru’s territory. Here’s where the models are similar, where the Mazda has an advantage, and where Subaru is unrivaled until proven otherwise.
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Mazda’s New CX-50 SUV Moves the Brand Closer To Subaru
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Mazda’s cross-pollination with Subaru and Toyota continues with a tougher new CX-50. We see nothing but good things as a result.
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Which Short-Range $20K EV Would You Choose? MINI SE or Mazda MX-30?
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Two new battery-electric vehicles with short-range have hit the market. We tried them both to see how they drove and were impressed. Which might be your choice for a second car?
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Mazda Is Viewed As A Premium Brand By One-Third Of Owners
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We did an informal poll of Mazda CX-5 owners to see how they view the brand. We found the results very interesting.
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MX-30 Design Hits and Misses - Our Take On Mazda’s Newest Crossover
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Mazda is trying some new things with its new MX-30 crossover. Some things we like, some things we don’t. Tell us which you like and dislike.
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Mazda MX-30 Battery-Electric Crossover Review - There's More To The Story
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Mazda drops an unusual BEV on the Californian market. Here is why Mazda created the MX-30, what role it will serve, and how much it will cost buyers.
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Mazda, Tesla, and Jeep Have Re-Written the Rule Book In the U.S. Auto Industry
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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.
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Michelin CrossClimate 2 Review - Extreme Wet Weather Test
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We drove on the new Michelin CrossClimate 2 tires in the heaviest of rain. Here’s what we found.
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Mazda CX-5 Ranked Safest In New IIHS Side Crash Testing
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The Mazda CX-5 scored higher than models from Audi, Subaru, Volvo, Honda, and Toyota in a new more rigorous side-impact crash test conducted by IIHS.
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Everything You Need To Know About the Mazda MX-30 Electric Vehicle In One Video
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We summarize the MX-30 in an easy-to-understand way, and show you the ideal video to watch if you are interested in Mazda’s all-new MX-30 battery-electric compact crossover vehicle.
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Changes To the 2022 Mazda CX-5 Further Its Migration To the Premium Segment
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Mazda’s refresh of the CX-5 crossover for 2022 continues Mazda’s transition from the mainstream to the premium segments.
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Use This Amazing Cleaning Slime To Dust Your Car's Interior
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We tried out cleaning slime to see how well it works cleaning the nooks and crannies of a car interior. The results were fantastic.
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Michelin CrossClimate2 All-Season Tire Long-Term Test - First Puncture
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Our long-term test is interrupted by a puncture. Here’s our 3,600-mile update and why we continue to be impressed with Michelin.
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