Since it was released in 2007, the Mazdaspeed 3 has dominated the small, high-performance hatchback segment in terms of being an inexpensive, fun-to-drive powerhouse. For 2010, the ’speed3 received the same overhaul of the standard Mazda3, getting a completely revised body style, a new (and very improved) interior, and upgraded suspension. Unlike the standard model, [...]
Ah, the bug-eyed Sprite. They are fun little cars, and I’ve spent more than my fair share around them. Tiny, great handling weighing next to nothing, they sort of set the bench mark for just how small you could make a sports car. Shoot, the first series didn’t even have trunk lids. You had to [...]
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If you’re familiar with the Mazda RX-8 (or RX-7,) you know it’s one of the only cars on the road using a rotary (Wankel) engine. But have you ever wondered exactly how a rotary engine works? Why is Mazda the only manufacturer to still use this design? What are its advantages and disadvantages?
First, [...]
Mazda will be rolling out a special 20th anniversary edition of the beloved MX-5 (nee Miata) at this March’s Geneva Motor Show. Sadly, this will be a European only version, but it’s still worth looking over. The most notable thing about the 20th Anniversary Edition Mazda MX-5 is that the colors harkens back to the [...]
Since its debut in 2003, I’ve been intrigued by the Mazda RX-8. It’s an evolution of the famous RX-7 with a powerful, small-displacement rotary engine inside a light, nimble sports car. The RX-8 features a clever “freestyle,” rear-hinged door system allowing for easy rear seat access while maintaining the 2-door coupe appearance.
Since it came out, [...]
When a “2010 Mazda5 Minivan” showed up on our review schedule, I cringed a bit. “They know I hate minivans,” I thought, “why would they send me this?” In protest, I decided to not even run a review on the Mazda5.
Well, as it turns out, they might have known what they were doing.
Following the debut of the new (for the States) Mazda2 compact car, Mazda shows us a few customized versions of the 2.
The first concept they call “Mazda 2Evil Special Concept.” It’s the gray one in the back and features a modified front spoiler, deeper side rocker, rear roof spoiler, and rear diffuser. The ride height [...]
Mazda is set to unveil an all-new subcompact for the North American market at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show next month. Following the same naming convention as most other Mazdas, the new compact will be called the Mazda2.
The Mazda2, otherwise known as the Mazda Demio, has been on sale around the rest of the [...]
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