Upon entering the cabin of the Mazdaspeed 3, you are greeted by a cockpit that blends sportiness and sophistication. The first generation presented an enticing interior with vibrant red accents that contrasted delightfully against the standard backdrop. Let’s delve into the intricacies that made the interior of the Mazdaspeed 3 a sanctuary of luxury and…
Car enthusiasts in the United States are familiar with the CX-90, a large SUV with a rear-biased platform that has three rows of seating. Its smaller sibling, the CX-60, is available overseas and has two rows of seating. The CX-60 comes with the same 3.3-liter turbocharged inline-six engine that is available in the CX-90 sold…
Succeeding in the automotive industry is a challenging task and often requires an immense amount of hard work and difficult decisions. Many car manufacturers have failed and become defunct in the past. Therefore, companies often form strong alliances and partnerships that span decades. These partnerships help them share developmental costs and make it easier for…
The Mazda MX-5 Miata is championed by different names worldwide, but its appeal has always been the same. It is a sleek and elegant two-seater that celebrates the art of driving. The sports car’s simplicity is its beauty, with an agile inline-four engine under the hood and an open-top design that invites the sky to…
I just heard some exciting news! Mazda North American Operations is appointing Tom Donnelly as their new President & CEO. Donnelly is currently the Senior Vice President of Retail Operations and will be leading the company’s operations in the region. These changes to MNAO’s leadership team will go into effect on April 1, 2023. It…
It’s a shame to hear that Mazda will be discontinuing the CX-9 for the US market after the 2023 model year. The CX-9 has been a reliable and versatile family vehicle, offering a unique combination of utility, performance, design, and premium sensibilities. It’s good to hear that Mazda is already working on its next generation…
The demand for diesel vehicles has steadily declined in recent years, especially following the “Dieselgate scandal.” While these vehicles were never prevalent in North America, they were a massive success in Europe. However, things have changed, and last month, electric vehicles surpassed diesel models in sales for the first time in history on the Old…
I recently learned that Mazda once came close to producing a sports sedan that could have competed with the likes of the Subaru STI and Mitsubishi Evo. The Mazdaspeed 6, released in 2006, was a turbo all-wheel-drive sedan, but it didn’t quite measure up to its rivals. However, an old Mazda concept known as the…
It seems that Mazda’s rotary controller has become quite a polarizing feature among its customers. While some long-time Mazda owners have become accustomed to the knob and have developed the skill set to utilize it flawlessly, newer customers tend to criticize it, describing it as confusing, clumsy, slow, and even distracting. To add to the…
It’s interesting to look back on the state of cars in 1976. American cars were definitely struggling, with their increasing bulk and sluggishness. The engines were a mess of wires and vacuum lines, which only added insult to injury when it came to their declining power. Meanwhile, Japan was sending over smaller, more efficient cars…
