The Meridian Edition of the CX-50 seems to be Mazda’s attempt at challenging the successful Wilderness models of its competitor, Subaru. While the CX-50 is already a mid-size crossover, this version is designed to be slightly more off-road oriented with unique 18-inch wheels, Falken Wildpeak AT tires, and a matte-black hood decal, amongst other trim…
The rush to come up with a viable and reliable automobile at the beginning of the 20th century can be equated to today’s clamor for who will successfully make travel to outer space practical and reliable. In the 1920s, Ford created a dependable and efficient roadmap for car production, becoming one of the most…
With the 2024 Mazda CX-90, the Japanese automaker is stepping up its game to establish itself as a premium vehicle brand. The car’s rear-wheel-drive-based underpinnings and turbocharged inline-six engine are reminiscent of BMW and Mercedes powertrain architectures. However, the CX-90 is more than just a well-built machine with impressive specs. Priced at $40,970 for the…
It’s interesting how the saying “competition improves the breed” perfectly captures the action in today’s mid-size four-door-sedan market. I’m not sure if it was Charles Darwin, Charles Barkley, or Charlie the Tuna who said it, but it’s clear that no-quarter competition is breeding a high order of automotive excellence. The general level of quality in…
According to a recent interview, Shigeki Saito, the Mazda Miata’s Program Manager, has revealed that the fourth-generation model of the ND3 MX-5 is here to stay for a while. Mazda recently introduced the ND3 MX-5 in Japan, indicating that the current generation of the sports car is sticking around for a couple of years, if…
Mazda has recently made an announcement stating that the production of their CX-8 model will come to an end in late December 2023. This three-row mid-size SUV is currently being sold in Japan, China, Oceania, and Southeast Asia. However, Mazda is planning on replacing the CX-8 with an all-new electrified model, the Mazda CX-80, which…
According to reports, Mazda has unveiled a new mid-engine sports car concept known as the Mazda Iconic SP. While some speculate that this could be the brand’s latest rotary-powered sports car, others believe it could be the next generation of the iconic Mazda Miata. The new concept could be a sneak peek of the upcoming…
Mazda sports cars are renowned for their rotary engines, but the early history of this engine design is often overlooked. A recent episode of “Jay Leno’s Garage” aims to change that by showcasing a rotary engine that was used in a German automaker’s car long before Mazda popularized it. The car in question is the…
Mazda has recently unveiled a new concept car in Japan called the Iconic SP. The show car boasts a distinctive two-rotor rotary EV system that can burn a range of fuels, including hydrogen, while also being able to generate electricity with a carbon-neutral fuel. According to Mazda, the sports car has been designed specifically for…
Finally, the rotary engine has made a comeback! After being cancelled over a decade ago, Mazda has announced that a brand new rotary powerplant is going into production. Interestingly, this new engine won’t be featured in an RX-8 successor, RX-7 successor, or any sort of sports car. Rather, it will power a plug-in hybrid compact…
