The truth is that, despite having the honor of planning my friend’s bachelor party, I really had no clue what we were going to do on Saturday until pretty much the day-of. Yes, that’s right: I basically improvised a bachelor party. But it turned out to be an incredible weekend thanks in no small part…
Hoarders are a natural instinct for humans, and this is not necessarily a bad thing since it is already built into our survival mechanism. However, this instinct has influenced the car choices of many enthusiasts. At some point in their lives, many car enthusiasts want a two-seat, lightweight sports car, but that would mean owning…
I am driving through the Cascades on a mountain road during the early morning hours. The sun has just risen and is illuminating the area, causing the mist to dissipate and casting interesting patterns of light and shadow through the trees, which are mainly Douglas fir and Sitka spruce. Instead of scanning for any elusive…
Mazda North American Operations has reported that its vehicle sales in the United States in August increased by 19 percent year-over-year, reaching 30,174 units. During the first eight months of the year, the company sold 244,586 units, which is 28 percent more than the previous year. Interestingly, Mazda had its best-ever plug-in car sales. While…
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…
