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…
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…
