Mazda

Hybrid vehicles have surged in popularity across Canada in the past year, boosted by slowing demand for fully electric and plug-in hybrid models. Easy for risk-averse drivers to adopt, they are more financially accessible than EVs and simpler to maintain than PHEVs. Hybrid technology improves fuel economy and, in some …

If you're looking to get your hands on a new vehicle without an automatic transmission, we recommend you act sooner rather than later. There are only 24 options remaining for the 2026 model year, and they're mostly sports cars aimed at serious driving enthusiasts. Unsurprisingly, that number is down from …

When it comes to shopping for your next vehicle, would you rather have performance or fuel economy? Why not both at the same time? Now more than ever, it’s possible to enjoy the best of both worlds, particularly thanks to electrified powertrains. Anyway, some models aim to help drivers save …

With the cost of living rising dramatically in recent years, owning a car is no longer part of the plan for many students and young adults. When it still is, then more compromises often have to be made when it comes to the year and mileage to stay on budget.

It has become a summer tradition over the years to hit the road with the family. Every year in the middle of July, my wife, our two boys, and I set off to explore—or rediscover—a randomly chosen region of Québec or sometimes even further, as neighbouring provinces have gradually made …

With 4.5 million units sold worldwide including more than 300,000 in Canada, the Mazda CX-5 is an undeniable success. It's still the brand's most popular vehicle despite the current generation having launched for the 2017 model year and the sleeker, more premium CX-50 having joined the lineup three years ago …

J.D. Power’s 2025 Initial Quality Study (IQS) released this week shows that things have gotten slightly better versus last year. Following an all-time high of 194, the average number of problems reported after 90 days of ownership is now 192 per 100 vehicles. Luxury brands have improved significantly (203 problems, …

Earlier this year, we brought you top-10 lists of the most affordable cars , SUVs/crossovers and electric vehicles available in Canada in 2025. Now, since many drivers across the country have to face all sorts of road and weather conditions, it only makes sense to shift our focus to all-wheel …

As it turns out, the Mazda3 is exactly the same for the 2026 model year. The next generation will have to wait a little longer. While many fans will be disappointed, the executives at Mazda Canada won't complain, with sales of the compact car up 46% after the first three …

With the decision to extend production of 2025 models for Canada due to the trade and political disruptions facing the automotive industry, and also to give its dealers more time to sell off their current stock without having to resort to discounts, Mazda is making shoppers across the country wait …

Off-road and adventure-focused SUVs are increasingly popular across the auto industry. Of course, some have far greater capabilities than others and can tackle formidable terrain ( Jeep Wrangler , Ford Bronco , Toyota 4Runner , to name a few), but they come at a price. For the average driver who …

Mazda , like so many others, has decided to revise its electrification plans and emphasize a multi-powertrain approach—including internal combustion engines, hybrids and battery EVs—as it strives to meet different driving environments and customer needs in the years to come. That said, when can we expect to see the first …

Mazda has a couple of exciting concepts on display at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo this week, none more stunning than the Vision-X Coupe, which previews the brand’s future design direction. Upon closer inspection, this car with bold, futuristic lines clearly hints at the next-generation Mazda3 , the …

Here’s an interesting observation we made when looking at Mazda Canada ’s July sales, which are up 6.4 percent year-on-year: the CX-50 is still doing relatively well for a vehicle whose imports into the country have been suspended indefinitely since May 12 due to the new counter-tariffs. Remember, it’s the …

The Toyota RAV4 isn't the only compact SUV to get a makeover for the 2026 model year. The Mazda CX-5 is finally entering a third generation (the current one was launched nine years ago, remember) with the hope of making up lost ground in the most popular and most competitive …