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Manual transmissions are endangered species in new vehicles, and this has an inevitable impact on used vehicle inventories. While some driving enthusiasts and purists can’t help but shed a tear, other people don’t seem to care all that much. If you clicked the link to read this article, you probably …

Entry-level sports cars come in all shapes and sizes, and some of them don’t really have a direct competitor. That’s the case of the venerable Mazda MX-5 , which is still a ton of fun and a solid pick despite the current model nearing the end of the line. Sales …

Mazda plans to launch a trio of fully electric vehicles built on a unique platform by 2030. Also this decade, the Japanese automaker will introduce five plug-in hybrid models, all of which will have a more conventional hybrid variant. With electrification finally coming to Mazda vehicles, it looks like cars …

SUVs are big business, not only here in North America but also in other markets overseas, which is why Mazda is investing big bucks to bolster its lineup. The all-new 2023 Mazda CX-50 is just the start as it will be followed shortly by the CX-70 and CX-90. Similar to …

For different reasons, a minivan or a large SUV might not be the best choice for some, even if their family is big enough to justify a third row of seats. What options are left then? Some smaller six or seven-seater vehicles can do the trick in terms of space, …

Mazda is going to invest 1.5 trillion yen (approx. $14 billion CAD) in electrification globally by 2030 and possibly start building electric vehicles in the U.S. as early as 2026 or 2027, using a dedicated new architecture developed in-house. More details specific to the Canadian market have also come to …

Mazda ’s electrification plan is getting clearer. We now have more details specific to the Canadian market following the announcement made in June of 2021 . For starters, the MX-30 electric crossover, which is currently sold in Quebec and B.C. only, will be available to customers across the country next …

Just over a year ago, Mazda announced five future SUVs and crossovers including three for North America. The compact CX-50 is already on the road and will be followed next year by a pair of midsize models: the two-row CX-70 and three-row CX-90. The latter will come first and replace …

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) last year implemented a new, tougher test to evaluate crashworthiness in lateral collisions. As it turned out, many compact SUVs and midsize SUVs didn’t get a passing grade. Now, compact cars are under the microscope, and the results are a mixed bag. In …

The Canadian auto service industry’s market value is expected to return to pre-pandemic levels this year, reaching $10.9 billion following a low of $6.6 billion in 2021, according to the J.D. Power 2022 Canada Customer Service Index—Long-Term (CSI-LT) Study. This major rebound is mainly driven by the increase in the …

If you own or have read our many reviews of Mazda products, then you know that the whole human-machine interface is different from most other cars on the road today, which are built around some kind of touchscreen. And the multimedia system that powers the centre display is neither the …

Just like it promised at the premiere of the all-new 2023 CX-50 last fall, Mazda is now adding a Meridian Edition that aims to further the outdoor experience. Based on the GT Turbo model, this adventure-ready CX-50 features extra equipment and accessories that make the compact SUV a bit more …