Mazda

Mazda has been one of the last automotive manufacturers to integrate Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in their products, and it’s not because customers haven’t been asking for this feature. Some people went as far to say that wouldn’t purchase another Mazda if Apple and Android integration wasn’t available. That’s …

As I’m writing this, Mazda has already announced an updated version of its little roadster. The 2019 Mazda MX-5 will feature slightly more power from its naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four cylinder. You might imagine then, that reading a review of the 2018 model is irrelevant. Well, not exactly. Because many …

TORONTO, Ontario – In 1968, a little Japanese automaker set sail for the second biggest country in the world, hoping to expand its business and show the world that it was different from other companies. Mazda faced some troubled times over the course of its existence, but it’s still going …

TORONTO, Ontario – Since it first appeared on the market in 1989, the little Mazda MX-5 has won the hearts of many driving enthusiasts across the globe. The Miata, as it was known in the beginning, celebrated its 26th anniversary in 2015, just before receiving a total redesign. This fourth …

The Car Guide is heading to Toronto this week in order to get our grubby hands on the 2019 Mazda MX-5 roadster, which benefits from some engine modifications to increase its output. More of a “want” than a “need,” the MX-5 will now offer 17 percent more power for a …

With the demise of the Mazda5, the Japanese brand has only three cars left in its Canadian portfolio: the MX-5, Mazda3 and Mazda6. The writing was on the wall, as car sales continue to nosedive in favour of SUVs. The Mazda6, the brand’s flagship, is in a segment that has …

At the New York Auto Show this past week, the Japanese brand unveiled the 2019 Mazda CX-3 subcompact crossover, which receives a very mild facelift, but some interesting changes and enhancements. During the press conference, Mazda also announced an important addition to the Mazda Connect infotainment system. Startin…

Mazda is playing catch-up with its midsize SUV by introducing some comfort and convenience features for the 2019 model year. First and foremost, the 2019 Mazda CX-9 finally gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, now standard in every trim level. Meanwhile, the CX-9 GT trim adds a 360-degree camera …

Driving one of the newer Mazda cars and SUVs is to be pointlessly deafened by its Blind Spot Monitoring system. What gives? In terms of automotive technology, we can say that Mazda is going at it alone. The modest Japanese car manufacturer hasn’t resisted the turbocharging trend, does not really …

In order to keep up with ever-growing and more modern competition, the popular Mazda CX-3 gets a number of improvements for the 2019 model year, as initially revealed during its launch at the New York International Auto Show in late March. It goes on sale this month across Canada and …

NEW YORK CITY – Mazda’s subcompact SUV has been a popular choice in Canada since it hit the market for the 2016 model year. However, in its segment, it currently ranks fourth in sales for the 2018 calendar year, behind the Nissan Qashqai , the Honda HR-V and the Subaru …

Mazda’s midsize sedan benefits from an updated design for 2018, but also from a more powerful engine option in its higher-end trim levels. It made its Canadian debut at the Toronto Auto Show . First of all, the base MSRP of the new Mazda6 is set at $27,000 before freight …

Mazda Canada Inc. (MCI) is urging owners of 2006 B-Series pick-up trucks built between August 2005 and November 2005 to stop driving their vehicles immediately due to Takata air bag inflators containing a suspected propellant that is an immediate risk to safety. This issue is separate from other Takata air …

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle joined Mazda (MZDAF) and Toyota (NYSE: TM) leaders today to announce the automakers have selected Huntsville, Alabama as the site of their new joint-venture manufacturing plant. The new plant will have the capacity to build 300,000 vehicles annually, with production split …

Mazda Canada has just announced the arrival of the 2018 Mazda CX-5 , and after giving it a major overhaul in 2017, the Japanese manufacturer has already proceeded with some changes. First, the 2.0-litre and 2.5-litre four-cylinder engines have been revised to provide greater low-rpm torque. The 2.0L mill’s output …