Mazda RX-8
Mazda isn’t afraid to stand out, and the RX-8 is proof of that. Not only is it the only model with a rotary engine on our market, but it’s also the only four-door sport coupe! Besides its originality, this Japanese car is pleasant to drive as long as you know how to appreciate a ride that favours a high engine speed. Simultaneously practical and playful, it meets the expectations and needs of those wanting to balance utility and fun.
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2011 Mazda RX-8: More Zoom Zoom than any other Mazda
2011 Mazda RX-8: More Zoom Zoom than any other MazdaBefore getting to the car, a quick side note about language. In Mazdaspeak, "Zoom Zoom" refers to inspired sport driving. This term is used by Mazda worldwide, except in Quebec, where they say "Vroom Vroom." Interesting? Perhaps. But you’re probably more interested in knowing just how the Zoom and Vroom …
First Drives
Mazda RX-8 2011- La plus Zoom Zoom des Mazda
Mazda RX-8 2011- La plus Zoom Zoom des MazdaAvant de passer à la voiture, juste un mot pour souligner que le titre n’est pas erroné. J’ai remplacé Vroom Vroom par Zoom Zoom, puisque cette appellation est utilisée partout sur la planète, sauf au Québec, où on utilise Vroom Vroom. Pourtant, les onomatopées utilisés ici représentent mal la philosophie …
Test Drives
The 2009 Mazda RX-8: Pleasantly different
The 2009 Mazda RX-8: Pleasantly differentDefying all logic, Mazda has always believed in the rotary engine. Today, the RX-8 is the only car in America, maybe even in the world, to feature this type of engine. Last year, Mazda made subtle but effective aesthetic modifications to rejuvenate the car somewhat, and it seems to have …
Test Drives
Mazda RX8 R3: Precision is Rotary Powered
Mazda RX8 R3: Precision is Rotary PoweredWithout exception, the most thrilling human creations are always the smallest, and the rotary engine that sits under the hood of Mazda’s latest RX8 R3 ranks right up there next to cocaine. Displacing just 1.3 litres, it concedes some displacement to large sportbikes but offers up much of the same …
First Drives
The Mazda RX-8 2009, pleasure…and more pleasure!
The Mazda RX-8 2009, pleasure…and more pleasure!As you probably already know, the RX-8 is not Mazda’s most popular vehicle. In fact, it’s now their least popular model, with only 659 units sold last year. While we obviously can’t expect to move as many RX-8s as the ever-popular Mazda3 or Tribute, in my humble opinion, sales of …
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2026 Mazda3 Keeps Same Prices, Loses 5 Horsepower
2026 Mazda3 Keeps Same Prices, Loses 5 HorsepowerAs 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 …
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Mazda’s 2026 Models Are Coming At Last, Starting With CX-30
Mazda’s 2026 Models Are Coming At Last, Starting With CX-30With 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 …
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16 Compact SUVs Were Tested Off-Road, Winner Will Surprise You
16 Compact SUVs Were Tested Off-Road, Winner Will Surprise YouOff-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 …
Electric
Mazda Appears to Be Testing Future Electric SUV in California
Mazda Appears to Be Testing Future Electric SUV in CaliforniaMazda , 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 …
Tokyo
Stunning Mazda Vision-X Coupe Possibly Hints at Next Mazda3
Stunning Mazda Vision-X Coupe Possibly Hints at Next Mazda3Mazda 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 …
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Shortage of Mazda CX-50 Units Still Not Dire Following Import Halt
Shortage of Mazda CX-50 Units Still Not Dire Following Import HaltHere’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 …
New Models
All-New 2026 Mazda CX-5 Drops Turbo, Adds Huge Touchscreen
All-New 2026 Mazda CX-5 Drops Turbo, Adds Huge TouchscreenThe 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 …
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Motoring TV 2000 Episode 23
Motoring TV 2000 Episode 23Pontiac Aztek 2001 2000 Audi TT Roadster quick brake smell = trouble Mazda RX-Evolv concept oil change intervals Jim Kenzie on, yikes, Pontiac Aztek.
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Motoring TV 2002 Episode 9
Motoring TV 2002 Episode 92002 Nissan Altima 2002 Kia Sedona reserve power in today's batteries can vary Mazda RX8 dirty or improper air filters can cause major engine damage BMW's 7-Series is loaded with technology - good or bad?
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Motoring TV 2004 Episode 5
Motoring TV 2004 Episode 5Hyundai Santa Fe Hyundai Elantra 2004 Mazda RX8 future car designers diagnosing strut problems public car insurance …







