10 Car Names That Should Make a Comeback
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Mazda RX-8
The Mazda RX-8 has been through slight aesthetic modifications for 2009. With its four very convenient doors, this sports coupe blends performance and technology with its rotary engine, unique in the industry. Producing 232 horsepower, the engine gives the RX-8 enough power to make things interesting, while its sports suspension is very effective during more technical driving stretches. This is a vehicle that will please sports car fans without foregoing the practical aspects.
2011 Mazda RX-8: More Zoom Zoom than any other Mazda
First Drives
Before 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 …July 13, 2011
Mazda RX-8 2011- La plus Zoom Zoom des Mazda
First Drives
Avant 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 …June 28, 2011
The 2009 Mazda RX-8: Pleasantly different
Test Drives
Defying 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 …May 29, 2009
Mazda RX8 R3: Precision is Rotary Powered
Test Drives
Without 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 …February 24, 2009
The Mazda RX-8 2009, pleasure…and more pleasure!
First Drives
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 …October 15, 2008
2026 Mazda CX-70 Adds New PHEV Models, Boosts EV Range
Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid
The Mazda CX-70 two-row midsize SUV returns for its second year on the market with a few changes, especially when it comes to models equipped with the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain—a technology that’s been praised by AJAC but panned by Consumer Reports due to reliability issues. For starters, all 2026 …December 9, 2025
2026 Mazda3 Keeps Same Prices, Loses 5 Horsepower
News
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 …December 4, 2025
Mazda’s 2026 Models Are Coming At Last, Starting With CX-30
News
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 …December 2, 2025
16 Compact SUVs Were Tested Off-Road, Winner Will Surprise You
News
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 …November 28, 2025
Mazda Appears to Be Testing Future Electric SUV in California
Electric
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 …November 13, 2025
2025 Japan Mobility Show: Our Mega Photo Gallery
Tokyo
October 30, 2025
Stunning Mazda Vision-X Coupe Possibly Hints at Next Mazda3
Tokyo
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 …October 30, 2025
Shortage of Mazda CX-50 Units Still Not Dire Following Import Halt
News
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 …August 1, 2025
All-New 2026 Mazda CX-5 Drops Turbo, Adds Huge Touchscreen
New Models
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 …July 10, 2025
2026 Mazda CX-5 to Debut Just Days From Now
News
The Mazda CX-5 will be all-new for 2026, so to speak, and we won’t have to wait much longer to see it. The company has scheduled its official unveiling for July 10. “The CX-5 appeals to customers who need a vehicle that is just as capable tackling everyday errands as …July 2, 2025
Redesigned Mazda CX-5 Leaks Online Ahead of Official Debut
News
The third-generation Mazda CX-5 , which spy photographers have already caught on the road wearing camouflage, appears to be getting awfully close to its official debut, expected later in 2025. A picture has just leaked online via Coche Spias (with @cardesignnews as the source), showing us the redesigned CX-5 without …June 17, 2025
Mazda Recalls 34,000 Vehicles to Fix Airbags That May Not Deploy
Recalls
Mazda will recall more than 170,000 vehicles in the United States and another 34,000 in Canada due to an airbag problem. Affected models include the Mazda3 compact car and the CX-30 subcompact SUV covering the 2024-2025 model years. Both are built in Mexico on the same platform and share many …June 12, 2025
Motoring TV 2000 Episode 23
Episodes
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Motoring TV 2002 Episode 9
Episodes
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Motoring TV 2004 Episode 5
Episodes
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2009 Mazda RX-8
Video Reviews
Our review of the 2009 Mazda RX-8
