Top 10 Most Successful Vehicles of 2013
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December 30, 2013
Mazda2 EV and Mazda3 Hybrid: The Future According to Mazda
Technology
At the Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda lifted the veil off its upcoming projects. Takashi Suzuki, manager of the Drivetrain Development department at Mazda, announced an ingenious technological innovation: a range extender system. The idea isn’t actually new, since Chevrolet offers something similar with the Volt, which uses a combustion engine …December 2, 2013
2014 Mazda3 Sport: Nope, it’s Not Good...
Test Drives
The Mazda3 isn’t good, it’s great! Since it was first introduced 10 years ago, the Mazda3 has been like a magnet to Quebec drivers. The question is, why hasn’t it been as popular throughout the rest of Canada or the U.S.? Maybe it’s our Latin blood, but here in Quebec …November 19, 2013
2014 Mazda3: Fearless and (almost) Flawless
First Drives
After ten years of loyal service, two generations and 3.5 million units sold worldwide, the popular Mazda3 was due for a major change. And change it has! The brand new 3 still retains a small visual link to the past, and that’s not a bad thing. The lines are tighter …October 8, 2013
2014 Mazda3: Keeping Promises
First Drives
The people in charge of developing the Mazda3 and MX5 have the most stressful job at Mazda. The Mazda3 is the brand’s best selling model while the MX5 is the best-selling sport roadster in automobile history. Eventually, the MX5 will be transformed in a joint project with Alfa Romeo, so …July 18, 2013
2014 Mazda3: Success Is Inevitable
First Drives
The new generation of Mazda’s popular compact car has just been unveiled at Center 548 in New York’s Chelsea district. And the challenge that lies ahead for this newcomer is significant. With annual sales that account for 30% of Mazda’s total worldwide sales, the Mazda3 is the Hiroshima-based manufacturer’s best-selling …June 28, 2013
2013 MAZDASPEED3, Practical and Sporty
Test Drives
Compact cars represent one of the most popular vehicle categories, especially since the jump in gas prices. In the past, people bought compacts mainly for their attractive price, but they had to sacrifice fun, equipment and sportiness. Times sure have changed. Nowadays, there’s a compact car for all tastes: some …May 31, 2013
2013 Mazda MAZDA3: Skyactiv Takes A Bow
Test Drives
Compact cars have long been a hit all across Canada, and the Mazda MAZDA3 regularly posts total yearly sales in the top five. The 2013 Mazda MAZDA3 continues the company's push towards cornering the Canadian compact market with a very affordable - and very fuel efficient - lineup of hatchbacks …February 12, 2013
Mazda3 GS Skyactiv: Promise kept?
Test Drives
For years now, Mazda has been describing the wonders and promise of a new technical philosophy called Skyactiv. The Car Guide team has already described it to you in detail. But to sum up in a few words what could easily take hours to explain, Mazda’s engineers called into question …May 3, 2012
2012 Mazda3 SKYACTIV: Now with improved fuel consumption and driving pleasure
First Drives
More than a year has passed since Mazda unveiled its SKYACTIV technology, which is designed to cut fuel consumption in both gas and diesel engines. Anyone who follows the automotive news has heard that Mazda has developed various technologies for engines, transmissions and platforms to ultimately improve vehicle performance while …November 3, 2011
Kia Forte5 vs. the Mazda3 Sport: Double take
Comparative Tests
I test drove the Mazda3 Sport first, but I must admit that when I got behind the wheel of the Kia Forte5, there was something instantly familiar about it. It has a lot in common with the Mazda, which is high praise indeed. The Mazda3 Sport with the Convenience Package …March 24, 2011
2010 Mazdaspeed3: Speed With a Smile
Test Drives
It’s amazing how much one can deduce from what someone chooses to park in their driveway. Although some cars may possess little to no character, there are just as many that can speak volumes of their owner. A classic English sports car usually tells you the owner is fastidious and …September 5, 2010
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