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Mazda Canada Celebrates its 50th Anniversary

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 …July 23, 2018

2019 Mazda MX-5: Even More Exciting4.0/5

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 …July 23, 2018

2019 Mazda MX-5: More Power!

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 …July 17, 2018

2018 Mazda6: New and More Upscale4.0/5

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 …April 23, 2018

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Finally Available in Mazda Vehicles

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. Starting with the …March 30, 2018

2017 Mazda6: Are Sedans a Dying Breed?4.0/5

Canadians are buying fewer sedans and more SUVs and crossovers. When they do buy sedans, they choose compact cars like the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla or Mazda3. The best-selling midsize sedan in 2017 was the Toyota Camry which sold 14,574 units (a 7.1% drop) and didn’t even crack the top …March 14, 2018

2017 Mazda CX-5: Ready to Take on the Big Boys4.5/5

Mazda’s CX-5 compact SUV was reworked for 2017 after having been introduced in 2012 as a replacement for the outgoing CX-7. What’s impressive is it has steadily increased in sales every year since its introduction. In 2017, Canadians bought 25,123 of them—a 1.1% increase over 2016. The new redesigned model …March 9, 2018

2017 Mazda3 Sport: Vying for Your Attention4.0/5

With the current-generation Mazda3 being on the market since the 2014 model year, it was time for a slight refresh to keep things relevant to today’s buyers. Slight might even be an understatement as there have only been a few small changes to speak of. Up front, we find a …February 21, 2018

Mazda SKYACTIV-X: The New Engine That Reduces Fuel Consumption by 15%

IRVINE, California – With the new SKYACTIV-X engine, Mazda’s engineers have created a gas-powered internal combustion engine that is as dynamic and efficient as a diesel engine, minus the toxic emissions. Last year, The Car Guide went to the Mazda Research and Development Centre in Frankfurt, Germany, to get acquainted …January 30, 2018

Midsize Sedan Comparison Test: Camry, Sonata, Accord and Mazda6

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It’s an immensely popular segment in North America—especially in the U.S.—but sales have been slowing down significantly in the past couple of years. Midsize sedans are being traded in for sport-utility vehicles which are considered more practical. But not necessarily so. After all, a midsize sedan offers plenty of room …January 22, 2018

2017 Mazda6: It's Time for a Change4.0/5

The 2017 Mazda6 you see here has everything going against it to be a sales success. First, it’s a sedan, a breed of cars that’s taking a solid hit to the SUV onslaught we’ve been seeing in recent years. Second, it’s red, not the most popular colour—people only seem to …November 24, 2017

2017 Mazda CX-5: Beauty that’s More than Skin Deep4.0/5

Buyers of mainstream vehicles must obviously base their purchase decision on rational criteria, such as monthly payments, fuel economy, reliability and resale value. In addition, owning more than one car per household is getting more and more expensive, and we also would like to contribute to the environment by using …November 13, 2017

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