Tests and Features

At the Mazda Tech Forum in Frankfurt, I was able to drive two prototypes of the Mazda3 Sport powered by the new 2.0-litre four-cylinder SKYACTIV-X engine. With this mill, the manufacturer has reinvented the internal combustion gas engine by integrating certain diesel engine features to increase torque and reduce fuel …

The CX-5 compact SUV has the “it” factor. Although taste is subjective, even those who don’t like the CX-5’s style have to admit that it has a dynamic look. This SUV was updated this year and now shares several style features with its big brother, the CX-9, in particular for …

Human beings have so few moments of true brilliance. From the rare moments of grace, certain works that transcend their era stand out. Rarer still is when a group of men and women, despite their differences, are able to achieve perfection. Of the tens of thousands of cars designed for …

The second-generation CX-9, introduced last year, picked up where the first generation left off in regards to driving dynamics, but adopted a new SKYACTIV powertrain to replace the old, not-too-frugal V6 engine. It also boasts new styling that looks rich, refined and very European, as Mazda arguably is the Japanese …

Trailing the Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra and Toyota Corolla, the Mazda3 is not the bestselling car in its class, nor does it feature as many variants as some of its competitors. Moreover, it’s been around for several years now. And yet, it remains the measuring stick in the compact car …

When you’re young and impetuous, you dream of owning a sports car so that every drive will be exhilarating. Life, however, brings you back to reality pretty fast. Bills pile up, it becomes harder to pay for an expensive car and, once kids enter the picture, you need a practical …

Since the launch of the latest-generation Mazda MX-5 , pretty much everything has been said about this award-winning and delicious little roadster. Well, almost everything. Driving enjoyment is the main factor, of course, but what about fuel economy? To demonstrate how efficient the MX-5 and its SKYACTIV powertrain is, Mazda …

For the second generation of its seven-passenger SUV, Mazda has opted for a “small” turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It chose this powertrain for the sake of fuel economy, while the competition is still relying on V6 engines. A risky strategy? Let’s take a closer look. Please check out of photo gallery …

As we all know, the compact-car segment has always been popular in Canada. Despite the growing appetite for SUVs, many of which are based on car platforms, we’re still buying compact cars in massive quantities, thanks to their affordable price, their fuel economy and their versatility. However, compact hatchbacks push …

The Mazda CX-3 is the Japanese brand's entry in the subcompact SUV segment, which is growing in popularity. It holds its own against the Honda HR-V, the Subaru Crosstrek and the Mitsubishi RVR thanks to its dynamic design, and especially its inspiring drive. What it loses in practicality is made …