2016 Mazda MX-5: We're Driving It This WeekSpotlight onThe Car Guide recently travelled to California to drive the all-new Mazda MX-5. This new-and-improved version of the world's most popular roadster -lighter and boasting a new chassis- promises more than interesting performance. While elsewhere the 2016 MX-5 receives a 1.5 litre engine with 129 horsepower on tap, we get …May 26, 2015
2015 Mazda CX-9: A Strong Three-Row Choice At $34k3.5/5Test DrivesFew purchase a three-row crossover with the illusion that they'll achieve even a modicum of driving pleasure shepherding truckloads of children, drywall, or hockey equipment from point A to point B. For the most part you can merely hope to be comfortable on your journey or perhaps even coddled by …May 22, 2015
2016 Mazda6: Love The Drive, Sweating The (High-Tech) Details4.0/5Test DrivesFamily cars don't have to be fun to drive, but they should be, shouldn't they? The idea of rewarding shoppers for nixing the dulled-down dynamics of an SUV sits well with me, but alas, functionality and appliance-like reliability are more endearing catchwords to those shopping for a daily commuter. Fortunately, …May 15, 2015
Why Doesn’t The 2016 Mazda CX-3 Come With A Manual Transmission?BlogWe recently attended the launch of the all-new 2016 Mazda CX-3. As the latest addition to the family, this vehicle is bound to catch its share of the headlines this year. Our first impression was resoundingly positive. During the technical presentation, we were surprised to find out that it will …May 8, 2015
2016 Mazda CX-3: Rising Star!4.0/5First DrivesIntroducing a new model is always a big deal for a manufacturer, and that goes double when it's a vehicle in a popular and competitive segment. The CX-3’s arrival is very important for Mazda, which sees the model as a potentially spearhead for the automaker going forward. It also represents …May 6, 2015
2016 Mazda MX-5: The Wait Is Over!4.5/5First DrivesThe wait is over. Direct from Barcelona, Spain, behold our first impressions of the world’s most anticipated sports car: the Mazda MX-5. Exclusive to The Car Guide, the program included test driving a rare prototype of Mazda’s new Roadster and the MX-5. The first is powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder …February 2, 2015
2015 Mazda3 GT: Waiting For The Next MazdaSpeed34.0/5Test DrivesLast year’s complete overhaul of the Mazda3 made it a more sophisticated, somewhat more mature model. It won numerous prestigious awards, not to mention being named “ 2015 Best Compact Car ” by The Car Guide. We like the Mazda3 primarily for its style and dynamic ride, two characteristics that …December 29, 2014
Mazda Unlimited Distance Warranty A Shot At Hyundai And KiaBlogMazda's unlimited mileage warranty is a shot across the bow of competitors Hyundai and Kia, which are known for their 10-year drivetrain warranties in the United States but restrict coverage north of the border to just five years or 100,000 kilometres. Mazda's recent decision to eliminate the mileage limitation across …November 28, 2014
2014 Best Buys: Compact SUVs Under $40,000BlogIf ever there was a fast-growing market, it would definitely be that of compact SUVs under $40,000. Competition is fierce with most manufacturers offering a model in this segment. The category winner is the 2014 Mazda CX-5 . This well-designed vehicle offers above-average road handling, and engines that are both …September 29, 2014
2016 Mazda MX-5: More Distinctive and DeluxeFirst DrivesFollowing months of speculation and rumours, the new, fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 was unveiled at three simultaneous events held in Tokyo, Barcelona and Monterey. To celebrate the newest edition of the world’s most popular roadster, Mazda organized a private event in Monterey with Duran Duran, the group that topped the charts …September 8, 2014