Tests and Features

What do you do when it’s -30 degrees Celsius outside? You call the garage, of course! Don’t get me wrong, the 2014 Mazda3 I was test driving was running smoothly, but I wanted to get a better view of what makes it tick. So, I called my friend Ghyslain from …

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 …

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 …

The 2014 Mazda MAZDA6 has been the darling of the automotive press ever since it hit the market earlier this year. Praise for the MAZDA6's sultry styling, comfortable ride, and innovative fuel-saving technologies has been heaped on the mid-size sedan to the point where I simply had to get behind …

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 …

There are certain automobiles that consistently appear on top 10 lists regardless of the publication. The 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata is one such car, a vehicle whose almost universal appeal and outstanding driving dynamics have made it the darling of not just journalists, but of both amateur track drivers and …

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 …

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 …

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 …