It also may be the most luxury you can get for the money. Seriously. Mazda has been late to the EV game, but for good reason: The company wanted to get it right when they did. Well, they’re here now and, yes, there’s a lot right with the newest in the Mazda lineup, the Mazda…
2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Edition Review: Go Ahead, Put the Top Down and Get Your Hair Messy
Miata hair, don’t care. The Mazda Miata RF is the best of both worlds: Convertible and hard top roadster. It’s a two-seater that is super fun to drive and a favorite of practically every car critic and enthusiast. And while it’s on the cutting edge of technology, it harkens to a simpler, quieter time when…
The 2022 Mazda CX-5 Signature: Luxury Feel Without the Luxury Pricetag
Who doesn’t like to be a little “bougie” at times? In the car world, it’s typical that when something feels expensive, it actually is expensive. In recent years, Mazda has been challenging this standard, and the 2022 Mazda CX-5 is no exception. With an MSRP starting around $26,000 and the Signature model as I tested…
USED: Is This the Car for Our Family? The 2017 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring Review
Not Every Family Car Fits All Families; Will This One Fit Ours? Well, that depends. When you hear that a car has three rows, you make certain assumptions. As the mother of 4 (3 still in car seats) I was thrilled to hear that we’d get the opportunity to review a 2017 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring….
Built for America: Stylish and Capable, the New 2022 Mazda CX-50 First Drive
This is a welcome addition to the evolution of Mazda. Off-road capable, fluidly designed, inspired by Mother Nature and equipped with the chops to pull whatever adventure toy you can gather (up to 3500 pounds), the 2022 Mazda CX-50, an entirely new model from the Japanese carmaker with a thoroughly loyal customer base in North…
USED: Sporty and Roomy? You can have both in the 2015 Mazda3
This article was written by Fadra Nally “Quick question – can you or your husband drive manual vehicles?” When I received an email asking if I was interested in reviewing several cars in the area, that was the sentence that caught my eye right away. Of COURSE, I can drive a stick. I don’t need a…
USED: Next Generation Miata: 2017 Mazda MX 5 is a Hot Car at a Cool Price
A hot sports car for around $30,000? Yes, ma’am. When this gorgeous red sports car was delivered to my driveway, it was a show stopper. And that was before I opened the hard top. That spiffy little 12-second process had the neighbors stopping to stare. I’m not a car freak. For nearly a dozen years…
The 2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD: A Compact SUV For all of Life’s In-Between Moments
When life demands more than a sedan but doesn’t quite need you to go full SUV, try the 2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD. This Mazda is a compact SUV, which means you’ll have the space and functionality of a two-row SUV without feeling like you’re driving a yacht. It’s the perfect in-between for when you…
2021 in the Rearview Mirror: Our Writers Share Their Favorite Test Drives of the Year
We drove, and loved, a lot of cars in 2021. What is there to say about 2021 that hasn’t already been said? It’s been another year of uncertainty, but one thing we do know is that auto makers were coming out of their hibernations and giving you (and us) lots of cars to dream about….
Mazda’s All-New 2022 CX-50 Is Built for Outdoor Enthusiasts and On-Road Drivers Alike
The launch of Mazda’s all new CX-50 made me think about where we are in the COVID-19 pandemic, and what we are going to take with us when we are finally out of it. The CX-50, dubbed “The Searcher’s Partner” by the design team at Mazda, is certainly emblematic of our collective impulse to escape…