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2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Edition Review: Go Ahead, Put the Top Down and Get Your Hair Messy

April 9, 2022 by Scotty Reiss 3 Comments

2020 Mazda Miata RF

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… 

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Filed Under: Car Reviews, Convertible, Mazda, Sports Car Tagged With: convertible, fastback, hardtop convertible, Mazda, Miata, sports car

USED: Is This the Car for Our Family? The 2017 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring Review

April 4, 2022 by Nasreen Stump 2 Comments

When choosing an SUV for your family many midsize models like the Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring offer a good mix of fuel economy, seating and trunk space.

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…. 

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Filed Under: Car Reviews, Mazda Tagged With: fuel efficiency, Mazda, SUV

5 of the Best Compact Cars For Road Tripping

March 13, 2022 by Dawn Thigpen 2 Comments

My 5 Favorite Compact Cars For Road Tripping

Just call me the “Road Trip Queen.” I’ve been road tripping pretty much on a monthly basis since moving to South Florida. And I am totally having a blast. It was never really planned but life just sort of pushed me into that direction. One particular area that I seem to keep hot is Central… 

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Filed Under: Personal Style, SUV, Travel Tips Tagged With: best compact cars, best road trip cars, Mazda

USED: Sporty and Roomy? You can have both in the 2015 Mazda3

March 3, 2022 by Fadra Nally Leave a Comment

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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… 

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Filed Under: Manual Transmission, Mazda, Reviews Tagged With: 2015 Mazda3, manual transmission, Mazda, mazda review, Mazda3

The 2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD: A Compact SUV For all of Life’s In-Between Moments

February 9, 2022 by Elizabeth Blackstock Leave a Comment

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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… 

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Filed Under: 4-Passenger Seating, 5-Passenger Seating, All Wheel Drive (AWD), Crossover, Mazda, SUV Tagged With: 2021 mazda cx-5, 2021 mazda cx-5 signature, AWD, awd crossover, compact SUV, crossover, Mazda, Mazda CX-5, SUV

Is a Luxury Car Calling Your Name? Here are the Cars Your Neighbors Are Shopping For, Too

October 13, 2021 by Kim Croisant Leave a Comment

The most visited car brand showrooms, by city. Are you looking for your dream car or a fancy luxury car? If you’re not sure where to start looking, why not start with what your neighbors are interested in? Luxury car sales are soaring this year, but overall, there are a lot of great options in… 

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Filed Under: Acura, Alfa Romeo, BMW, Fiat, Infiniti, Land Rover, Mazda, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Rolls-Royce, Tesla, Volkswagen, Volvo Tagged With: acura, Alfa Romeo, BMW, Fiat, Infiniti, jaguar land rover, Land Rover, luxury car, luxury cars, Mazda, mini, mitsubishi, NIssan, Porsche, Rolls-Royce, tesla, volkwagen, Volvo

What on Earth Is Stellantis? Your Guide to the Wild World of Automotive Brands and the Corporations That Own Them

October 3, 2021 by Elizabeth Blackstock Leave a Comment

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Keeping track of automotive brands can be a hassle. There have been so many mergers, divisions, and closings among the car world that it can throw anyone for a loop—even experienced automotive journalists.  If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what someone means when they say “the Big Three” or why you’ve heard the name “Stellantis”… 

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Filed Under: Acura, Alfa Romeo, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Genesis, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Ram, Range Rover, Rolls-Royce, Smart, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen Tagged With: acura, Alfa Romeo, Audi, Bentley, BMW, bugatti, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Daimler, dodge, Fiat, Ford, geely, General Motors, Genesis, GM, GMC, guide to the auto industry, honda, Hummer, Hyundai, Infiniti, jaguar, Jeep, kia, Lamborghini, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, lotus, Maserati, Mazda, mercedes, Mercedes Benz, mini, mitsubishi, NIssan, polestar, Porsche, ram, renault, Rolls-Royce, smart, stellantis, Subaru, tata, tesla, toyotaa, Volkswagen, Volvo

Mazda CX-5 vs. Mazda CX-30: Which Compact SUV Is Right for You?

August 20, 2021 by Elizabeth Blackstock Leave a Comment

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Torn between the Mazda CX-5 and the Mazda CX-30? We feel you. They’re both a compact SUV, and they’re both two new favorites that you just can’t stop seeing on the road — so Mazda must be doing something right. But at first glance, these two crossovers look pretty similar, with the exception that one is a… 

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Filed Under: 4-Passenger Seating, 5-Passenger Seating, Crossover, Mazda, SUV Tagged With: compact SUV, crossover, crossover SUV, Mazda, Mazda CX-30, Mazda CX-5, subcompact suv, SUV

Which Cars Are the Top 3 in the World? World Car Awards Announces the 2021 Finalists 

March 30, 2021 by Scotty Reiss 1 Comment

World Car Awards Top Three in the World

Electric cars made the list, yes, but there are plenty of surprises, too.  Oh, the impact of a pandemic. It makes us reevaluate everything, clarify what matters most and laser focus our values. It makes us look at things from the perspective of what matters most.  In the US we’ve been on a tear with… 

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Filed Under: New Cars, The Car Life Tagged With: Audi, honda, Land Rover, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, polestar, Porsche, Toyota, Volkswagen, World Car Awards

The 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata Is The Perfect Wet Weather Circuit Car

February 12, 2021 by Connie Peters Leave a Comment

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Learning to handle wet weather driving when living in a rain forest is kind of important. I was invited to the Island Motorsport Circuit to test out their new Wet Weather Training program. I brought the 2020 Mazda MX-5 GT (Miata) to test it out. The program is designed to cover wet weather driving, and… 

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Filed Under: 2-Passenger Seating, Canada, Car Reviews, Convertible, Manual Transmission, Mazda, Rear Wheel Drive, Sports Car Tagged With: Canada, convertible, Mazda, Mazda Miata, Mazda MX-5 GT, Mazda MX-5 Miata, mazda rf mx-5, sports car, track day

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