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Read the latest Mazda news reporting from Torque News. Mazda is the little carmaker that could, being the underdog in the North American market that has recently been bringing an A-game to the field and creating new gold standards for automotive in several segments. Partnerships and collaborations with others have also changed the underpinnings of many of the vehicles we're driving today, most notably with Ford and the EcoBoost engine series.

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Mazda MX-30 Battery-Electric Crossover Review - There's More To The Story

By John Goreham on November 7, 2021 - 2:57PM

Mazda drops an unusual BEV on the Californian market. Here is why Mazda created the MX-30, what role it will serve, and how much it will cost buyers.

Mazda, Tesla, and Jeep Have Re-Written the Rule Book In the U.S. Auto Industry

By John Goreham on November 4, 2021 - 2:36PM

Mazda, Jeep, and Tesla have upended what we call luxury, premium, and performance. It’s time for shoppers and the automotive media to take notice.

Michelin CrossClimate 2 tire image by John Goreham

Michelin CrossClimate 2 Review - Extreme Wet Weather Test

By John Goreham on November 3, 2021 - 4:04PM

We drove on the new Michelin CrossClimate 2 tires in the heaviest of rain. Here’s what we found.

Mazda CX-5 Ranked Safest In New IIHS Side Crash Testing

By John Goreham on October 27, 2021 - 8:09AM

The Mazda CX-5 scored higher than models from Audi, Subaru, Volvo, Honda, and Toyota in a new more rigorous side-impact crash test conducted by IIHS.

Everything You Need To Know About the Mazda MX-30 Electric Vehicle In One Video

By John Goreham on October 9, 2021 - 2:05PM

We summarize the MX-30 in an easy-to-understand way, and show you the ideal video to watch if you are interested in Mazda’s all-new MX-30 battery-electric compact crossover vehicle.

Changes To the 2022 Mazda CX-5 Further Its Migration To the Premium Segment

By John Goreham on September 14, 2021 - 9:49AM

Mazda’s refresh of the CX-5 crossover for 2022 continues Mazda’s transition from the mainstream to the premium segments.

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Use This Amazing Cleaning Slime To Dust Your Car's Interior

By John Goreham on September 9, 2021 - 12:03PM

We tried out cleaning slime to see how well it works cleaning the nooks and crannies of a car interior. The results were fantastic.

Michelin CrossClimate2 All-Season Tire Long-Term Test - First Puncture

By John Goreham on August 2, 2021 - 12:27PM

Our long-term test is interrupted by a puncture. Here’s our 3,600-mile update and why we continue to be impressed with Michelin.

Mazda Offers Free Oil Changes To Educators - The Fine Print Is Interesting

By John Goreham on August 2, 2021 - 11:18AM

Mazda is offering free oil change services to educators during their annual summer break. Take note of the fine print if you are not a Mazda owner.

Mazda CX-30 image of cargo area by John Goreham

Mazda CX-30 Crossover - Yes The Cargo Area Is Big Enough

By John Goreham on June 21, 2021 - 10:20AM

We take a look at Mazda's CX-30 and determine that its cargo area is more than large enough for shoppers in the compact crossover class.

Mazda Foundation Grant Supports STEAM Education in California

By John Goreham on June 16, 2021 - 11:44AM

A recent grant by the Mazda Foundation will help support STEAM education in Southern California.

Michelin CrossClimate2 All-Season Tire Long-Term Test 2,000-mile Update - Interesting Mileage Result

By John Goreham on June 14, 2021 - 11:00AM

We are testing the Michelin CrossClimate2 all-season tires on our Mazda CX-5. Here is the second in our long-term test reports highlighting our observed mileage change.

Mazda's New MX-30 Cork Trim- A Sustainable Nod To Mazda's Origin

By John Goreham on June 11, 2021 - 2:11PM

Mazda is using one of man's oldest materials in its newest vehicle. Here's why cork was the company's choice as a trim material in its new electric vehicle.

Mazda Is America's New "High-Volume" Premium Crossover Automaker

By John Goreham on June 7, 2021 - 5:38PM

Mazda's newest sales report held some interesting milestones. Mazda is not just a premium automaker, it is also becoming pretty big.

Mazda CX-5 Crossover Outsells Subaru Forester In May

By John Goreham on June 2, 2021 - 12:42PM

The 2021 Mazda CX-5 and Subaru Forester crossovers both passed the 20K units per month mark in May. Here is a look at how successful the CX-5 model has become for Mazda.

2021 Mazda3 Nails the Appeal of Near-Luxury Hot Hatchbacks

By Keith Griffin on May 9, 2021 - 8:48PM

In the market for a hot hatch that won’t break your bank account or your back? The 2021 Mazda3 is a smart choice.

Mazda Releases Details On MX-30 Electric Vehicle - Range Looks Questionable

By John Goreham on April 14, 2021 - 10:19AM

Mazda released new details and images of its all-new MX-30 electric vehicle. The first thing that caught our eye was the battery size. Will this vehicle have a usable range for US customers?

Mazda Miata Sales Continue To Surge - The 124 Spider Effect

By John Goreham on April 13, 2021 - 8:07AM

The Mazda Miata is now the only affordable convertible sports car on sale in America since Fiat discontinued the 124 Spider collaboration. Miata sales Surge during an unusual time.

Did a meteorite puncture this tire? Image by John Goreham

Did a Meteorite Puncture This Mazda CX-5's Tire?

By John Goreham on April 5, 2021 - 3:03PM

One of our vehicles suffers an unusual tire puncture. Could the object have come from space?

Long-term Test of Michelin CrossClimate2 All-Weather Tires - Initial Impressions

By John Goreham on April 5, 2021 - 9:57AM

We begin our long-term test of the new Michelin CrossClimate2 all-weather tires mounted to a Mazda CX-5 crossover. Here’s the positive first report after 300 miles.

There Are Only 2 Reasons Not To Buy The Mazda3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Sedan

By John Goreham on April 2, 2021 - 8:42AM

The top trim of the Mazda3 sedan is an almost perfect vehicle. However, there are two things Mazda has done that we need to point out.

Mazda CX-5 vs. CX-30 image by John Goreham

Safest Brand? Every Mazda Tested By IIHS Earns Top Safety Pick Award For 2021

By John Goreham on February 24, 2021 - 8:41AM

Mazda's emphasis on safety in its vehicles has earned it special recognition from the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety. Here are the Mazda models that earn top praise.

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Mazda Foundation Awards Grants to Address Food Insecurity and Education

By John Goreham on January 29, 2021 - 5:20PM

Mazda announces grants totaling $450,000 awarded to support organizations serving Southern California and the greater Huntsville, Alabama area.

2012 Ford Fusion Recalled in 3M Vehicle Callback

Safety Agency Orders Ford, Mazda To Recall 3 Million Vehicles

By Marc Stern on January 24, 2021 - 12:59PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has ordered Ford and Mazda to recall 3 million vehicles after the pair of automakers requested they be allowed to skip the recall altogether. NHTSA ruled that an earlier repair didn't meet current standards.

Mazda CX-5 cabin air filter image by John Goreham

Never Let Your Dealer Change The Cabin Air Filter In Your Mazda CX-5 - Replace In 3 Easy Steps

By John Goreham on January 21, 2021 - 9:00AM

We show you how to quickly, easily, and inexpensively change the cabin air filter in your Mazda CX-5. This is an easy to do maintenance task you can do in under 5 minutes.

The Cost of A New Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport Has Declined 4% Since 2006

By John Goreham on December 17, 2020 - 2:10PM

We compare the prices of a Mazda Miata Sport and adjust for the changing value of the dollar. The results show a decline in the cost of America’s most affordable sports car.