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Step back and realize that Mazda sells more battery-electric vehicles right now in America than many much larger automobile manufacturers. Including our President's favorite.

A new rumor from @WholeMarsBlog suggests, Tesla is considering scraping the single motor Cybertruck and replacing It With A New 4 Motor Variant

The success of Mazda’s CX-5 continues with an impressive result given today’s unusual market situation.

We polled owners and fans of two important all-wheel drive crossover SUVs to see if they actually want to go off road or not. What we discovered is that they mostly want a great vehicle for snow.

Tesla has introduced a new Cybertruck inspired ATV called the Cyberquad for Kids. The vehicle is produced in partnership with Radio Flyer and is meant for Children. However, the ATV is so impressive and overpowered it can possibly work for smaller adults.

The Toyota RAV4 led the industry in terms of reliability for many years. Then two odd defects came along and put the RAV4 well below its peers. Here’s what happened.

The plug-in hybrid-electric version of the Toyota RAV4 has a much better reliability score than do the other trims. We spoke to Consumer Reports to find out why.

We decided to find out how many people actually die in third-row seats from rear impacts. Spoiler alert, we will tell you the precise number, then ask you to decide if this is a valid concern.

We test the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC Coupe and find out why this particular model is so happily unusual in today’s market.

Fans speak out about dealer market adjustment prices on Toyota RAV4 and other models.

A new brand ranking by Consumer Reports shows that Tesla still has a long way to go in order to join the mainstream with regard to reliability. Here is how Tesla Models rank against their peers.

Owners of Mazda CX-5, CX-9, Miata, and Mazda6 vehicles are about to go through a recall that many Toyota owners have already experienced. Here is some advice based on feedback from those owners.

We’ve now seen markups of over $100K on some luxury models, and RAV4s with prices approaching six figures. Here’s why not all markups are what you might think.

In the latest Consumer Reports brand rankings, Mazda ranks second. Here’s how close the brand came to being first overall.

Special tires or a spare tire? Which is the best option to deal with a flat tire? Why not both?

We test-drove Michelin Primacy A/S Selfseal Tires on a Ford Explorer and loved the security and ride comfort they provided.

The soon-to-be law Infrastrure Bill passed by the legislature includes a government mandate to automakers to stop impaired driving. Here’s how automakers will do it and why it is long overdue.

An interesting study that looks at the actual three-year cost of repairs and maintenance of conventional gas-powered vehicles vs. new electric vehicles reveals the difference is a tiny percentage of the total cost of ownership.

Mazda is poaching in Subaru’s territory. Here’s where the models are similar, where the Mazda has an advantage, and where Subaru is unrivaled until proven otherwise.

Mazda’s cross-pollination with Subaru and Toyota continues with a tougher new CX-50. We see nothing but good things as a result.

Yes, you can use a Tesla charger to charge up your non-Tesla electric vehicle. It’s simple, proven, and in no way stealing. Here’s what you need to get the job done.

If you live in the Northeast of the United States there are no new Model Y vehicles available from inventory until 2022.

We tested the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 on some of New England’s best mountain passes and country lanes. Here’s what we found.

With such a hard push for an EV future, why would Toyota and other brands still push so hard for hybrid technology? Hybrids still make a very compelling case, and here is why.

A new study shows that green vehicles are among the most desired in the used car marketplace.

Two new battery-electric vehicles with short-range have hit the market. We tried them both to see how they drove and were impressed. Which might be your choice for a second car?

The new MINI SE electric car is quick, quirky, and fun. Just like every MINI. Here's a good video to help explain why folks who try EVs become convinced they are the future of performance.

Tesla's stock price has gone down by 4.8% following Elon Musk's decision to sell 10% of Tesla shares. Musk made the decision after holding a Twitter poll.

Some EVangelists see plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles as part of the problem, not the solution. Their main worry is that silly owners don’t plug them in. What does the data say?

We did an informal poll of Mazda CX-5 owners to see how they view the brand. We found the results very interesting.