Mazda
Motor Trend – 4WD vs RWD vs AWD – Video
August 26, 2016 | Ed M.
Front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive—we all know they are different, but how do they affect the handling of each car? On this episode of BFGoodrich’s The Racing Line Randy Pobst takes out the Mazda Miata, Ford … Read More
Mazda MX-5 Turbo VS GT3 RS VS Ferrari 488 – Video
August 18, 2016 | Ed M.
What is faster? A 25 year old turbo MX-5, a brand new Ferrari 488 or a Porsche GT3 RS?
US Spec 2017 Mazda 6 – Video
August 11, 2016 | Ed M.
Mazda North American Operations today introduced the 2017 Mazda6, gaining further premium refinements and continuing to redefine the notion that one need not compromise driving pleasure for practicality and efficiency.
Long regarded as one of the best-handling, most-engaging … Read More
US Spec 2017 Mazda 3 – Video
August 11, 2016 | Ed M.
There are no engine changes. The 2017 Mazda 3’s two engine choices remain a 155-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder on 3 i models and a 184-hp 2.5-liter inline-four on 3 s models. As before, either a six-speed manual or a … Read More
2016 Mazda CX-9 Unveiling – Video
July 24, 2016 | Ed M.
PRICE AS TESTED: $45,215 (base price: $34,220)
ENGINE: turbocharged and intercooled Miller-cycle inline-4, aluminum block and head
DISPLACEMENT: 152 cu in, 2488 cc Power: 250 hp @ 5000 rpm Torque: 310 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic … Read More
Drag Race – Audi SQ7 vs Honda Civic Type R vs Supercharged Mazda MX-5 – Video
July 22, 2016 | Ed M.
The Audi SQ7 is the most powerful Q7 available and even has seven seats beating its SUV rivals, the BMW X5M and Range Rover Sport SVR, who only have five. Under the bonnet the Audi SQ7 boasts twin-turbocharged … Read More
2017 Mazda6 G-Vectoring Control on Snow, Dry, and Wet Road – Video
July 14, 2016 | Ed M.Mazda Motor Corporation has announced SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS, a series of new-generation vehicle motion control technologies. The first in the series, G-Vectoring Control, will be introduced across Mazda’s entire model range, starting with the updated Mazda Axela (known as Mazda 3 … Read More
Small SUV headlight test with poor results – Video
July 12, 2016 | Ed M.
The best-performing headlights in the small SUV group belong to a new model, the Mazda CX-3, and are available on its Grand Touring trim. They are curve-adaptive LED lights with optional high beam assist. The low beams perform … Read More
Mazda Factory Assembly Plant For MX-5, CX-5, and CX-9 – Video
July 7, 2016 | Ed M.Mazda Factory Assembly Plant For MX 5, CX 5, and CX 9, take a look at the assembly line where some of your favorite Mazda vehicles are put together.
Global Mazda MX-5 Cup race – Video
July 5, 2016 | Ed M.This September, five grassroots racers will line up on the grid at the legendary Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in full race-specification Mazda MX-5 Cup cars, for a special Global Mazda MX-5 Cup race. An intense knock-out competition over the weekend, … Read More
New Mazda MX 5 ND Full Unveiling – Video
July 5, 2016 | Ed M.The fourth generation MX-5 is 105 mm (4 inches) shorter and 100 kg (220 lb) lighter than its predecessor, putting the vehicle’s estimated curb weight somewhere around just 1,000 kg (2,200 lb). The car is based on the Mazda SKYACTIV … Read More
Mazda RX Vision Concept Unveiling – Video
July 5, 2016 | Ed M.
Mazda’s vision is to deliver true driving pleasure that will earn its cars a position as the customer’s partner, and will enrich their motoring lives. That motivates Mazda to continually defy convention and push the boundaries, building cars … Read More
Miata gets launched by safety barrier – Video
June 28, 2016 | Ed M.
In the Group 7 Qualifying session, Leland Englebardt and Danny Steyn come together, sending Leland into the safety ARMCO barriers, that then launch him back onto the track.
812HP Mazda RX8 Hillclimb with Mad Mike – Video
June 24, 2016 | Ed M.
Mad Mike set the standard this morning as he blasted his way up the Hillclimb in his “Bad Bull” Mazda RX8! His first run of many at this year’s Festival of Speed!
Small SUV Passenger-side protection crash test – Video
June 24, 2016 | Ed M.Drivers of vehicles with good small overlap front ratings from the Insurance Institute from Highway Safety can expect to be protected well in a frontal crash involving the left corner of the vehicle. But how would the passengers sitting next … Read More
2016 Mazda CX-3 Crash Test – Video
June 17, 2016 | Ed M.
Structure The driver space was maintained well, with maximum intrusion of the lower interior of 9 cm at the lower hinge pillar. Upper interior intrusion measured as much as 8 cm at the instrument panel.
Injury measures Measures … Read More
Eco Cannabis Car – Video
June 14, 2016 | Ed M.
A SPORTS car made from cannabis hemp could lead the charge in making carbon neutral vehicles. Made from the chassis of a Mazda convertible, the hemp car is bringing a new meaning to the phrase ‘green machine’ and … Read More
Auto Express – Fiat 124 Spider Review – Video
June 12, 2016 | Ed M.
Auto Express featuring Fiat 124 Spider Review.
The 124 Spider springs from a tie-up not with one of the world’s largest automakers, but with Mazda, one of the smallest. It’s a reworked MX-5 Miata, although every exterior body panel … Read More
2016 Mazda CX-9 Winter and Ice Driving – Video
May 29, 2016 | Ed M.All models come powered by Mazda’s new turbocharged SKYACTIV-G 2.5T engine, which generates a punchy 310 lb-ft of torque from just 2,000 rpm on either 87- or 93-octane gasoline. It also produces 250 horsepower on 93-octane gasoline (227 horsepower … Read More
Reckless Mazda Miata driver donuts at Anti-Trump riot – Video
April 29, 2016 | Ed M.
At the Trump rally there was an Anti-Trump riot that included a Mazda Miata doing some reckless donuts before being shot down. The Miata almost took out a few protesters.