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2011 Mazda2 Road Test and Review

bryan — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 21:12:56 +0000

Introduction

Boasting a lot of bang for your buck, the Mazda2 is a quick and peppy ride with amazing gas mileage and an extremely agreeable pricetag, all-in-all exemplifying the old Mazda maxim, “Zoom zoom.”

Exterior Styling

Taking design cues from its sporty cousin, the Mazda3, the Mazda2 retains much of the signature hatchback [...]

Video: 2010 MAZDASPEED3 Car Review

Laura Burkholder — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:25:55 +0000

With its practical seating for 5, up to 25 mpg, and 4-cylinder 2.3 L direct-injection turbo engine, the MAZDASPEED3 is one of the best performing value buys on the market. Host Jessi Lang gives you the 4-1-1 on Mazda’s speedy, fun, and nimble hatchback in her video review below.

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2010 Mazda3 Car Review Video

Laura Burkholder — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 22:23:01 +0000

The 2010 Mazda3 may have virtually the same dimensions as its predecessor but the styling has changed quite a bit with exterior lines that are sharper and bolder. The front face, primarily the grille, has also been tweaked for better aerodynamics and reduction of wind noise. For a [...]

2011 MAZDA2 Video from NYIAS

Laura Burkholder — Sun, 02 May 2010 21:26:50 +0000

The MAZDA2 has been around the rumor mill for quite awhile now and Mazda finally decided to show the East Coast its hand at the New York Auto Show (four months after its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Click here to view the embedded video.

The ’11 MAZDA2 will be [...]

2010 Mazda RX-8 Car Review and Road Test Video

Laura Burkholder — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 03:31:45 +0000

With nice weather just around the corner, we couldn’t think of a better time to test drive the 2010 Mazda RX-8. Despite being in its sixth year on the market, the RX-8 still boasts a fresh and contemporary look. The four-door design with rear-hinged back doors gives the [...]

2009 Mazda6 Car Review Video

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:00:36 +0000

The all-new Mazda6 is a breath of fresh air in a market that is saturated with the standard Camrys, Accords, and Altimas. The 2009 Mazda6 combines sexy styling, creature comforts, and performance into a package you wouldn’t expect from your typical sedan. The Mazda6 is much larger than its [...]

2008 MAZDA5: Less is More

Brian Armstead — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:57:19 +0000

Mazda has had a string of notable successes lately. The MAZDA3, CX-7 and CX-9 have all exceeded corporate sales expectations and have planted the Japanese automaker firmly on the map. With the 2008 MAZDA5, Mazda hopes to continue the positive sales trend.

The 2008 MAZDA5 Multi Activity Vehicle (MAV), [...]

2008 Mazda CX-9 First Drive Video

Laura Burkholder — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:27:56 +0000

The 2008 Mazda CX-9 offers luxury and practicality (seating for 7) at an affordable price in the full-size SUV market. Surprisingly, since its introduction in 2007, the most popular model of the CX-9 has been the most expensive option, the $40,000 Grand Touring model. For 40 large, you [...]

2007 MAZDASPEED3 Video

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 22:17:30 +0000

The MAZDASPEED3 lived up to its name when our publisher, Charlie Romero, took it out at Pocono Raceway. The SPEED3 comes with a 2.3L direct-injected turbo engine that produces 263hp. The Sport package starts at $22,935 and the Grand Touring package at $24,650. If you are in [...]

2007 Mazda CX-9 Video

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 01:33:34 +0000

Mazda’s 2007 CX-9 crossover SUV mixes sport utility with modern styling and comfort. With COMFORTABLE seating for seven (unlike some crossover SUVs that say seven, but really only fit five comfortably), ample cargo room, smart card key, and logical placement of controls, the CX-9 is the perfect vehicle for [...]

2007 Mazda CX-9: Bigfoot Goes Zoom-Zoom

Charlie Romero — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:38:28 +0000

The Mazda CX-9 is an automotive oxymoron. It’s a 200-inch-long, three-ton SUV from the same company that produced famous lightweights like the Miata, RX-7, RX-8, and assorted hot hatches. What does Mazda – the company with the infamous “Zoom Zoom” slogan – think it’s accomplishing by producing such [...]

Interview with Mazda’s Franz von Holzhausen

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Franz von Holzhausen, director of design of Mazda North America, is responsible for all the products that come from Japan to our U.S. dealers. He started at Mazda on February 21, 2005, and the members of WAPA had the opportunity to interact with him on his two-year anniversary with Mazda.

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First Drive: The 2007 Mazda CX-9

Charlie Romero — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 23:31:15 +0000

Until recently Mazda customers have had to look elsewhere to have their Crossover or SUV needs met. Mazda unveiled their mid-sized CX-7 crossover about a year ago. And, last month Mazda launched their largest vehicle yet, the all new CX-9 Crossover. The CX-9 offers a blend of Mazda, sporty heritage [...]

MAZDASPEED3 Preview From Laguna Seca Raceway

Tamara — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

It makes a continuous low-pitched humming sound as it reaches full speed. It’s really moving while making such a sound. It climbs suddenly and sharply. It moves rapidly and swoops. It is the Mazdaspeed3, and closely matches the definition of Mazda’s marketing mantra “Zoom Zoom.” The Mazdaspeed3 is the definition [...]

2006 Mazda RX-8: The Essence of Zoom-Zoom