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Mazda’s Consistency Won the Company an Impressive Award

Mazda is a Japanese company that sells multiple styles of passenger vehicles in the United States. Its focus is on “zippy, engaging performance,” according to U.S. News & World Report. The quality of its performance paired with its interiors and value have earned Mazda awards over the years. In a recognition of the brand’s ongoing …
by Ed Reeves
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100th anniversary Mazda Miata MX-5 with a 1960 Mazda R360
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What’s So Great About Mazda Cars?

Since the old school “zoom-zoom” commercials, Mazda cars have made quite a name for themselves. These days, the Mazda slogan says “driving matters,” and the company holds claim to a lineup of cars said to be fun to drive. Year after year, the MazdaBut what’s so great about Mazda cars? This isn’t a brand with …
by Jordan Almond
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The Mazda MX-5 Miata at the 111th Annual Chicago Auto Show
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Does the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata Have Apple CarPlay?

Many people these days have trouble not always using their phones. That even includes while driving, which is certainly a time when it’s safest not to have a phone in hand. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto make it possible to use many phone functions without handling the phone itself. In good news for new Mazda …
by Ed Reeves
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The 5 Best 2020 Sports Cars Under $30K

Most people assume they can’t own a sports car because of the massive sticker price. It’s true many luxury sports cars are expensive, but some reasonably priced coupes can fit nicely into most budgets. If you’re car shopping, don’t ignore these five sporty 2020 sports cars you can purchase for less than $30,000.  Mazda MX-5 Miata It’s …
by Milla Henson
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Mazda celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Miata with the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata at the 111th Annual Chicago Auto Show
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Mazda Uses a Special Design Philosophy for All of Its Cars

With so many vehicles on the market today, it’s a real challenge for an automaker to produce cars that stand out from the crowd. Mazda has taken “standing out” to a whole new creative level. For Mazda, the ultimate form of beauty is design crafted by human hands.  Mazda designers and modelers alike find artistic new …
by Tina Pavlik
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The Mazda MX-5 on display at the Brussels Motor Show
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The Miata Is the Only Mazda Car To Increase Its Sales in 2020

It’s no secret that it’s been a rough year for the auto world. RV sales may have spiked, but for everyone else, COVID-19 only hurt sales profits. That’s why it’s not that surprising that Mazda’s reported overall sales have fallen this year, according to Inside Mazda. In spite of this, one Mazda car has beaten …
by Savannah Keaton
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The 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata Infotainment Needs Some Tweaking

I hadn’t driven a Mazda Miata until my recent tester. I’ll admit, it’s one of the few vehicles I’ve spent time with that I was sad letting go of at the end of the week. The 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a fantastic little car. But I will say the infotainment needs some tweaking. Overall, …
by Jordan Almond
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A blue 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata parked on display
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How Safe Is the 2020 Mazda Miata?

This two-seater roadster has certainly made a name for itself as an engaging car that’s fun to drive. It’s easy to imagine that a tiny car like this isn’t exactly the safest car on the road. But Mazda as a brand earned for IIHS top safety picks than any other brand this year. So how …
by Jordan Almond
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a press photo of a red 2020 Mazda MiX-5 Miata against a white backdrop
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The 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring RF Is no Toy for Toddlers

The tiny metallic red Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Retractable Fastback (RF) tester I had this week might look like a toy. In fact, this close to the holidays I felt a bit like I was driving around in an ornament fit for a fir tree. However, despite its adorable appearance, the 2020 Mazda Miata …
by Jordan Almond
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A silver 2021 Mazda CX-30 driving on a highway
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How Mazda Outranked Toyota and Lexus As the Most Reliable Car Brand

Mazda is rising in popularity these days. This Japanese carmaker especially impressed reviewers in 2020, thanks to its lineup of sporty and upscale models. And as the year comes to a close, Mazda scored another win: it just outranked Toyota and Lexus as the most reliable car brand for the first time.  What makes Mazda the most reliable car brand? …
by Leigh Fields
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A close up image of the 2022 Subaru BRZ outdoors.
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4-Cylinder Clash: 2022 Subaru BRZ vs. 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata

The Mazda Miata has long been the go-to car for driving enthusiasts who aren’t trying to blast through their savings accounts. The Miata has gone largely unchallenged over the years, until recently. The Subaru BRZ has been gaining ground on the Miata for a couple of years now, and with the added power of the …
by Peter Corn
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The Mazda MX-5 Miata is an affordable rear-wheel-drive sports car for the masses.
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The Story of How the Mazda MX-5 Miata Got Its Start

The current-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata is one of the most capable affordable sports cars available for sale. However, the small sporty roadster’s story began back in the 1980s. At the time, Mazda’s lineup consisted mostly of family vehicles with nothing positioned below the rotary-engine-powered RX7. Mazda took a gamble by investing in a mass-market sports …
by Gabriel Vega
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Mazda MX-5 RF compact sports car on display at Brussels Expo
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The 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata Looks Out of Place on This MotorTrend List

The Mazda MX-5 Miata convertible offers a thrilling ride but seems a bit out of place when you pit the Miata against some of the biggest names in performance vehicles. Ferrari, Corvette, and even the McLaren has some pretty nice-looking convertibles on the market. So, why would the tiny Miata be considered a player in …
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