The week I spent in the 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring RF hardtop convertible really opened my eyes. See, I’m a mom. I drive a minivan. In fact, I love my minivan. Practicality is the lens through which I try to see most of the world––especially when I’m reviewing cars. But no matter how …

The all-new Chevy Trailblazer is back, but don’t expect the truck-based SUV you’ve become accustomed to seeing. The new Trailblazer is more in line with a small crossover, like the Mazda CX-30. Both of these vehicles are CUVs (crossover utility vehicles), built on a unibody car chassis as opposed to a truck body and frame. Similarly …

I recently had a week-long experience with a 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata tester. The version I drove was the Grand Touring RF. Obviously, if you need a family car you’ll generally want to steer clear of anything with two seats and a convertible top. But that’s just it. The Miata is a car meant for …

Mazda is known for making some great cars, but the automaker is also in the business of making some great SUVs. The 2021 Mazda CX-30 is an excellent crossover for drivers who don’t need a massive SUV, but it’s not as sporty as it could be. And if you want your 2021 Mazda CX-30 to …

The 2021 Mazda CX-3 is a subcompact SUV that aims to please. It’s fun to drive, fuel-efficient and, as it turns out, pretty reliable too.

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, …

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 …

The modern small SUV and crossover segment is wildly popular but crazy boring, as a rule. These cars often sacrifice a lot of what makes a vehicle enjoyable for slightly more headroom and not much else. The Mazda CX-30 is one such vehicle–but has the introduction of the new turbocharged motor able to elevate the …

The 2020 Mazda3 is affordable and sporty, but does this small car have what it takes to protect you? Read on to learn about its safety rating.

The Mazda CX-30 just came out for the 2020 model year and it’s already a huge success. Mazda was proud to report that over 33,000 CX-30 units were sold this year alone. It was only beaten by the Mazda CX-5, which sold over 128,000 units this year. There’s another subcompact Mazda SUV that can’t keep …

Now that people are finally test driving the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, we can provide a more fair comparison to Jeep Renegade. Both these SUVs are boxy, cute, and meant to be off-roaders, but how does the Ford Bronco Sport compare?  The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport vs. the Jeep Renegade  While the Ford Bronco Sport …

The 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2020 Fiat 124 Spider have many similarities and a few major difference. Which one do you prefer?

The 2021 Mazda CX-30 has a lot going for it. It's available with two engines, and can be had with all-wheel drive. But is this SUV reliable?

The 2020 Mazda6 is stylish and extremely sporty. But is it a safe midsize sedan? Read on to see if it's the right car to protect you.

The 2021 Mazda CX-9 is a great family SUV. Aside from having room for everyone, the CX-9 also has the advantage of being able to handle any weather.

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 …

The 2021 Honda Accord is popular, but it might be even more exciting than you may have expected. Would you choose it over the 2021 Mazda6?

Is buying a used Mazda CX-30 worth it? The Mazda CX-30 can get expensive pretty quickly, so saving with a used model could help you save while still gaining power and a quality interior. But which model years have the most problems?  Is buying a used CX-30 a good idea?  Maybe. How reliable is the …

With the Kia Soul Turbo, you get a lot more power. But is paying to have more horsepower in this little hamster SUV worth it? Let’s see what the 2021 Kia Soul Turbo can do compared to rivals like the Mazda CX-30.  How is the 2021 Kia Soul Turbo?  You can get started in the …

Mazda gave the vehicles in its lineup several updates for 2021, but most of these were related to interior technology. However, the Mazda3 sedan stands out from the rest due to its major powertrain updates. Last week, MotorTrend gave us an in-depth review of the car’s newly available turbo engine. The 2021 Mazda3 also has …