ENCINITAS, CA. – Every now and again, a first drive comes along where we’re left thinking, “haven’t we driven this car before ...

The overlap with the slightly fancier CX-50 means Mazda probably doesn't need to make the CX-5 still, but we're glad it does.

Removal of a dial to control everything from audio levels to navigation freed me to appreciate the SUV’s other virtues.

I've driven the 2.0-liter ND Mazda MX-5 several times, but on every occasion, I've had the RF version with a folding hard top and a six-speed automatic. A little while back, I finally had the chance ...