Japan's 'kei' microcars are gaining popularity in the US thanks to their compactness, simplicity and the 25 year import rule.

The Mazda CX-5 reveals a major improvement: its frustrating infotainment system has been replaced with a touch screen. See what else we liked about it.

The premium-feeling CX-90 is an attractive option if you can get past the SUV’s not so premium on-road behavior.

The skunkworks project was put together by a team of Mazda engineers working after hours, but it failed to make it to production.

A hidden performance experiment from two decades ago reveals how close Mazda's lightweight icon came to changing forever ...

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

Mazda provided flights from Washington, DC, to San Diego and accommodation so Ars could drive the CX-5. Ars does not accept ...

The improvements Mazda has made to the CX-5 are transformative, turning the one-note compact SUV into a real contender with ...

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.

The new CX-5 keeps the last model's good driving dynamics while adding more safety features and practical functionality.

The 2026 CX-5 gets its first new platform since the original was introduced in 2013, and my, CX-5, how you’ve grown. The new iteration is 4.5 inches longer, 0.6 inch wider, and just over an inch ...