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

As a long-standing member of the tribe known as Save the Manuals!—some would say long-standing enough to be its elder statesman—I'm always chuffed to learn of a car that offers a gearbox requiring you ...

Mazda's US sales grew nearly 40% and market share grew significantly from 2014-2024, largely due to its "Retail Evolution" project. This initiative transformed the dealership customer experience, ...

Peter earned a Bachelor of Archeology and Creative Writing from the University of Alabama and has since joined his love of driving and riding with storytelling. His voice is full of southern ...

The Mazda Vision X-Coupe concept was revealed at the Japan Mobility Show 2025. The four-door show car has a plug-in hybrid powertrain that integrates an electric motor and a two-rotor rotary engine.

Mazda has enjoyed a long and illustrious history of selling cars in the US, but unlike many American automakers, Mazda has restructured its model-naming policy a few times. Think of iconic American ...

The Japanese automaker recently announced the introduction of the all-new third-generation 2026 Mazda CX-5, and that means it's one step away from having a completely new crossover SUV range. Follow ...

Mazda has issued two separate recalls impacting a total of more than 183,000 vehicles due to issues with airbags not deploying and an indicator light that may not flash. According to notices posted by ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Lyon is based in Tokyo and writes about the car industry. The rumors flying around concerning which way the next-generation ...

Mazda Motor Corporation is well known among automotive enthusiasts even though it's a relatively small Japanese automaker – thanks to innovations such as the Wankel (rotary) engine, the SkyActiv ...

Mazda has made over 1.2 million MX-5 Miata cars since it debuted in 1989. It has become the world's best-selling roadster and remains more affordable than some rivals. The Miata is great fun to drive, ...