Like the Island of Misfit Toys in the 1964 Christmas classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the automotive industry has its own island of unwanted cars. Well, there isn’t an actual island, but the idea is the same. Most consumers avoided these vehicles while car shopping in 2020. They include the Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Veloster, Mazda3, …
You might have noticed that luxurious features are becoming more available on nonluxury cars. The realm of affordable luxury in the car industry is growing rapidly and has even prompted actual luxury brands to rethink their lineups as well by introducing more appealing “entry-level” options. Because of this, it’s getting easier to find both value …
These two popular Japanese compact sedans are top choices for many buyers. But how do you know which one is better? Is the Honda Civic better? or the Mazda 3? It’s hard to say for sure who comes out on top. Here are 5 reasons the Mazda 3 is better than the Honda Civic. Though …
These two compact cars are some of the most popular cars on the market. They both attract a well-deserved fan base and they also come onto the scene with similar price points. But how do they really stack up next to each other? The Honda Civic has been around in the US since the 1970s …
The Mercedes-Benz A220 versus the Mazda 3. Though this isn’t a comparison that seems super obvious, the more you think about it the more it makes sense. Automobile Magazine drove vehicles for their All-Star testing and found that they continued to find reasons to compare the two sedans. Automobile Mag says the cars are on …
If you are shopping for a new compact car and you want a lot for your money, the Mazda 3 may be a great fit for your needs. It also comes as a fun little hatchback with an available manual transmission. A compact sedan that was entirely new for the 2019 model year, this Mazda …
There is some stiff competition in the compact car segment. And while most of the competitors offer many of the same features, none of them have the same elegance and style as the Mazda 3 sedan. The entry-level sedan was revised for the 2019 model year and now exudes refined aesthetics inside and out along …
The Mazda 3 has grown massive popularity over the last few model years. It is a well known and decorated compact car. And it also comes as a hatchback. We totally get why someone would buy a Mazda 3. They rank high on every list. The Mazda 3 is smooth and, according to Car and …
In the world we knew before coronavirus, the 2020 World Car Award winners would have been revealed and honored during the New York International Auto Show this April. With the postponement of NYIAS and in recognition of the widespread impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 World Car Awards were announced via digital media. Many …
In 1967, the Amitron concept debuted regenerative braking to the masses. This square three-seater was the first vehicle the use the kinetic energy of its commute to power its motor. Although the Amitron didn’t ever make it to production, the technology lived on. Regenerative braking is now in nearly every forerunning electric vehicle on the …
With its latest Kodo design language and “Car as Art” design philosophy, Mazda showed us that cars really can be rolling works of art, and it’s paid off for them in spades. In the past year, they’ve earned a spot on Kelley Blue Book’s “10 Coolest Cars Under $20,000” list, have been awarded “2020 Best …
The 2020 Mazda3 hatchback is getting pretty stellar reviews — Edmunds lists it as No. 7 in small hatchbacks, and Car and Driver gives the new Mazda3 lineup a solid four out of five rating. If you’ve been considering purchasing this little hatchback, though, you may have heard of its one major downside: incredibly poor rear …
Mazda makes some of the sportiest but economical vehicles on the market. Seeking to dominate the super-popular SUV segment, Mazda’s CX-3 offers the zippy attitude you’d expect from the Japanese brand. But if you’re interested in buying a Mazda SUV, you might just want to choose the Mazda3 hatchback instead. If you want a Mazda …
If you read enough car opinion sites, you might be thinking that SUVs and trucks are just better than any sedan on the market. While it’s true that Americans are buying more SUVs and trucks than sedans, it doesn’t mean that there aren’t any good sedans available. Here’s why Mazda’s sedans are the best on …
