2020 Mazda 3: Handsome, understated; why low sales?
The 2020 Mazda 3 advnances the small sedan in its mid-teens and it has an identity complex. It’s an unheralded, worthy small sedan competing against … Read more
2019 Mazda6: worthy sedan struggles against Honda, Toyota
The 2019 Mazda6 is among several manufacturers’ offerings presented in recent years to infiltrate the dominance of the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. It’s automotive … Read more
#91, Sacramento vintage car collector Andy Harris
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 37:33 — 51.6MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | RSSAndy Harris lives and … Read more
NEW CAR PREVIEW: 2019 Mazda CX-5 (Signature)
The new, top-line trim of the 2019 Mazda CX-5, the carmaker’s compact crossover SUV and its best-selling vehicle, was unveiled at the recent Seattle Auto … Read more
2019 Mazda CX-3 versatile foe in tough little SUV segment
Four years into its first generation, the 2019 Mazda CX-3 is upgraded from last year’s model. It’s a good thing since the subcompact-crossover sport utility … Read more
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF: Driving nirvana with an asterisk
The Mazda MX-5 Miata is the best-selling and most polarizing roadster in history. It’s driving nirvana for its vast fan club. For others, it’s a … Read more
2017 Mazda3: Classy compact keeps getting better
Nearing the end of its third generation, the 2017 Mazda3 continues its stellar reputation as a versatile compact available as a sedan or hatchback. The … Read more
2017 Mazda6: Major family sedan rival for Honda, Toyota
As the best-selling vehicle in the manufacturer’s lineup, the Mazda6 is part of arguably the most competitive car segment — family sedans. For 2017, the … Read more
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata: One size fits all for iconic roadster
The tall, lanky guy getting into the car parked next to mine contorted his frame into a 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. I unfolded my body … Read more
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata: Top roadster keeps getting better
In April this year, worldwide sales of the Mazda MX-5 Miata surpassed one million since the two-seat roadster debuted in 1989. The 2017 MX-5 Miata … Read more
2016 Mazda CX-3 debuts well in tough small SUV field
Among the newer car industry segments, the subcompact crossover is chock full of worthy vehicles, including the new 2016 Mazda CX-3. It’s the younger stablemate … Read more
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata: Lighter, faster, more fun
A guy in a shopping center parking lot looked over at me and said, “Nice car.” He then pointed to his identical 2016 Mazda MX-5 … Read more
2016 Car of the Year? Chevrolet, Honda, Mazda?
The Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Civic and Mazda MX-5 Miata, three longstanding vehicles with loyal followings in vastly different new and used car markets, have been … Read more
Honda, Mazda, Tesla among 2016 Best Cars of the Year
The perennial best-selling Honda Accord, the innovative Tesla Model S 70 and the iconic Ford Mustang are among the 10 Best Cars for 2016, according … Read more