Tag Archive for "Mazda"

Mazda Takes ‘Most Fuel Efficient Automaker’ Accolade

16-12-2013Kevin Harrison No comments

You'd be forgiven if you were to choose Toyota, Honda or Ford as your guess for the most efficient automaker. They all offer a variety of hybrids and electric vehicles. But you'd also be wrong. The most fuel efficient automaker is the one with no electric vehicles or hybrids: Mazda According to...

Test Drive: 2014 Mazda3 Sport GT

13-12-2013Kevin Harrison No comments

By Kevin Harrison I was actually going make this a comparison review. My plan was to pit the new Mazda3 against the new Toyota Corolla - both completely redesigned, both with panache and presence within the segment and both promising to be better than the model they replace. I also wanted to...

Test Drive: 2013 Mazda MX-5 GS

29-08-2013Kevin Harrison No comments

By Kevin Harrison I’m not a fan of convertibles. I just don’t understand them. Why would someone want to expose themselves to the elements and to the judgmental stares of others? Besides, the majority of people look awkward in convertibles. Either they are clearly in mid-life crisis mode, or are unaware...

Comparo: 2014 Mazda CX-5 GT SkyActiv VS. 2013 Toyota RAV4 LE

08-05-2013Kevin Harrison No comments

By Kevin Harrison Marketing is an interesting thing. It can make us want things we've never wanted before or think we need things when we really don't. Take late night advertising for instance. To channel a famous Seinfeld line, have you ever been up late at night and saw a commercial...

Comparison: 2014 Mazda6 GT SkyActiv vs. 2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

27-03-2013Kevin Harrison No comments

By Kevin Harrison When I was a teenager, I remember actually being quite interested in the family sedan segment. Of course I was still interested in performance cars, but the family sedan segment still fascinated me. Why? Well because it...

Mazda Will Offer Diesel For 2014 Mazda6 in North America

02-12-2012Kevin Harrison No comments

Good news, diesel fans! Mazda is going to be bringing one over to our shores in the new 2014 Mazda6.

It will be a 2.2 litre clean diesel using Mazda's infamous fuel saving SkyAvtiv technology....

Test Drive: 2013 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD

13-06-2012Kevin Harrison No comments

By Kevin Harrison I watched a documentary the other day on humpback whales. Yes, I did have a lot of time on my hands. But actually shows like that are quite fascinating, mostly because parallels can be drawn to...

Mazda to Rid Itself of V6 Option?

18-04-2012Kevin Harrison No comments

The brand synonymous with Zoom Zoom is reportedly dropping an engine synonymous with decent power: the V6. Strange, no?

Mazda is certainly proud of its new SkyActiv engine (of which I enjoyed for the most part...

Test Drive: 2012 Mazda3 GS SkyActiv

04-04-2012Kevin Harrison No comments

By Kevin Harrison I've worked in the 'green' part of the automotive industry for a couple of years and I can say that, despite hybrids being around for over a decade now, they are still as polarizing as Sarah...

Subaru Claims Top Spot In Consumer Reports Rankings

28-02-2012Kevin Harrison No comments

Consumer Reports has just released their annual automotive report card today with a few surprises. Mainly, Subaru has trounced Honda for the coveted top spot thanks to the newly redesigned Impreza, and strong ranking Legacy and Outback....

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