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Buying used: 2010 Mazdaspeed3 not to be taken lightly

The 2010 Mazdaspeed3 was available in hatchback configuration only, and power was provided by a turbocharged and inter-cooled version of Mazda’s 2.3-litre four-cylinder engine.

Reading Time: 4 minutes The Speed3 was that rarest of creatures: an affordable hot rod, accessible to just about everybody

2011 Mazda CX-7 stands the test of time

The CX-7’s level of refinement was a cut above the Ford-based Mazda Tribute, but it had less cargo space and was not available with a V6 engine

Reading Time: 3 minutes The CX-7 was a cut above competitors, but it had less cargo space and was not available with a V6 engine or manual transmission

Mazda 3 delivers luxury in compact sedan category

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Mazda 3 emerges as a top contender in the compact sedan segment

New mid-sized, Mazda CX-50 is an ease to drive

Reading Time: 4 minutes Luxurious and stylish, but best of all, a highly intuitive nav screen and sound system

Mazda CX-30 for 2022 is familiar and functional

in terms of design, purpose and overall flavour, this subcompact SUV is very much like the Mazda CX-5. Similar wheelbase, drivetrain, driving experience and is aimed at roughly the same group of buyers

Reading Time: 4 minutes Mazda has mastered the art of building innocuous, practical family transport, and CX-30 is right on target

Tuning out the Mazda CX-5 because of a stubborn radio

Lively acceleration, silky-smooth power delivery, decent fuel economy, whisper-quiet in operation – you couldn’t ask for a better combo

Reading Time: 4 minutes Performance is excellent. Lively acceleration, smooth power delivery and whisper-quiet in operation

Mazda CX-30 Turbo has plenty of punch

The little things may drive you crazy

Reading Time: 4 minutes Mazda recently added yet another compact SUV to its stable. The CX-30 represents good value for the money but the little things might drive you crazy

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The Honda Goldwing touring motorcycle with increased luggage capacity, enhanced passenger capacity and more

Reading Time: 4 minutes Recycled batteries and other components, plus new models and partnerships

Mazda MX-5 RF may be ugly but it handles like a dream

Let’s not forget the MX-5 – or Miata – which has gone on from its introduction in 1989 to become a mainstream classic and the standard by which many other sports cars are judged

Reading Time: 4 minutes The RF excels at point-and-squirt city handling, and can carve corners with the best of them

Mazda3 Turbo is a good car gone bad

With high driveability, comfort and convenience on a par with anything in its category this should be an enjoyable car to drive. But it’s not and I couldn’t return it to Mazda fast enough

Reading Time: 4 minutes For 2021, Mazda has built in so many nanny features that it renders the car almost undriveable – or, at the very least, a pain in the butt