LAUNCHING a seven-seater SUV powered by a straight-six diesel engine feels about as on-trend as bringing back the MiniDisc. Yet that’s exactly what Mazda has done – first in the CX-60 and now with the larger CX-80. While rivals chase electrification headlines and complex plug-in promises, Mazda has doubled down on honest engineering: a big, […]
I RECENTLY went on a trip to the Isle of Skye with Mrs. B. The first decision we had to make was which car to take for this scenic trip. Since the weather was looking surprisingly good, it seemed like my own Mazda MX-5 NC would be the best option. However, I’m in the business […]
NEVER one for simply following accepted convention, Mazda have introduced an all-new engine to their flagship CX-60 range – and it’s a diesel. A bold move indeed, considering how many manufacturers are gearing up for an ICE-free future (irony fully intended). However, recent events point to a future that may see the Internal Combustion Engine […]
MAZDA have managed to make things a little complicated when it comes to identifying their SUV’s. But bear with me . . . Their smallest SUV – the CX-3 – appears to have disappeared from the scene at the moment. No doubt it will re-emerge before long with a major update. Probably. The larger CX-5 […]
MAZDA have recently updated their mid-sized SUV – the CX-5 – and were kind enough to invite me to the UK launch, which took place at the stunning Cameron House Hotel on the shores of Loch Lomond. On arrival at this truly beautiful location, I was greeted with the sight of a fleet of CX-5 […]
THERE are some extremely clever people working for Mazda that are capable of thinking very much “outside” of any box you may present them with. It’s a company that is willing to follow its own path despite what conventional wisdom – and the competition – may be telling it. And without that attitude the world […]
IF you like your mid-sized SUVs to feel sporty as well as spacious then you need to take a look at the new Mazda CX-5. Although similar in size to the previous model with no improvement in interior space, you’ll find that irrelevant as the earlier model was generously proportioned anyway and had most rivals […]
The new Mazda MX-5 RF arrived the same day that the Jaguar F-Type Convertible was taken back and I couldn’t help but feel that I’d had the the main course before the starter. However, I soon came to realize that the fizzy little Mazda was more Yo-Sushi! Than Rump N Ribs Steakhouse and the two […]
New Mazda3 – big heart, lighter body delivers an excellent driver’s car THE Mazda3 is a smart-looking mid-sized hatchback which goes up against the likes of the ever-popular Ford Focus, new Vauxhall Astra and Volkswagen Golf in the “sensible family car” category – so it has its work cut out then. Interestingly, Mazda have gone against the […]
