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The Market Has Spoken Mazda is delaying its first electric vehicle until 2029, but the brand has made an aggressive bet on hybrid technology. The numbers support this decision; the share of hybrids has gone from 3.1 percent to 16.3 percent in the last five years alone, according to a report from S&P Global. With the federal tax credits having expired, EV sales dropped significantly for almost all brands, and it’s clear that Americans are choosing hybrids over electric vehicles now. What’s mo

Mazda does not have a single all-electric vehicle in its U.S. lineup, and the first EV on its new in-house-developed platform won't arrive until a year later than previously anticipated. That's according to new reporting from Auto Express, after the British publication saw an official presentation that showed the EV's launch would be pushed from 2027 to 2028. The Mazda EV-scalable architecture was first announced in 2021, with plans for several new models to arrive upon it between 2025 and 2030,

Legendary Ingenuity Race cars aren't often remembered unless they mean something special; usually, it's the team or the driver that holds the recognition, the car is but a mere tool to achieve the desired result. However, the very few iconic race cars tell a story that transcends the team and driver, where the car stands on its own. Mazda's 787 Le Mans racer is unique for two very good reasons: it was the first Japanese-manufactured car and brand to win the grueling 24-hour race, and, most impo

Mazda is ending the MX 30 story in Europe and replacing it with a new wave of electric vehicles sourced from its China partnership via Autonews. A shift that shows how quickly the company is adapting its EV strategy by region. The MX 30 started as Mazda’s first modern battery electric model, but it never became a volume player in Europe, and Mazda is now moving on with new products that are designed to better match mainstream expectations for range, space, and pricing.

Make It Three Straight Mazda has earned the most Top Safety Pick+ awards from the IIHS this year, marking the third consecutive year the automaker has led the industry. A total of eight models have received the honor so far, surpassing brands like Hyundai and Audi, which have six each. The list of Top Safety Pick+ recipients includes the 2026 Mazda3 Sedan, Mazda3 Hatchback, CX-30, CX-50, CX-70, CX-70 PHEV, CX-90, and CX-90 PHEV. Genesis ranks fourth with five models, followed by Kia with four, N

Mazda has emerged as the top-rated brand in the new Safety Verdict assessment by Consumer Reports. The newly released assessment is a comprehensive look at how safe modern vehicles are, including everything from crashworthiness to emergency handling, key driver-assistance technologies equipped as standard, and even a good usability rating for interior controls. Ultimately, the top brands do the best job of protecting you in a crash while helping you avoid one altogether. Mazda outperformed every

Aging Nameplates That Refuse to Fully Fade Scan Mazda’s global lineup today, and two models jump out – not because they break the brand’s design rules, but because they’re simply showing their age. The Mazda2 and CX-3 have been around since 2014, meaning they’ve lasted more than a decade. That’s a long stretch for any modern car. Even with all those years behind them, both models have stuck around. The Mazda2 left the U.S. a while back, with the CX-3 stepping in as its unofficial replacement. Bu

A Small Price Bump for a Familiar Formula The Mazda MX-5 Miata has always been about two things: pure driving fun and a price that keeps it within reach. That formula is still here for 2026, but Mazda is quietly inching prices up across the board. The base Miata now starts above $30,000, and if you want an RF or a higher trim, you’re looking at numbers that used to belong to hot hatches or entry-level coupes. Model 2025 MSRP 2026 MSRP Miata Sport 6MT $29,830 $30,430 Miata Club 6MT $33,330 $33,93

Mazda Refuses to Rush Electrification at the Cost of Driving Feel Mazda has always played the long game, and it has done so on its own terms. While much of the industry rushed toward electrification, the Hiroshima-based brand stayed focused on driving feel. Its Jinba Ittai philosophy, the connection between car and driver, continues to shape every product. From the MX-5 to its crossovers, Mazda prioritizes engagement above all else. That mindset explains why Mazda has been late to EVs. The compa

Mazda's Touchscreen Era Despite many automakers adopting large touchscreens, Mazda initially stuck with its rotary commander knob – a decision that, compared to newer interiors, made its cabins feel dated. The company has since replaced the knob with a larger touchscreen in the new-gen, 2026 CX-5, while insisting its core design philosophy remains unchanged. In a report by Motor1, Matthew Valbuena, Mazda’s project manager for in-vehicle technologies and human-machine interfaces, said minimizing

Enormous screens are dominating the interiors of new cars, and the trend doesn't seem to be abating anytime soon, though some automakers are exploring better alternatives. It appears that Mazda isn't one of the automakers considering anything but big screens, with Mazda Motor Europe Design Director Jo Stenuit telling Autoweek that large screens provide more flexibility and may even contribute to a better driving experience. He told the Dutch publication that large screens create more opportuniti

Mazda’s Upmarket Push Mazda once occupied a similar space to brands like Toyota and Hyundai, but a number of changes gradually gave the brand a more premium feel. The introduction of Kodo design on the CX-5 in 2012 was one of them, though Mazda still isn’t on the same level as luxury brands like Lexus. Still, the Japanese marque is reinforcing its market position with a survey exploring what consumers today consider “premium” in a car. The survey, which polled 1,000 U.S. vehicle owners who purch

Wagons Still Make Sense – Just Not for Everyone Station wagons are still around, but the global shift to SUVs has pushed them to the sidelines. Buyers now prefer the higher seating, the sense of safety, and the image that comes with an SUV. That’s been enough to move the long-roof family car out of the spotlight. Electric vehicles are quietly bringing wagons back into the conversation. Aerodynamics play a bigger role with EVs, and wagons naturally slip through the air better than most SUVs. That

A Dream that Never Really Went Away Mazda’s interest in the rotary engine didn’t disappear with the end of the RX-7. Over the years, rumors, patent filings, and concept cars have made it clear that Hiroshima never fully let go of its most unconventional sports car idea. Most of these hints faded quickly, but that changed in 2023 when Mazda revealed the Iconic SP at the Japan Mobility Show (JMS). The Iconic SP stood out because it wasn’t just a design exercise or a nod to nostalgia. Mazda executi

Saving the Formula The current Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND) has been on the market for more than a decade, making discussion about its next-generation successor almost inevitable. At the same time, the broader auto industry’s push toward sustainability means some level of electrification is widely expected for the upcoming model. However, Mazda suggests there may be another path. Instead of going fully electric or adopting a hybrid setup, the automaker argues that using sustainable fuels could be the b

From 6 to 6e Despite its age, the Mazda6 remained a competitive midsize sedan until it was pulled from the U.S. market in 2022. Some markets still have it, although that car has practically been on life support for years. It's still hanging in there, but we're not expecting it to hang around for much longer. That said, Mazda has a new midsize sedan in the form of the 6e. Also known as the EZ-6, it has the name, the proportions, and some of the look of the 6. Mind you, it's really more of a Mazda

Mazda Spirit Racing Enters Production With the MX-5 Mazda has officially taken its Spirit Racing performance sub-brand from concept to production, and it has done so with the most fitting platform possible: the Mazda MX-5. As reported last October, the Mazda Spirit Racing Roadster (its JDM name) marks the first mass-produced vehicle to wear the Spirit Racing badge, a division created to transfer Mazda’s motorsport experience directly to road cars. Until now, Spirit Racing projects had largely be

Mazda Links Safety to Savings After recently earning the most 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ awards with eight, Mazda shared a new study suggesting that investing in more advanced driver assistance system features can reduce insurance losses in the long term. The IIHS’ Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) found that Mazda’s ADAS systems can reduce property damage liability (PDL) claims by as much as 39 percent. The study suggested that although repair costs can rise due to sensor complexity, overall i

Half empty or half-full? Despite a 3.3% downturn in U.S. sales last year, Jim Donnelly, President and CEO of Mazda Motor America, Inc., is ever the optimist, convinced the company not only can “crest” the 400,000 mark for the third year in a row but come through with another sales record in 2026. To deliver, he’s betting big on the arrival of the third-generation CX-5 crossover wh

Design and Class Mazda is one of the brands that has successfully reinvented itself and gained a whole new type of following. From just being another Japanese brand, it transformed into offering more upscale models with even more premium designs and feel. The brand's patented Kodo design language has given the world some of the most striking and Japanese cars we've ever seen. Kodo has won Mazda multiple design awards over the years, and it has done it again.

From Mazda6e to CX-6e A year after Mazdaintroduced the Mazda6e in Europe, it’s back with a similar formula, this time in a body style that’s more likely to catch on. The original 6e, also known as the EZ-6 in China, was essentially the classic Mazda6 sedan reworked for the EV age. It kept things simple: clean lines, a minimalist look, and a cabin dominated by screens to show Mazda was serious about electric cars. Now Mazda has taken that base and turned it into the CX-6e, a mid-size electric cro

The 2026 Mazda CX-5 arrives in the United States early next year. It will go up against the Toyota RAV4, which has also just entered a new generation. As if that’s not enough of a challenge, the CX-5 must also fill the big shoes of the second-generation model. But buyers are likely to move on to the new CX-5 quickly if it proves to be good, and Mazda has just given families a solid reason to spring for the new one, as it has passed its first major crash tests with flying colors. According to new

The CX-30 Slide Isn’t as Simple as It Looks On the surface, the numbers tell the story: the Mazda CX-30 took one of the biggest hits in the automaker's US lineup in 2025. December sales dropped to 2,749 units, down 69 percent from the year before. For the full year, sales fell to 56,684 from 96,515 – a drop of over 41 percent. However, Mazda says there’s more to these numbers that could explain the decline. According to a statement sent to CarBuzz, the CX-30’s slump was a deliberate move, not a

CX-5 And CX-50 Have Different Buyers The 2026 Mazda CX-5 went on sale earlier this year, introducing fresh styling, a more spacious interior, and a new touchscreen to replace the old rotating knob infotainment system. Mazda's third-generation CX-5 sells alongside the similarly-sized CX-50 crossover, which has been in production since 2022. It may seem counterintuitive to sell two vehicles in the same competitive segment, but Mazda customers and dealerships don't see it that way.

Mazda’s EV Moment Came and Went Mazda tried to break into the U.S. EV market with the MX-30, but the model’s reception appeared underwhelming, especially after it was discontinued following the 2023 model year, with the European-spec version later meeting the same fate. That outcome reinforced the brand’s shift toward plug-in hybrids such as the CX-70 and CX-90 amid tightening emissions regulations. With the broader U.S. market now favoring hybrids, Mazda’s EV potential never really had the chan