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For much of the past decade, Mazda has been the Japanese brand that punched above its weight, offering premium-feeling interiors, driver-focused dynamics, and dependability that kept loyal buyers coming back. Consumer Reports' brand reliability rankings consistently place Lexus, Subaru, and Toyota at the top, and seven years back, Mazda was right up there with them, clinching second spot on the list. Fast forward to 2026, and Mazda has seen the biggest drop in the reliability rankings of all car

Mazda has been slow to adopt all-electric vehicles, and it's about to slow progress even further. After it was announced at the beginning of 2026 that Mazda would delay its first in-house-developed EV from 2027 to 2028, the automaker has now decided to push that timeline back another year, with its first EVs only arriving in 2029 at the earliest. Concurrently, Mazda has announced that it is slashing EV investments by nearly half, focusing instead on profitable hybrids. While this may seem like a

Mazda's aspirations to join the Germans in the upper executive ranks do not seem to be working out. Mazda sold just 31,128 vehicles in the United States last month, a steep 17.3 percent drop compared to April of last year. Year-to-date, Mazda is down 15.1 percent, sitting at a disappointing 125,601 units sold. Mazda's MX-5 remains the only standout performer from their portfolio. Mazda

Ten Cars. Ten Titles. No Second Chances. The McLaren Artura Spider is the brand’s next-generation open-top supercar, built around a carbon-fiber monocoque and powered by a twin-turbo V6 hybrid system. It blends electric torque with lightweight construction, delivering supercar performance without abandoning daily usability. As a platform, the Artura Spider represents McLaren’s transition into a new technical era. For this edition, McLaren pushes the Artura Spider beyond production-car status. Th

Gordon Murray’s Problem With Modern Cars Few automotive designers carry as much credibility as Gordon Murray, and his assessment of today’s vehicles remains unsparingly direct. The McLaren F1 creator and head of Gordon Murray Automotive has spent more than six decades designing cars around efficiency, lightness, and intelligent packaging. In an interview with CarBuzz, Murray argued that modern cars have strayed from those principles, becoming larger, heavier, and increasingly compromised by styl

Last week, General Motors announced that it had attracted the designer of the F87 BMW M2 to lead its Advanced Design studio in Pasadena, bringing European influence to future American cars, and now the reverse has happened at McLaren. The British marque has poached a designer from an American company, appointing Kemal Curic as its Chief Design Officer, and that's a big deal. Curic was at Ford since 2004 and not only led design for its luxury brand, Lincoln, but was also responsible for the styli

Industry Nerds McLaren's known as the "nerds" of the industry, and the company has always prided itself on its clinical, precise engineering approach to building dream machines and legendary race cars. This has translated into a long list of achievements for them, including notable wins and championships at Le Mans, the Indy 500, and Formula 1. They are now looking at expanding the business portfolio, not just into cars but into another form of sport altogether.

McLaren has had a tough time over the last few years. Quality was less than stellar, producing too many examples of almost any given product was hurting resale values, and the company's finances were so bad that it had to sell its McLaren Technology Center in Woking and lease the property back. But all that is behind it now, says CEO Nick Collins in an interview with Autocar, and what comes next should make rivals worry. Collins says that McLaren is now debt-free and has "a bold plan to grow" in

McLaren is getting ready for a major reveal this summer. While details about its future models remain under wraps, one thing is already clear: fully electric cars are not part of the plan. In an interview with Autocar, CEO Nick Collins outlined a roadmap centred on brand-new ICE-powered hypercars to succeed the 750S and the very real possibility of an SUV. The Next Chapter Starts This Summer McLaren

A new patent filed by McLaren just feels illegal. The automaker has filed to protect an innovation that adds a new dimension to the launch control system, using similar ideas to improve acceleration and response when a hybrid car is already rolling. You might know similar systems as rolling anti-lag. Why does this feel illegal? Well, if the supercar is on a twisty circuit, there's no use for the system, so it only seems applicable for straight-line racing, and if you're drag racing a McLaren, yo

Classic car auctions, hell any car auction, is a good time. Auctions in general are a fun way to maybe get a deal and to have a better time doing it than just walking up and making a purchase. They have a mood, an energy, and there are lots of companies out there having auctions all over the world. Big ones like Mecum and Barrett-Jackson have created an entirely new entertainment industry inside the purchasing of cars and we love them for it. There are a lot of great cars, trucks, and more going

At the 1995 Frankfurt Auto Show, the Series 1 Lotus Elise was revealed with a 1,600-pound curb weight, and it's been the benchmark for lightweight, driver-focused motoring ever since. 30 years on, Analogue Automotive has reimagined the S1 Elise as a low-volume single-seater called the VHPK, using carbon fiber and aluminum to make it even lighter—1,320 lbs, or 599 kilograms. Not even Gordon Murray's exceptional T.50 comes close, weighing a relatively obese 2,198 lbs. The result is 400 horsepower

The Peak Of Man and Machine Pikes Peak is a mountain range in Colorado that is normally just a geological feature, but it also has a long and storied motoring history. Dubbed the "Race to the Clouds," it began its inaugural race in 1916. The race takes place on a 12.42-mile course with 156 turns, climbing from an initial elevation of 9,390 feet to the 14,115-foot summit.  Over the decades, it has become a testing bed for man and machine. Pikes Peak has given the world some of the most iconic rac

Audi's Long History with Wagons Among its German rivals, Audi was the first to build station wagons. Its first was the F103 Variant, a three-door wagon sold from 1965 to 1972. It was then followed up by the Audi 80 Estate, better known in America as the Fox Wagon. The Avant name would first appear in 1977 in the C2 100 (the 5000 in the US), although that version wasn't sold stateside, and it was really more of a five-door liftback than a wagon. The first true Avant wagon came in the form of the

It's not often we come across a vehicle that is built by a major manufacturer in low volumes for a single purpose and with a price most of us can stomach, but that's exactly the case with today's find. Listed on Bring a Trailer is this 1989 Hägglunds M973A1 Small Unit Support Vehicle, or SUSV, a tracked amphibious vehicle that was delivered to the U.S. Army in August 1989. It entered private ownership in 2024, and the exterior was refinished in bed liner material, replacing its original green pa

Kei Car Turned Theme Park Ride Some theme parks let us drive at an early age. Whether it's with go-karts, pedal cars, or bumper cars, it's a way of getting kids behind the wheel. Surely, some of you have fun memories of doing so, but there was once a time when an amusement park let children drive an actual car. We'll take you back to the '60s to the opening of the Kodomonokuni amusement park in Yokohama. Now, Yokohama is also home to Nissan, which donated 100 kei cars to the park for children an

The Gravel What? Yes, it's a silly name, but the Subaru Impreza Gravel Express was a pioneering model in many ways. Launched in 1995 as a limited-run special in Japan, only 1,300 of these were ever built, and it is an incredibly rare car these days. So rare, in fact, that manufacturer photos are few and far between. We ended up heading to Cars & Bids and Bring a Trailer for clearer photos of this oddly-named JDM special. Mind you, this wasn't the only special edition Impreza sold exclusively

A Look Back at the Isuzu Trooper Now, for those born within this millennium, we highly doubt that they have much recollection of the Isuzu Trooper. Sold for two generations between 1981 and 2002, it saw a fair amount of success in its heyday. The first Trooper was, quite literally, a box on wheels and more of a utility vehicle that happened to have four-wheel drive. It was born in an age where the term SUV had yet to be coined, and it's safe to say that it's one of the pioneers of the genre, at

The Death of Sub-$20,000 Cars in America If you take a look at any buyer's guide, you won't find a brand-new car under $20,000 anymore. The last car that fit the bill was the Nissan Versa, and that's been axed in the U.S. The new model has started production in Mexico, but there's no chance of it crossing the border. Subcompact crossovers effectively put an end to that market. Because of that, America doesn't get cars like the new Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris, or Nissan Aura — subcompact econoboxes t

Coming in 2028 Mercedes-Benz is slated to reveal the next-generation A-Class in 2028. While it was never sold as a hatchback in the U.S, it briefly appeared in sedan form from 2019 to 2022. It wasn't a massive hit, though, as more flocked to the sleeker CLA. However, it's long been a staple in the company's European lineup for nearly 30 years. So, what's next for Mercedes-Benz's entry-level offering? Well, it appears that it will be undergoing a radical redesign. At least that's according to a r

Mercedes Being Careful with the Baby G The 'baby' Mercedes-Benz G-Class is definitely on the way – that much has been certain for a while now. What’s been less obvious is how Mercedes planned to power it, especially after the lukewarm response to the electric G-Class with EQ Technology. At first, the smaller off-roader was set to be electric-only. However, Mercedes has expressed uncertainty about this plan since last year. With EV demand varying by region and regulations constantly shifting, Mer

The new Mercedes-Benz CLA has been named 2026 “Car of the Year” in Europe, taking home one of the industry’s most closely watched trophies at the Brussels Motor Show. It scored comfortably ahead of the Škoda Elroq, Kia EV4, Citroën C5 Aircross, Fiat Grande Panda, Dacia Bigster, and Renault 4, convincing a jury of nearly 60 journalists from 23 countries that it isn’t just another compact premium sedan. For Mercedes, the win is a big deal. It is only the brand’s second Car of the Year title ever,

Mercedes-Benz has announced that its new self-driving system, MB.Drive Assist Pro, will become available in the United States later this year. This Level 2 system differs from the company’s MB Drive Pilot Level 3 technology, as MB.Drive Assist Pro still requires driver attentiveness. However, like Tesla’s Full Self-Driving suite, Merc’s new Level 2 system allows for point-to-point driving in urban areas. It’s possible to get to your destination without human intervention, even if navigating unex

A Milestone Year for the Three-Pointed Star Mercedes-Benz is celebrating its 140th year, and as part of the likely festivities, the German marque is putting its energy into something really relevant: a major update to its flagship sedan. The W223 S-Class is getting a thorough refresh. Mercedes is, of course, still keeping some details under wraps, but CEO Ola Källenius has already given us a surprisingly open preview in a recent video ahead of the official launch. Mercedes is clear that this isn

Mercedes-Benz unveiled the all-new CLA last year in electric form, and this was later followed by a hybrid version. A Tesla Model 3 rival, the new CLA has been racking up multiple awards since its launch. It was recently announced as Europe’s 2026 Car of the Year, ending an almost unbelievable drought of over 50 years for Mercedes-Benz for this prestigious award. And now, the CLA has been named as the safest car tested by Euro NCAP throughout 2025. That’s a huge achievement, given rapidly rising