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- Founded1920
- HeadquartersHiroshima, Japan
About the brand
Mazda Motor Corporation traces to 1920 in Hiroshima, Japan (Toyol Kogyo; Mazda car name from the 1930s). The brand is known for the MX-5/Miata roadster, rotary-engine heritage (RX lineage), CX crossovers, and Skyactiv powertrains; it also partners with other makers on hybrids and EVs in some markets.
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Japan’s Latest Corvette Lookalike Is Just a Mazda MX-5 in a Styling SuitJapan’s Latest Corvette Lookalike Is Just a Mazda MX-5 in a Styling Suit
Mitsuoka is doubling down on retro-flavored roadsters with its next creation, a two-seater that wears the skin of a 1950s Corvette but hides Mazda MX-5 underpinnings. The Japanese coachbuilder has released a third teaser ahead of the car’s November 2026…
7 Underrated JDM Engines That Packed Serious Hidden Power7 Underrated JDM Engines That Packed Serious Hidden Power
Japan’s JDM engine legacy isn’t just about the Toyota 2JZ-GTE, Nissan RB26DETT, or Honda K24. While those legends dominate the conversation, the Land of the Rising Sun built countless other powerplants that flew under the radar—engines that delivered surprising performance…
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A team of University of California San Diego researchers has discovered a vulnerability in the KARR Security System, an aftermarket anti-theft device used in over two million vehicles. The device, which provides features such as remote lock/unlock, engine immobilization, and…
Here’s How Cars Recognize Traffic Signs (And Why It Doesn’t Always Work)Here’s How Cars Recognize Traffic Signs (And Why It Doesn’t Always Work)
Modern cars are equipped with advanced driver assistance systems, including Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR), which reads road signs and relays the information to the driver. This system uses a windshield-mounted camera to scan the road ahead and software to process…
Japan’s Latest Corvette Lookalike Is Just a Mazda MX-5 in a Styling Suit
Mitsuoka is set to unveil a new two-seat roadster in November, and the latest teaser confirms it’s a retro-styled homage to the 1950s Chevrolet Corvette—specifically the post-1958 C1 model with its iconic quad headlights. The Japanese coachbuilder has a history…
At $10,800, Is This 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata Shinsen Edition a Fresh Deal?At $10,800, Is This 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata Shinsen Edition a Fresh Deal?
A 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata Shinsen Edition is up for grabs on Craigslist in California’s Bay Area with an asking price of $10,800. Mazda built around 1,500 Shinsen Edition Miatas in 2003, each finished in Titanium Silver Metallic with a…
The ‘Coolest Thing Made in Alabama’ Is a Honda Odyssey Race VanThe ‘Coolest Thing Made in Alabama’ Is a Honda Odyssey Race Van
A Honda Odyssey has been crowned the "Coolest Thing Made in Alabama" in a statewide manufacturing competition, beating entries that included rocket engines and industrial pipe systems. The award, however, goes to a very specific build: a 2017 Honda Odyssey…
These Cars Made Our Readers Feel The Most Free When They Sold ThemThese Cars Made Our Readers Feel The Most Free When They Sold Them
Car ownership isn’t always a smooth ride. Sometimes, the moment you finally sell a vehicle, you feel an overwhelming sense of relief—like a weight has been lifted. That’s exactly what we asked our readers last week: which cars made them…
These Are The Cars You’re Sick Of Seeing On The RoadThese Are The Cars You’re Sick Of Seeing On The Road
Enthusiasts have spoken—and they’re tired of what’s clogging the roads. From squatted trucks to monochrome SUVs, the cars that dominate the asphalt are sparking frustration among drivers who crave variety, practicality, and, above all, competence behind the wheel. The list…
5 Plausible Reasons Why Convertibles Have All But Vanished in the U.S.5 Plausible Reasons Why Convertibles Have All But Vanished in the U.S.
The American convertible’s golden age is long gone. In the 1950s and ’60s, drop-top sales routinely topped half a million units annually in the U.S., but today they account for less than 0.6% of all new-car sales. With 16.3 million…