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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

Clean Fleet Report

2021 Mazda CX-9 owners say things like “exceeds my expectations,” “I love it,” “it is one of the most beautiful cars on the road” and “super happy with my purchase.” At least that’s what Mazda says. The Mazda Connect connectivity system includes Bluetooth, voice recognition, Aha, Pandora and Stitcher radio integration.

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Toyota 3-row EVs, Tesla price cuts, electric G-wagen, airless tires: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

Which EV brand has the lowest ownership costs of any automotive brand? And Mazda has applied its design flair to an EZ-6 electric sedan that incorporates tech from China’s Changan Automobile. 2025 Mazda EZ-6 Honda plans to create an $11 billion EV hub in Canada. If this model arrives in the U.S., dealerships to sell its EVs.

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College Students–Find Your Perfect First Car

Clean Fleet Report

Mazda CX-30 What are the reasons for choosing the Mazda CX-30? In the inside, the car is spacious for a maximum of five individuals and offers additional room for storing belongings. Additionally, having your own car can save you a significant amount of time, and the dependable Kia Soul is a great choice for commuting.

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Abandoned History: Oldsmobile's Guidestar Navigation System and Other Cartography (Part II)

The Truth About Cars

or about a quarter of the cost of a JDM Accord. Maps are generally stored by region, and such a system requires several discs to operate. Mazda offered the first-ever built-in GPS in its high-end (and beautiful) rotary Eunos Cosmo. .& & [Images: Honda, Toyota, Mazda, GM] Become a TTAC insider.

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EnerDel, ITOCHU Announce Second Smart Grid Battery Storage Project

Green Car Congress

It is the second such venture between the two companies, following the announcement last month that they are teaming up with Mazda Motor Corporation on a similar system using vehicles converted to electric drive using a platform designed and built by EnerDel and its partner THINK, which will be stationed at a Family Mart convenience store.

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: Plug-in SUV saves money, comes at a cost

EV Central

Mazda’s more premium CX-60 PHEV will be a rival when it lands in early 2023, but its price could nudge $80,000. It’s a mobile energy store. This means energy stored in the 20kWh battery can be used to power your home or send energy back to the grid. How’s the cost of ownership? What do I get?

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

The Escape PHEV uses regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. And the rest : Flash Drive: 2023 Mazda CX-50. Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-5. EV Charge mode charges the battery while driving. Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid.

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