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Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD Mazda Wants You to Live A Little The 2023 CX-50 is part of Mazda’s SUV quiver, smallest to largest, of the CX-30, CX-5, CX-50 and CX-9. Mazda wants the CX-50 to be seen as its first-ever adventure-oriented SUV. The front grille is slimmer and more mature than earlier Mazda models.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD

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Mazda has added another SUV to their lineup. This past week in Santa Barbara, Mazda invited the automotive media to drive the CX-50 on the highway, twisty mountain roads and then off-road to experience soft sand, steep climbs and descents. Mazda adds another SUV. This Flash Drive review highlights the CX-50.

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Toyota commissions Yamaha to develop hydrogen-fueled 5.0L V8; follow-on from Nov 2021 announcement

Green Car Congress

One example is the harmonic high-frequency exhaust note produced by the engine’s 8-into-1 exhaust manifold. At the same time, ‘Motor’ is in our company name and we accordingly have a strong passion for and level of commitment to the internal combustion engine. —Yamaha Motor president Yoshihiro Hidaka. Earlier post.).

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

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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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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. Only when you exhaust battery charge will it inform you this pure EV mode is no longer possible. The post Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: Plug-in SUV saves money, comes at a cost appeared first on EV Central.

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TTAC's Best Cars of 2023

The Truth About Cars

So, in reverse order: Audi RS3: I somehow didn’t get around to writing a review of this one. Toyota GR Corolla Morizo: I reviewed this earlier this year, and I keep thinking about it. But, as I noted in my review, it simply does everything you ask of it without complaint. If it’s lightweight and fun to drive, all the better.

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Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo AWD

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Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 That’s a good place to start when summing-up the Mazda line-up of crossover/SUVs, its one remaining sedan and, of course, the delightful MX-5 Miata. The silhouette still looks the part Turbo Option The 2023 Mazda CX-5 has a base non-turbocharged Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter

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