Mazda is a company that arose from humble beginnings in the early part of the 20th century and recently was named one of the Best Car Brands for 2021 by Consumer Reports. A history of innovation, starting with a small motorbike and branching out to the technology that created the SKYACTIV engine, is part of […]
Category: Mazda
Endless Innovations in the Mazda MX-30
It’s been in Europe for a while, but it’s now coming to the United States. The 2022 Mazda MX-30 is a beautifully sculpted subcompact crossover. But, what makes this car such an exciting arrival is that it is Mazda’s very first all-electric vehicle. To take it a step further, it is Mazda’s first entry into […]
Don’t Let The Price Tag Fool You: Why Manufacturers Complicate Trim Lineups
When SUVs first made an appearance on dealer showroom floors, they tended to be extensions of vehicles from existing categories: new body styles sitting either on car platforms or pickup platforms. Today, these vehicles are the focus of more extensive engineering, making the pool of options compelling and varied. Take the 2021 Buick Envision vs […]
Why a Used Mazda Is Ideal: The 5 Best Models to Snatch Now
Want a sporty yet affordable car? Then you may want to visit your local used Mazda dealership. Whether you want a sedan, an SUV, or a sports car, you can easily find something within your price range. This brand has been around since 1920, building their first 3-wheeled truck in 1931. Shifting their focus to […]
5 Reasons Why the 2021 Mazda CX-9 Is Perfect for the Whole Family
When it comes to family cars, most people think of the age-old minivan, built to cart even the biggest families around town but completely lacking in coolness. What if there was another way to transport your family, all while doing so with a completely functional style? Just because you have a busy day of soccer […]
Let’s Consider the Mazda CX-5 Trims
There’s no denying that the Mazda CX-5 is one of the most popular and best reviewed compact crossover SUVs on the market. Every year, it wins numerous awards, and the latest model is just as popular as ever, if not even more so, due to an upgraded infotainment system and additional trim levels. In fact, […]
Cruise Confidently in Winter Weather with These Used Vehicles
There’s nothing more serene than freshly fallen snow. Enjoying it float through the air as you stay nestled inside sipping hot cocoa sitting by the fireside can seem like the perfect set-up until you have to go outside and get into your car. Then, your nerves spring into action as you think about how you’re […]
Mazda SUVs Go (Turbo) Charging into 2021
Mazda is in a truly enviable position in the automotive industry. Visiting a Mazda dealer near you will reveal a lineup of luxurious, affordable, reliable, and fun vehicles that few other manufacturers can match. In addition, Mazda SUVs consistently make the list of top safety picks by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and […]
A Thorough Comparison of the 2020 Ford Fusion and 2020 Mazda 6
It’s tough to find the right sedan for you these days. With so many options and opinions floating around, you can easily land in analysis paralysis. By lining up comparable models and picking through selling points, you may be able to reach a decision quicker. For instance, you could evaluate the 2020 Ford Fusion vs […]
Compact, Upscale, Affordable – Buick Encore GX vs Mazda CX-3
In the world of upscale but not quite luxury subcompact crossovers, two competitors stand out – the 2020 Buick Encore GX vs 2020 Mazda CX-3. However, while both of these vehicles may occupy the same market segment, they are quite different in many ways. To begin with, the Buick Encore GX is a brand […]
The 2020 GMC Terrain vs 2020 Mazda CX-5: The Vital Stats
If you didn’t know, the SUV market is climbing to sales heights previously unseen before throughout automotive history. Everyone wants a vehicle that can function as just about anything, which means enough interior space for up to at least five passengers, plus room enough to throw in some gear and/or luggage as well. Also, […]
The Battle Between the 2021 Chevy Trailblazer VS 2020 Mazda CX-30
For those of you who are thinking about purchasing a brand new compact crossover, take a look at the 2021 Chevy Trailblazer vs 2020 Mazda CX-30. These two vehicles are both very new to the auto industry and are loaded with the coolest tech features. As robust, family-friendly vehicles that are not too bulky […]
Comparing the 2020 Jeep Renegade With The 2020 Mazda CX-30
Larger crossover SUVs have picked up in popularity in recent years. This is why many auto manufacturers have started to turn away from sedans and compact SUVs and have instead decided to bulk up the size of their midsize crossover SUV lineup. Mazda is doing exactly that with the 2020 Mazda CX-30. The CX-30 is, […]
All-Electric F-150, Silverado Diesel & Why The Charger (Still) Rules
Annnnd we’re back. AutoInfluence with all of your current auto news headlines for the week of July 26th. This includes the all-electric F-150, the Silverado 1500 Diesel, and California Emissions standards taking home a big win thanks to a few automakers in particular. In fact, let’s get that last one out of the way […]
Goodwood Festival of Speed & This Week’s Current Auto News
Did you miss us? We missed you. That’s right, AutoInfluence is back after a two week break and there’s plenty of current auto news to cover – from everyday industry headlines to the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Q2 Truck Sale shootout to the impactful death of two industry giants, there’s plenty […]
2019 Ford Escape vs. 2019 Mazda CX-5
Ford Escape vs Mazda CX-5 Compact crossovers are just so darn cute. They must be, because they are everywhere. And pretty much every automaker on the planet has rolled at least one of them out over the past several years. These diminutive vehicles may not have the physical pull of one of their larger brethren, […]
Tesla on Fire (Literally), the American Made Index & Electrified Porsche.
Annnnd we’re back. AutoInfluence with all of your current auto news headlines for the week of June 28th. And FINALLY. What a week it was! We have rumors of one iconic muscle cars’s retirement, FCA change-ups, Tesla firefighting, results of this year’s American Made Index, Porsche electrification and the rumor of one model’s death […]
The 2019 Buick Encore or 2019 Mazda CX-3?
Trying to decide between the 2019 Buick Encore vs 2019 Mazda CX-3? Both the Encore and CX-3 are excellent vehicles in the subcompact SUV class. They are stylish, advanced, easy to maneuver and offer plenty of onboard technology. However, there are some major differences between these two SUVs. Each vehicle features varying standard features, performance […]
Fathers Day, ’Death Wobbles’ and Tariffs Dodged
Annnnd we’re back. AutoInfluence here with all of your automotive news going into Fathers Day Weekend. But before we get to the individual headlines, a quick follow-up on last week’s threat of tariffs being placed on Mexican manufacturing – a story which all but moved forward mere minutes after we had posted the previous episode […]
Trump…Tariffs…& Tires That are Reinventing the Wheel.
Annnd we’re back. AutoInfluence with all your current automotive news headlines, as we kick off the month of June. So, let’s get down to business. Ford Beginning with the ticking countdown of President Donald Trump’s ultimatum that a 5% tariff would be implemented on all shipments out of Mexico by this coming Monday, unless the […]