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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
The 2019 Geneva auto show unveiled some new and really exciting cars. There was a ton of new releases and add-ons to different car manufacturer’s lineups. One of these brands was Mazda, with its release of the 2020 CX-30. It is the newest SUV to hit Mazda’s lineup and will be coming to your local Mazda […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Drivers who want plenty of space but don’t want to break the bank don’t have to rely on full-size sedans anymore. Many automakers are producing stylish and spacious subcompact SUVs that deliver plenty of cargo and passenger room, offer other weight transport capabilities, and provide stylish features at price-points that can work within potential […]
Annnnd we’re back… AutoInfluence with all of your automotive news headlines for this week of May 17th. Starting with… Ford Much to the chagrin of stateside enthusiasts, Ford unveiled the wagon-styled variant of the Focus ST, an offering that isn’t available in the U.S. Offering a welcome 58 cubic feet of passenger / cargo space, […]
