Mazda’s First Crossover Was A Frankenstein

Mazda’s First Crossover Was A Frankenstein

Mazda built something different with its first crossover, the CX-7. However in doing so, the brand had to borrow some parts from more than a few random places, making the CX-7 sort of an automotive Frankenstein. The Mazda MX-30 Is No More (In The U.S.) Mazda had a long history of borrowing from Ford for … Read more

This Commercial Is Not How You Sell Cars, Mazda

This Commercial Is Not How You Sell Cars, Mazda

Screenshot: Mazda Here at Jalopnik, we’re big fans of Mazda. We love the Miata so much, it might as well be our unofficial mascot. We also regularly encourage friends and family to buy Mazdas because they’re great cars. I’m personally responsible for at least five CX-5 sales and a couple of Mazda 3s. So it … Read more

I Need To Replace My 22-Year-Old Subaru! What Car Should I Buy?

I Need To Replace My 22-Year-Old Subaru! What Car Should I Buy?

Amber has a 2002 Subaru Forester that has reached the end of its usefulness. She wants another crossover with AWD that compliments her active lifestyle and is comfortable for her 90-pound dog. With a budget of around $35,000, what car should she buy? 2025 Subaru Forester Keeps Subie’s Legendary Off-Road Capability (Welcome back to What … Read more

These Are The Best New Cars For Teen Drivers According To Consumer Reports

These Are The Best New Cars For Teen Drivers According To Consumer Reports

Photo: Hyundai Most families can’t afford to buy a new car in the first place, much less a new car for a teen, but for those that can, it’s easy to understand why parents may be tempted to go that route instead of setting them loose in the cheapest still-running car they can find. You … Read more

I Want Diesel Power And A Dash Of Fun! What Car Should I Buy?

I Want Diesel Power And A Dash Of Fun! What Car Should I Buy?

Jacob’s X5 diesel was stolen while he was on vacation. He loved that car and is looking for a similar replacement that comes with both high-tech and comfort. He is also open to hybrids, if they can provide the same fun factor. With a budget of around $40,000 what car should he buy? 2023 Toyota … Read more

These Are The Cheapest Lease Deals In March, Catch Them While You Can

These Are The Cheapest Lease Deals In March, Catch Them While You Can

Photo: Subaru Life is unreasonably expensive in our post-pandemic, geopolitically spicy modern world, but life doesn’t wait for prices to fall — if you need a car ASAP and the budget is tight, Jalopnik has your back. This list of lease deals good through the end of March is ranked from the cheapest cost per month … Read more

2025 Mazda CX-70 Costs Nearly The Same As The CX-90

2025 Mazda CX-70 Costs Nearly The Same As The CX-90

Mazda recently introduced its all “new” CX-70. If you were hoping for something different, I’m sorry, but Mazda let you down; the CX-70 is nothing but a CX-90 without a third row. We now know how much it’ll cost, but that isn’t really a surprise either, because the CX-70 is close or identical to the … Read more

The 2025 Mazda CX-70 Is Literally Just A CX-90 With Only Two Rows Of Seats And A Different Name

The 2025 Mazda CX-70 Is Literally Just A CX-90 With Only Two Rows Of Seats And A Different Name

Back in 2021 Mazda announced plans to introduce three new crossovers in the U.S. — first came the CX-50, which rode on an existing platform, and then last year saw the debut of the CX-90, a large three-row replacement for the CX-9 that uses a new rear-drive platform with new inline-6 and plug-in-hybrid powertrains. The … Read more