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

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

Here’s How IIHS Crash Tests Have Evolved Over Almost 30 Years

Here’s How IIHS Crash Tests Have Evolved Over Almost 30 Years

New ratings for front crash prevention systems – IIHS News The first IIHS tests of automated front crash prevention systems was implemented in 2013, and tested vehicle detection of vehicle-to-vehicle, and front-to-rear crashes. In the early days of this test, ratings were assigned based on tests conducted at 12 and 25 miles per hour, as … Read more