Mazda

The all-new 2025 CX-70 is the latest off-piste segment straddler, essentially offering the marque’s flagship three-row CX-90 in a new two-row package.

The 2025 Mazda CX-70 is an all-new two-row SUV based on the automaker’s three-row CX-90 SUV — and like its larger sibling, the new CX-70 will be available as a plug-in hybrid.

The 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata gets a new asymmetric limited-slip differential that’s better able to manage lockup through the braking and acceleration phases of a corner.

The announcement confirms that Mazda is, in fact, developing EVs after it discontinued the electric MX-30 following the 2023 model year.

These are the cheapest electric cars available now that won’t break the bank, though they’re generally still more expensive than comparable gasoline vehicles.

IIHS and Consumer Reports confirmed that all 20 participating automakers have made good on their voluntary commitment to add automatic emergency braking technology into their vehicles.

All three Mazdas qualify for the highest award in their standard configuration.

An increasing number of vehicles with sticker prices of $40,000 or less, some much less, offer heated mirrors.

Wheel warming has gone mainstream, with the feature standard or optional not just on luxury vehicles, but on an increasing number of models with sticker prices of $40,000 or less.

Aside from the new Carbon Turbo trim, the big(ger) news for the 2024 CX-30 is the 10.25-inch infotainment screen that is now standard on turbocharged trims.