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Don’t tell anyone, but the Street Machine crew have a soft spot for the humble Mazda. We love the giant-killing attitude and simplicity of rotary engine and the cars themselves have been a favourite for engine swaps over the last 40 years.
We’ve featured a stack of them over the years, including John Saad’s Street Machine Summernats Grand Champion-winning RX3 and our own Barra-swapped MX-5.


2020 Mazda CX-30 Astina recalled for tailgate fix
Parts to fix the problem won’t be here until May

2021 Mazda CX-3 gains Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
The ageing but popular CX-3 scores minor tweaks to keep it in the small SUV game

Australia’s Best Value Cars 2021: mid-size SUV
We present Australia’s Best Value Cars 2021 mid-size SUV award

Mazda beats Lexus in US Consumer Report study
Influential US reliability study gives Mazda top marks, while Tesla slips back with Model Y

These are Australia’s ten best selling cars this month
The top-selling cars in Australia, updated every month based on sales data by WhichCar

Mazda 3 X20 Astina review
World-first compression ignition petrol joins Mazda 3 ranks without a bang

Mazda 3 and CX-30 ranges get Skyactiv X power
World-first compression ignition petrol added to flagship Mazda 3 and CX-30 Astina options

Which of these large SUVs is right for you?
The new Kia Sorento and updated Mazda CX-9 are both compelling large SUVs. Time to dig into the spec sheets

Why June will be awesome for buying a new car
May sales stats still sing a sorry story of slow car sales, but this bodes well for a big June

This is who will build your next dual-cab ute
Australia’s obsession with dual-cab utes keeps worldwide car company executives awake at night – and here’s how they make it work for you

COVID-19 storm sees Japanese car companies looking for cash
Mazda and other Japanese carmarkers seek cash injections to weather COVID-19 storm

2020 Mazda CX-8 review
Mazda CX-8 seven-seat SUV: Everything you need to know including pricing, specifications and features

This is the 2020 WhichCar Style Award
WhichCar brings you Australia’s only automotive award that celebrates the aesthetic of the modern car across brands as diverse as Mazda, McLaren, Tesla and Range Rover

2018 Mazda 6 to gain turbocharged engine
Mazda builds excitement for its heavily facelifted Mazda6 mid-size sedan ahead of star-studded Los Angeles reveal

Mazda owners are the most satisfied in Australia
A new study has revealed Mazda owners have the best long-term satisfaction in Australia

Mazda CX-8 on sale in Japan but what about Australia
A fastback-styled, diesel-engined fastback slipping in between the Mazda CX-5 and CX-9 launches overseas in December

2018 Mazda CX-9 pricing and features
Mazda has further improved its CX-9 large SUV resulting in a $1400 price jump across the range.

Mazda announces Skyactiv-X petrol engines, EV and autonomous push
Mazda looks ahead in new technology push

2017 Mazda 3: Which spec is best?
Which Mazda 3 variant offers the best buy based on features, performance and value?

Subaru Forester v Subaru Outback v Mazda CX-5 v Ford Mondeo v VW Passat: Which diesel car should I buy?
Floss is after a good diesel car for long drives that isn’t a ute or large four-wheel-drive.

Mazda CX-5 vs Kia Sportage v Kia Sorento: Which diesel SUV should I buy?
Peter needs an SUV with a high, ergonomic seating position with an economical diesel engine.

2017 Mazda 2 Genki quick review
The Mazda 2 proves that light cars can be well equipped and fun to drive while remaining affordable.

Mazda, Toyota and Hyundai in Australia’s top 15 most reputable companies
2017 AMR corporate reputation survey puts Mazda top of the car makers and second place in overall top-60 company standing

Toyota C-HR vs Mazda CX-3 comparison review
The compact-crossover segment leader and the new kid on the block go head to head
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