Your brakes are your car’s most important safety system. While a strong body, airbags, and seat belts are all important, brakes are your first line of defense in avoiding danger in the first place. When properly maintained, along with the rest of your car’s drivetrain, your brakes allow you to pull off precise maneuvers and…
Regardless of who you’re going on a trip with, there’s a good chance that at least a few of the people in your car will have headphones in. Maybe they just don’t like your taste in music, maybe they’re secretly listening to nothing and trying to sleep through the drive, but we think you should…
I came from an average-sized family growing up, or average as far as my neighborhood was concerned. As the oldest of six children, I felt like I was in a good spot. One of my best friends was also one of six. Another guy I knew was number three in a line of twelve….
Like suddenly realizing a member of your hiking party has been missing for over an hour, some Mazda fans have been wondering about what happened to the RX-8. A high-powered sports car, the RX-8 appeared on North American shores for the 2004 model year. Despite its good run, Mazda decided to end the RX-8 after…
Mazda went all-in on the all-new, 2014 Mazda6, and the results prove how effective the Hiroshima-based auto manufacturer is at revolutionizing how cars are built. The latest accolade for the 2014 Mazda6 is a Gene Ritvo Award for Design and Elegance, presented by the New England Motor Press Association, or NEMPA. The award goes to…
There comes a time in many drivers’ lives when they realize they haven’t been the best to their cars. Despite all their cars have done for them, they still toss empty soda cans in the back seat, drop failed lottery scratch-offs on the floor, and leave packs of gum to melt on the dashboard. You…
When it comes to vehicle care, there are a lot of things your home garage probably isn’t equipped to handle. Without a full automotive tool kit hiding between the golf clubs and the rowboat, it would be tough to do things like a timing belt replacement or a brake repair. Not having a clue of…
For its big reveal of the all-new 2014 Mazda3, Mazda teamed up with Xbox, along with the pop group Metric, for a unique streaming event that began at 9:00 p.m., June 26 in New York City. Streaming Live on Xbox The Mazda Exclusive Live Event marked the first time that a vehicle introduction was streamed…
With an iconic, smiling grille and great performance, the Mazda3 easily coasted into the number one spot in Mazda’s line-up. It also holds the honor of being one of the most popular choices in the compact four-door and five-door hatchback classes. Big changes are coming for 2014, though. The 2014 Mazda3 is losing its classic…
One of the saddest moments of vehicle ownership is when you realize your new, fresh smelling car is no longer as fresh or new. This is an inevitable aging process that is often sped up by having kids. Be Firm and Set Rules My parents took a hard line approach to keeping our cars clean,…
