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5 Cool Cars That Are Too Unreliable To Buy, According To Doug DeMuro

Unfortunately, just because you buy a cool car doesn't guarantee it will be reliable. Costly or untimely repairs can leave you stranded physically and fiscally.

GOBankingRates · Jan 31

Mazda's Beloved Sports Car Is Still A Bargain For 2026

Mazda has released pricing for the 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata, and great news: the price is only increasing by $600. The roadster starts at $31,665 for the soft top with a six-speed manual gearbox. The Club and Grand Touring trims also increase by just $600.

Motor1 · Jan 28

Trump’s Tariffs: How Much 8 Popular Japanese Cars Have Increased or Decreased in Price Since April

Here are four cars most exposed to the new tariffs -- and four that are safer buys.

GOBankingRates · Jan 28

6 Reliable Cars That See the Biggest Price Drops in January and February

Gelfand said the following six vehicles are reliable and also have the biggest and most predictable price drops in January and February.

GOBankingRates · Jan 21

Mazda Reportedly Puts Its New EV On The Backburner To Focus On Hybrids

The automaker’s first EV based on its new in-house bespoke platform has been delayed to 2029 at the earliest, Japanese media reported.

InsideEVs · Jan 20

Mazda's Electric Sedan Is Stealing Buyers From Volkswagen

Mazda’s first EV failed to gain traction among European buyers, as slow sales of the MX-30 forced the company to prematurely pull the plug on the electric crossover in 2025. Even the range-extending version, which used a rotary engine as a generator, has since been retired from the continent. In…

Motor1 · Jan 19

This Fiat 124 Spider Build Has An Unlikely Engine Swap. Here's How It Happened

The Fiat 124 Spider is the Mazda Miata’s oft-forgotten Italian sibling. Even though it shared a platform with the ND Miata, it had a different engine, an older transmission, and a quirkier design that never fully resonated with enthusiasts.

Motor1 · Jan 16

Mazda's Best SUV Is Still A Bargain For 2026

Even with a sharper design, a fresh coat of paint, and a host of new features for 2026, the Mazda CX-5 is still a bargain. Mazda’s compact SUV remains one of the most affordable options in the segment—even as an all-new generation hits the market this year.

Motor1 · Jan 13

We Asked Every Automaker How Many Customers Went For Manuals In 2025

The manual is dying—at least, that’s what we’ve heard. The numbers, though, aren’t nearly as dire as you might think. While a handful of companies did ditch manual offerings in 2025, some of the ones that kept their old-school shifter alive actually saw sales increase compared to previous years.

Motor1 · Jan 13

6 SUVs That Will See Massive Price Drops in Early 2026

SUV prices are falling in 2026 as automakers cut costs, add EV incentives and clear inventory. This could make base trims and hybrids more affordable than ever.

GOBankingRates · Jan 11