The 2026 Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards are creating serious buzz across the automotive landscape, and Mazda is taking center stage. It's an exceptionally successful year for the brand, taking home an impressive five Readers' Choice Awards and celebrating a well-deserved victory lap for 2026.
The 2026 Mazda CX-90 PHEV continues to make waves in the automotive world. This three-row crossover recently took top honors in U.S. News & World Report's inaugural 2026 Best Adventure Vehicles Awards. Not only was the CX-90 PHEV chosen as the Best Midsize Plug-In Hybrid SUV for Road Trips, but it was also picked as the Best Midsize Plug-In Hybrid SUV for Camping. These accolades highlight the CX-90 PHEV’s impressive versatility.
As summer heatwaves grow increasingly severe, seasonal vehicle maintenance has shifted from a helpful recommendation to an absolute safety necessity. Intense heat accelerates mechanical wear, drains essential fluids, and places immense stress on critical automotive components. Forgoing a summer inspection leaves you vulnerable to unexpected roadside breakdowns, engine overheating, and hazardous tire failures on blistering roads.
This past February, the Mazda Foundation announced $586,361 in 2026 grant funding to support nine nonprofit partners that deliver critical programs in STEM, food security, and education. The funding will also support workforce development throughout the communities that the Mazda Foundation serves. This year's investments represent the Foundation's ongoing commitment to long-term partnerships that create new opportunities and strengthen community resilience.
The 2026 Mazda CX-30, the 2026 Mazda CX-50, the 2026 Mazda Mazda3, and the 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata all made the cut. Each vehicle offers balanced driving enjoyment, eye-catching style, and a high-quality interior.
The all-new 2026 Mazda CX-5 is built to be one of the safest models in its class. Not only does Mazda’s popular small crossover promise to provide top-notch impact protection, but it also returns with an updated list of driver-assistance technologies. This is a testament to Mazda’s safety-first philosophy.
Already one of today’s most impressive small crossovers, the Mazda CX-5 returns for the 2026 model year with enhanced in-vehicle technologies. Mazda fans will certainly enjoy the SUV’s updated infotainment system. It boasts a new touchscreen interface with Google built in and updated voice control. While a noticeably larger 12.9-inch display will come standard, higher trim levels offer an even larger 15.6-inch display. Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity ensures effortless smartphone integration.
Mazda recently unveiled two new Vision concept vehicles at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show. While the Mazda Vision X-Coupe is a sleek sports coupe, the Mazda Vision X-Compact is an innovative hatchback-style concept. Both models offer Mazda fans a preview of what may be on the horizon. They are crafted to be stylish, tech-forward, and engaging to drive.
On October 1, Mazda North America Operations (MNAO) announced that Yoshiyuki Wada has been appointed as the company's new Vice President of R&D and Design and Quality Assurance. This will make Wada responsible for spearheading product strategy development within the U.S. market and improving collaboration across key manufacturing teams in the U.S. and Mexico. He will report directly to Executive Vice President Takuji Iwashita.
The all-new 2026 Mazda CX-5 has been officially revealed. Mazda's best-selling crossover returns with a long list of big updates. Not only does the redesigned CX-5 boast some exciting new features, but it also has an even more striking appearance. Enhanced cargo space makes the new model even more appealing.
