Early last month, we reported on surprising rumors that less-than-green Bentley is developing a hybrid powertrain for 2011. Not wanting to be left out of all the eco-fun, Bentley's high-end rival, Rolls-Royce, now says that it's also working on a hybrid powertrain -- one for the new Rolls-Royce Ghost. There's no official drop date, but reports...
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2001 Mazda Miata: Engine Seems To Jerk
Q--Two years ago, I bought a used 2001 Special Edition Miata with 9700 miles on it. Occasionally, upon engaging the clutch in first gear, and more frequently from a cold start, the transmission seems to jerk ...
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Mazda3 Gets Social – for 2018
How many of us have said – often in frustration – that we could design a better car or truck than the folks manning the auto industry? Mazda has decided to give one lucky “civilian” just that opportunity, ...
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Mazda: Zoom-Zoom Going Green
Pressing the red “Start” button, the Mazda RX-8 fires up, the pint-sized rotary engine under its hood buzzing as I modulate the throttle, shift into gear and launch down the test track at Mazda’s Hiroshima ...
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We Drive Mazda’s 2
Several car manufacturers have been living by the maxim “bigger is better” when replacing their European B-segment superminis. But instead of following the trend and making the new Mazda 2 larger than the ...
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1991 Mazda RX-7: Shaky Transmission
Q--I just purchased a 1991 Mazda RX-7 with an automatic transmission that does not work as smoothly as I would like it to. First, the car shakes when the transmission is put into "D" or "R" from "P" or "N." ...
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2002 Mazda MPV: Trouble Changing Tires
Q--When changing tires on my 2002 Mazda MPV, the aluminum rims often stick to the hub. I can usually get them off with a 2x4 and hammer or by dropping the car off my hydraulic jack. Occasionally I need to ...
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1995 Mazda Miata: When Should I Change the Timing Belt?
Q--I just bought a '95 Mazda Miata which has 18,900 miles on it. I was advised by a local mechanic to change the timing belt (or chain?) because, even though the miles are still so low, the age is a ...
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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata: What’s New
Mazda’s quintessential roadster, the MX-5 Miata, adds new audio and comfort features to its soft-top and hardtop models for the 2008 model year. Both Miatas are powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 170 ...

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