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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.


Mazda CX-30 Touring LE: Small SUV doubles as a real ‘driver’s car’
WhichCar puts the Mazda CX-30 small SUV to the test to discover how it measures up against others in the class, for the price.

Mazda updates CX-60 with massive price cut and chassis changes
The Mazda CX-60 mid-size SUV has been updated with new model grades, mechanical changes and a significant drop in starting price.

Mazda CX-90 drops significantly in price
The major car company says it wants to give ‘even better value’ to prospective buyers of the large SUV.

Mazda EZ-60 revealed as brand’s second electric SUV
The Mazda EZ-60 has been unveiled as an SUV sibling to the EZ-6 launched last year, again using a platform from Chinese partner Changan.

2025 Mazda CX-90: All you need to know about the full range
In line with Mazda’s push upmarket, the CX-90 large SUV is the replacement for the popular CX-9 and is the largest and most expensive product it sells globally. Here’s WhichCar’s updated range guide to the Mazda CX-90.

Recall roundup: Kia, Mazda & Porsche
New recalls issued for the Kia Stinger, Mazda CX-90 and Porsche Taycan

2025 Mazda CX-5: Hybrid confirmed for third-gen midsize SUV
Mazda has officially confirmed its next CX-5 midsize SUV – expected to debut in 2025 – will be available with a hybrid powertrain

Mazda Arata electric SUV concept revealed, previews look of 2025 CX-5 successor
The Mazda Arata electric SUV concept previews a new Chinese-market model and an updated Kodo design language, which should appear on the next CX-5 due in 2025

How many Mazda CX-8s and CX-9s are left in stock in Australia?
Mazda Australia says it has “roughly” two months’ stock of the recently-discontinued CX-8 left, while there’s a small number of new CX-9s still available

2025 Mazda CX-5: What we know, and why it might not be called ‘CX-5’
Everything we know about the replacement for Mazda’s top-selling CX-5 midsize SUV, which promises similar size and value to the current model

2025 Mazda CX-80 revealed in patent images ahead of debut
Patent images have revealed how the Mazda CX-80 large SUV will look ahead of its official debut in the coming months

2024 Mazda 3 Touring: Quick review
Redefining the essence of a premium compact car

2024 Mazda 3 Pure: Quick review
The 3 continues it’s impressive legacy as a popular and stylish small car

2024 Mazda CX-30 Touring: Quick review
Mazda tells us the Touring is one of the models most popular variants

2024 Mazda CX-30 Pure: Quick review
Mazda’s signature style exudes in this small SUV format

2024 Mazda CX-5 pricing and features: Diesel axed
Prices up in streamlined petrol-only CX-5 line-up

Mazda Connected Services confirmed for Australia
Mazda Australia to follow Toyota, Hyundai, Kia and Honda with in-vehicle connectivity in 2024

Is it time to buy an electric car? Crunching the numbers!
Is the tide turning for EVs? We’ve crunched the numbers on how much you could save by making the electric switch

2024 Mazda CX-3: Quick review
The Mazda CX-3 is now relatively mature in Australia, but let’s see what the 2024 update will bring to the table

2023 Mazda CX-5: Quick Review
Let’s see what this market leader is offering in one of Australia’s busiest segments

2023 Mazda CX-90 pricing and features
The all-new CX-90 large SUV is the second-most-expensive Mazda ever sold in Australia, as it pushes the brand into Q7-rivalling territory

2024 Mazda CX-5 update confirmed, no news for Australia
A minor update for Mazda’s popular CX-5 mid-size SUV has been detailed overseas, providing clues for future changes in Australia

2024 Mazda CX-30 update revealed, expected here later this year
A minor update for the popular Mazda CX-30 small SUV is expected in Australia by the end of this year

2023 Mazda CX-60: 5-star ANCAP safety rating confirmed
Mazda’s latest vehicle – the more-premium CX-60 midsize SUV – mirrors European testing to receive top ANCAP marks
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