

Mazda 3

Robbo’s Notebook: Wheels Car of the Year 2024-25
We asked Peter Robinson for his notes on the ten most intriguing cars at Wheels Car of the Year 2024-25.

Mazda issues recall notice for 74,000 Mazda 3s
Ageing steering wheel logo triggers recall of 73,813 units

Mazda CX-30 and Mazda 3 gain hybrid powertrain plus SP variants in 2022 update
MX-30 powertrain now shared across popular hatch, sedan and crossover

Mazda 3 and CX-30 ranges get Skyactiv X power
World-first compression ignition petrol added to flagship Mazda 3 and CX-30 Astina options

The Mazda 3 Turbo needs to come to Australia. Here’s why.
All-wheel drive and huge torque? Where do we sign?

How Mazda became the most innovative car company in Japan
As Mazda celebrates its 100th birthday, we look back at what makes it Japan’s most tenacious car manufacturer

Mazda all but confirms Mazda 3 turbo
Mazda finally sets a date to reveal the first high-performance Mazda 3 in 13 years

2006 Mazda 3 MPS: Fast Car History Lesson
A sleeper with a true sting in its tail

Hot hatch bargains at Yaris prices
Don’t buy that boring new light car. Maybe try these hotties instead…

September 2016 Australian Vehicle Sales: Winners and Losers
With official new-car sales figures for September released today, WhichCar details which brands and vehicles succeeded or disappointed during the month.

Revealed: Where your new car comes from
Your shiny new ride probably won’t come from the country the badge represents.

2017 Wheels Car of the Year: The early contenders
Your form guide to some of the early standouts for the 2017 Wheels Car of the Year award

Editor’s pick: Best car comparisons of 2015
We have a lot of fun with our car comparisons, but we also take a lot of pride in them. We don’t think you’ll find a more forthright analysis.

The road to 2016 Wheels Car of the Year
Choosing which cars will make it through to the road to COTY glory is just the start of a very long journey

2015 Frankfurt Motor Show preview
The 66th Frankfurt motor show, which opens on September 15, is shaping up as the biggest ever with everything from an all-new Renault Megane to an awesome Lamborghini Huracan Spyder. Here’s what we know so far…

New cars to watch in 2015
With only six months left until the New Year, we’ve weeded out the top six cars to watch for as we tick down to 2016.

2014 car sales: Australia’s Hottest 100
The complete list of the Top 100 vehicles rockin’ Oz

2014 car sales: The top 10 lists
Winners are grinners, so here’s our list of the best performers from 2014

Electric shocks as Wheels Car of the Year finalists announced
There are more shocks than you’d get from licking a police Taser in the list of this year’s finalists for the prestigious Wheels Car of the Year award.

Wheels Car of the Year 2012: Finalists
There are more shocks than you’d get from licking a police Taser in the list of this year’s finalists for the prestigious Wheels Car of the Year award.