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Mazda CX-50 Hybrid First Drive: Power Couple or Odd Couple?
It’s a classic case of opposites attract: Mazda is the dreamer, known for building unique, fun-to-drive vehicles. Toyota is the sensible one, focused on reliability and mass appeal. Mazda takes flights of engineering fancy. Toyota won’t build a car unless it’s guaranteed to make money. Mazda is for enthusiasts, Toyota is for commuters. Mazda likes the movies, Toyota likes TV.…
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Unpatched Mazda Connect bugs let hackers install persistent malware
Attackers could exploit several vulnerabilities in the Mazda Connect infotainment unit, present in multiple car models including Mazda 3 (2014-2021), to execute arbitrary code with root permission. The security issues remain unpatched and some of them are command injection flaws that could be leveraged to obtain unrestricted access to vehicle networks, potentially impacting the car’s operation and safety. Vulnerability details…
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Mazda Issues Multiple Recalls for CX-90 and CX-70 SUVs
Mazda is recalling some 2024 and 2025 CX-90 and 2025 CX-70 SUVs to fix a variety of issues. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and gas-only vehicles are both included in the recall. The problems include:• Loss of power while driving• Engines that won’t restart after the stop-start function engages• Malfunctioning window defrosters, surround-view cameras, and seat belt warnings• Faulty high-voltage battery cooling systems in…
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Mazda MX-5 Miata and Fiat 124 Are Recalled for an Airbag Problem
Vehicles Recalled• Mazda MX-5 Miata vehicles manufactured between April 20, 2015, and Nov. 2, 2023.• Fiat 124 Spider vehicles manufactured between March 1, 2016, and Aug. 31, 2020. The problem: A calibration error means that the airbag control module may deploy front airbags with too much force. The fix: Dealerships will reprogram the airbag software free of charge. How to…
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Do Not Drive 2004-2015 Mazda Vehicles With Deadly Takata Airbags
The airbags in these vehicles could spray metal shards throughout the passenger cabin, a potentially deadly outcome from a supposedly lifesaving device. High humidity, high temperatures, and time can increase the risk. The faulty airbags, made by the now-defunct Takata Corporation, have been associated with 27 deaths and more than 400 injuries in the U.S. “The age of these vehicles,…
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