The New EV Tax Credit Has Many Requirements
There has been a lot of confusion about 2023’s new federal EV tax credit law. First of all, when it comes to the tax code, many of us find it beyond confusing. That is why a lot of people rely on tax professionals to help them prepare their annual tax returns. Well the new EV tax credit won’t disappoint you, it is extremely confusing.
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The answer to the question are Mazda reliable cars is absolutely! Mazda has always been known for their sporty cars and SUVs. They are fun to drive and they look great. However, many people did not know how reliable the Mazda brand is. That has changed now as many consumers have turned to Mazda for its reliability and durability. One of the main reasons for Mazda cars being so reliable is their conservative manufacturing approach. Mazda uses many of the same parts across their full line of vehicles for consistent quality and performance. Mazda also uses an interesting approach when producing new models, their redesigns tend not to stray too far from the proven original models. All of this lead to Mazda being named the most reliable brand in 2022 by Consumer Reports!
Another big selling point for Mazda is its affordability. According to Repair Pal, Mazda’s annual maintenance costs average around $462 per year compared to $652 per year across all brands. You won’t break the bank when you buy a new Mazda. In fact, the 2023 Mazda CX-5 SUV has a starting price under $29,995.
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2024 Mazda CX-90 Expected Soon
The new 2024 Mazda CX-90 will be Mazda’s first electrified SUV available in all 50 states. This all new three-row SUV will get the brand’s first plug-in hybrid inline-six powertrain. Through a marriage of combustion and electrification, Mazda delivers a new SUV that will continue the responsiveness and performance that define Mazda vehicles. An all new e-Skyactive powertrain, designed for the North American market, will give customers great fuel efficiency on the largest SUV to date from Mazda. The new longitudinal platform of the CX-90 gives a better front/rear weight balance that leads to a more comfortable ride and better agility. Standard active safety features including forward-collision warning, adaptive cruise control, rear cross-traffic alert, and blind-spot monitoring complete the Mazda CX-90. Stay tuned as we look for more information from Mazda in the near future.
The Best Used Mazdas For Sale In Stuart
Shopping for a used car can be a daunting task. Many customers are not sure what type of car they want or what brand of car they prefer. Fortunately, the Mazda brand offers some of the most exciting and fun to drive used cars and SUVs. If you are interested in looking at a used Mazda, then there is no better place to look than Wallace Mazda in Stuart. Let the sales team at Wallace Mazda show you all the great used Mazda models for sale. They can also explain the benefits of buying a Certified Pre-Owned Mazda. Continue reading below for more information on the four best used Mazdas for sale.
Kelli Sheetz from Wallace Mazda in Stuart, FL, won Mazda’s Regional Vehicle Presentation Competition with her video on the Mazda CX-5 AWD. Enjoy her video on Mazda’s i-Active AWD system and see why she is one of the top Sales Consultants at the Wallace Auto Group.
The problem with most electronic AWD systems is that they are reactive. The system only applies the brake or clutch to transfer power to the other wheels after the problem wheel is already spinning free and the wheel speed sensor is triggered. Mazda is preventing accidents with its i-Active AWD feature by being truly predictive. Watch Kellie Sheetz from Wallace Mazda in Stuart, FL, give a quick summary of the benefits of the Mazda i-Active AWD system.
By constantly monitoring different factors around the vehicle, Mazda’s i-ACTIV AWD is able to predict upcoming conditions, allocating engine torque to the necessary wheel to maintain control, stability and forward momentum. The i-Active AWD system from Mazda monitors 27 sensors over 200 times per second to get a clear picture of outside driving conditions along with driver inputs to the braking and steering systems to predict upcoming conditions. It is rare for the driver to ever feel any wheel slippage as the system has already adjusted to the driving conditions before the human body can ever detect anything is wrong.
2022 Mazda MX-30 Review, Pricing, and Specs
2022 Mazda MX-30 Review, Pricing, and Specs
Mazda will be bringing its first all-electric vehicle to market soon in the form of the MX-30 SUV, which will offer a plug-in-hybrid variant, too. The subcompact crossover has a sharp exterior design with a coupe-like roofline and rear-hinged back doors similar to those found on the BMW i3 electric car. Many details are still hazy, but Mazda says the SUV will come with a 35.5-kWh lithium-ion battery pack and a 144-hp front-mounted electric motor.
Pre-orders have already started for South Florida buyers and Mazda says the MX-30 will start rolling out to dealerships in the United States this fall, starting in California before expanding to other states such as Florida.
What’s New for 2022?
Not only is the MX-30 an all-new model for Mazda, it marks the first time the Japanese automaker has experimented with an all-electric powertrain. It’s similarly sized to the current CX-3 and CX-30 crossovers, but borrows the MX nomenclature of the MX-5 Miata, giving us hope that it will be a performance oriented option in the electric-SUV marketplace.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
We aren’t sure how many trims will be offered on the MX-30 when it eventually hits the market, but if it follows the normal Mazda method, we expect four trims ranging in price from the base Sport model to the loaded and luxurious Signature. Until we know more about the pricing and available equipment, we’ll hold off on recommending one trim over the other.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
The all-electric MX-30 will have one 144 horsepower electric motor that will drive the front wheels; all-wheel drive isn’t available. However, we’ve also learned that there will be a plug-in-hybrid version that’ll pair an electric motor with a rotary engine, so perhaps all-wheel drive is still on the table.
Despite the seemingly low horsepower rating, the MX-30 should still delivery decent low-speed acceleration, but those seeking outright speed may find rivals such as the Hyundai Kona Electric and the Mini Cooper Electric offer more power. When we have a chance to test drive the MX-30, we’ll update this story with driving impressions and test results.
Range, Charging, and Battery Life
Compared to other electric vehicles, the MX-30’s 35.5-kWh battery pack is small. Mazda hasn’t released a driving range yet for the U.S.-spec model, but we estimate it will only deliver around 100 miles per charge, which less than half that of the Chevrolet Bolt EV and the Kona Electric. The battery will be capable of charging on standard AC power as well as more modern and faster DC chargers. This replenishes the battery a lot faster and more efficiently than most other EV vehicles on the market today.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
The EPA hasn’t released fuel economy estimates for the MX-30, but similar electric vehicles such as the Kona Electric and Bolt EV carry ratings of 120 and 119 MPGe, respectively. We expect the MX-30 to earn a similar rating. For more information about the MX-30’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
The MX-30’s cabin uses natural and sustainable materials such as cork and breathable fabric upholstery made from recycled plastic bottles. Front-seat space looks like it will easily fit two adult Americans, but the rear seat appears to be far more cramped, both in head- and legroom. A floating center console is right on trend and frees up space for storage behind a digitized screen that adjusts the car’s climate control system.
We’re not sure how much cargo space will be available behind the MX-30’s rear seats, but if the similarly sized CX-3 is anything to go by, Costco runs may require folding the rear seats flat.
Infotainment and Connectivity
In addition to the digital panel for the MX-30’s climate controls and vehicle settings, a secondary display sprouts from the dashboard to cover infotainment features such as the audio system, navigation, and backup camera. We expect it will use Mazda’s latest infotainment system, which launched on the 3 sedan and hatchback, as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
Safety and Driver Assistance Features
Called i-Activsense, the bundle of features provides collision mitigation and lane-keeping features to help reduce the risk of an accident. For more information about the MX-30’s crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:
- Available automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Available lane departure warning with lane-keeping assist
- Available blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert
Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
Assuming the MX-30 doesn’t receive special warranty coverage, it should come with the same set of policies as its stable mates, such as the CX-3, the CX-5, and the CX-9.
- Limited warranty covers three years or 36,000 miles
- Powertrain warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles
- No complimentary scheduled maintenance
Mazda tops Consumer Reports list for first time ever
Mazda tops Consumer Reports list for first time ever
Mazda just topped Consumer Reports’ annual ranking of the most reliable automotive brands for the first time.
Mazda’s North America sales grew last year despite the Covid pandemic, thanks to the popularity of its CX-9 seven-seat sport utility vehicle and CX-30 crossover.
Alfa Romeo fell to the bottom of the list of 32 brands, behind Land Rover, Mitsubishi, Jeep and Lincoln.
To determine the rankings, Consumer Reports buys vehicles anonymously from dealerships for road testing. It conducts tests for braking, handling, comfort, convenience, safety and fuel economy, and includes survey responses from Consumer Reports subscribers in its analysis.
In 2020, Porsche and Genesis (which is owned by Hyundai) topped the report card. Genesis fell 13 places this year “due to declining predicted reliability among its models,” Consumer Reports said.
Lincoln saw the worst declines in the rankings, dropping 15 spots down to 28th. Consumer Reports noted that the brand’s redesigned sport utility vehicles, the Aviator and Corsair, performed well in road tests but had “much below average reliability.”
Tesla Model Y
Elon Musk’s electric vehicle venture was “dragged down by reliability issues with the Model S, Model Y, and Model X,” Consumer Reports said.
In the U.S., Tesla recently issued a voluntary recall of tens of thousands of its older Model S and Model X vehicles due to touchscreen failures that pose a safety risk for drivers. Tesla also recalled around 9,500 Model X and Model Y vehicles over faulty roof trim and bolts in November.
Tesla garnered high scores for owner satisfaction and performed well in road tests, Consumer Reports said. But only the Model 3, Tesla’s more affordable electric sedan, held a high enough reliability and overall score to be recommended to drivers by Consumer Reports.
Lagging just behind Tesla were Mini, Kia and Volkswagen, which all followed in Tesla’s footsteps and now offer pure battery electrics.
At the bottom of Consumer Reports’ 2021 rankings were Mitsubishi, Land Rover and in last place, Alfa Romeo. Alfa Romeo dropped by 5 places because of “worsened reliability” and poor performance in road tests, Consumer Reports said.
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Mazda Is Ranked The Most Reliable Brand of The Year
Mazda Most Reliable Brand of 2020
You may just now be realizing that Mazda seems to come up quite a bit lately at the top of many expert automotive review lists. Mazda still continues to innovate with top-rated vehicles in reliability and safety. One of the latest gems Mazda can add to its crown comes from Consumer Reports.
Based on its portfolio for 2020, Mazda is ranked as the most reliable brand of the year. If it’s been some time since you last gave a second thought to what Mazda brings to the plate, it may be time to reconsider. The 2020 lineup may impress you just as much as it has with Consumer Reports.
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A big victory among steep competition
It’s one thing for an automaker to earn a ‘best of’ award for one of the vehicles in its lineup. But when a company lands at the top of the most reliable brand list, that transcends far beyond a good running reliable car. Consumer Reports evaluated cars, SUVs, minivans, and trucks for 2020 with every badge available.
Subaru, Toyota, Kia, Ford, and even Tesla performed well among consumers and so with the CR engineers. The competition is fierce in the reliability category, making Mazda’s recent honor that much sweeter of a victory.
The Mazda report card
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As part of the Consumer Reports 2020 vehicle evaluation, the experts generated a brand report card in several categories. Mazda, as previously mentioned, earns the spot as the most reliable of all brands. The best brand overall is Porsche, while the best overall mainstream brand award goes to Subaru. The Mazda’s manufacturer track record just keeps getting better.
Two of the worst on this report card for road testing and overall were Mitsubishi and Fiat, respectively. The top three CR brand recommendations overall include Mazda, Porsche, and Genesis.
What it means to be the best in predicted reliability
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To name the most reliable brand of all automakers, Consumer Reports compiles scores based on a variety of evaluations. There are four critical factors that contribute to a brand’s overall score, which include a vehicle’s performance in a road test, owner satisfaction survey results, safety ratings, and overall reliability.
The road test puts two models from each brand through 50 paces. The CR customer surveys add to the scores for those models that owners agreed to recommend or would buy again. Safety evaluations include crash testing results along with the availability of advanced safety features.
Reliability is scored based on the ownership experiences and satisfaction reports for 17 key trouble areas. To be the most reliable brand overall means overachieving in each of these areas with more than one vehicle.
A few 2020 Mazda vehicles that beg to be driven
If the Mazda portfolio is unfamiliar to you or it’s been a while since you’ve set eyes on the redesigned model lineup, there are a few models that beg to be driven. Both the Mazda3 and the Mazda6 are top performers for CR and sing the praises of other expert reviewers. They offer more upscale touch points and are fun to drive. Consumers endorse their reliability, fuel economy, and owner satisfaction.
If a crossover suits your lifestyle best, the CX-30 has recently earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award. The Mazda CX-3, all-new CX-30, and CX-5 are topping many of the expert review rankings as well for performance, standard equipment, and overall value.
2020 Mazda CX-30 Crash Test Simulation
If you had to name the top three automaker brands that top your list of the most reliable, would Mazda have made the cut? For Consumer Reports, Mazda has earned its stripes and outperformed the others in a battery of tests. One thing’s for sure – Mazda is a brand that is worth a second look.
When it comes to reliability in 2020, there’s only one brand at the top. That brand is Mazda and if you are wanting the best check out Wallace Mazda of Stuart today.
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