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Market faces gap between what consumers want and what carmakers want to sell
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Sales will bring it closer to number one automaker Volkswagen
Fuel for thought: Are electric vehicles really the answer to the climate crisis?
Car makers and emissions analysts claim that mild hybrids are a better solution in reducing C02 emissions
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Mazda reveals its new all-electric crossover
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Mazda marks MX-5 anniversary with a reminder of what made this car so great
What really made the car a star was that while it drew inspiration from the classic MGB, it came with Mazda’s famed reliability
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VW’s Golf still in the race though, while Mazda 3 is gorgeous alternative
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How clean is an electric car, really?
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