I feel like a knob is actually the most intuitive interface in a car. It’s super tactile and, at least where Mazda puts it, falls right to hand. I actually went through the trouble to defeat the touch screen lockout in my ‘14 3 - and haven’t ever really used it

Before I had my Mazdaconnect system upgraded with Carplay, I had gotten pretty fast at entering characters on the stock nav system. It was certainly not as good as my phone, Which I used in most cases, but it wasn’t bad. I actually prefer it to awkwardly leaning forward and having to rest my hand on the dash

The 3 has had paddles as far back as 2014, at least on the S models with the larger engine.

Because GM

“Yeah, you can copy my homework, just change it a bit.”

They have physical backups for all primary flight and abort controls I believe. Dragon is also designed to be completely autonomous from launch to docking so ideally, the screens are just there to monitor flight stats and progress.

When I bought my 2014 3 hatch, there were literally two cars I found that had the options I wanted (Soul Red, 2.5L engine.) One was at a shady Kia dealer whos pictures of the car looked like they hadn’t even bothered to clean it first, much less inspect it. Needless to say I went to carmax and paid the premium. That…

I am dying to know how that trunk opens, the shutlines and taillights don’t line up at all

Brembos, Bose, Battlestar Galactica 

Same? Probably the best car I’ve ever bought in terms of style and fun for under 15k- and I think its miles better looking and just as reliable than anything else at that price point. It’s a great little car for what it is. 

As another Richmonder, yes to both.

As someone who lives in Richmond, the rumor mill in town is getting very interesting. Some are saying that defaming Fairfax is a move by the Richmond City mayor, who is not on good terms with him, to get Fairfax out of the way so that he can have a more successful bid for the Governor’s office. If Fairfax accends,…

The only thing worse than Skyactiv is Earth Dreams

How does the new solid rear axle affect driving dynamics, why did Mazda change from an Independent set up for the rear?

I wonder what our boy Mahk thinks of all this

As a professional designer, who is basically tethered to the Creative Suite for life, this blows. The price increase will def impact NA, the question is just when.

A bit of clarification from a graphic designer.

Perfect thanks!

What wheels are those?? They work great on that car

“Please Stop, you’re killing us”