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But again, the Mazda2 doesn't have to sell that well. The MX-5 sells worse than the 2, but it's still valuable because its image keeps people thinking about Mazda and bringing them to dealership lots. Likewise, the Mazda2 has value beyond its sales numbers because it brings people to the...

The thing is though, they don't need to sell that well. Just don't order as many of them, same as the Miata. This car is going to be built just over the border in Mexico anyway. It's going to meet North American safety standards anyway, because it's going to be sold in Canada. The cost of...

I went to the Boston Auto Show today, not expecting much. It's usually a small-time show that rarely features any future models or concepts, just local dealer stock and a few misfit alternative fuel vehicles that weren't cool enough to go to Detroit. This year was no different. No new Mazda2...

So the new Mazda2 is a no-show at the Detroit Auto Show going on right now, whereas MazdaUSA did see fit to display the new MX-5 and CX-3 at the show. Where is the 2? Rumor is they sent it to the Montreal Auto Show taking place later this week. Make of that what you will. But do note that...

FYI, the biggest insurance/salvage auctions in New England are in southern New Hampshire, so there are a lot of used car dealerships in the vicinity with a high percentage of fix-em-ups purchased there. That's why New Hampshire has almost as much selection as Massachusetts despite having 1/5th...