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Mazda has been known in motoring circles for years as a manufacturer that produces sporty, reliable, and luxurious vehicles at an affordable price. The 2023 Mazda CX-30 is no different in this regard. Elegantly styled and plenty spacious, this is a great pick for anyone that admires the functionality of larger SUVs, but still wants to preserve the exciting drive seen in models like the Mazda 3. With a wide breadth of model trims available, drivers can choose to get what they want out of their new car. 

Earlier this year, much of the southern and central United States was hit by historic flooding. Lasting for more than a week between late July and early August, states including Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Illinois, and Mississippi were hit with more than 10 inches of rain in short periods. This downpour proved deadly, as more than 40 lives were taken as a result of the flooding. Kentucky, in particular, was hit especially hard, with 38 deaths occurring there alone. 

Mazda's sporty yet accessible nature has made it a favorite among motorheads across the world. Their new release, the 2023 Mazda CX-50 Meridian, adds to this history. An upgrade on top of the 2.5 liter, 256 horsepower four-cylinder Turbo model, the Meridian upgrades the appearance and the off-road capabilities of the CX-50. For exterior colors, the Meridian is available in Zircon Sand, a light brown, or Polymetal Grey. 

The Mazda CX-30 is Mazda's smallest vehicle in its SUV lineup—but don't let its size fool you. The compact SUV has the comfort and stately feel of a larger car, but still keeps the agility and excitement that drivers love about the Japanese manufacturer. 

In exciting news for Mazda owners, the 2021 and 2022 models of the Mazda CX-9 have been rated as best in class in safety by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The IIHS rated the CX-9 as a top safety pick in the midsize SUV class. Additionally, the CX-9 was the only vehicle in its class to receive a "good" rating, the highest awarded by the IIHS, in all crashworthiness tests. Clearly, this is a huge plus in the book of anybody looking for an SUV.

The 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata keeps all of the fun of the classic Japanese sports car, while still keeping some modern advances. The main selling point of the Miata is how much fun it is to drive, and the 2022 model certainly excels in that division.

Mazda Motor Corporation has always been on a mission to lend a helping hand to where it is needed.

In Ukraine, unrest remains as heavy fighting persists between Russian and Ukrainian forces. According to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, about 90% of the city’s buildings, and “all of its critical infrastructure” have already been destroyed. Should the war deepen more, initial projections released by the United Nations Development Programme suggest that 90% of the Ukrainian population could face poverty, and extreme economic vulnerability.