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Set your jealousies aside Mazda-ites, if you are the owner of a 2014 Mazda or newer, then you can install Mazda’s Apple CarPlay/Android Auto tech upgrade. Earlier this year, Mazda announced plans to retroactively integrate the latest smart technology into its older model cars. You may remember the 2018 Mazda 6 was the first Mazda…
Beginning in 2011, Mazda’s SkyActiv Technologies have increased fuel efficiency and engine output in SkyActiv equipped Mazdas. In step with Mazda’s motto to make car and driver one, the engineers behind SkyActiv focused on every aspect of the vehicle intent on maximizing its driving dynamics and driving efficiency. The results are impressive EPA-estimated MPG ratings…
The legendary sports car returns for 2019 with new features and updates to welcome a new wave of drivers straight to driving bliss. The lightweight, two-seater roadster has always been a dream to drive; however, Mazda has found several ways to enrich and refine the beloved MX-5 to further enhance its innate dreaminess. Here’s what’s…
Good news Mazda6 drivers — Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ is now available! Starting this September all 2018 Mazda6 Touring trim levels and above may receive dealer-installed Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ upgrades free of charge. With the addition of smartphone integration an already great car just got better. Let’s review all the ways Mazda’s…
The 2019 Mazda CX-9, Mazda’s midsize crossover SUV is the award-winning family vehicle that’s smart, comfortable, and fun to drive. Available in four trims — Sport, Touring, Grand Touring, and Signature — all Mazda CX-9 trim levels include Mazda’s award-winning SKYACTIV-G 2.5T turbocharged engine capable of delivering up to 250 hp and 310 lb-ft of…
Mazda’s beloved roadster is back. After undergoing a significant powertrain refresh, the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata returns, and it’s more powerful and more fuel-efficient than ever before. The new Miata sees an increase in horsepower from 155 to 181, an increase in torque from 148 to 151lb-ft, and an increase in RPM from 6800 to…
Excellent fuel economy, sporty handling, refined features — these are a few of the ways our customers describe their 2018 Mazda CX-5. How do I pair my phone, how do I set lock settings, how do I use voice commands — and these are a few of the frequently asked questions our customers ask after…
It’s confidence, extended. That was easy. Looks like we’re done here! Perhaps the better question is, why purchase Mazda Extended Confidence? Because if you purchased a certified pre-owned Mazda then your vehicle is already covered by Mazda’s Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Limited Warranty —12-months/12,000-miles, whichever comes first, with no deductible on covered repairs; as well as…
Mazdas are vehicles made by driving enthusiasts for driving enthusiasts. So if driving matters to you then chances are you’re already in love with Mazda and if you’re already in love with Mazda then you’re already a fan of G-Vectoring Control. But if you’re just shopping around for a new car then you might not…
Make no mistake, we agree with the industry shift toward producing low or zero emission vehicles. And we support manufacturers’ commitments to setting end dates for internal combustion production. But, we were very happy to see Mazda take a different approach. Instead of unveiling a new electric or hybrid-electric powertrain, Mazda just let loose its…
Mazda made a clear decision when it designed this subcompact SUV: the “S” in “SUV” would stand for “Sporty”. The CX-3 is a “Utility” vehicle for people who like to drive. Yes, there’s more cargo space than your normal subcompact car, but Mazda made no compromises from the front seats forward. This crossover is all…
Re-engineered, redesigned and really worth it — the 2018 Mazda6 elevates all aspects of a midsize sedan while retaining its affordable price. Here’s what to look for when the 2018 Mazda6 goes on sale this spring: Redesigned Interior With the exception of the steering wheel and minor trim details, the 2018 Mazda6 touts an all-new…
When it came time for 2018 Mazda CX-5 upgrades everything got hit…in the best possible way. From the entry level Mazda CX-5 Sport to the top of the line CX-5 Grand Touring, all CX-5 trims got a little something extra this model year. To begin, let’s go over what now comes standard across all trim…
From time to time customers enter our showroom, fall in love with a new Mazda and just before they drive off the lot they ask a little sheepishly, “Soo what is Mazda i-ACTIV?” And we tell them: Mazda i-ACTIV is Mazda’s new-generation all-wheel-drive system designed to deliver safety, comfort and increased fuel efficiency. It keeps…
Building off its predecesor’s reputation for excellence, the 2018 Mazda CX-9 is safer, smarter, and so perfectly crafted that a ride in this mid-size family crossover feels more like a ride in a high-end luxury SUV. This class-above experience is easily credited to Mazda’s hyper-focus on details, on perfecting every element of design — interior…
What’s new? More standard features. The 2018 Mazda3 is better than ever as what was once optional or limited to upper level trims, such as advanced safety features and G-Vectoring Control technology, now comes standard on every trim level. Available as either a four-door sedan or five-door hatchback, the 2018 Mazda3 is available in three…
Good. Good. Good. Good. Good. Superior. Acceptable. Acceptable. No, it’s not free form poetry, they’re the results of the 2017 Mazda CX-5’s IIHS safety report! The 2017 Mazda CX-5, received the 2017 Top Safety Pick+, the Industry’s top safety award. To qualify for an IIHS 2017 Top Safety Pick+, a vehicle must earn good ratings…
Last month the 2017 Mazda CX-9 earned the Insurance Institute of Highway Safeway’s (IIHS) Top Safety Pick+, the highest score the IIHS provides. This recent accolade joins the CX-9’s growing list of praise, including one of Car and Driver’s 10 Best Trucks and SUVs for 2017, as well as making it to Wards Automotive’s 2017…
By now Mazda drivers are familiar with Mazda’s KODO: Soul of Motion design philosophy, the idea of car and driver existing as one. It’s the philosophy that drives Mazda’s relentless pursuit of achieving superior driver comfort and developing a superior driving experience. It’s the practice of obsessing over details, over every detail, until driving perfection…
The Mazda6, long regarded as one of the best vehicles in its class (Consumer Guide Automotive) and a recent finalist for the World Car Design of the Year award, continues to stun with its latest iteration. The 2017 Mazda6 is a head turning midsize family sedan that delivers both an exciting driving experience and a…