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If you have a Mazda or have read about Mazda technology, you have heard the term SKYACTIV®. Mazda SKYACTIV® technology maximizes driving performance and efficiency and encompasses everything from the construction of each model’s body to the engine, transmission and chassis. Mazda SKYACTIV® technology includes SKYACTIV®-G gasoline, SKYACTIV® -Drive 6-Speed, SKYACTIV®-MT 6-Speed Manual and the…
The 2020 Mazda3 is a classy compact car that does not cut corners. Not a one. The Mazda3 delivers on style, performance, and safety to provide drivers a premium drive experience that rivals vehicles even outside its segment. Recently, the Mazda3 earned the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating and the IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS award,…
In an age of “go, go, go” and heads-down, phones on, we need all the help we can get to make sure that when we’re behind the wheel, we’re safe. Thankfully a lot of brainpower and innovation has gone into creating smarter, safer vehicles that look out for us and for everyone else on the…
American customers spoke up and Mazda listened. The 2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD now features Mazda’s SKYACTIV-D® 2.2-liter diesel engine. The 2.2-liter diesel engine’s inclusion in the Mazda CX-5 powertrain lineup was revealed earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show. It is a major milestone in Mazda’s relentless path to provide its…
Mazda did it. After nearly ten years of promising a diesel-powered engine to the American market, the 2019 CX-5 Signature Diesel is in the United States. And it will be at Dublin Mazda very, very soon. So, why did it take nearly ten years? And what’s all the hype about? Put simply, it’s all about…
Mazda i-ACTIVSENSE is an umbrella term that refers to Mazda’s suite of active driver assistive technologies designed to help prevent collisions. Standard and available on new Mazda models, i-ACTIVSENSE uses a system of cameras and milliwave radar to detect and mitigate road hazards. i-ACTIVSENSE combines several different technologies that work independently as well as together,…
There’s leather and then there’s Nappa leather just like there’s a car and then there’s a Mazda, and understanding the difference makes all the difference in the world. When you are behind the wheel of a Mazda you are behind the wheel of a vehicle specifically designed to maximize the driving experience. Refining and perfecting…
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…
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…
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…
