Skyactiv-D will be in the CX-5 crossover and perhaps the Mazda6
In Europe, cars and other vehicles with diesel engines are very common. They tend to get better fuel economy and diesel is at times cheaper than gasoline. With more and more drivers in the U.S. focused on green cars and fuel economy, America may finally be ready to embrace the diesel engine.
There are several car companies now looking to place diesel engines...
Before you eat, think about what goes on your plate or in your bowl. Foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fat dairy products and lean protein foods contain the nutrients you need without too many calories. Over the day, include foods from all the food groups. Try the following tips to “Get Your Plate in Shape.”
Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.
Eat a variety of vegetables, especially dark-green,...
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has teamed up with Universal Studios, NEA’s Read Across America, and the NEA Foundation to benefit public school libraries nationwide. Mazda has pledged up to $1 million in support of the nation’s public school libraries through a unique test drive program. For each test drive of a Mazda vehicle between Feb. 21and April 2, Mazda will donate $25 toward public school...
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a (new) winner: the Mazda CX-5 will reportedly return up to 35 mpg highway when it hits dealerships later this year.
The CX-5 is the first car in the Mazda range to offer the full cadre of Skyactiv technologies. It starts with the engine, a 2.0-liter direct-injected four-cylinder that returns 155 horsepower and 150 pound-feet of torque. That power is...
We’ve compiled our best expert advice, surprising tricks, and car care tips to prolong the life of your automobile!
1. Be patient during the break-in period
You’ve bought your dream car and now you want to make it last at long as possible in top condition. Here are some things to remember as you pull it out of the dealer’s lot:
During the break-in period, typically...
Mazda’s all-new fuel-efficient and performance-oriented engineering technology, has been available in the North American market for less than two months but already the awards are piling up. Today, WardsAuto World named the SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter gasoline engine a winner of its 2012 Ward’s 10 Best Engines award. The SKYACTIV-G engine is part of the overall SKYACTIV...
If you haven’t made your New Year’s resolutions yet, consider adding a few from behind the wheel. A change or two to your driving style can make all the difference on the highway – and could even save your life.
1. Buckle yourself and your children properly. No single thing can prevent more highway accidents, injuries and deaths than belting in, especially...
The new Mazda BT50 UTE is here to do business offering tradie and “lifestyle” punters a choice of body styles, three equipment grades, two turbodiesel engines and two transmissions.
Prices for the Thai-made truck range from $32,590 for the XT Freestyle cab-chassis 4×2 manual up to $52,710 for the dual cab GT auto. Cheaper single cab-chassis arrives further down the track.
Most...
Proper maintenance is essential to the safety and longevity of your tires.
Many manufacturers recommend checking your tire pressure every week, but once per month should suffice.
If you find that you need to add air after every pressure check, there’s probably a leak.
You shouldn’t necessarily fill your tires to the maximum pressure listed on the side. Consult the sticker on driver’s-side...
1. Change the oil. Buy new tires.
If you’re going on a cross-country trip and you’re 500 miles away from your next scheduled oil change, go ahead and get it done early. You’ll probably get a better deal at home than trying to have the service performed on the road. Either choice is probably better than...