Mazdas for Less in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Mazda RX-9 To Get Toyota Hybrid Tech?

May 26th, 2011

A report from Motor Trend suggests that the next rotary-powered RX from Mazda could be a hybrid. Since Mazda and Toyota signed an agreement in 2010 that allows Mazda to license the same technology found within the Prius, a potential hybrid RX could also receive Toyota-tech. Read the rest of this entry »


Mazda Introduces 1.3L SKYACTIV-G Engine

May 26th, 2011

This week, Mazda officially unveiled its all-new direct-injected 1.3-liter four-cylinder at the Pacifico Yokohama convention center near Tokyo, Japan. The engine will be an important unit in the automaker’s suite of SKYACTIV technologies.

The SKYACTIV -G 1.3-liter engine features a compression ratio of 14.0:1 and has been engineered to be highly efficient, even under high load at low rpm. Compact combustion chambers were designed with a longer stroke which also improves efficiency. Read the rest of this entry »


MAZDA6 Isn’t Going Anywhere

May 17th, 2011

As Mazda debates what do to with its Flat Rock, Michigan assembly facility, some have called into question whether the automaker will discontinue the Mazda6 sedan, which is built at the facility. However, Mazda has since confirmed that the Mazda6 is a crucial product in the lineup and will continue to be so in the future.

“This is consistent with what we were told during a recent conversation with Mazda’s U.S. CEO Jim O’Sullivan,” Car and Driver writes, “who indicated that the present generation of 6 would be around for the next several years.” Read the rest of this entry »


Mazda CX-9 Wins Motortrend Crossover Contest

May 17th, 2011

While there is an ever-growing number of three-row crossovers on the road today, only one of them “keeps the sport in sport/utility vehicle” while at the same time being “the best truck here,” according to the team at Motortrend magazine. And unsurprisingly, that vehicle—the 2011 Mazda CX-9—also bested the Ford Explorer, Dodge Durango, Chevrolet Traverse, Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander in one of the publication’s recent comparison test. Read the rest of this entry »


Mazda CX-9 Wins Motortrend Crossover Contest

May 17th, 2011

While there is an ever-growing number of three-row crossovers on the road today, only one of them “keeps the sport in sport/utility vehicle” while at the same time being “the best truck here,” according to the team at Motortrend magazine. And unsurprisingly, that vehicle—the 2011 Mazda CX-9—also bested the Ford Explorer, Dodge Durango, Chevrolet Traverse, Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander in one of the publication’s recent comparison test. Read the rest of this entry »


Great Leases on 2011 Mazdas!

May 4th, 2011

Come check out these great lease deals on the 2011 Mazda6i Sport and the 2011 Mazda3i Touring! Lease the Mazda6 for only $179.96 a month for 42 months, or lease the Mazda3 for only $169.95 a month for 42 months!

Check Inventory on the Mazda6 and the Mazda3 here!


 

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