Archive for the ‘Mazda News’ Category

The Mazda CX-5 and MX-5 Win Daily News Auto Awards

Wednesday, April 25th, 2018

2018 Mazda CX-5 & 2018 Mazda MX-5 Win DNA Award

The editors at New York Daily News recently chose the top picks for the 2018 Daily News Autos (DNA) Awards, and two Mazda vehicles came out on top: the 2018 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV and the 2018 Mazda MX-5 sports car. (more…)

The Mazda SKYACTIV®-X Engine Wins the “Gold” Edison Award

Wednesday, April 18th, 2018

Last year, Mazda unveiled its groundbreaking SKYACTIV®-X engine, which is the world’s first gasoline compression-ignition engine. The engine, which will first be utilized in the Mazda3 with a 2019 target date, offers dramatically improved efficiency and performance. The SKYACTIV®-X engine recently won the “Gold” award in the Engine Enhancements category at the Edison Awards in New York City. The Edison Awards honor innovation, recognize achievement, and celebrate success from organizations around the globe. (more…)

2018 Mazda Vehicles Win AJAC Automotive Journalists Awards

Thursday, February 1st, 2018

Here at Milestone Mazda, we’re proud to offer so many high-quality and innovative Mazda models. Some of the 2018 Mazda models that we offer recently won “Best Vehicle in Canada in 2018” awards from the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC).

The 2018 Mazda3 and Mazda3 Sport won the “Best Small Car” award. Two of Mazda’s SUVs were honored as well, with the 2018 Mazda CX-5 winning the “Best Small Utility Vehicle” award, while the 2018 Mazda CX-9 won the “Best Large Utility Vehicle” award. (more…)

Do Mazda vehicles get higher fuel economy than cars from other brands?

Wednesday, January 24th, 2018

A major strength of Mazda vehicles is the SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY in the engines, which deliver very high efficiency. How does the fuel economy of Mazda vehicles stack up against cars from other automotive brands? (more…)

View Mazda’s Unique Manufacturing Process in “Art of Manufacturing” Video

Friday, January 12th, 2018

The manufacturing process for producing Mazda’s cars involves elements of hard work and consistency, however — much like the design of the cars themselves — there is also an artful aspect to it. This point is highlighted in this Mazda “Art of Manufacturing” video. (more…)

Mazda Extends Their Support for the Inspiring Drive for Good® Program

Thursday, December 14th, 2017

Since 2013, the inspiring Mazda Drive for Good® program has donated more than $18.4 million and pledged more than 263,000 service hours to charitable organizations around the country. Mazda recently announced that they will extend their support for the Drive for Good® program in 2018, with a $5 million commitment to four national charities and 42 local charities, as well as the pledge of an additional 50,000 hours of service. (more…)

Mazda to Debut Compact Hatchback Concept Model at 2017 Tokyo Motor Show

Tuesday, October 10th, 2017

2017 Tokyo Motor Show & Mazda Compact Hatchback Concept Debut

The 2017 Tokyo Motor Show runs from October 28 through November 5, and Mazda will debut new concept models, including the world debut of a compact hatchback concept. (more…)

Mazda Shows its Safety Chops with IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Ratings

Tuesday, August 1st, 2017

All 2017 Mazda Models Tested Get IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Rating

With their array of passive and active safety features, including the cutting-edge i-ACTIVSENSE driver-aid technologies, Mazda vehicles offer incredible safety for both drivers and passengers. The Insurance Institute for Highway (IIHS) confirmed this when they recently announced that all 2017 Mazda models that they tested earned their coveted To Safety Pick+ rating. Mazda is the only full-line automaker to achieve this remarkable accomplishment. (more…)

What year did Mazda produce its first car?

Monday, July 24th, 2017

Mazda has a rich legacy of innovation, with it producing a multitude of cars that broke new ground for the automotive industry. The Japanese automaker dates back to 1920, when at the time it manufactured machine tools. In 1930, Mazda first started making vehicles with the introduction of the Mazda-Go autorickshaw. Mazda’s first “real” car was the Mazda R360 — a two-door, four-seat coupe. It was introduced in 1960 and followed by the Mazda Carol in 1962. (more…)

What is the Mazda Driver’s Choice Event?

Wednesday, July 5th, 2017

Premium vehicle shoppers are in for a surprise this summer, for the Japanese brand just launched the Driver’s Choice Event. The campaign shows a video of luxury vehicle owners who unknowingly choose a Mazda vehicle over premium brands after a blind test drive. The premise of the event is to demonstrate that Mazda can compete with luxury brands on many levels, including design, features and driving characteristics. (more…)