Wallpaper Wednesday

It's Wallpaper Wednesday, fans! Nothing beats the Mazda6. Set this as your computer desktop and then try to look away. We dare you.

Mazda3 celebrates 10 happy years

Mazda is on the cusp of unveiling an all-new Mazda3, but the compact will mark an important milestone before that happens. The very first Mazda3 rolled off of the assembly line on June 25, 2003. A decade later, the little car has snagged some 136 awards. The first generation sold 2.2 million units over the span of six years, and the second has smiled its way into the hearts of 1.4 million buyers since 2009. Mazda notes the machine even took the honor of being the top-selling passenger car in Australia in 2011 and 2012.

So, what will the future bring? The Japanese automaker is keeping the details to itself for the moment. From the spy photos we've seen, it looks as if the new design will fall under the company's new Kodo design philosophy. That same language brought us the perilously sexy Mazda6, and the new Mazda3 should be no less attractive


Source: Auto Blog

Modification Monday

Modification Monday is back! What do you think of this modified Mazda RX8? Let us know what you would change in the comments below. Do you like it just the way it is? LIKE this post if you do!

Way to go team! We have received TWO more Five Star Reviews on Cars.com!

Stan L Wilmington, Delaware Jun 19, 2013

I have bought many new and used cars from Nucar Mazda and have always been pleased by the sales staff. I consider the service department to be the best that I have ever dealt with and congratulate John Stidham, Paul Weibel and their staff for being the best in the business.

TLS Wilmington, Delaware Jun 19, 2013

Making the 7500 mile check-up appt was easy. The wait time was not very long. I was even given a rebate that I wasn't aware I was eligble for. Thanks for saving me money!!

2013 Mazda MX 5 sets new world record

Mazda was able to set a new entry in the Guinness Book of World RecordsTM during the big MAX-5 2013 event on June 15 in Lelystad, Netherlands.

‘Car Tip of the Week’ – Disconnecting and Reconnecting Your Battery

If you're going to do any work on your car involving the electrical system, disconnect the battery first. To do this, loosen the connector for the negative/ground terminal first, and wiggle the terminal cap off. Use a wire-tie or similar to tie the cable back out of the way. If you need to take the battery out, you can now take off the positive connector.

Why negative than positive? If you disconnect the positive side of the battery first, the negative side is still connected to the entire car. If you drop a tool and it lands on the positive battery terminal and touches anything else on the car, you'll have an electrical short. By disconnecting the negative first, you're cutting off the return path for the current. Now, if a tool drops on to either of the battery terminals, it doesn't matter if it touches part of the chassis or not - there's no continuous path for the electrical current.

Reconnecting your battery. Connect the positive terminal first, and the negative second - the reverse of removal, and for the same reasons. When you slip the negative connector on, there will be a spark as it gets close and makes contact with the negative battery terminal. Don't be afraid of this - it's nothing to worry about. Make sure the terminal caps are done up nice and tight.

Kudos to our team for receiving another Five Star Review on Cars.com!

Danielle Smyrna, Delaware Jun 13, 2013

I have purchased both of my 2011 vehicles from them one brand new one used and always am treated professionally... i Had a smooth and excellent service on my vehicle as well last week...Mick was the one who I delt with and he was very attentive and professional... I had fast and excellent service while my car was being serviced, I was given a loaner vehicle and was very pleased with that I didn't have to be with out my vehicle.. A++ at Nucar ..as always.. :-)

Happy Monday!!!

Tomorrow is “Sushi Day”! How many sushi lovers do we have out there? Let us know your favorite item to get when you order sushi!

Kudos to our entire team for receiving THREE Five Star Reviews on Cars.com!

Camaro S. Wilmington, Delaware Jun 11, 2013

Gordon at Nucar Collision was AWESOME!! He stuck to the problem and got it rectified by any measure necessary, including working with the repair guys at Nucar Connection! Camaro is amazing again!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kim Wilmington, Delaware Jun 08, 2013

We have always received excellent service. They are very accommodating to their customers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tammy Newark, Delaware May 31, 2013

Nucar has very friendly staff . I was happy you were able to work within our budget. Everyone really seemed like they cared and wanted to help us get a new car. This was the 1st dealership we stopped at. We will definitely recommend you to others!

 

 

‘Car Tip of the Week’ – Check Your Hoses and Belts

The key to summer driving is keeping the engine cool. We're going to talk about the radiator and coolant soon, but first you need to check the hoses and belts. The hoses connected to the radiator help pump coolant to and from the engine block, and the belts run the fan that helps cool the system further. If the hoses crack or the belts snap, the radiator will quickly overheat, leaving you stranded.

Check hoses for cracks, leaks and loose connections. Hoses should be firm, never soft and malleable. Hoses suffer from a slow deterioration process called electrochemical degradation (ECD) that eats away at rubber hose material from the inside. The most vulnerable parts of the hose are those nearest to clamps where the hose connects to the radiator or the engine.

Belts can also be visually checked for cracks and damage. Take note if the belt looks excessively slick or smooth. Remove the belt to make sure that the material hasn't started separating into different layers. Experts say the risk of belt failure rises dramatically after 36,000 miles. (57,936 kilometers)

2014 Mazda6: Introduction

The new-for-2014 Mazda6 sedan is more than just a pretty face. For Mazda, it marks the company's best effort yet at competing in the highly competitive midsize sedan segment, all the while staying true to the brand's core value of offering high levels of driver involvement above all. We certainly came away impressed after our first drive of the sleek Six in France last fall, and we knew right from the start that this would be a car we'd want to spend a lot of time with back here at home.

So with that in mind, the folks at Mazda graciously agreed to loan us the fully loaded Soul Red tester you see here for a one-year stay in the Autoblog long-term garage. Because of how important this car is to the segment, and to Mazda as a brand, we know there's going to be a lot to talk about it over the next 12 months. Right now, though, allow us to introduce you to the newest member of our long-term family. 


Source: Auto Blog

National Corn on the Cob Day

Do you love corn on the cob? Well you are in luck; tomorrow is National Corn on the Cob Day! Show your passion for corn on the cob and LIKE this post! What is your favorite way to prepare corn on the cob? Let us know in the comments below!

The Worlds Fastest — One Uninvited Guest | Mazda USA

Five of the world's fastest street machines. One uninvited guest. It seems we may have picked the wrong fight.

... Or have we?

Car Tip of the Week - Help Save Money as Gas Prices Near $4

Consumers’ pain at the pump is back with gas prices rising for 33 consecutive days according to the Washington Post and the average price of gas moving closer to $4 per gallon. No need to worry, says the Car Care Council. A few simple and inexpensive vehicle maintenance tips can help alleviate the pain.

“You can’t control the price of gas, but you can control how much gas you burn by performing proper maintenance and how you drive. Performing simple and inexpensive maintenance can save as much as $1,200 per year in gas costs,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council.

The Car Care Council offers these gas-saving maintenance tips:

• Keep your car properly tuned to improve gas mileage by an average of 4 percent.
• Keep tires properly inflated and improve gas mileage by up to 3.3 percent.
• Replace dirty or clogged air filters and improve gas mileage by as much as 10 percent.
• Improve gas mileage by 1-2 percent by using the manufacturer’s recommended grade of motor oil.

Driving behavior also impacts fuel efficiency. The council offers these gas saving driving tips:

• Observe the speed limit. Gas mileage decreases rapidly above 50 mph. Each 5 mph over 50 mph is like paying an additional $0.25 per gallon for gas, according to www.fueleconomy.gov.
• Avoid excessive idling. Idling gets zero miles per gallon. Warming up the vehicle for one or two minutes is sufficient.
• Avoid quick starts and stops. Aggressive driving can lower gas mileage by 33 percent on the highway and 5 percent in the city.
• Consolidate trips. Several short trips taken from a cold start can use twice as much gas as one longer multi-purpose trip.
• Don’t haul unneeded items in the trunk. An extra 100 pounds in the trunk reduces fuel economy up to 2 percent.

2013 MX-5 Media Challenge Highlights

Watch as 22 journalists from Australia and Russia fight it out in the 2013 MX-5 Media Challenge.