2016 Mazda CX-3

Mazda's new CX-3 compact crossover SUV was revealed at the LA Auto Show! What do you think of it? http://bit.ly/14MeCK1

What does your #NewCarFace look like?

What does your #NewCarFace look like? Show us and use the hashtag for a chance to win up to $25K towards your loan. www.newcarface.com

Mazda Partners with SXSW

 

Mazda has entered a three-year partnership with South by Southwest Music, Film, and Interactive Conferences and Festivals! Mazda is the official automobile of SXSW through 2017. http://bit.ly/1tOtCC9

Mazda Adaptive LED Headlights

Driving in low light conditions is much more difficult than doing so in the bright sunshine. Mazda's LED innovation has made a breakthrough. The automakers is introducing its Adaptive LED Headlights, which will exhibit a high bar framework that won't result in glare to the opposite side of the street. It allows drivers to see more clearly while behind the wheel at night.

25 Years of the MX-5

Introduced in the summer of 1989 as an early 1990 model, the Miata refined and revived a dormant passion for roadsters. The MX-5 continues to be the best-selling two-seat sports car in history and has even won a Guinness World Record. We're now celebrating 25 years of this powerful automobile and look forward to many more!

Are You a Distracted Driver?

We know that we live in a world of distractions. But, when you’re driving, shouldn’t you be…you know, focused on driving? Unfortunately, for many people this isn’t the case. Nearly 80% of collisions and 65% of near-collisions involve driver distraction.

How do you know if you’re a distracted driver? Check out this list of typical behaviors:

Do you eat while driving?
Drink while driving?
Make phone calls while driving?
Text while driving?
Pay more attention to your passengers than the road?

If you said ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you are driving with distractions, and you’re at a higher risk of being involved in or causing a crash. We recommend pulling off to the side of the road to make your phone calls and send your texts, stop eating on the go (it’s healthier if you don’t, anyway), and keep your eyes on the road.

Cyclists should be seen, not hurt! Here’s how to mind your motorcycles.

With warm temperatures comes an increase in motorcycle traffic, and it’s important to be aware of the other vehicles sharing the road with you. Motorcycles are smaller in size, which makes them easier to miss, which can result in a collision. Motorcyclists don’t have the same kind of protection as someone in a car or truck would, which means that they are almost always injured in crashes.

If you’re expecting to see motorcycles, then you’re more likely to notice them. Pay attention especially at intersections – since they are lighter than other vehicles they can stop in shorter distances. You should leave more room between yourself and a motorcycle to avoid rear-ending them. It’s also easy to misjudge the speed of an approaching motorcycle because of its size and because it is moving towards you, so be aware of that as well.