2013 MAZDA CX-5 PROVES TO BE A GLOBAL SUCCESS STORY

 

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U.S. Shows Strong Sales in Mazda's Global Launch of the All-New Compact Crossover SUV

 

All new from the ground up and Mazda's first vehicle to fully incorporate SKYACTIV®^[1] TECHNOLOGY, the 2013 CX-5 compact SUV has exceeded early expectations the world over by impressing not only critics but consumers as well. Entering the ever-expanding and always competitive compact SUV segment was never considered an easy task but CX-5 has proven itself a more than able-bodied contender.

"The 2013 CX-5 offers many of the needs and wants of compact SUV shoppers - and then some," said Robert Davis, senior vice president, U.S. Operations, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO). "Its best-in-class fuel economy for both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models as well as its precise handling and dynamic ability to perform on a demanding race track such as Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca proves that the better, stronger, smarter philosophy behind SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY is not a gimmick but truly ground-breaking engineering."

Available in limited quantities at the end of February, CX-5 has enjoyed steadily brisk dealership traffic with total year-to-date sales in the United States of 7,503 units. Northern neighbor, Mazda Canada, Inc., has achieved sales of 3,324 units, an equally impressive figure in its smaller automotive market of about 2 million units (compared to the U.S.'s estimate of more than 14 million units).

Other global regions are experiencing similarly strong sales figures. In Australia, CX-5 is the country's best-selling compact SUV over the March and April period with more than 2,800 units sold. Russia leads the way in Europe with more than 7,500 vehicles ordered. Germany is a close second, achieving more than 5,000 vehicle orders since launching a little more than a month ago.

In Japan, home to global headquarters Mazda Motor Corporation, the annual sales target for CX-5 was initially set at 12,000 units. Since the vehicle's launch in mid-February, CX-5 has been an über-overachiever with sales already topping nearly 16,000 units. CX-5 models equipped with the 2.2-liter SKYACTIV-D diesel engine comprise nearly 80 percent of the domestic sales mix with the 2.0-liter SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine making up the remaining 20 percent. In North America, only the SKYACTIV-G engine is available, making the region the global leader in sales of that engine.

Available in three trim levels - Sport, Touring and Grand Touring - CX-5 starts at a competitive $20,695 MSRP in the U.S. The CX-5 Sport FWD, when equipped with the SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual transmission, achieves a class-leading estimated EPA fuel economy of 26 city and 35 highway miles per gallon (MPG). The CX-5 Sport AWD, when equipped with the SKYACTIV-Drive six-speed automatic transmission, is EPA rated at an equally best-in-class fuel economy of 25 city and 31 highway MPG.

The 2013 CX-5 also is recognized as a "Top Safety Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

The CX-5 Better, Stronger, Smarter

Can the Mazda2 ride completely sideways on the Wall of Death?? w/video

Sometimes you read something and you simply don’t believe it. But then you’re told there’s video, but then again these days everything can be manipulated. The 2012 Mazda2 is a stout little runabout, light on its feet but also light on the stuff that makes it go. It’s fun to handle, sure, yet with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that on its best days is good for 100 horsepower, this isn’t a car you expect much from.

The Demon Drome Wall of Death is famous for its vertical racing, and is usually tackled using old 1920s Indian motorcycles. As if that weren’t absurd enough, the ante was upped (and upped again and again) by throwing a car into the mix. Apparently, this is legitimate. From what we gather the puny Mazda2 did have a little help in the form of a stiffer suspension, some tire adjusting, and the like. Still, a Mazda2 took on the notorious Wall of Death—and lived to tell the tale. Click the video below to check it out.

Mazda Researchers to Receive JSAE Award

HIROSHIMA, Japan—Ten researchers from Mazda Motor Corporation will be honored for their achievements at the 62nd annual Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (JSAE) awards presentation. Two groups of Mazda researchers will receive the Technological Development Award for two separate achievements. JSAE awards the prestigious Technological Development Award to individual researchers and their co-researchers in recognition of outstanding new products or technologies that contribute to the development of automotive engineering.

 

The Technological Development Award

Awarded for:	Development of PGM Single Nano Size Particle Catalyst with high thermal durability and low-temperature catalytic performance which is possible to reduce the use of rare resources.
Recipients:	Hideharu Iwakuni, Technical Research Center, Mazda Motor Corporation Masaaki Akamine, Technical Research Center, Mazda Motor Corporation Hirosuke Sumida, Technical Research Center, Mazda Motor Corporation Masahiko Shigetsu, Technical Research Center, Mazda Motor Corporation Akihide Takami, Technical Research Center, Mazda Motor Corporation

 

The award recognizes improvements to Mazda's single-nanocatalyst technology^*1 including enhanced thermal durability and low temperature performance. These improvements have enabled the technology, which was previously employed only in the underfloor catalytic convertor, to be used in the convertor attached directly to the engine. It also achieves a 30 - 50% reduction in the use of rare platinum group metals (PGM). The reward also recognizes the application of the same technology to the diesel particulate filter (DPF) for Mazda's new-generation SKYACTIV-D clean diesel engine.

 

• *1: This unique Mazda technology avoids the decline in performance associated with the sintering of precious metal particulates by embedding particles less than five nanometers in length (single nano sized) into a specially developed base material. (1nm=0.000001mm)
  http://www.mazda.com/publicity/release/2009/200901/090108a.html

 

PGM Single Nano Size Particle Catalyst Technology

 

The Technological Development Award

Awarded for:	Development of new gasoline engine that achieved hybrid-level fuel consumption by pursuing the efficiency of internal combustion.
Recipients:	Kazuhiro Tomizawa, Powertrain Development Div., Mazda Motor Corporation Tsuyoshi Goto, Powertrain Development Div., Mazda Motor Corporation Masahisa Yamakawa, Powertrain Development Div., Mazda Motor Corporation Mitsuyuki Murotani, Powertrain Development Div., Mazda Motor Corporation Yoshitomo Matsuo, Powertrain Development Div., Mazda Motor Corporation

 

Another group of Mazda researchers will also receive the Technological Development Award for achieving a compression ratio of 14.0:1,^*2 with the new-generation high-efficiency direct injection gasoline engine, SKYACTIV-G 1.3. This is the highest compression ratio in the world for a mass produced gasoline automobile engine. The reward also recognizes the radical improvements in fuel efficiency realized with the SKYACTIV-G 1.3 via a thorough reduction of mechanical friction and pumping loss and praises it as an example of the future of ultra-efficient gasoline engines.

 

The award ceremony will take place on May 24, 2012 at the Pacifico Yokohama Convention Center.

 

• *2: As of May 2012 (Mazda data)

 

Recent Mazda recipients of the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan awards

2011	Takashi Youso and Masahisa Yamakawa won the Outstanding Technical Paper Award for "A Study on the Relationship between Fuel Characteristics and Auto-ignition in Gasoline HCCI Engines."
2010	Seiji Miyoshi won the Asahara Science Award for "Development of platinum group metals (PGM) single-nanocatalyst technology," and Naoko Yorozu also won the Asahara Science Award for "Absorption Technique for Road Noise." Kenichiro Saruwatari won the Technological Development Award for "Mazda's unique combustion restart idling stop system, i-stop."
2009	Motonori Ishibashi won the Outstanding Technical Paper Award for "Characterizing indices of driving style and their relevance to car following behavior." Kouichiro Harada, Hiroshi Yamada, Hiroki Fujita, Kenji Okamoto and Akihide Takami won the Technological Development Award for "Development of a high-performance particulate burning catalyst with oxygen ion conductive materials."

Mazda and Fiat Team Up to Build their Next Gen Roadsters

 

Mazda Press Release: Mazda and Fiat announce co-operation program

(23-05-2012) -- Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) and Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. (Fiat) have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development and manufacturing of a new roadster for the Mazda and Alfa Romeo marques based on Mazda's next-generation MX-5 rear-wheel-drive architecture.

The study calls for both Mazda and Fiat to develop two differentiated, distinctly styled, iconic and brand-specific light weight, roadsters featuring rear-wheel drive. The Mazda and Alfa Romeo variants will each be powered by specific proprietary engines unique to each brand.

The project assumption is that both vehicles will be manufactured at Mazda's Hiroshima, Japan, plant with production for Alfa Romeo envisaged starting in 2015.

"Establishing technology and product development alliances is one of Mazda's corporate objectives and this announcement with Fiat is an important first step in that direction. It is especially exciting to be collaborating with such a prestigious marque as Alfa Romeo on a new roadster based on the next-generation MX-5, which is such an iconic vehicle for Mazda and recognised as the best-selling roadster of all time." said Takashi Yamanouchi, Mazda's Representative Director and Chairman of the Board, President and CEO.

"This agreement clearly demonstrates our commitment to Alfa Romeo and the determination to grow it into a truly global brand. By partnering with Mazda, we will be co-operating with the recognised leader in compact rear-drive vehicle architectures in order to deliver an exciting and stylish roadster in the Alfa Romeo tradition. We are appreciative of this collaboration with Mazda and look forward to maintaining a fruitful and continuous relationship." said Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne.

The Final Agreement is expected to be signed in the second-half of 2012.

Mazda and Fiat have also agreed to discuss further opportunities for co-operation in Europe

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The 8-Step Guide to the American Road Trip

Whether you hope to rediscover the back roads of your home state or retrace Route 66 all the way from Illinois to California, a successful road trip requires a mix of advance planning and flexibility while traveling. Here are eight steps to help you put together the perfect summer trip.

1.   The perfect vehicle

The perfect vehicle is essential to the perfect road trip and the choice all depends on the type of trip you will be taking. The choice could range from a fast 2-seater all the way to an RV. Either way you want something that will handle all your activities, keep you comfortable and last but not least get you where you’re going.

2. Choosing your travel partners

Choosing companions for your road trip adventure might be the most important decision you make. Remember, you'll be spending almost 24 hours a day, day after day, in close quarters together, so it's extremely important that everyone's personalities and interests mesh well.

3. Figuring out where to go

Brainstorming your itinerary is the fun part of trip planning, and you can do as much or as little of it as you like. "Some people just have a general idea about where they want to go and let their impulses drive them while others plan a general route and then improvise along the way," says Mercer.

You might start by studying maps or browsing guide books like Let's Go Road tripping USA. Or, there are countless online resources you can use to generate ideas:

• Find scenic roads around the country by visiting the website of the National Scenic Byways Program. The site covers 96 nationally designated scenic drives in the U.S. such as the Kancamagus Scenic Byway through the White Mountains of New Hampshire and the Big Sur Coast Highway along Route 1 in California. Detailed information is listed for each route including maps and directions, points of interest, and events happening nearby.
• Link to the official tourism websites of all 50 states through the Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory. State tourism sites include a wealth of information about state attractions, accommodations, events, weather, and more. Most also link to the visitors' bureaus of individual cities and regions within the state.
• Locate national parks by state or zip code using the interactive map on the National Park Service website. Each park has its own homepage where you'll find maps and information about activities, climate, and park services.
• Find obscure sites and landmarks in the U.S. through HamptonLandmarks.com, a site that allows you to search through a database of more than 1,000 U.S. landmarks by city, state, or category. The website also details sample road tours that combine visits to numerous sites such as the Diamonds in the Dust tour of baseball sites in the Midwest and the Smile and Say Big tour of photogenic landmarks in West.
• If you're really into visiting oddball attractions, you should also browse RoadSideAmerica.com, which lists more than 5,000 offbeat sites in the U.S. and Canada such as the "world's largest hairball" in Webster, SD, or "Prairie Dog Town" in Oakley, KS.
• Plan your itinerary around events and festivals happening around the country using WhatsOnWhen.com. Search by location, theme, keyword, or date to find reports on thousands of notable events.
• Read instructive and inspirational articles about road tripping on RoadTripAmerica.com. The site also has a forum where you can post questions and ask for suggestions.

Planning is helpful, but don't get carried away scheduling every moment of your trip. Part of the fun of road tripping is the serendipity of stumbling upon unexpected sites or interesting people.

4. Planning the route

If you prefer to let the road take you where it will, you can skip this part. But if you'd rather know where you're going in advance, there are several online tools you can use to map your route. Keep in mind, however, that no online planning tool is perfect and none are completely comprehensive or fully up to date, so bring along a separate road atlas and guide book.

Mark Sedenquist, the publisher and managing editor of RoadTripAmerica.com, recommends TripKing, a free planning tool that can be found on RV.com and several other sites. This tool can help you plan your trip hour-by-hour, allowing you to not only map out a route but also find restaurants, lodging, attractions, and other points of interest along the way.

Megan Edwards, the president and editor of RoadTripAmerica.com, also suggests a similar free planning tool, TravMatrix. "What makes this tool interesting is the amount of customized information a road tripper can gather about the availability of certain travel service amenities along a particular Interstate highway," says Edwards. "For example, it is easy to get a list of all of the hot tubs along a certain stretch of highway."

5. Finding cheap accommodations and dining

If you have friends or relatives who live in interesting places, a road trip is the perfect way to visit them. Not only will you fulfill those long-time promises to visit, you'll also cut down on lodging and food costs and have access to a free tour guide.

If you can't stay with friends, try mixing camping with occasional stays in hotels when you feel the need to clean up. For camping, Mercer suggests staying in official campgrounds rather than at rest stops or other locations. You can find and reserve camp sites in 44 states through ReserveAmerica, but to find out all the options, you may need to consult a guide book or ask around at a local gas station or visitors' center.

Find affordable hotels on your route by using a guidebook or a hotel-booking site like PlacesToStay.com or Orbitz. It never hurts to try calling the hotel directly to see if lower prices are available. You can also try looking for hostels on HostelWorld.com, but keep in mind that many U.S. hostels require an international passport.

One of the best parts of a road-trip is experiencing what the entire nation has to offer for food. This is your chance to hit up all those places you have seen on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.

The cheapest way to eat is to stop at grocery stores and stock up on bottled drinks, sandwich fixings, and other snacks. You can always stop at fast-food chains, but you're on the road to experience new things. So, try to fit in some meals at local diners, farmer's markets, and the occasional restaurant.

6. Keeping gas costs under control

Gas may be your biggest expense, but there a few things you can do to reduce costs. Here are some ideas:

• Bring one or more friends along to split the costs.
• Choose a fuel-economy car over a gas-guzzler if you have a choice.
• Fill your gas tank and drive during the cooler parts of the day when fuel consumption is less, suggests Edwards.
• Find the lowest fuel price in any area of the U.S. or Canada using RoadTripAmerica.com's Fuel Cost Calculator. "[The calculator] allows road trippers to obtain fuel costs when comparing different types of vehicles, fuel efficiencies, and miles traveled," says Sedenquist.

7. Keep safe and happy on the road

Problems and tempers are bound to arise at some point along your trip, but keeping cool and being prepared can help minimize the trouble. To keep peace between yourself and your travel mates, Mercer says to not get too ambitious with your itinerary and to schedule time outside the car every day. Flexibility and the ability to compromise also go a long way. "Sometimes you get stuck in places unexpectedly and you have to leave yourself time to stop and enjoy where you are," says Mercer.

It's also important to treat your car well and be prepared for roadside emergencies. Keep an extra set of keys and carry basic repair tools, plus a safety kit with flares and extra water, says Mercer. Before traveling, you should also make sure your car insurance is up to date and look into roadside assistance services like AAA. Reading up about car maintenance and repair is helpful too.

8. Documenting your journey

Documenting your trip through journaling and photography is now easier than ever with digital cameras and travel blogs. Several free online travel blogs allow you to write journal entries, upload photographs, map your route, and keep in touch with friends and family as you travel. Before you hit the road, set up your personal travel blog on a site like TravelPod and TravelBlog and then write entries as you travel. Both sites automatically send e-mail notification to your friends and family when you update the blog.

Or, you can keep a written journal on the trip and then put together a scrapbook with photos when you get home. Include ticket stubs, maps, postcards, addresses of new friends, and other memorabilia from you trip. With a scrapbook, you'll have a tangible way to recall your epic adventure for years to come.

The MX-5 is just plain FUN!

Big thanks to the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) for naming our 2012 Mazda MX-5 their Favorite Fun Entry-Level Convertible ... for the second year in a row!

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HEAD TO HEAD...The Mazda3 vs. The Honda Civic

The Car Connection recently put the Mazda3 up against the Honda Civic. Check out what they had to say.

 

"If you like driving, and want a sharp-looking, sharp-performing car, the Mazda3 is the clear choice."

“The Mazda3 feels tight, precise, and pleasing in all the right aesthetic and tactile ways from the driver's seat. Steering, too, is hands down the best in the subcompac...t class.”

“From a design standpoint, the Mazda3 is the winner here, and remains one of the most distinctive small-car picks."

"From a features standpoint, the Mazda3 is definitely a step ahead; you simply get more features at the base level than in the Civic."

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Go in depth with the Takeri Concept w/Video

Get acquainted with the KODO-styled Takeri, Mazda's newest concept car straight from the 2012 New York International Auto Show. Originally unveiled in Tokyo, the Takeri features the full suite of SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY and represents the future of the redesigned 2014 Mazda6.

A big thanks for a review of our Internet Sales Department

 

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"I have had a chance to work with Carlene (Internet Sales Manager) over several days to purchase Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring FWD. She was extremely helpful explaining all the options and was very patient in addressing my (at times unreasonable) demands and giving me an unbeatable deal. Please go to Mazda Temecula if you need a new Mazda and you will not be disappointed! Or simply email Carlene to get the ball rolling on a great deal (cdempster@temeculamazda.com) without traditional on the lot haggling :-)" -  Artemus

Laguna Seca remailns under the Mazda name thru 2016!!

 

More great news out of Monterey, CA: One of the world's most highly regarded racetracks will continue to be called Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca through 2016!

Why? Many reasons, but Mazda North America's own Jay Amestoy, vice president of public affairs and motorsports, sums it up best: "At Mazda, we don't have company picnics; we have track days.”

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The new CX-5...Impressing Everyone!

Big thanks to Fox News for publishing one of the most recent - and most flattering - reviews of our all-new 2013 Mazda CX-5. From their words:

"Painful cliché alert: The CX-5 is the Miata of crossovers." "Settle into a curvy two-lane and the CX-5 melds with the road, creating an out of five-door body experience for the driver."

"The engine ... operates at a racecar-like 13 to 1 compression ratio." "Mated to a six-speed manual transmission, it’s good in front-wheel-drive versions for 35 mpg on the highway, 26 mpg in the city and 29 mpg combined. Those are far and away the best numbers in the segment."

"Inside, you get more than you pay for. Between the single-piece, soft-touch dash, piano black trim and chrome bezel gauges with sporty font, you’ll be forgiven for thinking that you bought a $21,490 BMW." — with Karina Montes and 27 others.

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The TOP-TEN Gifts for MOM!

Mother’s Day comes every year and most of the time we don’t know what we should get to express how much our Moms mean to us. Here is the top-ten things Mothers want for their special day. Stick to the list and you can’t go wrong.

No.10 Flowers

If sending these along to your mom wasn't the first idea that popped into your head, we'd recommend seeing a neurologist. That said, women have an uncanny ability to discern the quality of flowers, so don't think she won't know you opted for the cheapest bouquet you could find. Conversely, by taking the high road and shelling out for the FTD luxury collection, she'll know you've done something special and show her pleasure by placing them prominently in her home for everyone to see.

Why? Though it may seem trite, there's a reason why giving flowers on Mother's Day is popular. Like flowers, being a mom is a beautiful thing, and beautiful things definitely deserve each other’s company.

No.9 Candles

Loved by women for their flattering and soothing light, and mind-clearing aromas, you can never go wrong adding to your mom's candle stockpile. If you opt for this approach, make sure your selection is made from vegetable soy wax like that used in these Pacifica Perfume candles, because they burn better right to the very end.

Why?: A weekend at home smelling a yummy candle is much more appealing than noticing your or the family dog’s lack of hygiene

No.8 Gift card

This isn't the type of gift we recommend every day, but in the case of moms who spend the majority of time shopping for others, receiving a gift card to their favorite shop can often break down their selflessness for a change by giving them the treat to shop for themselves. Don't assume, however, that you can pass this relatively easy gift off without putting some thought into some attractive packaging and a well-written card.

Why? The saying goes "it's the thought that counts," but the fact is letting moms choose their own special gift will guarantee they get what they want.

No.7 Gift basket

This idea may seem better suited for a corporate convention, but not every gift basket is created equal. Packed with her favorite gourmet foods, and useful tools to make cooking them a real pleasure, a customized gift basket from Dean & DeLuca is a very classy gift. However, if you’re really looking to earn good-son brownie points, you should be the one to prepare this gift's goodies for her as an added way to show you care.

Why? Food is meant to be shared with loved ones, so if you play your cards right, she might just let your stomach benefit from your good taste in gift giving as well.

No.6 Home spa treatment

While celebrating all of her accomplishments as a mother, many women find themselves reflecting on all the time that has passed to get here. By giving the gift of home spa products like this pomegranate salt glow scrub from Aromafloria, she can treat herself to a relaxing day at home while marveling at all she has accomplished. More importantly, though, her day of home pampering will also give her skin a more youthful appearance akin to the days when she focused on herself and not her kids.

Why? Every mom needs to be reminded of the beautiful woman she is as an individual, no matter how much you'd rather not think about it.

No.5 Home decor

Men may brush these tokens off as pointless knickknacks, but unique home decor accessories such as this Swan's Island Merino throw are the kinds of gifts that detail-oriented moms love, because they help distinguish and freshen up the sanctuary that is her home.

Why? The old throw rug on the couch has started to resemble the Dead Sea Scrolls and this soft merino wool should provide her comfort even when you're not around.

No.4 Sweet treats

Unless she's in the extreme minority, your mom will always appreciate sweet treats. Chocolate, of course, is certainly a safe bet, but if you're really looking to impress, sending an edible arrangement of her favorite fruit dipped in chocolate takes this gifting concept from the minor leagues to the pros. Made to be as beautiful as they are tasty, they're also great for sharing when the family gets together

Why? Sending over a basket of treats will make her feel great and indulge her sweet-tooth urge she so often says no to.

No.3 Greenery

The process of caring for a living thing is an instinct that typically stays with moms long after they've kicked you out. To cater to this instinct, give her beautiful greenery she can also tend to, such as a gorgeously packaged BloemBox.

Why? Apart from adding color and wonderful fragrance to her home, raising plants doesn’t result in dirty dishes and unmade beds, the way raising you did.

No.2 Perfume

Some moms wear perfume every day, while others save it for special occasions. Regardless of what bucket your mom falls into, giving her a bottle of her own favorite fragrance will save her a trip to the department store and keep her smelling like she prefers. If you’re an inattentive son and don't know what she likes, giving her a bottle of the classic Chanel No. 5 might just save your bacon.

Why? Scent is the most powerful sense attached to memory, so make sure you always remember your mom in the best possible way.

No.1 Massage and spa treatment

Mother's Day gifts are all about making moms feel good, and nothing fulfills that goal more directly than giving mom a massage and spa treatment. Lucky for you, giving this gift just got easier thanks to SpaFinder, since there's no need to struggle with the hassle of finding a local spa. One universal gift certificate is accepted at over 5,000 spa locations and can be used for any service the spa offers.

Why? After a lifetime of making you feel good when you needed it the most, treating her to a day of relaxation is one small way of paying her back.

Ways to Save: Thirty Gas Saving Tips

The surest way you can improve your fuel cost problem is to change your motoring habits. Listed below under four categories are 30 effective methods of doing so... no need to buy expensive add-on equipment.

ENGINE WARM-UP

1. Avoid prolonged warming up of engine, even on cold mornings - 30 to 45 seconds is plenty of time.

2. Be sure the automatic choke is disengaged after engine warm up... chokes often get stuck, resulting in bad gas/air mixture.

3. Don't start and stop engine needlessly. Idling your engine for one minute consumes the gas amount equivalent to when you start the engine.

4. Avoid "reving" the engine, especially just before you switch the engine off; this wastes fuel needlessly and washes oil down from the inside cylinder walls, owing to loss of oil pressure.

5. Eliminate jack-rabbit starts. Accelerate slowly when starting from dead stop. Don't push pedal down more than 1/4 of the total foot travel. This allows carburetor to function at peak efficiency.

HOW TO BUY GASOLINE

6. Buy gasoline during coolest time of day - early morning or late evening is best. During these times gasoline is densest. Keep in mind - gas pumps measure volumes of gasoline, not densities of fuel concentration. You are charged according to "volume of measurement".

7. Choose type and brand of gasoline carefully. Certain brands provide you with greater economy because of better quality. Use the brands which "seem" most beneficial.

8. Avoid filling gas tank to top. Overfilling results in sloshing over and out of tank. Never fill gas tank past the first "click" of fuel nozzle, if nozzle is automatic.

HOW TO DRIVE ECONOMICALLY

9. Exceeding 40 mph forces your auto to overcome tremendous wind resistance.

10. Never exceed legal speed limit. Primarily they are set for your traveling safety, however better gas efficiency also occurs. Traveling at 55 mph give you up to 21% better mileage when compared to former legal speed limits of 65 mph and 70 mph.

11. Traveling at fast rates in low gears can consume up to 45% more fuel than is needed.

12. Manual shift driven cars allow you to change to highest gear as soon as possible, thereby letting you save gas if you "nurse it along". However, if you cause the engine to "bog down", premature wearing of engine parts occurs.

13. Keep windows closed when traveling at highway speeds. Open windows cause air drag, reducing your mileage by 10%.

14. Drive steadily. Slowing down or speeding up wastes fuel. Also avoid tailgating - the driver in front of you is unpredictable. Not only is it unsafe, but if affects your economy, if he slows down unexpectedly.

15.Think ahead when approaching hills. If you accelerate, do it before you reach the hill, not while you're on it.

GENERAL ADVICE

16. Do not rest left foot on floor board pedals while driving. The slightest pressure puts "mechanical drag" on components, wearing them down prematurely. This "dragging" also demands additional fuel usage.

17. Avoid rough roads whenever possible, because dirt or gravel rob you of up to 30% of your gas mileage.

18. Use alternate roads when safer, shorter, straighter. Compare traveling distance differences - remember that corners, curves and lane jumping requires extra gas. The shortest distance between two points is always straight.

19. Stoplights are usually timed for your motoring advantage. By traveling steadily at the legal speed limit you boost your chances of having the "green light" all the way.

20. Automatic transmissions should be allowed to cool down when your car is idling at a standstill, e.g. railroad crossings, long traffic lights, etc. Place gear into neutral position. This reduces transmission strain and allows transmission to cool.

21. Park car so that you can later begin to travel in forward gear; avoid reverse gear maneuvers to save gas.

22. Regular tune-ups ensure best economy; check owner's manual for recommended maintenance intervals. Special attention should be given to maintaining clean air filters... diminished air flow increases gas waste.

23. Inspect suspension and chassis parts for occasional misalignment. Bent wheels, axles, bad shocks, broken springs, etc. create engine drag and are unsafe at high traveling speeds.

24. Remove snow tires during good weather seasons; traveling on deep tire tread really robs fuel!

25. Inflate all tires to maximum limit. Each tire should be periodically spun, balanced and checked for out-of-round. When shopping for new tires, get large diameter tires for rear wheels. Radial designs are the recognized fuel-savers; check manufacturer's specifications for maximum tire pressures.

26. Remove vinyl tops - they cause air drag. Rough surfaces disturb otherwise smooth air flow around a car's body. Bear in mind when buying new cars that a fancy sun roof helps disturb smooth air flow (and mileage).

27. Auto air conditioners can reduce fuel economy by 10% to 20%. Heater fan, power windows and seats increase engine load; the more load on your engine, the less miles per gallon.

28. Remove excess weight from trunk or inside of car - extra tires, back seats, unnecessary heavy parts. Extra weight reduces mileage, especially when driving up inclines.

29. Car pools reduce travel monotony and gas expense - all riders chip in to help you buy. Conversation helps to keep the driver alert. Pooling also reduces traffic congestion, gives the driver easier maneuverability and greater "steady speed" economy. For best results, distribute passenger weight evenly throughout car.

30. During cold weather watch for icicles frozen to car frame. Up to 100 lbs. can be quickly accumulated! Unremoved snow and ice cause tremendous wind resistance. Warm water thrown on (or hosed on) will eliminate it fast.

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What do the richest people in the world drive?

What would you drive if you have 50 billion dollars in the bank? I think most people would commission to have a flying car built or at least that is what we might have done. Beauty can be found in the ugliest cars, believe it or not. Some of us wouldn’t trade in our 5 or 10 thousand dollar car for the world, simply because we love it. Of course, most billionaires are very boring and stick to the traditional Bentley, Rolls, Lambos, Ferraris and Maseratis, but there are a few on our list that will surprise you.

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1.       Carlos Slim Helu is the world's richest man, according to Forbes. The Mexican telecom giant drives himself to work in his Bentley Continental Flying Spur. But don't let his modest driving habit fool you: the price tag on the car is more than most houses at about $300,000.

 

2.       Bill Gates' Porsche 959 Coupe is one of only 230 in the world. It took a federal law signed by then-president Bill Clinton to allow the billionaire to drive the car because there was no crash-test rating. The price for such a car? $225,000 when new, they now go for well over $400,000.

 

 

3.       Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud, member of the Saudi royal family, drives a Rolls-Royce Phantom. The entry level version of the prince's car costs $246,000, while an upscale version a royal would surely need is a cool $447,000.

 

 

4.       Billionaire Larry Ellison, founder of Oracle, is famous for his many cars. Among his most prestigious is this McLaren F1. In 1998, the car was declared the fastest ever to hit the road and its invention is seen as revolutionary. Production of the cars stopped that year and now they can fetch up to $4.1 million each.

 

5.       Nike founder Phil Knight has a $120,000 Audi R8. Knight, however, went for a bolder approach and got a black model with a contrasting silver sideblade. A Nike employee snapped his car, seen here, at the company's headquarters in Oregon.

Great news for Mazda Sales!!

Mazda Achieves Fastest Year-to-Date Sales since 1994 with

More Than 100K Vehicles Sold

IRVINE, Calif. (May 1, 2012) - Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported April U.S. sales of 21,506 vehicles, representing an increase of 4.2 percent (up 17.2 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis) versus last year. This is the best April sales month for Mazda since 2008. On a calendar year-to-date basis, Mazda's sales are up 21.5 percent (22.7 percent DSR), with 103,529 vehicles sold.

Key April sales notes:

• Not since 1994 has Mazda reached 100,000 vehicle sales so soon in the sales year.
• The all-new 2013 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV, named "2012 Crossover of the Year" from Autobytel and an IIHS "Top Safety Pick" is already a popular choice for customers. In its second full month of sales, 3,521 vehicles were sold in April. Mazda 6 sales are up 38.3 percent versus last year with 3,780 vehicles sold.
• Mazda's SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY, the brand's engineering-focused philosophy toward improving all-around vehicle efficiency, is already demonstrating strong sales through its fitment in the 2012 Mazda3 (up to 40 MPG highway) and the all-new CX-5 (highest highway (35 MPG), and best combined (29 MPG), fuel economy of any SUV sold in the U.S.). Mazda's total SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY sales for April account for 25 percent of total sales for the month.

Rounding out April sales for the North American market, Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported its April sales of 1,849 vehicles, down 15.0 percent versus April of last year.

 

This is how to teach teens the perils of distracted driving

A European group called Responsible Young Drivers wanted to showcase the dangers of texting while driving, and got ad agency Publicis to help them out. The result: a two-minute spot that put trainee drivers in Belgium with an instructor who said part of their driving test would be to avoid an obstacle while texting a random sentence that he'd dictate.

Since nothing beyond a cone or two was hurt in the making of this video, we'll admit we laughed. That being said, the message is clear. And FYI, a driver training instructor in Belgium doesn't need to wear a seat belt on a closed course... though maybe it wouldn't be such a bad idea.

Almost everyone is guilty of using their phone while driving. Please watch and share this video. Maybe we can cut down on the 1.2 million accidents caused by texting and driving and the video is pretty funny