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Walter Frey’s superb collection of Mazdas is now on public display in Germany as the marque’s first official museum outside Japan. Zoom-Zoom takes a nocturnal tour to marvel at the many treasures hidden away in this fascinating permanent exhibition.

Mazda Motor Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation have established their new joint-venture company “Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, U.S.A., Inc.” (MTMUS) that will produce vehicles in Huntsville, Alabama starting in 2021. The new plant will have the capacity to produce 150,000 units of Mazda’s crossover model that will be newly introduced to the North American market and 150,000 units of the Toyota Corolla. The facility is expected to create up to 4,000 jobs. Toyota and Mazda are investing $1.6 billion towards this project with equal funding contributions. “We hope to make MTMUS a plant that will hold a special place in the heart of the local community for many, many years,” said Mazda’s Executive Officer Masashi Aihara, who will serve as President of MTMUS. “By combining the best of our technologies and corporate cultures, Mazda and Toyota will not only produce high-quality cars but also create a plant employees will be proud to work at and contribute to the further development of the local economy and the automotive industry. We hope that cars made at the new plant will enrich the lives of their owners and become much more than just a means of transportation.” “The new plant, which will be Toyota’s 11th manufacturing facility in the U.S., not only represents our continuous commitment in this country, but also is a key factor in improving our competitiveness of manufacturing in the U.S.,” said Hironori Kagohashi, executive general manager of Toyota and MTMUS’s Executive Vice President. “We are committed to realizing a highly competitive plant and producing vehicles with the best quality for customers by combining Toyota and Mazda’s manufacturing expertise and leveraging the joint venture’s synergies. Based on this competitiveness, we will make every effort to becoming a best-in-town plant that will be loved by our hometown,” he added. In collaboration with the state of Alabama and the city of Huntsville, MTMUS will soon begin land preparation for the new plant, and the full-scale construction of the plant is expected to start in 2019.

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For the third year in a row, Mazda has been awarded the “Best Car Brand” award by U.S. News & World Report. Mazda’s lineup was praised for offering engaging driving dynamics, accommodating seats, attractive cabin designs, and user-friendly technology. “Mazda won the car class on the strength of the Mazda3, Mazda6 and Mazda MX-5 Miata,” said Jamie Page Deaton, managing editor of U.S. News Best Cars. “All three models have top-notch performance that puts an emphasis on direct, sporty handling, as well as quality interiors that are more upscale than their price tags might suggest.” To determine the award winners, U.S. News Best Cars averaged the overall score of all the given brand’s products in each award class. The brand with the highest overall average score was named the winner in the category. The overall scores come directly from the U.S. News Best Cars rankings, which are based on a combination of the consensus of the automotive press, safety scores and reliability data. Every car in Mazda’s lineup has elegant KODO design and advanced safety technology to give the driver more confidence behind the wheel. Meticulously engineered and artfully crafted, Mazda’s lineup of award-winning cars are a study in what happens when an automaker obsesses over the minute details, constantly seeking to redefine the industry’s standard of excellence. From body construction and engine technology, to the chassis and transmission, Mazda’s innovative, lightweight SKYACTIV Technology provides more performance with more efficiency, deriving greater enjoyment from driving. For more information about the U.S. News & World Report 2018 Best Vehicle Brand Awards, please visit: https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/best-vehicle-brand-awards

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Genuine Mazda Accessories offer the style, comfort, quality and satisfaction that make driving a Mazda even more rewarding. Designed and guaranteed to fit your Mazda perfectly inside and out, they are the only accessories built to the same quality standards as your Mazda and are backed by our long-term warranty. Click here to shop accessories.

Open Sunday, February 25th Noon-5PM End of the Month Sale: Lease the Mazda3 Sedan for only $119 per month 36 months / 10,000 miles per year. Includes the $595 acquisition fee, any MCS lease cash available, any lease bonus cash available, and 15% MSRP customer down payment. On approved credit. Plus tax, tags, government fees, and a dealer processing fee of $300 (not required by law). Expires 02/28/2018 Lease the Mazda CX-3 for only $129 per month 36 months / 10,000 miles per year. Includes the $595 acquisition fee, any MCS lease cash available, any lease bonus cash available, and 15% MSRP customer down payment. On approved credit. Plus tax, tags, government fees, and a dealer processing fee of $300 (not required by law). Expires 02/28/2018 Lease the Mazda3 5 Door Hatchback for only $129 per month 36 months / 10,000 miles per year. Includes the $595 acquisition fee, any MCS lease cash available, any lease bonus cash available, and 15% MSRP customer down payment. On approved credit. Plus tax, tags, government fees, and a dealer processing fee of $300 (not required by law). Expires 02/28/2018 Lease the Mazda CX-5 for only $139 per month 36 months / 10,000 miles per year. Includes the $595 acquisition fee, any MCS lease cash available, any lease bonus cash available, and 15% MSRP customer down payment. On approved credit. Plus tax, tags, government fees, and a dealer processing fee of $300 (not required by law). Expires 02/28/2018 Click here for more of our End of the Month Sale!

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV and the 2018 Mazda3 compact sedan have both been recognized for Good Housekeeping magazine’s 2018 Best New Car Awards. The Good Housekeeping Institute (GHI) collaborated with Car and Driver magazine, sifting through more than 100 new vehicles. Together, they narrowed the count down to 25 vehicles, putting more than 3,000 miles on them on test tracks and on the road. The GHI Labs and consumer testers rated the cars and SUVs tested on safety, value, handling, design, comfort and technology. “The Mazda vehicles really stood out when you look at the number of features you get for the price point,” says Laurie Jennings, director of the Good Housekeeping Institute. “We were impressed by the exterior and interior styling, and it’s clear their design team worked hard to eliminate as much visual noise as possible. You also get a much quieter ride, which is great for parents with kids in the backseat or people who log a lot of miles on the highway.” Having gone on sale last spring, the thoroughly redesigned Mazda CX-5 has drawn praise for its class-above quality, quiet ride and refinement. For 2018, CX-5 adds numerous upgrades that continue to put it in a favorable light against more expensive premium SUVs like heated front and second-row seats, BOSE® 10-speaker audio system and windshield-projected Active Driving Display. The 2018 CX-5 further improves on performance and efficiency with new cylinder-deactivation technology that can reduce fuel consumption. This new features helps Mazda maintain its position as the highest overall Manufacturer Adjusted Fuel Economy for the fifth year in a row, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Other industry accolades for Mazda CX-5 include Car and Driver’s 10Best Trucks and SUVs for 2018, Top Safety Pick recognition by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Wards Auto “10 Best UX” for its intuitively designed cabin. The 2018 CX-5 carries a starting MSRP of $24,150. For Mazda3, this is the second time it has been selected for this award. Year in and year out, Mazda3 has collected accolades for its design, safety and value, all helping make it the best-selling Mazda in the world. The 2018 Mazda3 receives newly standard features in all trim levels that continue to reinforce the philosophy of putting people first. More safety features include the newly standard Smart City Brake Support automatic emergency braking that can help provide occupants with enhanced peace of mind. Available as a sedan or a hatchback, this compact car is able to handle all sorts of lifestyles, from active to family and everything in between. While passengers can appreciate the premium interior features, the driver will enjoy the driving dynamics inspired by the philosophy of Jinba Ittai—a harmony between the car and the driver. The 2018 Mazda3 carries a starting MSRP of $18,095. For more information on Good Housekeeping’s 2018 Best New Car Awards, visit Goodhousekeeping.com/carawards. MSRP does not include $975 for destination and handling ($1,020 in Alaska), taxes, title or additional fees. Dealers set actual sale prices. MSRP does not include $935 for destination and handling ($980 in Alaska), taxes, title or additional fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.

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I-ACTIV AWD® Our predictive i-ACTIV AWD® system delivers traction and confidence on every type of road surface and in every type of weather. When equipped, information from multiple data points measuring road conditions and driving inputs is used to predict the need for AWD and adjust power delivery accordingly. i-ACTIV all-wheel drive was introduced in the 2013 Mazda CX-5, the first sixth-generation vehicle with a full integration of SKYACTIV Technologies. Subsequent models for the North American and Australian markets with i-ACTIV AWD include CX-3, which went on sale in 2015, and the all-new CX-9, which will go on sale in eight global markets in 2016. Several other global Mazda products also feature i-ACTIV AWD. Mazda’s innovative i-ACTIV AWD works similarly in all models in which it is implemented, complementing Mazda’s Jinba Ittai—“horse and rider as one”—and Hoshiru Yorikobi—“joy derived from driving”—philosophies. That is to say, Mazdas are meant to be sporty and engage their drivers, allowing for precise control and spirited dynamics. i-ACTIV AWD was designed to complement those tenets—not hinder them. In normal operation, vehicles route approximately 98 percent of their power to the front wheels, but torque transfer can reach as much as 50:50 front-to-rear if the vehicle determines more power is needed at the rear wheels. Where many systems are touted as sending power from “the wheels that slip to the wheels that grip”—a reactionary system—Mazda’s i-ACTIV AWD is predictive, reading road, engine, transmission, weather, windshield wiper use, internal and external temperature, yaw sensors, steering and other conditions more than 200 times per second to determine torque transfer. In all, i-ACTIV AWD uses 27 different sensors that feed to a central control module to determine how wheels need to be driven before the ever reach a patch of ice or deep puddle. By contrast, many all-wheel-drive systems provide a jerky, disconcerting sensation when torque is transferred from axle to axle; i-ACTIV AWD is designed to be seamless in its operation and allows for smooth, controlled steering and throttle inputs. At the heart of i-ACTIV AWD is Mazda’s SKYACTIV-Drive six-speed automatic transmission. The transmission is linked to a lightweight, high-strength propeller shaft that has a dynamic damper built into it to reduce NVH (noise, vibration and harshness). The rear differential is smaller than those in Mazda’s crossovers and SUVs made before i-ACTIV AWD as a result of an aluminum case with optimized thicknesses of as little as 2.5mm and a smaller ring gear—lacking much traditional ribbing that adds unnecessary weight. Fins were added to its underside for optimized cooling, and the Power Takeoff (PTO) unit in the rear differential uses ultra-low-viscosity oil due to its small size. The result: An immediate, smooth and quiet power transfer, with a level of internal friction so slight that it allows for fuel-efficiency similar to that of a front-wheel-drive-only vehicle. The net benefit to the consumer is a system that is as predictable and controllable in wintery or rainy conditions as it is on dry roads providing the surefooted handling. Because, whether two- or four-wheel drive or at a racetrack or an ice track, a Mazda is a Mazda and needs to provide drivers with nothing less than the fun and driving pleasure they’ve come to expect from the brand.

The Windy City has always been the Mazda MX-5 Miata’s second home, serving as the launch pad for its world debut at the 1989 Chicago Auto Show and the site of numerous MX-5 “firsts.” This year, it’s where Mazda announces pricing and packaging for the 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF, or retractable fastback. The MX-5 RF complements Mazda’s sports car lineup with classic coupe proportions that elevate both its cache and curb appeal. Entering into its second model year, the award-winning MX-5 RF receives some notable upgrades, including newly standard heated cloth sport seats in MX-5 Club models, standard Advanced Keyless Entry on all models, new color options and heated leather-trimmed seats in MX-5 RF Club’s Brembo/BBS Package. Both MX-5 Club and MX-5 Grand Touring models come well-appointed with standard LED headlights, MAZDA CONNECTTM infotainment technologies with a 7-inch display, two USB inputs for connectivity and phone charging, Bluetooth, BOSE® Premium 9-speaker audio system, SiriusXM satellite radio with a 4-month trial subscription, Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and a leather steering wheel and shifter knob, among many other features. The 2018 MX-5 RF Club, when equipped with a 6-speed SKYACTIV-MT manual transmission, features a limited-slip rear differential, a front shock-tower brace and Bilstein dampers. All MX-5 RF Club models come standard with 17-inch dark alloy wheels, piano black exterior mirror caps, front air dam and rear spoiler extensions and red seat stitching. The available Brembo/BBS package includes forged, lightweight BBS wheels; body sill extensions; a rear bumper skirt; and heated black, leather-trimmed sport seats. The more luxurious MX-5 Grand Touring is equipped with body-color exterior mirrors, automatic on/off headlights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, automatic climate control, heated leather seats, navigation, Adaptive Front-lighting System, High Beam Control and Lane-Departure Warning System. Newly available for 2018 is Auburn Nappa leather, which was previously only available in the U.S. in MX-5 RF Launch Edition models. Click here to read more.

Lease the 2018 Mazda3 i Sport Sedan Automatic for $119 per month. Click here to shop current inventory. 36 months / 10,000 miles per year. Includes the $595 acquisition fee, any MCS lease cash available, any lease bonus cash available, and 15% MSRP customer down payment. On approved credit. Plus tax, tags, government fees, and a dealer processing fee of $300 (not required by law). Expires 02/28/2018