Most drivers have experienced that sense of panic from almost swerving into another car that just wasn’t visible. Mazda Blind Spot and Cross Traffic Monitoring avoids this by alerting the driver when another vehicle enters its blind spot.

Mazda Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system utilizes real radar to monitor areas ON BOTH SIDES of the vehicle to the rear at speeds above 20 mph. The BSM system notifies the driver of vehicles in the detection areas by illuminating the BSM warning light located in the mirror. If the turn signal is operated in the direction the BSM warning light is illuminated, the warning light will flash and the system will also warn the driver of the vehicle in the detection area with a chime sound. That chime volume is adjustable through the Mazda Connect System.

BSM Operation Conditions – Ignition is ON. – Your vehicle speed is approximately 20 mph or greater. – System is not deactivated. (“BSM OFF” lamp is not illuminated). * When ignition is on (default), BSM automatically turns on – Shift position is other than reverse position. * If shift position is in reverse position, the Rear Cross-traffic System is activated.
Rear Cross-traffic alert is part of the blind-spot monitoring system. It uses the same radar sensors for vehicle detection but activates instead when you put the Mazda 3 in reverse. Its purpose is to detect vehicles that might be crossing your rearward path, such as when you’re backing out of a parking space or driveway. When an oncoming vehicle is detected, the system provides a visual and audible alert

Amazing handling, responsive and uncharacteristically reliable, people who have them LOVE THEM. The all new 2016 Mazda MX-5 has it all and has just been awarded “WORLD CAR of the YEAR” .

A 73-strong team of jurors choose an initial entry list of 23 vehicles. After exacting scrutiny, the group is slimmed down to a shortlist of 10. More recently the ‘Top Three in the World’ list was released, giving the finalists that brings us to the New York Auto Show awards ceremony. The list included; Audi R8 Coupe, Honda Civic Type-R hatch and the Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe. Without further ado…

Five 2016 Mazda vehicles received top honors in the New York Daily News Auto Awards, winning more awards than any other car manufacturer.

Award-winning vehicles were selected by a panel of nine distinguished automotive journalists that were given a single over-arching directive: “Within each category, rank the vehicle in the order that you would recommend them to your family, members, friends and co-workers.”

According to New York Daily News Autos, the awarded vehicles are “the best cars, SUVS, trucks and vans you can buy today.”

New York Daily News Awards 5 Mazda “TOP HONORS”

• Award winning Mazda vehicles include:
• 2016 Mazda MX-5 ∙ Fun Car Winner
• 2016 Mazda3 ∙ Small Car Winner
• 2016 Mazda6 ∙ Family Car Winner
• 2016 Mazda CX-3 ∙ SUV Winner
• 2016 Mazda CX-5 ∙ Small SUV Winner

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New York International Auto Show: This year, the New York International Auto Show will be open to the press on March 23rd – 24th and the public from March 25th – April 3rd. During the press preview on March 23rd, Mazda is making a special global reveal. In addition, the 2016 World Car of the Year finalists will be announced. Mazda has been named a finalist for this prestigious award in two different categories. In the category of World Car of the Year, the Mazda MX-5 Miata is a finalist. In the category of World Car Design, the Mazda CX-3 and Mazda MX-5 M
Miata take 2 out of the 3 finalist spots.

New footage shows the 7 Passenger from all angles; inside and out. Beautifully sculptured and luxuriously appointed, the Mazda CX-9 offers occupants unparalleled connectivity in a spacious environment. The All New CX-9 receives Mazda’s full compliment of State of the Art Safety features, making our flagship SUV a pleasure to drive while proving peace of mind for you and your passengers.  

Winter driving can be down-right treacherous. When weighing the value of a new vehicle, safety takes the lead. All fachets of safety, like reliability, the safety of knowing your investment won’t let you do in an unsafe place or time. Also, safety features as monitored, crash-tested and reported by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Again, the Mazda3, Mazda6 and Mazda CX-5 have received TOP HONORS by the IIHS for their use of “State of the ART” safety features. Mazda calls it “Activsense” Some call it common-sense. click here to learn more.

What’s bigger than a breadbox but smaller than your parents SUV, it’s the Mazda CX-3.

The Mazda3 is packed with “State-of-the-Art” features and technology and shines beyond other sub-compact SUVs aspiring to stand on level ground. Mazda’s “Connect System” offers a level of control not found in its competitors and features taken directly from it’s more expensive counterparts.

The Mazda CX-3 has inherited the Mazda family looks of its sportier Mazda siblings, but the CX-3 is shorter than even its Mazda3 Hatch counterpart yet just as wide, thanks to its platform. This gives the Mazda CX-3 an impressive, planted stance, one that enhances its sporty, athletic appeal.

Of course, the Mazda’s aggressive appearance is more than mere window dressing. Unlike some of its competitors, the CX-3 boasts a fairly large engine: a 146-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder matched to a six-speed automatic transmission with a manual-shift mode. Front-wheel drive is standard while all-wheel drive is optional. When it comes to pinching pennies, Mazda’s fuel economy is commendable.
The CX-3’s goodness belies its numbers. This fun-to-drive CUV lends the driver the confidence to take on the world, be it tackling a twisting road or a snow-covered cul-de-sac. The steering is nicely weighted, and firm suspension keeps everything snubbed down and under control. The CX-3 remains composed under any of the conditions that you throw at it, so this is a true Mazda.

From the front seats and you’ll find a sophisticated, sporty instrument panel that’s visually clean and clear. A pleasant simplicity that looks as it comes from a pricier vehicle.

The CX-3 is offered in three flavors: entry-level Sport, mid-level Touring and all-in Grand Touring.
No matter which trim level you choose, you’ll find the CX-3 to be a smartly styled, fuel-efficient, fun-to-drive, affordable all-weather friend.
Its bigness of spirit belies its small size. So even though the world is getting smaller, there are good things to be found in small packages.

“A Thousands-of-Parts Harmony.” Harmony is an excellent way to describe the 2016 Mazda3, chock full of engineering and technology working as one complete function, in unison to deliver the most enjoyment you’ll find in a compact vehicle. A product of the mysterious Skyactiv process with integrates components from bumper to bumper.   
Mazda has long been acknowledged as the best handling vehicles in their respective classes, but Mazda’s class leading SKYACTIV powertrains and recent infusion of tech savvy features that make the trip safer, easier and more enjoyable have made the Mazda3 a “CARandDRIVER 10 BEST” Again, joining the 2014 and 2015.
Harmony is greater than the some of it’s parts and begins with a clean slate and a passionate philosophy of integration from suspension to powertrain to driver seat.
The Mazda3 is among the most awarded vehicle in Mazda’s line-up, winning Automobile’s “ALL STAR AWARD”, GREEN CAR of the YEAR, CARandDriver “10 BEST”, Road and Track’s “BEST COMPACT CAR”, to mention just a few.