Mazda recently unveiled the 2014 Mazda3 to great fanfare, and while the hotly anticipated car drew plenty of applause it also attracted a few questions, mainly: will we see an alternative-fuel edition of the Mazda3. The answer, as it turns out, is a definitive “maybe.” Jim O’Sullivan, Mazda North America CEO, recently told Automotive News…
We know how tough it is to find a used car that fits both your needs and budget. Cox Mazda in Bradenton has one of the best used selections around Tampa and Sarastoa, with models that will fit most people’s budgets. We have used cars, trucks, SUV’s, and more, from a wide range of makes….
With all the hype about the new, clean diesel-powered 2014 Mazda6, a lot of drivers are wondering exactly what diesel is. To those that have a faint idea, it sounds crazy that diesel could ever be considered “clean.” Stinky, murky, and noxious are three words that come to mind when these people picture machines that…
Besides your brakes, your tires are probably one of your vehicle’s most important safety features. Tires that are in good condition and have proper tread depth help you to keep in control while driving and stopping in a short distance. This is especially important in slippery conditions. In today’s blog, we’ll go over tire maintenance…
Diesel engines don’t have the best reputation in the United States. Many people look over the good qualities they have to offer, such as tremendous power and strong fuel efficiency, and just focus on the noxious exhaust that older diesel powered vehicles spit out. Recently, some manufacturers have tried to change diesel’s dirty image and…
The time has come for you to find a new pre-owned car. The idea is both thrilling, and terrifying, often leaning towards the latter. Most drivers have the same set of questions running through their heads during this process. Where do I start? How do I know if I’m getting a good deal? What is…
A timing belt replacement is a very important maintenance procedure for your vehicle. Since it doesn’t have the gravitas the phrases “oil change” and “tire rotation” have, many drivers choose to ignore it instead. Another reason that many drivers choose to skip it is that it’s one of those “few and far between” services. In…
One of the best parts about being an auto enthusiast in this day and age is just how many people have a camera and access to the internet. It used to be that we’d have to wait until a magazine picked up photos some lucky photographer managed to snap if we were to get any…
Skipping your vehicle’s recommended oil change date could mean big trouble for your engine. Many drivers don’t know where to find this important information, though. Every vehicle manual comes with a service schedule that lays out when you need to take care of things like oil changes. Following this schedule will help you to keep…
