Although many of our customers here at Cox Mazda in Bradenton, FL realize that Mazda makes sports cars, they don’t often realize what sets Mazda apart from other sports car manufacturers. Mazda distinguishes itself from the competition by building vehicles with light rotary engines, such as the RX-8, which many argue is one of the…
The Mazda RX-8 was released in 2004 and was designed to be the successor to the RX-7. Well-known for its amazing performance and impeccable handling the RX-7 left some big shoes to fill for the RX-8. Mazda chose to continue to use a Wankel rotary engine to power the RX-8 as with previous models. The…
Any import enthusiast can easily tell you about the significance of the Mazda RX-7. As part of the initial wave of performance cars out of Japan, the RX-7 distinguished itself from the others with its intriguing rotary engine. While production of the RX-7 began back in 1978, the 1980s served as a period of refinement…
Each vehicle, large and small, will list both a horsepower and a torque rating. A common misconception is that engine size equates to power, but this isn’t necessarily true. A turbocharged 2.0L could easily go head-to-head with a V6. Regardless, if you’re interested in an efficient subcompact or a tough SUV, knowing how horsepower and…
Growing up, some of my favorite video games were the ones that centered on cars. I don’t know why, controlling a car at top speed could consume my entire day. Here are three such games I absolutely loved as a kid. Pole Position by Namco This video game was released in 1982 as an arcade…
Think that the options for your Mazda stops once you leave the lot? Mazda offers a large variety of post-factory accessories both for the exterior and interior of your vehicle. From helping you on your next sporting adventure to giving your ride a little more flair, accessories are a great way to personalize your ride….
Mazda built its last rotary engine when it closed the forty-year-old plant in Japan, the only remaining rotary engine production facility in the world. Mazda was one of the only companies to develop and produce an engine that uses an eccentric design to convert pressure from combustion into rotation as opposed to a piston design….
Windshield wipers are an important part of car safety during the rainy and snowy seasons. Far too many people are too hard on their wipers and cause them to get damaged and imperil their driving. You should replace your wipers every six months or every 6,000 miles, but many people can’t even get them to…
One of the most common problems owners of used vehicles run into is faded paint. This can even occur on new vehicles if you don’t watch your paint carefully enough. Luckily, restoring faded paint is an easy task for most amateur Mazda owners. Follow these basic steps to get your car looking as beautiful as…
I was driving down a city street, about 30-35 mph, early in the evening. As I approached an intersection, where the signal light was red, I went to apply the brakes. The pedal went right down to the floor. No brakes. Now that may not be the worst feeling in the world, but it is…
