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What’s Next For the Mazda3?

November 9th, 2012 by

The 2013 Mazda3 is one of my favorite vehicles on the lot and a favorite with our customers. The compact sedan is light, fuel, efficient, and has a sporty look that makes you want to drive it. Driving the Mazda3 makes you think you’re behind the wheel of the ultimate sports sedan, but it comes…

Important Lessons From a Youthful Roadtrip

November 8th, 2012 by

I am convinced that everyone has a list of “stupid things they did in their youth,” and for me, that was taking a road trip to Seattle with a high school friend. Make no mistake, there are no regrets associated with the bulk of that list, but there certainly are things that I wish I…

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Remember to Restore Your Drum Brakes

November 7th, 2012 by

It can be really easy to tell when your disc brakes need changing. First you’ll notice that you’ll need to depress the brake pedal a bit more to come to a stop, then you’ll hear the telltale squealing noise of old brake pads, and finally, you’ll hear the terrifying grinding noise of what remains of…

Cox Mazda Reveals the Secret Weapon Against the Florida Sand

November 7th, 2012 by

As a Florida native I can tell you that although living within a short distance from our beautiful beaches is marvelous, the sand that comes home with you isn’t so. Those tiny little grains might feel wonderful as you casually peruse the beach to watch the sunset or provide some serious family fun in building…

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Mazda Awards $350,000 in Charitable Grants

November 5th, 2012 by

Cox Mazda is a family business so we can truly appreciate the support that Mazda gives to children, education, and the environment. Since 1992, Mazda has given over $8 million to disaster relief charities, environmental programs, food banks, educational scholarships, and children’s organizations. This year, Mazda is giving $300,000 in grants to 11 community enriching…

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Making the Perfect Soundtrack for the Road

November 2nd, 2012 by

It used to be that you would have to spend hours coming up with what you would listen to the next time you hit the road with friends. After all, back when it was mix tapes and not mix CDs, you had to spend an amount of time equal to the whole length of the…

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The All New Mazda CX-5 is Great Family Vehicle

November 2nd, 2012 by

Florida drivers shopping for a new family vehicle may believe that in order to have a vehicle that is both affordable and safe that will probably have to settle for something boring. However, for the 2013 model year, that is certainly not the case. Mazda has just introduced its all new CX-5. The compact crossover…

The All-New Mazda6 Wagon Premiers at 2012 Paris Auto Show

November 1st, 2012 by

With designs like the Mazda Takeri and Shinari Concept vehicles piquing the interests of auto enthusiasts world wide, the rumor for the past two years has been the Mazda6 would be the first to truly show off the new design flair from Mazda’s new Global Design Director, Ikuo Maeda. Finally stepping up onto the world…

The History of MAZDASPEED

October 24th, 2012 by

Cox Auto has proved itself to be Sarasota’s premier car dealership by continuously offering excellent cars and programs for their customers. One of their most revered programs is the MAZDASPEED program, a racing centered program that is designed to make every car in the Mazda line a sporty, competitive car. MAZDASPEED has a long history…

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Mazda’s Extended Confidence Program

October 23rd, 2012 by

Cox Auto, your premier Tampa area car dealer, is your source for new and used cars, service and repairs, and expert advice. We’re proud to be a Mazda dealer because of the incredible support Mazda gives to the owners of their vehicles. Mazda’s Extended Confidence Program provides peace of mind for the life of the…

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