In addition to producing less noxious emissions and carbon dioxide, driving a fuel-efficient car can also save you quite a bit on your annual fuel bill. Thanks to some new engine technology from Mazda, you no longer need to pay a lot of money to do this either. Using their own patented SKYACTIV technology suite, Mazda has…
Like suddenly realizing a member of your hiking party has been missing for over an hour, some Mazda fans have been wondering about what happened to the RX-8. A high-powered sports car, the RX-8 appeared on North American shores for the 2004 model year. Despite its good run, Mazda decided to end the RX-8 after…
Mazda has a long history of supporting racing on all levels, and 2012 was no different. On any given weekend more Mazda vehicles are being raced on the road than any other brand, and it’s probably also true that Mazda sponsors their winning racers more than any other brand. Mazda gave out more than $2…
Here at Cox Mazda in Bradenton we’re fascinated by all kinds of automobiles and how they came to be. The tow truck has been essential in the history of our country, and it’s come a long way since Ernest Holmes invented it in 1916. After a frustrating day pulling a car out of a creek…
Presidents’ Day got our staff here at Cox Mazda in Bradenton thinking about how our past presidents got around. Cars have only been in existence for a little over a century, so not all of our presidents got the chance to take a ride in one. However, for many of those who did, there are…
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…
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…
