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Through Mazda’s Drive For Good program, Mazda North America Operations recently announced the company’s biggest in-kind vehicle donation to the American Red Cross. more Partnership Mazda’s donation of 16 vehicles reaffirms its commitment to their Drive For Good program. This time, they are helping support a long-standing partnership between Mazda North American Operations and the American Red Cross. Mazda was the first US automaker to join the Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program. Since Mazda was able to increase their donation for this year, they have become a $1 million Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program member. Mazda also remains the only the only automotive manufacturer to be a member at the million dollar level. Over the course of daily business activity, Mazda realized their ability to provide a highly needed resource. Vehicles! Ultimately, Mazda will be able to deliver a mode of transportation so the business activities of other organizations can be completed. This donation to the Red Cross gave the opportunity to give back to the communities in which they do business! Most in Need The 16 vehicles will be donated. Those vehicles will be delivered to Mazda dealerships all over the country. They will reach those American Red Cross offices that are most in need of new transportation. The American Red Cross will use these vehicles to deliver emergency supplies. The vehicles will also be available to give services to families that have been affected by disaster. “Through the Mazda Drive for Good program, Mazda has the ability to work with strong non-profit partners throughout the United States—and the American Red Cross continues to provide an incredible partnership sharing similar values as ours,” said Robert Davis, senior vice president of U.S. operations at MNAO. “Partnerships such as these are important to the very being of who Mazda is as an organization.” This is what makes Beach Mazda proud to sell such terrific cars. Did you know? Did you know, the American Red Cross doesn't only offer shelter and food? It also provides emotional support to victims of disaster. The Red Cross supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood as well. It teaches skills that save lives. The American Red Cross provides international humanitarian aid as well. It also helps to support members of our military and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization and depends on volunteers. It needs the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, definitely visit redcross.org. Beach Mazda is proud to be a part of the Mazda family. Bringing our customer good news like this only serves to acknowledge what we already know. MAZDA IS AWESOME, after all! Keep an eye out for community events in our area too! We're always around town helping out somewhere! Beach Mazda can help you! If you need help choosing your next Mazda vehicle, give Beach Mazda a call today. We can tell you all about Mazda's Drive For Good program as well as tell you about all the awesome Mazda cars we have in stock. Our excellent sales staff is awaiting your arrival. When you call, we'll set up your personalized VIP Test drive! One of our Mazda experts will have the car of your choice parked out front and ready for you whenever you get here.

If you haven’t heard by now, Mazda has already begun production of the 2017 Mazda Miata MX-5 RF retractable hardtop! more Full Swing The Ujina Plant No.1 near Mazda’s global headquarters in Hiroshima is in full swing manufacturing models headed for the North American and European markets. The MX-5 RF, an extension of the MX-5 family, fully embodies Mazda’s core value of “Lots of Fun”. This value has defined the Mazda Miata MX-5 over the course of its 27 year history. This new roadster features a fastback design. It also offers a breathtaking open-air feel. After all, driving fun is the name of the game. Obviously! Production of the MX-5 reached one mission units in April of this year. It continues to be highly acclaimed and boasts over 280 automotive awards from around the world. Sold Out Unfortunately, if you weren’t able to place your order, Mazda has already sold out of the 1,000 unit allocation for the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF retractable hardtop. Orders opened in late September for previous Mazda customers. Over 500 deposits were placed at that time. When open ordering began on October 3rd, it only took 13 hours to sell out of the remaining cars. Furthermore, 67% of customers opted for the manual transmission. Each of the vehicle headed for the United States will be painted Machine Gray Metallic. They will all have Auburn Nappa leather seating, a hand-painted black roof and special badging. Those three features are exclusive to the Launch Edition for 2017. Customers will also receive a serialized Tourneau 42mm MX-5 RF Launch Edition watch. Deliveries of the new 2017 Mazda Miata RF Launch Edition will take place in early 2017. Since these models have sold out, Mazda’s focus now shifts to the standard production Miata MX-5 Club and Grand Touring models. Great Availability Beach Mazda has a strong selection of MX-5 Miatas here on the lot. Above all, we’ll be thrilled to help you get behind the wheel of your own brand new Mazda MX-5 Miata.  As a bonus, our helpful and knowledgeable sales staff are ready and waiting to help you! Call Beach Mazda without delay!

The new 2017 Mazda6 has arrived at Beach Mazda! Mazda6 has shown time and time again that it’s a family sedan without compromise. For the coming year, Mazda has seriously updated the new 2017 Mazda6! more Technology Mazda has introduced the exclusive and now standard G-Vectoring Control vehicle dynamics technology. It has added sound absorption refinement and many other impressive upgrades. Sport The new 2017 Mazda6 Sport trim level comes equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission and electronic parking brake. There’s a 60/40 split folding rear seat, a push-button starter and 17-inch alloy wheels. The 2017 Mazda6 also features a backup camera and the MAZDA CONNECT infotainment system. This feature is now standard on the Mazda6 Sport equipped with the 6-speed manual transmission. The Mazda6’s SKYACTIV™-DRIVE six-speed automatic transmission is a standalone option on Sport and Touring trim levels. Touring If you upgrade to the Mazda6 Touring trim level, you’ll see 19-inch alloy wheels and leatherette seating surfaces. You’ll also get the Blind Spot Monitoring System, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert adn Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry. Also included will be dual climate control, rear vents and a 6-way power driver’s seat. The new 2017 Mazda6 also comes with many of Mazda’s innovative safety features and available options. Grand Touring At the top of the range, the Mazda6 Grand Touring elevates equipment and refinement that rivals pricier luxury vehicles. Standard features of the 2017 Mazda6 Grand Touring are navigation and a newly upgraded Active Driving Display head-up unit. There are also many other fantastic standard and available features on the 2017 Mazda6. We’ll be happy to show you how all them can improve your driving experience! Under the Hood All new 2017 Mazda6 models come equipped with a SKYACTIV™-G 2.5-liter engine and feature added sound insulation improvements throughout their interiors and door sealing. Additionally, Grand Touring models have laminated front side windows for further sound insulation. Give Beach Mazda a call today and we’ll give you all the details about the new 2017 Mazda6. Better yet, stop by and take a test drive!

A Necessity A car is pretty much a necessity these days. Unless you live in a really small community, people need a car for most every activity outside of the home. Vehicles also make life easier. Getting to and from work, school, or even to run errands on a Saturday afternoon are all made much more convenient with the use of a vehicle. This is where Vehicles for Change comes in. more Vehicles for Change Mazda understands however, that not everyone can afford to buy a vehicle. This is where Mazda and the Baltimore-based nonprofit group Vehicles for Change step in. Vehicles for Change, Inc., is dedicated to helping low-income families achieve independence through car ownership and technical training. Since its inception in 1999, Vehicles for Change has donated almost 5,000 cars and helped more than 16,000 individuals. How awesome is that? Way to go Mazda! Mazda has pledged to be part of that legacy through its “Drive to 100” program. Mazda has pledged to donate 100 cars to 100 families from April to December. Participating dealerships from Washington, D.C. to Massachusetts will award refurbished Mazda vehicles to families in need of personal transportation. “Giving back is at the core of what we do at Mazda, and we look forward to partnering with VFC on a program that will have such a tremendous impact on families in our own communities across the northeast,” said Brian Nash, Mazda’s Northeast Region General Manager. Helping People It’s certain that the work that’s been done by vehicles for Change has helped low-income family. Families are now able to see the doctor more regularly. They are able to get to better paying job so incomes have increased. It’s also been shown to improve a family’s quality of life. For one thing, can you imagine the stress relief? VFC reported the 93 percent of families had a reduced level of stress in part because of the benefits from owning a car. “This partnership with Mazda gives us the opportunity to expand VFC’s impactful car award program to cities across the northeast,” said VFC President Marty Schwartz. “Access to transportation severely limits an individual’s ability to be financially independent and provide for their families, and we know families are struggling in every city in the U.S., not just Baltimore.” Currently, this program is not available in our area. Wouldn't it be awesome if it was though? Right now, it's taking place in the northeast. So, if you’re interested in purchasing your own Mazda vehicle, give Beach Mazda a call today and we’ll be happy to help you! Beach Mazda knows that driving really does matter. We can show you how!

The 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF made its debut at this year’s New York International Auto Show. It was met with rousing excitement. The show car is now set to become the MX-5 RF Launch Edition. This MX-5 will be limited to 1,000 vehicles in the U.S. and destined for Mazda’s most loyal customers. more Revolutionary & Breathtaking Simple and elegant in concept, MX-5 RF was introduced with a color combination that will be exclusive to MX-5 RF versus the MX-5 soft top: Machine Gray Metallic paint color, Auburn Nappa leather interior trim with a hand-painted black roof panel, based on the Grand Touring trim level. Initially, Mazda will open up the pre-orders to a select group of customers. These customers will be notified via email. They will have a specific window of time to preorder the MX-5 RF Launch Edition before ordering opens to the public. Customers who opt to purchase an MX-5 RF Launch Edition will have but one option available—SKYACTIV™-MT six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. Each vehicle will be made to order. Outside of the exclusive color combination, MX-5 RF Launch Edition customers will also receive a special gift. Other Available Models For those who may miss out on purchasing an MX-5 RF Launch Edition, other retractable fastback models will be available. These will come with many of the same colors and interior combinations—just not the Machine Gray Metallic exterior color on the Grand Touring trim level with the black roof, Auburn Nappa leather interior and badging. While the 2017 MX-5 RF Launch Edition is based on the Grand Touring trim level, other MX-5 RF models are expected to arrive at U.S. dealerships in the first quarter of 2017 in either Grand Touring or Club trim levels. Specific timing for MX-5 RF Launch Edition ordering, as well as pricing, will be announced in the coming weeks. In the meantime, give Beach Mazda a call. We have a terrific selection of Mazda MX-5 Miatas available for you to test drive. They are driving off the lot quickly, so don't delay!

Have you heard? Two of Mazda's 2016 model year vehicles have been named to Kelley Blue Book's Ten Best Back-to-School Cars list for 2016! more KBB.com's editors personally hand-picked an assortment of new cars all with a starting price under $20,000. The vehicles they chose were among the leading cars in terms of safety, practicality affordability & style. These characteristics were deemed desirable for both parents & students. The 2016 Mazda3 & the 2016 Mazda CX-3 were given the honor because parents & students recognized these awesome qualities. Send your kids back to school in the best back-to-school style! 2016 Mazda CX-3 Mazda has designed the 2016 Mazda3 & the 2016 Mazda CX-3 to be the best in their class in terms of safety. Both Mazda vehicles were named as a 2016 Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). In terms of style, the 2016 Mazda3 continues to embrace its stylish characteristics having topped KBB.com’s 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000 of 2016 for the 3rd consecutive year. CX-3 possesses just as much likeable style. It was named one of 10 Coolest Cars Under $25,000 of 2016. 2016 Mazda3 For more information on Kelley Blue Book’s 10 Best Back-to-School Cars for 2016, by all means, click here. To point out, Beach Mazda is committed to providing the best car-buying experience. This is why we offer awesome vehicles such as the 2016 Mazda3 & the 2016 Mazda CX-3. We know these vehicles are the best choice for families and students. In fact, they're great for anyone who just wants to have the best driving experience. Give Beach Mazda a call today Let us show you how a new Mazda3 or Mazda CX-3 can help improve your family's life. We have an awesome selection of vehicle from which to choose to be sure. But, they are driving off the lot fast! With this in mind, call us now. After all, we can help you get the wheels of your new Mazda rolling!

It was announced that two Mazda vehicles have won two more awards! The 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata roadster and the 2016 Mazda CX-3 subcompact crossover SUV both earned high honors from the New England Motor Press Association. more All of us here at Beach Mazda hope the awards keep coming! We know Mazda vehicles are the best. We want everyone else to know too! The 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata was awarded “Best Affordable Convertible” in the NEMPA Ragtop Awards category. The MX-5 Miata was also given the lifetime achievement award. Considering there's been a million MX-5 Miatas produced over the last twenty five years, we have to agree that it truly is a lifetime achievement. The New England Motor Press Association journalists had the following to say about the Mazda MX-5 Miata, “Seeing a 20-year-old Miata with pop-up headlights is sure to make you smile. Mazda had a winner with the Miata right from Day 1 and has kept the celebration going.” The 2016 CX-3 was also honored with “Best-in-Class Sub-Compact SUV/Crossover” in the New England Motor Press Association "Winter Vehicles Award" category. Journalists said “Any all-wheel-drive version of the CX-3 gives New Englanders an outstanding choice for economical winter driving.” If the 2016 Mazda CX-3 does so well driving in snow, just think of how awesome it will be when you're headed to the beach on sunny summer days! The CX-3 really is an awesome and extremely versatile vehicle. Beach Mazda has a great selection of the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miatas and 2016 Mazda CX-3s. They are ready and waiting for you to test drive. Our knowledgeable sales consultants are waiting for your arrival. We're excited to tell you all about these awesome Mazda vehicles and help you buy one of your very own! You know you've always wanted a convertible!

There’s some great big news from Mazda North American Operations (MNAO)! It was recently announced that in an effort to better engage with customers, MNAO has launched a completely redesigned website! more Mazda wants to be able to better assist car buyers through the research and car buying process. Better yet, Mazda doesn’t stop there. They also want to make sure they can better meet the needs of Mazda owners and improve their experience of customer service. If you want to check out the new and improved website, you can check it out here. The Vice President of marketing for MNAO Russell Wager had this to say about the website update: “As customer shopping behavior changes, Mazda customers of today are changing as well. While our customers continue to trend toward being slightly older than before, those buyers are more affluent and more tech savvy, making it imperative for us to meet them where they are.“ Mazda has redesigned their website to be more user-friendly. It features enhanced shopping tools and a seamless navigation process. The site was redesigned because Mazda realized that their customer’s shopping behavior has changed over the years. There’s a much stronger reliance on online research when a person is searching for a new vehicle. Because so many people are going online to search for their next vehicle Mazda developed an online platform that provides the most relevant information front and center. The links are prominent and easily accessible. There are less clicks to get to the shopping tools. Mazda has also made it easier for car buyers to build and price a vehicle online. They will also have access to vehicles that are located in their own areas. The redesigned website is also mobile friendly! Current Mazda owners will also be able to make great use of the redesigned website because the owner’s section is super easy to access! Beach Mazda also recently redesigned their own website as well! Car buyers from Wilmington to Charleston to Florence and all the places in between will be able to find their next Mazda vehicle right on Beach Mazda’s new website. There’s a ton of vehicle information available, like the CarFax report. Beach Mazda also provides 40+ pictures of the interior and exterior of each vehicle on the lot! Give Beach Mazda a call today! We’re ready to help you buy your next Mazda vehicle!

Mazda is reaching milestones left and right! They recently announced that the total production volume of the Mazda3 reached 5 million units at the end of April 2016. more The Mazda3 is also known as Mazda Axela in Japan. Can you believe this is the second Mazda to reach 5 million units of production? It's followed only by the Mazda Familia. The Mazda3 has also set another new record for Mazda. The Mazda3 achieved this milestone amount in less than thirteen years since production began in June of 2003. It's twelve years and ten months to be exact! Mazda has developed the Mazda3 to be a core model for the company. It accounts for approximately one third of the Mazda’s annual sales volume. Since the first generation was produced in 2003, Mazda has without fail worked to surpass expectations with the Mazda3. It has refined its dynamic design and given it a more responsive and enjoyable driving performance. Currently, the Mazda3 is in its third generation and was completely redesigned in 2013. At that time, Mazda included its SKYACTIV™ TECHNOLOGY and KODO "Soul of Motion" design for the new-generation lineup. It's been significantly acclaimed around the world.  The model has won Canadian Car of the Year’s Best New Small Car in 2013. The Mazda3 won the 2014 International Red Dot Design Award. It was also named as a Top 3 Finalist for World Car of the Year and World Design Car of the Year in 2014! Whew! There are so many accolades for the Mazda3 it's incredible! In the future, Mazda will maintain developing products that will offer all customers the driving pleasure and outstanding environmental and safety performance they have come to expect. Mazda aims to enhance people’s lives and become a brand connected to its customers by a special bond. Stop by Beach Mazda today and see how strong that bond truly is by taking a drive in a 2016 Mazda3. We're sure you'll be impressed and want to own one of your very own!

Back in January, we talked about a Mazda Miata that had a ½ million miles all driven its original owner. Now Mazda has another “million” milestone to announce. As of April 22nd, 2016, production of the Mazda MX-5 Miata reached one million units! This 27-years-in-the-making record all started at the Ujina Plant Number One in April of 1989. more In a recent press release, representative director, president and CEO of Mazda Corporation said “From the first generation through to today’s fourth-generation model, the reason we have been able to continue selling the MX-5 all these years is due to the strong support of fans around the world,” He continued “Mazda was founded in Hiroshima 96 years ago, and as we move toward our centennial year we will continue offering customers the joy of driving with this model, which has become a symbol of our brand. Mazda aims to create a special bond with customers and become a ‘one-and-only’ brand they will choose again and again.” Mazda wants to say thank you to the fans and owners. Mazda has something truly special planned just for them. The One-Millionth MX-5 Miata will be on display at special fan events in Japan. This special tour begins in May. It hits the United States in September. It will stop at different places around the country before making its final stop at the annual “ Miatas at Mazda Raceway” event. That event will be held at the beginning of October. There will be more information provided in the coming weeks. However, if you have a Miata Club that’s interested in participating in a regional event, please contact clubinfo@mazdausa.com. Since its debut in 1989, the Mazda MX-5 Miata has always offered a truly fun driving experience that can only be had in a small sports car. It’s earned over 200 awards during its lifetime, including two recent awards: 2015-2016 Car of the Year Japan, World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year 2016. Did you know that the MX-5 Miata also holds the Guinness World Record for the best selling open-top two-seater sports car for quite a few years? Now, it’s Mazda’s chance to break it’s own record!

Did you know that Mazda’s 2016 model year vehicles have already earned over one hundred auto industry awards? Here at Beach Mazda, we’re proud to offer the best vehicles like the 2016 Mazda CX-5 and the fan favorite Mazda MX-5 Miata! Recently, four Mazda vehicles were named as segment standouts, by the editors at Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. more We all know that Mazdas are high-quality vehicle and fun to drive. We also know that the vehicles in the current Mazda lineup are also some of the most beautiful cars on the road. Robert Davis, senior vice president of Mazda North American Operations was recently quotes as saying “Mazda is grateful to receive these accolades from Kelley Blue Book, furthering highlighting that these vehicles should be on everyone’s consideration list.” 2016 MX-5 Miata - Favorite new-for-2016 Cars 2016 brought a whole new group of new and redesigned models of vehicles. KBB.com took the time to drive pretty much all of them and narrowed down their favorites in this category to just ten vehicles. Mazda is proud to have made the list of KBB.com’s Favorite New-for-2016 list with the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Seriously though, how could anyone NOT love the MX-5 Miata? 2016 Mazda CX-5 10 best AWD vehicles under $25k According to KBB.com, there are many small SUV that aren’t stylish. They aren’t that fun to drive either. But then again, they aren’t Mazdas. KBB.com placed the 2016 Mazda CX-5 on the list of 10 Best All-Wheel-Drive vehicles under $25k because, well, it deserves to be there! 2016 Mazda3 named 10 Best Sedans under $25K Mazda’s awesome Mazda3 was named one of the ten best sedans under $25k. The Mazda3 is available in sedan and hatchback models. You have your choice and both will save you money and give you an awesome driving experience. 2016 Mazda CX-3 10 Most Affordable SUVs of 2016 Mazda is well aware of how Americans love their SUVs. Mazda also knows that people don’t like to spend a ton of money on a vehicle. KBB.com has listed the Mazda CX-3 subcompact sport utility vehicle as one the ten most affordable SUVs of 2016. Now you can have your SUV and keep money in your wallet too! The 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata and the 2016 CX-3 were also named as two of KBB.com’s Ten Coolest Cars under $25k. If you want to read more about Kelley Blue Book’s 10 Best List, you can click right here. If you want to learn more about the awesome Mazda vehicles mentioned here, you need to pick up your phone and give us a call right now!

Mazda’s stunning rotary-powered sports car concept, the Mazda RX-VISION, recently won the “Most Beautiful Concept Car of the Year” award at the 31st Festival Automobile International. more Ikuo Maeda, Mazda’s international design chief, accepted the award alongside of Kevin Rice, Mazda’s European design director, Julien Montousse, his counterpart at Mazda North America, and Mazda designer Norihito Iwao. The “Most Beautiful Concept Car of the Year” is just another honor for Mazda’s global design division. The team also took home three prizes last September. That was at the Automotive Brand Contest. They received the prestigious “2015 Team of the Year” award. The RX-VISION was nominated this year along with the Bentley Exp10 Speed 6, Peugeot Fractal, and Porsche Mission E. Mazda’s concept shared the podium with the latter. The Mazda RX-Vision was unveiled at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show this past November. The Mazda RX-VISION concept demonstrates Mazda’s challenger spirit. The company’s latest concept car is a truly impressive interpretation of its KODO: Soul of Motion design philosophy. The smooth-flowing proportions roar of performance while paying tribute to Mazda’s rich heritage of front engine, rear-wheel drive sports cars. Indeed, the rotary powertrain’s compactness makes traits like the low bonnet possible. Mazda fans are eager to see this creation go into production. We’re excited! The concept award goes to the vehicle that best show pure design creativity and emerging trends. It is one of four grand prizes at the annual event. The winners chosen by a jury of experts and enthusiasts from the world of motorsports, architecture, fashion and design. Check back here or on the Beach Mazda website often for updates and availability. If in the meantime, you’re interested in any other spectacular Mazda vehicle, give us a call today to schedule your VIP test drive experience! Our friendly sales staff is waiting to hear from you!