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2018 Mazda Drive for Good Program
2018 Mazda Drive for Good
Have you heard of the 2018 Mazda Drive for Good program? It’s one way that Mazda is able to give back to their communities. To date, Mazda has given back over $15,000,000 to charities like the American Heart Association and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In the last four years, Mazda employees have also provided 262,839 hours of volunteer service to their communities. That equates to 30 years of worth community service! Now there are even more plans for the future. Keep reading for the details.
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New SKYACTIV™-X
By now, you must have heard about Mazda’s new SKYACTIV™-X engine. It features Spark-Controlled Compression Ignition which is a never-before-seen combustion method. It’s also the second step in Mazda’s development of a gasoline engine with the perfect internal combustion mechanism. No doubt, this has been a long term goal of engineers. In this new engine, spark plug ignition is used to control compression ignition. This results in a greatly improved range of important performance indicators.
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Things to do in Myrtle Beach Around the Holidays

The holidays have arrived in Myrtle Beach, and folks are flocking from Florence, Georgetown, and the cooler regions of the country to the beautiful Myrtle Beach in South Carolina for the holidays. Here are some of the biggest and best activities going on this holiday season from the helpful staff of friendly locals at Beach Mazda.
1. Crazy Country Christmas
If you’re going down to Dixie for Christmas this year, there’s no better way to enjoy it than with the Crazy Country Christmas at the GTS theatre, with hits like “Redneck Reindeer” and “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.”
Where: 1220 Port Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC
When: November 4th – December 30th (various times)
2. A Very Fashionable Christmas!
Take the drive to Georgetown’s Kaminsky House Museum, where some of the most acclaimed interior designers in the region will deck the halls with holiday cheer for A Very Fashionable Christmas! The museum will also be hosting Christmas candlelit tours throughout the season.
Where: 1003 Front Street, Georgetown, SC
When: November 10th – December 29th (various times)
3. North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade
Bundle up with family and friends at the annual North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade, complete with marching bands, local community groups, floats, and a special appearance by Santa Claus.
Where: Main Street, North Myrtle Beach, SC
When: Saturday, December 2, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
4. Motown Christmas Tribute
Another exciting event at the GTS Theatre is the Motown Christmas Tribute, bringing soulful holiday classics from the ‘60s and ‘70s that will get the whole family bouncing in their seats. With hits from Diana Ross to Stevie Wonder, this lineup is appropriate for all audiences.
Where: 1220 Port Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC
When: November 3 – December 29 (various times)
Enjoy Every Season Near Charleston with the Beach Mazda Team to Show You Around
From Charleston to Wilmington, there’s always lots to do around greater Myrtle Beach, and the team at Beach Mazda is here to keep you having fun throughout the holidays and well beyond. If you have questions about things to do over the holidays, feel free to contact us.
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FWD vs. AWD vs. 4WD vs. RWD

If you’re shopping for a new Mazda near Charleston or Florence, it’s likely that you’ve run across these letter combinations before. Here, the team from Beach Mazda helps guide you through the important differences between FWD, AWD, 4WD, and RWD.
FWD
FWD, or “Front-Wheel Drive,” is the most common drivetrain you’ll find. On these vehicles, power from the engine is delivered to the front wheels, providing a traditional and efficient driving experience. Mazda vehicles that come standard with FWD include:
- Mazda3
- Mazda6
- Mazda CX-3
- Mazda CX-5
- Mazda CX-9
AWD
AWD, or “All-Wheel Drive,” is a drivetrain in which power is sent to both the front and rear axles, giving all four wheels power for added traction and response when faced with difficult Wilmington weather. Mazda models offered with AWD include:
- Mazda CX-3
- Mazda CX-5
- Mazda CX-9
4WD
4WD, or “Four-Wheel Drive,” is a drivetrain that is most often seen on a href=”/used-vehicles/used-trucks/”>trucks. These drivetrains deliver power to all four wheels, and unlike AWD are also able to adjust power between the left and right wheels, making heavy towing easier.
RWD
RWD, or “Rear-Wheel Drive,” is a drivetrain in which all power is sent to the rear wheels. This setup is usually reserved for high-performance sports cars in which the goal is to establish an ideal weight ratio between the front and the back. It will come as no surprise, then, that RWD comes standard on:
- Mazda MX-5 Miata
- Mazda Miata RF
Get the Right Drivetrain for Your Commute in Wilmington
In addition to offering vehicles with a wide range of drivetrain options, Mazda also has a variety of new models with advanced Mazda technology, offering a more modern and enjoyable driving experience. Find your next new Mazda vehicle near Georgetown, such as the Mazda3, with the drivetrain you want at Beach Mazda, or contact us for more information.


Halfway through the 2017 model year, Mazda has updated the Mazda6 with some impressive standard and available features. Keep reading for all the great news about the 2017.5 Mazda6!


