Salisbury Mazda Dealer Excited for All New Mazda5

Soon to be premiered at the Geneva Motor Show on March 2 and 3, 2010 is the all new Mazda5. The all new Mazda5 will embrace the dynamic and elegant Nagare (meaning “flow” in Japanese) design and will emit about 15% less carbon dioxide than the current model thanks to Mazda’s new “i-stop” idling stop system, a direct injection gasoline engine and other technologies.

The all new Mazda5 will be the first model to adopt Mazda’s Nagare design language which was inspired from the flows found in nature. The new design is not just a look; it also increases aerodynamic characteristics with an outstanding drag coefficient and lift balance. The new Mazda5 will also increase functionality from the previous Mazda5 model with dual sliding rear doors and multiple seating arrangements. This will include a second row seat that can be converted to a versatile storage space.

The sportier and smoother ride the new Mazda5 provides will increase response in driver commands, enabling the whole family to travel in comfort and safety. The new Mazda5 will also provide new powertrain options which will include a 1.8L gas engine with a 6-speed transmission. The new Mazda5 is expected to be a hit for families who need a small fuel efficient van-like vehicle.

Commenting on the announcement of the new Mazda5, Bill Hunter, says “The all new Mazda5 will begin a huge step for Mazda and their new flow design. Knowing how US customers are changing their driving habits, in Maryland and Delaware we expect the new Mazda5 to be a hit once it arrives in the United States. I think Maryland Mazda and Delaware Mazda buyers will be impressed with the new Mazda.”

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Maryland Delaware Mazda3 Recieves ALG Award For Highest Residual Value In Mid-Compact Segment

The 2010 MAZDA3 was today named the Best Mid-Compact Car for value retention by ALG. Maryland Mazda buyers are excited for this news.Additionally, the MAZDA6 sport sedan and the Mazda CX-9 crossover SUV ranked third place in their respective classes. And, in its highest finishing position ever, the Mazda brand was ranked third in predicted resale value, up from sixth position in 2009.

ALG honors vehicles in 19 individual industry segments that they predict will retain the highest percentage of the purchase price after a three-year period. This all-important value retention recognition provides consumers with peace of mind when choosing a new vehicle.
“As one of every three Mazdas sold around the world is a MAZDA3, this award speaks not just to the quality of an individual vehicle, but to the overall strength of the Mazda brand,” said Jim O’Sullivan, President and CEO, Mazda North American Operations. “We are pleased to be recognized by ALG for having vehicles that are not only fun to drive, but have some of the highest resale values.”

All-new for 2010, the MAZDA3 boasts a level of refinement, sophistication and fun-to-drive dynamics that are not found in other compact vehicles. MAZDA3 is available in either four-door sedan or five-door hatchback body styles, and with a choice of two engines and two transmissions, and is the company’s best-selling vehicle, with over two-million sold worldwide since 2003.

ALG determines the award winners after carefully studying the competition in each segment, historical vehicle performance and industry trends. Vehicle quality, production levels relative to demand and pricing strategies are among the key factors that affect ALG’s residual value forecasts.

“We believe Residual Value remains the best metric for evaluating the overall strength of an automotive brand, and we congratulate Mazda for the proven success of its MAZDA3,” said James Clark, General Manager of ALG. “The ALG Residual Value Awards are recognized throughout the industry and by consumers as the mark of a healthy brand; winning this award is a testament to an exceptionally strong product and all of us at ALG are pleased to recognize that accomplishment.”

Based in Santa Barbara, California, ALG is a leading provider of data and consulting services to the automotive industry. ALG publishes the “Automotive Lease Guide” – the standard for Residual Value projections in North America, and has been forecasting automotive residual values for over 40 years in both the U.S. and Canadian markets. ALG is a company of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRAK).

Celebrating its 40th Anniversary in Maryland and Delaware in 2010, Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif. and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada and Mexico through nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario; and in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.

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About Preston Automotive Group

Preston Automotive Group services the Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania area with Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Mazda, Suzuki, Hyundai, and Nissan brands. The auto group carries the largest selection of new and used cars and trucks. Additionally, the dealership services all makes and models, both imported and domestic cars with ASE certified and factory trained technicians.

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Nissan Leaf: A Unique Style for Maryland and Delaware

The Nissan Leaf, an electric vehicle hybrid from Nissan, will soon come to Maryland Dealer Nissan Dealer. So what can you expect in terms of styling?

Interestingly, unlike the current alt-fuel darlings from Toyota and Honda, Nissan has purposefully eschewed a fastback shape for a more formal five-door appearance. Shiro Nakamura, Nissan's senior vice president and chief creative officer (read: styling director) admits he wanted the car to be unique, but not so bizarre as to be off-putting to most car buyers:

"From the beginning, we did not want to make the car very strange, because one of the perceptions of the EV [is that] people think that EVs are toys, or cheap... that you cannot drive high-speed, that EV means 'not real car.' But the car we have is a real car – you can drive it at 140 kilometers, you can sit four or five passengers comfortably.

By that measure, the more upright yet unique Leaf is a success – it is a slippery shape with real passenger space, yet it doesn't resort to visually polarizing aerodynamic tricks like faired-in wheel housings and to maximize aero. Instead, it has a smooth face (secreting two charging ports hiding beneath the Nissan logo), strangely prominent blue-tinted headlamps that manage airflow as much as they do nighttime vision, and a roofline whose rearmost pillar reminds us of another Nissan – the Murano. The Leaf has an almost Gallic rump that recalls that of the Versa, a design that in turn reminds us of offerings from Nissan's European partner, Renault.

Underbody aero management has also been a clear priority, as the Leaf looks to have a nearly smooth belly thanks to the flat battery-pack subframe, and there are functional diffuser elements beneath the rear bumper cap to detach air from the car. It might have been wishful thinking, but we also couldn't help noticing that the alloy wheel pattern we were shown reminds us of those employed on many Nineties-era 300ZX models. At the end of the day, we wouldn't call the Leaf's exterior pretty, but neither would we call it offensive – not unlike the Prius and Insight, then.

The interior is at once handsome and spacious, with what appears to be plenty of room both front and rear for real-sized adults, and the cargo area is very deep, as it is unencumbered by a gas tank assembly (the batteries are mounted beneath the seats within the wheelbase). The center stack is production and looks slick, but its smooth finish flush buttons may also be hard to operate by feel on the move. The digital instrument cluster display and the drive controller (we can't really call it a gearshift in an EV now, can we?) are also production pieces, and they look well finished and inviting, as does the interior as a whole.

While there will probably be a few discreet changes to the Leaf (non-showcar paint, slightly different interior fabrics, etc.), this isn't a concept vehicle – Nissan assured us that you are looking at the Real McCoy, the vehicle headed for select American, Japanese, and European showrooms next year.

Source: Autoblog.com