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It is officially Fall and that means it is time for all things that this season has to offer such as multi-colored leaves, pumpkin spice, and apple cider. Not all the changes of this time of year are as exciting though, for example, the weather and road conditions. Therefore, you will need to make sure that your vehicle is ready to take on the Fall by checking over a few key systems to see what may need maintenance or updating. Below we have a few tips from the Car Care Council to help you get your vehicle in top shape as the seasons change. 1.) Windshield Wiper Blades - Wiper blades are especially important during the fall and winter months as you are clearing leaves, frost, and eventually, snow off your window. Take a moment to look at the condition your blades are in at the start of the season so that you don’t have to struggle with ineffective blades later when you really need them. 2.) Tires - Tires are other key vehicle parts that you might want to look into replacing during the fall. Once again, these next few months will bring more severe weather and you want to make sure that your tires have the traction to keep you traveling steadily on those icy and snow-covered roads. Make sure the tread depth of your tires is still optimal and be sure to have them rotated and realigned. 3.) HVAC System - Since we are just coming off the summer the odds are that you have it tested out the heating system in your car recently. Make sure you turn on the heat and check that everything is filtering and ventilating properly. You would rather spot a problem now rather than realize your car is not warming up once the temperature really starts to drop. 4.) Brakes - Check the fluid levels to see that they are all properly filled and look for signs of wear on the drums, rotors, and linings. 5.) Battery and Charging System - Car batteries tend to need replacing every few years so if yours is more than three years old then you should definitely have it tested. Check its effectiveness and look for signs of corrosion while also making sure all the connections are clean and tight. This is important because the last thing you want to be faced with on a cold morning is a vehicle that won’t start because the battery is dead. Einsure, EINSURANCE | E-Insurance |. "Car Care & Safety Tips for Autumn Driving." EINSURANCE.com. N.p., 08 Sept. 2014. Web. 20 Sept. 2016. <http://www.einsurance.com/journal/car-care-and-safety-tips-for-autumn-driving/>.

In our last blog, we talked all about the Mazda MX-5 Miata and what makes it such a popular model. The popularity of this model even earned it recognition from the Guinness Book of Word Records in 2000. As we stated before, a handful of editors from AutoGuide.com decided to share their favorite MX-5 Miata experiences and we shared the first half of those stories in our last blog. Here, we have the final three stories available for you so be sure to read through them and then stop by DELLA Mazda of Glens Falls and take a test drive in the 2016 Mazda Miata MX-5! 4.) Features Editor Sami Haj-Assaad - For Sami, his story is one that speaks more to his competitive nature and is an example of how being too competitive can get you into trouble at times. Sami and his colleague were taking part in a navigational rally back in 2014 and he had the role of navigator and note taker. At one part of the rally, however, he got behind the wheel and took to the race track. He was unfamiliar with the course and was focusing too much on getting a best time in during his three laps. As a result, he misjudged the track elevation on his last lap and ended up hitting the passenger side rear quarter panel against the tire wall. Luckily he and his passenger were not injured and the vehicle only sustained minimal damage as the airbags did not deploy. Even so, he had to face a bit of embarrassment and a slightly dented car that resulted from his over-zealous attitude. In the end, though, this setback inspired them to try harder through the rest of the rally and they ended up coming in first place! 5.) Associate Editor Craig Cole - Craig's story is about  juvenile rebellion. He decided to take his favorite MX-5 Miata out for a joyride when none of his colleagues were looking. Back in 2015 AutoGuide.com was shooting their Car of the Year comparison test at Willow Springs racetrack in Southern California and he took some time in-between takes to take the Miata out in an empty parking lot. He turned off the traction control, revved the engine, put the car in first gear and let out the clutch. This resulted in the rear tires squealing as he navigated the car around the parking lot sliding rear-end first in any and all directions of his choosing. In the end, he brought the car back no worse for the wear and with no one else having witnessed. 6.) News Editor Stephen Elmer - Stephen was at the annual Test Fest held by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) and he had just finished testing out the new Mustang GT350 when he decided to try getting behind the wheel of the all-new 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Having the opportunity to do a back-to-back comparison on the two vehicles he found that the MX-5 offers the same heightened level of fun as the Mustang but he felt he had considerably more control as he took to the twisty roads and was able to enjoy the open road and everything that this exciting model had to offer. Overall, he found that this experience proved that you do not need to have a high level of horsepower to make a car fun, just a quality built vehicle with top maneuvering and handling abilities. "What’s Your Favorite Mazda MX-5 Miata Memory?" AutoGuide.com. N.p., 15 Sept. 2016. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fwww.autoguide.com%2Fauto-news%2F2016%2F08%2Fautoguide-answers-what-s-your-favorite-mazda-mx-5-miata-memory-.html>.

The MX-5 Miata has had a long and illustrious history for the Mazda brand having grown to become one of the most popular models for the company since it was first introduced back in 1989. In the nearly thirty years since its introduction it has won numerous awards and sold more than 1,000,000 models. It was even recognized by Guinness Book of Word Records back in 2000 as the “best-selling two-seat convertible in history”. Therefore, it is safe to say that the MX-5 Miata holds a special place for the Mazda brand and anyone who has ever owned one. AutoGuide.com editors decided to share their favorite MX-5 Miata memories as they looked back on the different model versions that they have had the opportnity to drive over the years. A total of six editors shared their story, we have the first three here so look out for the rest in a future blog. 1.) Managing Editor Jodi Lai - Jodi says that her favorite MX-5 Miata experience happened back in March of 2014 when she was testing out an NC MX-5 that had some incredible snow tires on it. Considering this vehicle is a convertible and the temperature at the time was a bitter -17 degrees (F), she understandably gained a few stares from pedestrians, fellow drivers, and a few police officers as she drove down the street with the top down. However, she says that with her parka, gloves, scarf, and fluffy hat that she barely felt the cold as she navigated this light, rear-wheel drive convertible sports car along the road. She says that what she remembers most from that experience is the look of surprise and delight that she gained from nearly everyone she passed making this one test drive that she will never forget. 2.) Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Yarkony - For Jonathan, his favorite MX-5 Miata was the Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata that he drove around Maui on his honeymoon. He says that when planning the trip he was looking for a convertible to drive around while he and his new spouse enjoyed the beautiful sites. He ended up lucking out by finding a local dealer in the area that specialized in renting exotic vehicles and they had this model in stock. What was even better was that this was the 2004 model which was the only MX-5 Miata to be equipped with a factory turbocharged engine. This, along with the manual transmission and compact size of this model made it ideal for traveling along the famous Hana Highway which is a long, winding coastal road that is located along the end of a volcano that overlooks the ocean. The turbocharged capabilities of this model made it ideal for experiencing a nice long drive along this scenic stretch of road. 3.) News Editor Jason Siu - For Jason, unfortunately, his very first experience behind the wheel of an MX-5 Miata was one that did not fully allow him to appreciate the power and capabilities of this model as he would have liked. His cousin ordered a new Miata and asked Jason to pick it up for him. What sounded like an awesome opportunity ended up being much more complicated than he had expected. Jason was used to driving a manual vehicle but on the flat roads of Southern California and Florida. So when he had to drive this new Miata on the steep, winding roads of San Francisco he quickly realized that he was out of his league. So he spent most of the time trying to make sure that he wasn’t ruining the clutch on the unfamiliar roads rather than being able to truly appreciate all that this model was capable of on these twisty country roads. "What’s Your Favorite Mazda MX-5 Miata Memory?" AutoGuide.com. N.p., 15 Sept. 2016. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fwww.autoguide.com%2Fauto-news%2F2016%2F08%2Fautoguide-answers-what-s-your-favorite-mazda-mx-5-miata-memory-.html>.

Mazda knows that when you buy a car it is not just because you are looking for something to get you from point A to point B, you are looking for a vehicle that you will love getting behind the wheel of. That is why they have built their vehicles with exciting features like SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS that you will find in the 2017 Mazda6 that will make you not only love being in the driver’s seat, but miss it when you are gone. This is the theme of the new advertisement that Mazda has released for this vehicle. In it we see a man who has been traveling for nearly a week spending a large amount of time passengering on planes and various other forms of public transportation. Therefore, after more than five days he is very relieved to arrive back to the airport where his Mazda6 is waiting for him to drive it home. Check out this new spot above and look out for the arrival of the 2017 Mazda6 here at DELLA Mazda of Glens Falls.

With our society’s ever-increasing dependence on mobile devices, distracted driving has risen significantly becoming one of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents. According to statistics from Distraction.Gov in 2014 alone 3,179 people were killed and 431,000 were injured in motor vehicle accidents that were caused by distracted drivers. These facts show just how serious this problem has become and why we all need to make the effort to prevent ourselves from becoming distracted, especially by our cell phones, while driving. Below we have a few helpful hints that we encourage you to keep in mind the next time you get behind the wheel. 1.) Silence/Hide Phone - We have all become so conditioned to the sound of a phone ringing or a text message notification that we automatically check our phones every time we hear one go off. Therefore, one tip to avoid this happening while driving is to put your phone on silent so that you will not hear it if anyone calls or messages you. That way the impulse to reach for your phone will not be there. Also, you can try putting your phone out of reach such as placing it in your purse then, putting the purse in your backseat so that even if you do hear it you will not be able to answer it. 2.) Designated Texter - Having a designated driver when you plan on drinking is a precaution that most of us have employed. So why not do the same for texting? When you are traveling with companions designate one of them to be your texter for the duration of the ride so that you can still send and receive your messages and keep your attention on the task at hand. 3.) Pull Over - If you receive a message or phone call that you absolutely need to answer while on the road, the best thing to do is to find a safe place to pull over so that out can respond safely without trying to do so while still attempting to navigate the vehicle. 4.) Plan Ahead - One more solution to preventing driving and texting is to take care of all necessary communication before you get behind the wheel. Take care of any phone calls or texts that you need to send ahead of time and then let anyone who may try and get in touch with you know that you are going to be driving so that they will not call or text while you're on the road. "Safety Tips to Avoid Distracted Driving." Digital Responsibility. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Sept. 2016. <http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/safety-tips-to-avoid-distracted-driving/>. "Facts and Statistics." Distraction.Gov. N.p., n.d. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fwww.distraction.gov%2Fstats-research-laws%2Ffacts-and-statistics.html>.

August sales for Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) have been announced and the brand has ended the month with a total of 26,109 units sold. The Mazda CX-5 celebrated its second consecutive month with sales reaching more than 10,000 units with the overall total reaching 10,831 units, a full 5.8 percent higher than August sales from last year. The CX-9 also has a YOY increase riding 6.3 percent over last August to reach 1,863 units sold for the month. Finally, the CX-3 complete its first full year of sales ending August with 1,492 units sold which is a 113.8 percent increase over August sales from 2015. "Mazda Reports August Sales." Inside Mazda. N.p., 1 Sept. 2016. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Finsidemazda.mazdausa.com%2Fpress-release%2Fmazda-reports-august-2016-sales%2F>.

DELLA Mazda of Glens Falls wants to say Happy Labor Day to everyone who lives in and around Queensbury, Glens Falls, Saratoga, Clifton Park, or Albany, NY! Be sure to enjoy the rest of your extended weekend and make your way over to our dealership again soon to check out all of the new Mazda vehicles that we have in stock!

Race car drivers are filled with passion! Passion for the vehicles they drive and passion for the thrill and adrenaline rush that they feel when they get behind the wheel and push the vehicle to its limits. Mazda decided to highlight a few of the drivers from the MazdaUSA team and had them sit down and share why it is that they love racing so much. Each driver relays stories from their racing experiences as well as their personal lives as they explain what led them to this career choice and what racing has meant to them. Anyone who has ever had the experience be being inside a race car while it is being driven around the track at top speed knows the unique sense of excitement and fear that comes from this experience. This mixture of emotions appeals strongly to each of these men and women who display that passion day in and day out. Hear more straight from the drivers themselves in the video below!

It's time to head back-to-school and in order to make sure that you have everything that you need to start the new year off right Kelley Blue Book has released their list of the 10 Best Back-to-School Cars of 2016! This list is filled with vehicles that appeal to both students and their parents thanks to its style, function, safety, and affordability as each model on the list has a starting MSRP of less than $20,000. For the 2016-2017 year, you can choose from two different Mazda vehicles that made this list this year; the 2016 Mazda3 and the 2016 Mazda CX-3. Both of these vehicles offer a sleek style and a fun-to-drive feel along with first-rate safety. In fact, both vehicles earned a Top Safety Pick + rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Make your way over to DELLA Mazda in Glens Falls where we have both of these models in stock and check them out to see if they will be your perfect back-to-school companion! "2016 Mazda 3, CX-3 on KBB's Best Back-to-School Cars of 2016 List - Inside Mazda." Inside Mazda. N.p., 8 Aug. 2016. Web. 23 Aug. 2016. <http://insidemazda.mazdausa.com/press-release/kbb-10-best-back-to-school-cars-2016/>.

Right in time for your teens to begin getting ready for the fall, U.S. News & World Report has released their list of the Best Cars for Teens. The 2016 Mazda3 was selected as the top choice in the $25K to $30K category due to its advanced safety features and overall quality. The 2016 Mazda3 earned a  2016 Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) due to its impressive crashworthiness ratings. It also offers a number of advanced safety features such as  i-ACTIVSENSE which includes Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring, Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC), Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) for low-speed braking, and Smart Brake Support for highway-speed braking. Stop by DELLA Mazda of Glens Fall s and take a test drive in the 2016 Mazda3 today! "2016 Mazda3 Named to Best Car for Teens List from U.S. News & World Report." Mazda USA. N.p., 1 Aug. 2016. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Finsidemazda.mazdausa.com%2Fpress-release%2Fmazda3-best-car-for-teens%2F>.

U.S. sales results for the month of July have been reported by Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) and according to the brand they experienced a 2.8 percent increase over the results from last July reaching a total of 27,915 units sold for July. Along with the overall success, several individual models experienced successful results for July. The Mazda CX-5 reported its best-ever July sales with their monthly total increasing 13.7 percent to reach 10,831. This also represents the model’s best monthly results since December 2015. Sales of the Mazda CX-9 were the best they have been since March 2013 with a total of 2,243 units sold for the month, a 41 percent increase over July 2015. Additionally, sales of the all-new Mazda CX-3 reached 1,499 units, sales of the Mazda3 reached 8,103 units, and sales of the Mazda6 reached 4,341 units. "Mazda Reports July Sales." Mazda USA. N.p., 2 Aug. 2016. Web. <http://insidemazda.mazdausa.com/press-release/july-2016-sales/>.

DELLA Mazda of Glens Falls is excited to welcome all of our valued customers from Queensbury, Glens Falls, Saratoga, Clifton Park, and Albany, NY to our new blog page. Here we will be sharing with you all of the latest Mazda and automotive-related news. We will share the latest breaking news from the world of Mazda including awards, sales results, concept vehicles, new releases, and much more. We will also offer helpful tips for car care, driving, and safety. All of the latest happenings here at the dealership will be included as well monthly sales, promotions, events, and our monthly Research & Review pages which offers a detailed breakdown on a new Mazda vehicle from our inventory. Keep checking back to learn about all of these things and more!