Mazda has recently announced that its partnership with Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula (SCRAMP) will continue for another five years.  This partnership is already ten years old and we at Putnam Mazda think the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca has a perfect ring to it.

If you don't follow motorsports, the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is a premier racetrack that boasts one of the best natural tracks and hosts some of the most famous auto and motorcycle races in the world.

Jay Amestoy, Vice President of MNAO Public Affairs and Motorsports, explains, "We first fell in love…

For those looking for an energy efficient vehicle the Mazda3 is the perfect car.  It uses Mazda's latest SkyActiv Technology to boost performance and increase efficiency at the same time.  It's powered by a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine that boasts an EPA-estimated 40 mpg (without the help of a hybrid powertrain), and a peppy 155 horsepower. And, the reviews of the vehicle have been outstanding.  And, Mazda recently revealed plans to expand the SkyActiv reach.

So, how does Mazda plan on expanding the reach of the SkyActiv technology?  The next generation of Mazda models will be powered by…

The 'Wall of Death' has been one of the most popular platforms for daredevils across the world to showcase their skill. We here at Putnam Mazda bet you know what we're talking about; it's a circular wall, 31-feet in diameter where the track is angled at nearly 90-degrees. Typically, in its heyday in the 1920s, we'd see adventurous motorcyclists scale it and defy convention as they circled round and round.  It already sounds crazy, but do you know what's even crazier? The Mazda2 accomplished the feat too.

With the help of the 85-year-old 'Wall of Death…

Until 1959 customers had little information on vehicle safety.  So, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety was founded to provide consumers with the most accurate safety information on the market.  The goal of the organization is to test vehicles for their safety and give them appropriate ratings, with the goal of reducing deaths, injuries, and property damage that could ensue otherwise. And, we're pleased to announce that Mazda has been impressing the IIHS recently.

So, what is Mazda doing differently than other auto manufacturers?  They have developed a new philosophy for engineering cars named SKYACTIV. The result? Thus far…

The MAZDA CX-7 will be discontinued in the United States.  However, this does not speak poorly of its performance and availability from Putnam Mazda in Burlingame, CA. As a company MAZDA is gearing up for the future as vehicles with better fuel economy are becoming more popular.  The new MAZDA CX-5 will take the CX-7's place as one of the auto maker's most marketable SUVs.

Mazda spokeswoman Beverly Braga confirmed during a recent interview that CX-7 midsize SUV will be replaced by the smaller 2013 CX-5. Sales for CX-7 will continue overseas, though 2012 will be its final…

Putnam Mazda knows you are a cautious and attentive driver when navigating the streets of Burlingame, CA .  However, no one is perfect and we can all be distracted at some point.  And, when that does happen it can turn fatal quickly.  Well, Mazda now offers an innovative technology called Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) to protect you.

It will be introduced in the upcoming Mazda CX-5.  The SCBS is similar to the pre-existing accident avoidance systems but much, much better. Why do we say that? Because unlike others which only emit an audio alert warning at the first sign of…

For those of you who haven't seen the  new series of commercials from Mazda check them out now!  The "quirky" films use Dr. Seuss' The Lorax to promote the 2012 Mazda CX-5. The best selling Dr. Seuss book has been made into a 3D movie which is scheduled to premiere on March 12.

So, what does the new Mazda CX-5 and Dr. Seuss movie have in common? We'll let the CEO of Illumination Entertainment, Chris Meledandri, explain that, "The Lorax character's view of the environment fits in exactly with Mazda and Skyactiv Technology, so the two were…

Call us nostalgic, but Putnam Mazda believes that there's something nice about respecting tradition within the automotive industry. Apparently, so does Mazda. Since the Mazda MX-5 Miata first zoom-zoomed out onto the scene at the 1989 Chicago Expo, the automaker has made special effort to keep rolling out MX-5 Miata installments at the same location. As we hinted at earlier, for the newest Mazda roadster offering, this custom will not change.

Available in a sporty red or pearly white, the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition will take the stage at the upcoming 2012 Chicago Auto Show. Like any…

The design borrows features from the Takeri Concept  and will embody the future of Mazda technology. Mazda has a new design concept called KODO, which translates to Soul of Motion.  The Mazda6 has already been positioned as a "handsome executive/family vehicle."¹ Family-friendly drive in…

If you're looking to start the New Year with a new SUV, you certainly have a lot of variants to choose from. Those worth looking at twice, however, are numbered. Happily, you're guaranteed to find one of at Putnam Mazda: the Mazda CX-9. It just tied for first place on U.S. News and World Reports' "Affordable SUVs" list!

How did U.S. News and World Reports determine the CX-9 SUV's esteemed placement? The Mazda CX-9 actually made it quite easy. What with its cheetah-like sprinting capabilities, chic look, and advanced safety and convenience features. After reviewing…