Terrys Service Blog

 

Barely a year ago, you could get 40 miles per gallon on the highway in exactly one conventional gas-powered car--the two-seat, toaster-size ForTwo, from Smart. But with fuel prices approaching $4 a gallon, membership in the 40-and-over club is growing fast. Hyundai, Chevrolet and Ford have introduced efficient sedans and hatchbacks. Now an unexpected entrant is joining the club: Mazda, the carmaker that built its reputation on affordable performers like the 155mph Speed3 and the rotary-engined RX-8.

 

Mazda’s fuel-efficiency program, Skyactiv, involves a multiyear rollout of new engines, transmissions and other reinvented components across a range of vehicles. The goal is to boost overall fuel economy by 30 percent by 2015, one year before American fuel-economy rules require automakers to reach a fleetwide average of 35.5 mpg. 

 

To read the full story click this link: Mazda Unveils New Minagi  Crossover Concept

Windshield wiper blades: how to prevent poor performance

Nobody likes the sound of a squeaky windshield wiper, but sometimes that's what it takes for us to replace a worn or damaged blade. More importantly, poor performing wipers can be a real safety hazard by impairing our vision. So what's the normal wearlife of a wiper? What type of blades should you consider for a replacement?