Ingram Park Mazda

Ingram Park Mazda, the leading Mazda dealer in San Antonio is excited to share the new that Mazda’s new SkyActiv Technology engine has garnered plenty of attention in the few short months it has been available.

WardsAuto World recently named the fuel-efficient engine a winner of its 2012 Ward’s 10 Best Engines award – the 10th nod from WardsAuto’s competition that Mazda has received.

Ingram Park Mazda is very excited about this award, and wants to tell you a bit more about SkyActiv Technology and why it has been creating such a buzz in the automotive industry.

But first, how about Jim O’Sullivan, the president and CEO of Mazda North American Operations gives you an introduction:

“With SkyActiv Technology, Mazda has again pushed the boundaries of convention in order to offer consumers world-class vehicle efficiency, best-in-class fuel economy and unprecedented driving dynamics in the form of Zoom-Zoom,” he said.  “Mazda is a passionate brand, focused on engineering, performance, design and improving on everything in between and it is an honor to be recognized for these efforts.”

The engine itself is part of a larger technology package that includes new transmissions as well as stronger and lighter body and chassis systems, all of which improve the vehicle’s efficiency and responsiveness.

The SkyActiv-G 2.0-liter gasoline engine has the world’s highest compression ratio for a mass-produced vehicle – 14:1, in case you were wondering – which is up there with the world’s highest-performance racecars.

It gets a fuel economy of 28 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway.

“There are a lot of fine new affordable four-cylinder engines available in the market today, but the SkyActiv-G 2.0-liter engine in the Mazda3 compact car is the best of the lot,” said Tom Murphy, the executive editor of WardsAuto World.  “On their score sheets, the WardsAuto editors described this sophisticated engine as ‘smooth,’ ‘quick,’ ‘frisky’ and ‘fascinating,’ with an unusually high compression ratio.”

Don’t just take our word for it though, come over to Ingram Park Mazda, the premier Mazda dealer in San Antonio, and try one out for yourself. You’ll be hooked, we promise. 

Exciting news recently arrived here at Ingram Mazda in San Antonio, TX. Straight from our North American headquarters in Irvine, CA, the company announced that March 2011 sales are up 33.3 percent over last year. Even more outstanding is the fact that Mazda’s total sales are up 15.4 percent total over last year, selling over 64,500 vehicles.

Leading the sales roster is the well-liked Mazda3, with sales that are up almost 10 percent over last year. Mazda2 comes in with its best month ever, selling 2500 models. The Mazda6 had a gain of 15.3 percent, selling 4135 vehicles, and Mazda5 doubled since last year, selling over 3,850 vehicles. Wondering about our full-size or crossover vehicles? Strong sales reported across the board, with the CX-9’s best month ever, and the CX-7 not far behind.

In light of the current production halts and devastation in Mazda’s home country of Japan, some are asking why Mazda is still performing so well. The answer lies in the rising cost of fuel prices, which currently are well over $3.00. More and more consumers are realizing that fuel efficiency is an absolute must, and here at Mazda, that has always been a priority. Not to mention the affordable price stickers that adorn such valuable commodities in today’s economical and financial climate.

Here at Ingram Park Mazda, we can show you why the nation has fallen in love with Mazda. We are regarded as San Antonio’s premiere Mazda dealer, and always put customer satisfaction as our top priority. Trust us with your next auto purchase and top in or make an appointment for a test drive today.

The devastating earthquake and resulting tsunami in Japan has created an insurmountable amount of damage to the country. Not only are nearly 380,000 citizens displaced from their homes, cramming into about 2,000 shelters, but almost 220,000 more are homeless, with no hope for temporary housing any time soon. The destruction in Japan is monumental, with death tolls predicted to rise past those of the Kobe quake of 1995. Almost 9,000 people are still unaccounted for, and rescue workers are searching the desolation tirelessly for any who may still be recovered.

Not only have homes, businesses, and families been ripped apart, but the central infrastructure of Japan is in total disarray. With Japan’s immense auto industry hanging in the balance, many suppliers have halted their production to resume at a later date. Mazda of Japan was forced to arrest manufacture at their Hiroshima and Hofu plants, and has announced they will resume temporary production on March 22. The plants will focus on constructing replacement parts and pieces for overseas assembly, and full scale production will commence at a later date.

In the midst of the wreckage, corporate entities have begun to prepare and approve designated aid and donations to help the people of Japan recover. Mazda, being a Japanese automaker, is no exception. The Board of Directors of the Mazda Foundation USA has unanimously approved a $150,000 donation, which will be granted to the American Red Cross Japan Earthquake fund in addition to the Pacific Tsunami Relief fund. Mazda prides themselves on placing a high priority of safety and wellness for their employees, suppliers, and families, and are deeply concerned for their Japanese colleagues.  The donation comes as part of Mazda’s philanthropic foundation, which has awarded over $7 million in grants since its inception in 1992.

Show your support for Japan and stop in to Ingram Park Mazda today. With the most up-to-date cars and trucks at your fingertips, Ingram Park Mazda prides itself on strong customer service and satisfaction. Serving San Antonio and surrounding areas, new and used Mazda models are available for test drive and sale today.