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When you first purchase a Mazda from Joe Myers, you'll find that all of your settings are at the factory preset level. To make your vehicle more of your own, you can choose to set your settings how you prefer. This includes door lock options, the sensitivity of many of your safety features, your preferred radio stations, and your most commonly traveled routes. Your sales professional probably walked you through making these changes, but we have some additional information that you can use if you want to make more changes later on.

The North American Operations sector of Mazda recently announced that they will be providing dealer-installed integration updates for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This will only be offered on certain vehicles that come equipped with the Mazda Connect infotainment system. These updates come with both hardware and software aspects of the install. A faster-charging 2.1-amp USB port is included from a hardware perspective. The latest version of Mazda Connect will also be included. 

Your Mazda is equipped with technology called "idle stop" if you drive a newer vehicle. Idle stop is sometimes called "i stop." You can use the technology to improve fuel economy, and you can use it to turn the engine on and off as needed to use power or conserve fuel and energy consumption. Idle stop will turn the engine off when the vehicle is not moving and start it up again when traffic starts moving. Most drivers enjoy having idle stop to save on fuel economy, but the feature can also be turned off if you decide that you…

The SkyActiv® engine is the world's first gasoline engine for mass-produced vehicles with a high compression ratio. By producing more energy from the fuel, it improves the energy efficiency of the engine, and it also provides more torque. The SkyActiv® engine is also the world's first compression-ignition gasoline engine.

Working to protect its passengers and prevent collisions, Mazda’s suite of collision prevention and safety features called i-ACTIVSENSE works to keep you and your family safe. Learn more about this comprehensive safety package by reading this article or by visiting our Mazda dealership in Houston today.

Shopping for a new vehicle that offers top-of-the-line fuel economy? You’re in the right place! The Environmental Protection Agency has once again found that the Mazda Motor Corporation is the most fuel-efficient automaker in the country, accomplishing this without having any hybrid or electric models.