Category Archives: Stories of Interest

When Will the Mazda SKYACTIV®-X Engine Make it to the USA?

Mazda Next-Generation SKYACTIV®-X Engine USA Release Date 

During the lead-up to the release of the 2019 Mazda3 redesign, one large point of interest was the promotion of a new engine. Many Mazda models use the current SKYACTIV®-G engine design. The 2019 Mazda3 was touted as one of the first Mazda models to offer the next-generation SKYACTIV®-X high-compression gasoline engine that would greatly improve efficiency and responsive handling.

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Happy Mother's Day card surrounded by colorful flowers

2019 Mother’s Day Events and Activities in Newark, NJ

Mother’s Day only comes once a year. Treat the mom in your life to something special for 2019. For those in and near the Bergen County area of New Jersey, we’ve found the following Mother’s Day events for the month of May 2019. Take a look and, if your schedule is open, make sure to add in something for Mother’s Day 2019.

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2020 Mazda CX-30 compact crossover SUV overhead rear shot with soul red crystal paint color parked in a fancy glass building as a women enters the driver's door

Why is it Called the Mazda CX-30?

2020 Mazda CX-30 Title Name and Size Explanation

Last month, the automotive community was introduced to a brand-new Mazda model. That would be the upcoming 2020 Mazda CX-30 SUV. Set to release later this year, the 2020 Mazda CX-30 is sized between the current 2019 Mazda CX-3 and the 2019 Mazda CX-5 models and is therefore also expected to be priced between them as well.

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2019 Mazda3 sedan exterior shot with gray metallic paint color parked under a theater sign in the rain

How Much Power Does the 2019 Mazda3 SKYACTIV®-X Engine Produce?

2019 Mazda3 SKYACTIV®-X Engine Specs and Availability

A lot of buzz has been made about the SKYACTIV®-X, which is the next generation of engines from Mazda following the current SKYACTIV®-G generation. However, many were sad to hear that the SKYACTIV®-X engine would not be made available to American drivers upon the release of the 2019 Mazda3. However, we now have new information on that front, both detailing the specs and the release date of the SKYACTIV®-X engine for American audiences.

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2019 Mazda CX-5 exterior shot with red paint color parked on a snow hill with fog and mist covering a forest mountain behind it

A Trip Through the Arctic Tests Out Mazda i-ACTIV® AWD

Mazda Roads Reimagined Arctic Drive Campaign with CX SUVs

A recent promotional campaign for Mazda SUVs was recently released in full on the Mazda YouTube channel. Titled as Roads Reimagined, their first entry is ‘Arctic Drive,’ with several videos detailing a trip through the cold of Canada. Battling blistering winds, and the tough muck and packed snow of the roads, this Roads Reimagined entry showcases i-ACTIV® AWD on Mazda CX-3, Mazda CX-5, and Mazda CX-9 models while traversing the beautiful Canadian landscape. Locations of interest include the Canadian Rockies, the Alaska Highway, the Arctic Ocean, and the Northern Lights.

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Apple Orchards near Lodi NJ

Where can we pick Apples in the Bergen County Area?

Apple Orchards near Lodi NJ 

It’s September and the leaves are changing. It’s also time for the harvest and there are plenty of apples to be picked. We have created a list of apple orchards near Lodi NJ to help you and your family celebrate the Fall. Let’s take a look at what there is to offer in the Bergen County area.  Read the rest of this entry >>

Family-Friendly Public Swimming Pools in Bergen County

Where can we swim near Lodi NJ?

Family-Friendly Public Swimming Pools in Bergen County 

There is still plenty of summer left. Take the kids out to the pool before school starts and while the weather is still hot. There are many family-friendly public swimming pools in Bergen County and these are just some of our suggestions. Take a dip and cool off at one of these public pools near Lodi, New Jersey.  Read the rest of this entry >>