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2009 Mazda 6 USA Edition

Specifically developed for North America, the all-new Mazda6 inherits and evolves the sporty styling and superb driving performance of the first generation Mazda6. The North American model features a larger body and greater engine displacement to meet the particular demands of the North American market. Handling and comfort were also optimized for North American road conditions.

"Following the CX-7 and the CX-9, the 2009 North American Mazda6 is the third model that was designed and engineered specifically to meet the needs of our North American customers," said Daniel T. Morris, Mazda's senior managing executive officer in charge of marketing and overseas sales. "The midsize sedan segment is extremely competitive and the Mazda6 will be up against some of the best vehicles in the industry.

"The all-new Mazda6 offers plenty of Mazda's characteristic Zoom-Zoom vitality and we believe it will succeed in the challenging North American market. We will continue to deliver products that reflect our customers' needs and build Mazda's brand image in order to achieve the goals set out in our mid-term Mazda Advancement Plan."

The all-new North American Mazda6 will be powered by Mazda's newly developed 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder (I4) engine and its 3.7-liter V6 engine. The I4 engine is already available in the European and Japanese Mazda6 models and the V6 promises an exhilarating ride, coming straight from the 2008 North American Truck of the Year, the Mazda CX-9. A six-speed manual and a five-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift mode will be available for the I4 engine. The V6 will be coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift mode. The North American Mazda6 will be available only as a four-door sedan.

The all-new North American Mazda6 will be produced at AutoAlliance International in Flat Rock, Michigan, a joint venture with partner Ford Motor Company, as it has been since the first Mazda6 launched in 2002.

EXCLUSIVE STIMULUS OPPORTUNITY

MileOne Automotive has 63 automobile dealerships and businesses located throughout Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. focusing on customer service and repeated business, the company sells close to 50,000 vehicles per year and sees another 500,000 people in its stores for service. “Each dealership supports a wide range of community organizations through a variety of ways,” explained David Metter, Chief Marketing Officer for MileOne. “By combining our efforts under one company, we could do more for a few organizations.”

“Throughout MileOne’s 3,500 employees, breast cancer has impacted many of their lives,” he added. “Therefore, choosing the American Cancer Society seemed to be a perfect fit. Not only does this opportunity provide MileOne with a way to truly give back to the communities with which we do business, it is a charity that everyone, including the customer, relates to.” MileOne chose to support the American Cancer Society based on the Society’s commitment to research, advocacy, and patient services. So the company began its involvement by participating in community-based events such as Baltimore’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® and Relay For Life® throughout Maryland.

MileOne is a large corporation. Yet coordinating all 63 dealerships for a special cause is a positive experience. In 2006, MileOne had over 300 walkers and raised nearly $15,000 at the Baltimore Making Strides event, making them the largest corporate team in the event’s five-year history. MileOne also donates a vehicle for a raffle to benefit local Relay For Life® events. This incentive is what allows MileOne to go above and beyond in its efforts to help fight cancer.

“Employees and customers are both loyal toward these events,” says Jerry Fader, President and Chief Operating Officer. “People have told us that they purchase their vehicles from MileOne because we support a cause that is important to them. Our employees feel good about working for this company because of our efforts toward the American Cancer Society.” MileOne is committed to giving credit to its employee’s dedication and often features employees who strive to do more within their community by participating in a variety of events in the MileOne employee newsletter. During the last three years, MileOne’s fundraising achievements have grown from $148,000 to more than $250,000 for the American Cancer Society. Through the Relay For Life car raffle and participation in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, MileOne has raised nearly $2 million dollars to benefit cancer-fighting efforts.

Top Fuel Saving Tips:

We’re accustomed to our freedom, and part of that used to mean traveling with little concern about fuel prices. But with regular gas approaching $4 per gallon, those days of fossil fuel-burning gluttony are headed for the history books.  As was the case three decades ago, drivers are forced to focus on methods to improve fuel efficiency, thereby saving money at the pump.
How we drive and care for our vehicles plays a big role in upping MPG. Call it conservation on wheels – or just smart motoring – but the payoff for adhering to the following simple tenets can be substantial.
This article is designed to give drivers a handful of ideas about reducing fuel costs, including maintaining proper tire pressure and keeping speeds down. They’re basic tips appropriate for anyone who drives, though there are numerous additional ways to avoid pricey trips to your local filling station. Besides adopting the recommendations listed on the following pages, consider carpooling, driving at off-peak times to avoid heavy traffic congestion, and planning errands to maximize fuel and time efficiency.
Use the Correct
Octane
Check your owner’s manual to find what octane level is required for your car’s engine. This information may also be displayed inside the fuel door or next to the fuel gauge on the dash. If there’s no call for the premium stuff, stick with good ol’ regular.
Octane relates to gasoline’s volatility factor in the combustion chamber, and has nothing to do with performance, so pouring premium into your base Corolla is money wasted. High-performance engines, on the other hand, need higher-octane fuel because the combustion chamber environment is much hotter than normal. Using premium fuel reduces pre-ignition, which can damage valves and pistons if allowed to go for long periods of time.
Properly Inflate
Tires
Keep your tires inflated to the proper levels. Under-inflated tires may deliver a softer ride, but they also make it harder for your car to move down the road, meaning your engine works harder and uses more fuel to maintain speed. In fact, a single tire under inflated by two pounds per-square-inch (PSI) increases fuel consumption by one percent. Furthermore, under-inflated tires are subject to premature wear and tread separation, while over-inflated tires can compromise handling, among other downsides. Make sure to check your owner’s manual or the decal in your car’s door jamb for correct inflation levels, and develop a habit of checking tire pressure every time you fill up the gas tank.
Maintain Your Ride
Clogged air and fuel filters, dirty oil, and low fluid levels can affect engine performance and fuel efficiency, as can worn out spark plugs in older or high-mileage cars. Change your vehicle’s engine oil and oil filter regularly and perform routine maintenance according to the schedule outlined in your owner’s manual, but beware of dealer service packages that are unnecessary and costly. For example, it may be beneficial to request that only services outlined in the owner’s manual be performed for your 15,000-mile or 30,000-mile service. By keeping your car in top mechanical shape, it will run better, last longer, and return better fuel economy.

The Maryland Jockey Club.

The Maryland Jockey Club was the beginning of the state's passion for horse racing. Maryland used to host the Belmont Stakes before it was moved to New York, and still proudly hosts Preakness as part of the Triple Crown.