A partnership formed with Mazda is a partnership formed for a lifetime. At least that's our take here at Walser Mazda. Such seems to be the case with the automaker's union with the Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula (SCRAMP) as well. After ten years holding naming rights to the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has signed on for another five.

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It's no surprise to us here at Walser Mazda that drivers in the greater Burnsville and Minneapolis area are looking towards Mazda when they are in the market for a new car. With many popular compacts, sedans, and SUVs all boasting efficient and stylish designs, April was a busy month for dealerships like us, and nationwide. In fact, Mazda recorded its best April sales month since 2008, as sales are up 21 percent on…

It's always important to do plenty of research before buying or leasing a vehicle to make sure your bases are covered in terms of efficiency and safety. One thing that shouldn't be overlooked is comfort, since most of your time will be inside the cabin of a car, SUV, or truck, and you should feel relaxed and comfy while driving. You'll find a combination of all those features in the 2013 Mazda…

The 2013 Mazda CX-5 already has a no shortage of safety features to entice buyers who put their wellbeing first, and now it has an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety "Top Safety Pick" designation to tout as well. Walser Mazda, serving greater Minneapolis and Burnsville is proud of this accomplishment, but we realize that some of you out there may be wondering exactly what some of those safety features that helped Mazda secure the title…

Mazda spokesperson Beverly Braga recently confirmed that the rumors are true. The automaker plans to replace the Mazda CX-7 with the 2013 Mazda CX-5 in the US. Sales of the CX-7 will continue overseas.

The CX-7's poor sales performance in North America was due to several factors, including identity, Cars.com explains:

"One of the CX-7's issues was size; at 184.3 inches long, it was too small to be considered a true…

Give up? Ok, we'll tell you. It's the all-new Mazda CX-5 crossover.

Since the CX-5 is a Mazda-made vehicle you probably already know it's efficient. What you might not understand if why this all-new crossover from Mazda can save the lives of distracted drivers everywhere. Don't worry. That's why we're here to fill you in!

An innovative Mazda technology called Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) will be making its…

Cleaning your vehicles windows isn't just about making your car look like new. Doing so grants greater visibility, which in turn results in a safer ride for you and your passengers. In other words, it's a no-brainer. That said, everyone should clean their car's windows on a regular basis. But we also know that there are many mistakes people will make in doing so.

What kind of mistakes, you ask? For one…

For many, the term "minivan" brings to mind images of soccer moms, grocery stores, screaming children, and a seemingly never-ending supply of somewhat mediocre performance. And we're going to go ahead and guess that your last ride in a minivan didn't turn you into a raving fan of the vehicle's adept handling and engaging drive. In most circumstances, the staff here at Walser Mazda would find it hard to disagree with you…

Walser Mazda knows that not everyone in the Minneapolis area is prepared to make the switch to hybrid or all-electric driving quite yet. We also understand that many consumers are looking for low fuel-consumption nonetheless. That's why we're delighted that our favorite automaker is offering the best of both worlds with the 2013 Mazda CX-5.

Mazda junkies may remember the company's initial CX-5 fuel-economy predictions back in November of 2011. For those…

Recent products of Mazda innovation have generated noteworthy buzz within the automotive market. Take for instance, SkyActiv technology. Applied to the Mazda3 engine thus far, the fuel-saving treatment completely transformed an internal-combustion process that's been set in place for years. Yet a handful of challenges have come parallel with such success.

In reference to one obstacle, the soaring yen, Mazda CEO Takashi Yamanouchi says, "It's hard to tell where the yen will go…