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Last month, Mazda dealerships like us here at Menlo Mazda, serving the Redwood  City, San Jose, and San Francisco areas, had quite the busy April. Why, you ask? Well, that's because drivers locally and across the nation were out purchasing new Mazda models, as April sales were up 21 percent on a year-to-date basis.

If you've ever been to a carnival, there is a possibility you've seen the 'Wall of Death.' This circular wall angled close to 90-degrees has seen its share of daredevil motorcyclists scale its track and ride around at convention-defying positions. It's crazy enough to there are people out there to try it on a motorcycle, but what about a car? Well, Mazda decided to put one of its vehicles to the task of climbing the 'Wall of Death.'

As the world's first bionic man, the fictional astronaut Steve Austin was rebuilt with the best technology to come back 'better, stronger, and smarter' than he ever was before in the hit television series The Six Million Dollar Man from the 1970s. Inspired by the show, Mazda is launching the "Better. Stronger. Smarter." campaign to unveil the new and improved 2013 Mazda CX-5 crossover SUV.

Mazda lovers in Redwood City, San Jose, and across the nation probably heard the news about the next installment of the Mazda MX-5 Miata at the Chicago Auto Show held in February. In case you hadn't, company officials have stated they will recharge the original Miata for its 2014 model. While that's a bit of a ways off, you don't have to be disappointed. Mazda is planning a release of the 2012 MX-5 Miata Special Edition.

The Geneva Auto Show, which ran March 8-18, provides an opportunity for auto manufacturers across the world to come together to debut new models, concept cars, and the latest vehicle technology automakers plan to bring to the market in the coming months. Mazda joined in on the action, bringing two new models to the event; the new Mazda CX-5, and Takeri, a concept design that will likely find its way on to new Mazda vehicles soon.

Given that The Lorax raked in $70 million at the box office this past week, we here at Menlo Mazda are guessing that many drivers in the Redwood City and San Jose areas went out to see it in theaters. During the build-up to the film, you might have seen some Lorax-themed commercials featuring the 2013 Mazda CX-5, but what do the CX-5 and The Lorax have in common?

At Menlo Mazda, we know all about the blues that can come along with having to buy a minivan. Sure, they offer superior cargo room and seating for more passengers, but this increased utility often comes at a cost to performance and fun. Luckily, however, we don't just offer any vehicles here at 543 El Camino Real Redwood City, CA 94063... We offer the new Mazda lineup.

And more specifically, within that thrilling arrangement…

Here at Menlo Mazda, we love gaining new insight into the automotive industry. It's why we love reporting to you on various auto shows and expos throughout the year. And with the most recent one, the 2012 North American International Auto Show, we know that many Mazda enthusiasts had one thing on their mind: The 2013 Mazda6.

This is because the Japanese automaker has made it clear that the next generation of their mid-size…

You don't need to tell anyone here at Menlo Mazda twice; we know there are more SUV options out there than most people know what to do with. And while it can seem hard to find the right choice when the time comes to finance or lease a new ride, no one knows better than the people at U.S. News and World Report. The publication does, after all, feature a wide range of…

If you're big into performance, tuning, and all-around tricking out vehicles, then chances are you've heard of the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show. It's where automakers comes from around the world to show off what the vehicles in their lineup can do, and we here at Menlo Mazda can't get enough of it!

Another show we love? The Tokyo Auto Salon, which is essentially the Japanese equivalent of the premier…