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The excitement at Dolan Mazda this year is due in part to the arrival of the all-new Mazda3 sedan. This popular compact car continues to get more attention because of the safety features drivers appreciate this year.

With the Adaptive Cruise Control, you won't just be setting the desired speed in the new Mazda3 sedan. Once the speed has been selected, the radar system scans ahead for a lead car, marking a buffer zone so that your vehicle will be able to speed up or slow down automatically while keeping the safer driving distance at any speed. 

Are you on the hunt for a three-row SUV that will fit your family well and also provide you with all of the new technology that you are seeking? You deserve to drive a vehicle with access to all of the best technology, and you can do that when you purchase the popular Mazda CX-9.

Are you looking to get text messages in a safe way while driving and have the opportunity to respond to them with help from your vehicle? The Mazda CX-9 can be set up in a way that allows you to connect your phone to your…

The all-new Mazda CX-5 is that crossover SUV packed with safety features you'll appreciate. The Mazda CX-5 can even help you to avoid a collision on the road. If there is something in your path as you are driving, the Pre-Collision Assist system identifies the threat and flashes a warning to slow down the vehicle before it automatically will pre-charge the brakes to stop you in time.

The reason the Mazda CX-5 is safer on the road is because the Blind Spot Information System is using sensors to monitor behind the vehicle for other cars. If the sensors pick…

As more bicyclists take to the streets, drivers must learn new skills to keep the public roadways safe for everyone. Bicycles can appear near a vehicle at unexpected times. Drivers should use care when making a right turn on red.

Reno-area drivers understand the need always to be alert when driving along with bicycles. The extra caution applies when parking; drivers and passengers should check before opening doors on the traffic side of the vehicle. 

Extreme cold can affect your battery, even if it is a new battery. Cold slows the chemical process that builds voltage in your battery. If the temperature is low enough, the chemical process is slowed enough to deny the amperage necessary to start your engine.

Your battery is the sole source of the current needed to start your vehicle. The amount of amperage needed to crank your vehicle increases considerably during cold temperatures due to the thickening of your oil through which the crank moves. 

In Reno, practicality, reliability and safety are the most important factors when we choose a new vehicle. This of course presents a problem, because most cars designed with practicality in mind tend to forgo a lot of elegant, modern features. Fortunately, there are those engineering firms out there that like to think outside the box and challenge these preconceptions.

Mazda is a name known for elegant, safe, durable design. They’ve been challenging these stereotypes about practical vehicles for a long time. The Mazda CX-3 exemplifies elegant, modern features and safe, durable design. 

The Mazda6 is a pleasure to drive whether you're running errands in town or heading out on the open road for a big adventure. With room in the trunk and the back seat, it has space for five and all your gear.

When you're in the Mazda6, you can have peace of mind knowing that you'll be well protected. A blind spot monitoring system comes standard on all of the vehicles so you'll be alerted if you're about to change lanes at the wrong time. 

Did you know that every car in 2018 has an infotainment system? The term started to appear with the first on-screen entertainment in vehicles as early as 2008. In this time, luxury vehicles were the only cars to have a true LED screen in the car that let you flip between music and vehicle diagnostics, as well as GPS navigation.

Did you know that two separate agencies gave out safety ratings on vehicles? When you know this, it can be difficult to know which one is right. To give you a bit of background, you should know that the NHTSA is the government-sponsored organization. The IIHS is a nonprofit that is funded by insurance companies.

Here at Dolan Mazda, we really do mean it when we invite you to join the family! 

Last month our team welcomed many of our Mazda and Miata owners back for a family reunion to catch up and talk cars.