O'Daniel Auto Group Blog:

By Gabrielle Sukich
 

Over the past six months, the O'Daniel Automotive Group has been awarding O'Daniel Excellence Awards to people who have shown excellent customer service and positive contributions to their community. The O'Daniel Group has given away at least 18 awards to nurses, servers, and police officers, the list goes on. These are people that have been nominated by someone who feels they deserve the recognition for their hard work, or care, in the community. 

 

Another year, another pair of outstanding salesmen at O’Daniel Automart Mazda. It’s no surprise that a dealership with not one, but FIVE Dealer of the Year Awards (2013-2017), and three Consumer Satisfaction Awards (2015-2017) from DealerRater should have excellent employees. It’s also no surprise that the winners have won honors more than once as well. We caught up with this year’s Salesmen of the Year (SOY), Sam Moun and Eric Smith to see just what the secret to their success is— for Sam, this is an incredible 10th time with the honor, and a second for…

By Alexandria Farrell
 

Exciting news for all Mazda fans, the Consumer Guide® Automotive 2017 Best Buys list contains four Mazda vehicles. Vehicles on this list represent a balance of attributes and value in their respective classes. To be considered, all vehicles are evaluated on price, features, performance, accommodations, fuel economy, reliability records, and resale value.
 

Award recognizes top U.S. and Canadian auto dealers who demonstrate excellent customer service as expressed by consumer reviews written on DealerRater.

Fort Wayne, IN - January 27th, 2017 – ODaniel Automart/Mazda has been awarded a 2017 DealerRater Dealer of the Year Award, which recognizes auto dealerships across the U.S. and Canada who deliver outstanding customer service, based on consumer reviews written on DealerRater.com.

 

   

 

At a time when many car brands are coming into their own, Mazda delivers power, refinement, and beauty in their most recent lineup. With the Mazda3 and MX-5 Miata receiving accolades for their performance and design, the CX-9 has joined the ranks of the great by placing on Car and Driver magazine’s first-annual 10Best Trucks and SUVs list.

 

 

 

 

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has rated three Mazda vehicles in 2017. The “Top Safety Pick+” awardees are the Mazda CX-3 subcompact crossover SUV, Mazda3 compact sedan, and the five-door midsize Mazda6 family sedan. Vehicles must go through a variety of evaluations like small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraint tests along with crash prevention.

 

Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that they will offer the SKYACTIV-D 2.2 clean diesel engine in the brand-new Mazda CX-5. The announcement came earlier this year at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The offer will be available in North America in the second half of 2017. The SKYACTIV-D 2.2 will be Mazda’s first diesel engine model offered in North America. 

 

 

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has announced their 2016 Mazda Drive for Good Event. Lasting until January 3, 2017, the company vows to allow customers and potential owners to give back to those in need by test driving, buying, or leasing a new Mazda. Mazda has agreed to give back one hour of volunteer work to a local charity for every test drive. For customers who buy or lease a new Mazda, Mazda will donate $150 to a select national or local charity of the consumer’s choice. 

 

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is giving a sneak peak of the new 2016 Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) concept cars. The MX-5 Miata Speedster Evolution and MX-5 RF Kuro match the style and speech of the Global Mazda MX-5 Cup race car. Both models stay true to Mazda’s notoriously lightweight sports car with intricate detail. 

 

 

Another year and another great update to the Mazda family. The new 2017 Mazda3 brings driving pleasure, upmarket options, and increased value to a highly competitive market.