So, you've been driving the same car for quite some time now, and  you're not sure how much longer Old Faithful will last. The time has come to ask yourself: should you repair your car, or replace it with a new 2013 Mazda, "new to you" pre-owned vehicle? Russell Smith Mazda is here to help you navigate this rather confusing question!

First, of course, it's important to consider your budget, but don…

Over the last few years, Mazda has taken huge strides in seeking out innovative technology. With the recent introduction of SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY, and many technology features inside the cabin of new 2013 Mazda cars, it's easy to see why Mazda is growing so quickly. To help maintain this momentum, Mazda has partnered up to promote Star Trek Into Darkness, which hits theaters across the country on May 17th.

What is Mazda's plan? They…

Both the Mazda CX-5 and Mazda6 have impressed many people with their redesigned looks and advancements both inside the cabin and under the hood, but now it's another vehicle's turn, and its debut could come sooner than we think.

The Mazda3 sedan and hatchback could arrive at dealerships like Russell Smith Mazda as early as this fall, according to some reports. As you might guess, this has us pretty excited.

Much like the…

You may have heard of some automakers and companies sponsoring the large scale racing events (NASCAR, Indy 500, etc.). But what you might not know is that Mazda has been sponsoring some of the smaller, local, grassroots racing events. Mazda has made it clear they are more interested in starting with some of the smaller grassroots racers who have shown dedication to the brand and have selected a Mazda or Mazda-powered race car.

If you have been paying attention to the news, you may have noticed people talking about the 2013 Mazda CX-5. And while the folks at Russell & Smith Mazda agree this vehicle deserves all the attention is has received, we would like to discuss another popular 2013 model, the Mazda CX-9.

Have you heard about the new Mazda SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY? Just in case you have been living under a rock the last year, the number of awards and accolades for the new Mazda engine continue to rise. The new Mazda SKYACTIV engine can be found in the new Mazda lineup here at Russell and Smith. This fuel saving engine recently was given the Green Car Technology Award at the Washington Auto Show!

Although this engine is…

Have you ever wanted to wave a wand to create something magical and exciting right before your eyes? The people at Russell Smith Mazda in Houston, TX sure have! What do we see? Like many other people, we imagine zipping around the streets of Houston in a brand new Mazda MX-5 Miata. Unfortunately, we cannot simply wave a wand and magically be in the drivers seat of the popular Mazda sports car. But some wizards…

Russell and Smith Mazda has some exciting news regarding the 2014 Mazda6. Recently Mazda released their pricing info for the 2014 model. The new Mazda family sedan is set to arrive this January, and will surely impress people in the Houston, TX region. 

Let's start with Mazda6 Sport. Although this is the base Mazda6, you couldn't tell just by looking at it. There are a number of standard features that you will not…

You're not going to find too many people here at Russell & Smith Mazda and around the greater Houston area that aren't excited about the forthcoming 2014 Mazda6. That's because the new sedan boasts the KODO design language, and might rank up there as one of the most stylish new Mazda vehicles to date.

Of course, we aren't the only ones who feel that way. In its ranking of the Top Ten…

How do you go about measuring the success of an automaker? We believe it has to do with high ratings, high sales numbers, and high resale value year after year. When looking at the Mazda MX-5 Miata, this is exactly what you will see. The MX-5 Miata has been one of the most popular vehicles in the Houston area and beyond for a number of years.

But you may not know that the Mazda MX-5…