Mazda Gives Tips for Hot Summer Driving, Riding


by Kraig Johanssen - Date: 2007-05-29 - Word Count: 557 Share This!

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is the maker of the MX-5 Miata - the best-selling convertible sports car in the planet, and the only optional power-retractable hard top that consumes no trunk space. It celebrates the mark of the unofficial start of summer driving through offering some driving tips for the season to assure convertible drivers all over the United States safely enjoy their vehicles.

Very different from other authorized organizations, their tips encompass humans as the subject and not the car.

Their recommended daily routine with the car are as follows:

- For the human skin, at least SPF 15 sunscreen rating should be applied. A sun exposure of 15 minutes per day is tantamount to 90 hours per year of incidental sun exposure.

- While driving or riding in a convertible, always pony your hair to prevent wind damage and dry hair. You may also wrap your hair in a bun or use a hat. Also, make sure to always bring extra hair products - hairpins, butterfly clamps or rubber bands.

- Wearing sunglasses will help prevent too much of the sun's heat from entering your eyes. Always wear them also to protect your eyes from airborne debris.

- When driving with top down or low windows, avoid leaving loose sheets of papers, pieces of light clothing, or plastics. These things will surely be driven by the wind. In effect, you are adding to the deterioration of the ecosystem.

- If you want to leave the roof down, do not park near trees to pave way for the birds' resting area.

- Before opening or closing the top, pull over and have a complete stop. Aside from an unsafe distraction, the parts that control the top may be damaged by the wind.

- To avoid dryness or dehydration, drinking plenty of water is recommended. A moisturizer and a lip balm can also be a remedy.

- And above all, always ensure safety regardless of the length of the trip.

Jim O'Sullivan, President and CEO of MNAO, said that the MX-5 Miata is the most sold convertible sports car all over the world with over 800,000 units sold. And according to him only Mazda has the authority "to speak on behalf of top-down, wind-in-your-hair, and sun-on-your's-face driving fun". Summer road trips will be seen any time from now. With this, O'Sullivan said everyone must keep those road tips in mind.

With top of the line Mazda engine, MX-5 Miata pricing starts at $20,435 (MSRP). This convertible has up to 30 mpg on the highway and an open-top motor with minimal wind turbulence in the cabin.

An aero-board wind deflator is found between the seat backs. This guides forward flowing air to go upward. This deflator was invented by Mazda on the 1987 RX-7 Convertible but is now common on modern convertibles.

Aside form the MX-5 Miata convertible, Mazda builds other vehicles that offer optional sunroofs. These vehicles are the RX-8 sports car, MAZDA3, MAZDA5, MAZDA6, CX-7, CX-9 and the Tribute.

O'Sullivan added that driving a Mazda means a wonderful trip.

About Mazda North American Operations

Toyo Kogyo entered the entire United States automotive market in 1970 with a single car, the RX-2.

Mazda North American Operations, which is headquartered in Irvine, California, supervises the sales, marketing, and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. This is realized through about 900 dealers.


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Kraig Johanssen is a native of Connecticut and holds a degree in Software Engineering. He now works at a software development firm in Alabama. His love for writing and great interest on cars makes him a proficient contributing author to various automotive magazines.

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