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Owning an SUV doesn’t mean you have to give up on sporty performance. With the 2013 Mazda CX-9 at your Mazda dealers MD, discover the crossover with space for the whole family, and the ability to perform with great power and The 2013 CX-9 boasts a vast 7-passenger interior that seems far too spacious to fit into its sleek, redesigned figure. And with its 273-hp V6 engine and sharp handling, one drive in this incredibly nimble-yet-practical SUV will leave no doubt that it's born from a company that engineers the improbable efficiency. Bring them to the test drive so you can all experience just how roomy and reliable this vehicle is. Inside the 2013 Mazda CX-9 Sport Seat seven adults comfortably with the third row seating in the upright position. Reach the third row with ease thanks to the CX-9 Sport’s rear doors that open wide, and the second row that folds and slides. Second row reclines for extra comfort as well. If you’ve got a big delivery or need to move a lot of cargo, fold down the second and third row and you’ll get a huge 101 feet of storage space. Aside from all the space, you’ll enjoy plenty of luxurious standard features. The sport comes with a leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescope steering, trip computer, 5.8 inch touchscreen display, full power accessories, three-zone climate control, soft cloth upholstery, and a six-speaker sound system with Pandora radio capability. Power and Performance of the 2013 Mazda CX-9 Sport The CX-9 Sport receives its power from a 3.7 liter V6 engine that makes 270 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. Choose between all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive, and a six speed automatic transmission is standard in both. Go with the front-wheel-drive style and the car will go from 0-60 in just over seven seconds. Front-wheel also gets 17 mpg city, 24 mpg highway for a combined 19 mpg. If you choose all-wheel-drive, it only drops slightly to 18 mpg combined, and takes an extra second to go from 0-60. About Preston Automotive Group Preston Automotive Group services the Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania area with Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, Hyundai and Nissan brands and used cars and trucks of all makes and models. The auto group carries the largest selection of new and used cars. Additionally, the dealership services all makes and models, both imported and domestic cars with ASE certified and factory trained technicians.

In the areas of Maryland and Delaware, deer are plentiful. In the event you hit a deer, Preston Auto Body can help. There are many road hazards that you need to pay attention to while driving. Of all the road hazards deer and other creatures can cause damage to your car or truck and may cause harm to you, your passengers, and possibly other drivers near you. With more than 1.5 million crashes involving deer that happen each year, it is important to know what to do when such an accident occurs. Of the 1.5 million crashes involving deer it is estimated that over 1 billion dollars are spent on repairing vehicles that hit the deer. Deer are usual sighted either early morning hours or late evening hours. The worst months for deer activity (deer breeding season) are October, November, and December, though late February and early March deer can be expected along side of the road looks for fresh green food. Most deer related crashes happen on rural and suburban roadways. Anytime one may be driving on these types of roadways it is important to continuously scan the roadways and the sides of the roads for deer in order to avoid collisions. The main thing to do to avoid or minimize a deer related collision is to “Pay Attention.” Once again be sure to scan the roadways, always slow down when deer are present, honking and blinking your heads lights may help may a deer out of the roadway, and remember if you see one deer, most likely there will be more to follow. Understanding common habits of deers and knowing what to do when a deer runs out in front of you can help you avoid serious injuries and serious auto body and collison repair bills. So what do you do when you actually hit a deer? If hitting an deer is unavoidable there are few things to remember. DO NOT speed up into a deer in order to point the hood upwards. You never want to take evasive actions either because you could run into a ditch, hit another un coming car, hit a telephone pole, or hit another object off the road. What you do want to do is apply your brakes firmly, hold on the steering wheel, and come to a controlled stop. Pull over to a safe place if your vehicle is able to be driven, if not turn on your hazards and exit the vehicle when able to do so and be sure to watch for oncoming traffic. The next best thing to do is dial 911 or the police depending on your situation and fill out a police report for your insurance company. For more information on what to do when you hit a deer, contact your insurance provider. Visit http://www.prestonautobody.com for more information on the Maryland and Delaware collision center. About Preston Automotive Group Preston Automotive Group services the Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania area with Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, Hyundai and Nissan brands and used cars and trucks of all makes and models. The auto group carries the largest selection of new and used cars. Additionally, the dealership services all makes and models, both imported and domestic cars with ASE certified and factory trained technicians. To learn more, visit https://www.prestonmotor.com/