Friday 16 August 2013

Surprising Drives competition: Win an exhilarating test drive through Norway!


Autumn is the perfect time of year to take to the roads in Southern Norway.

Fancy a blast through Southern Norway, taking in the Fjords and Atlantic Road? If you’re the winner of one of the grand prizes up for grabs in our exciting new competition - Mazda UK’s Surprising Drives - that’s exactly what you’ll be doing.

Defying convention, this test drive really is the ultimate, offering cinematic landscape and breathtaking views at every turn.

During an action packed four days, the lucky winner will be taking the wheel of a high performance Mazda CX-5, navigating their way through vast fjords, thundering waterfalls, winding mountain roads, open farmland, deep crevices, picturesque villages and along one of the world’s greatest routes – the five mile long Atlantic Road.

As the chosen one, you’ll need to recharge your batteries after the adrenaline-fuelled drives down the likes of the unnervingly steep “Eagles Road” and Sognefjord – the longest and deepest fjord in the world - and Mazda UK will take care of that too. Offering a cruise on the UNESCO World Heritage Site and more leisurely trip to the town of Mode, you’ll have plenty of time to experience Norwegian culture, food and socialising. After an amazing day behind the wheel, the winner will sample Norwegian hospitality and luxury at its best, getting away from it all in hotels that include boutique log hideaway, the Storfjord Hotel, the historic Walaker Hotel, and the opulent Hotel Union Öye.

This getaway sees a normal test drive transformed into a beautiful journey through Nordic paradise. With grand prizes that are nothing short of magnificent, the latest Mazda UK competition has everything; spirit, energy and captures the essence of the performance driven range of vehicles.

With a package including flights, breakfast and dinner daily, accommodation at some of the most luxurious hotels in Norway, and much more, it’s the perfect escape.

Mazda UK’s “Surprising Drives” Norwegian grand prize package includes:
  • Use of a Mazda CX-5
  • Economy flight from London to Bergen
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation in double room at some of the best hotels in Norway
  • Tickets to all car ferries
  • Fuel for the car
  • Tickets to the steep Flam railway
  • Detailed driving instructions, itinerary and a road map of Norway
  • 24/7 Emergency telephone service
  • Economy flight from Kristiansund to London
  • Complete prize winner management, all service charges & taxes

Play the game online at http://www.mazda.co.uk/surprisingdrives/

Get involved in the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Google+, and watch the YouTube video!

Check back here on the blog to see the full details of the grand prize packages in Los Angeles and Italy - offering drivers the chance to take two more amazing unconventional test drives!

Thursday 15 August 2013

Defy convention: A grand prize test drive in L.A.



Los Angeles: the entertainment capital of the world.

Boasting an array of attractions, including Hollywood and the Walk of Fame, L.A. is a tourist’s dream.

Not only that, with its glorious weather and iconic routes, it’s also the perfect destination for a fabulous road trip – and that’s why Mazda UK is offering winners the chance to soak up the sun and sights whilst driving one of its high performance, stylish models.

Celebrating the latest models from Mazda that defy convention - including the Mazda6, Mazda MX-5 and Mazda CX-5 - Mazda UK is running the competition to top all competitions - The World’s Most Unconventional Test Drive – offering the chance to win surprising test drives across the globe.

As part of the trio of grand prize packages - including Norway, L. A. and Italy - UK drivers are being given the opportunity to take a friend on this unbelievable road trip to the West coast of the United States taking in instantly recognisable boulevards, coastal routes and dry river beds.

Entering is simple. To be in with a shot, just play Mazda’s spin on the retro arcade ‘grabber’ game online via desktop computer, mobile or tablet devices, and manoeuvre the robotic arm - MZ-13 - to select the ball offering the desired prize. Sounds easy right?

The cruise through Los Angeles will leave you with a sprinkling of Hollywood magic along every legendary road.

Offering a luxurious stay in a place where each whim is attended to, winners will take up residence at the famous boutique Standard Hotel during their road trip. With its glamorous roof top pool, design led interior and downtown LA location, the lucky winners will have everything at their fingertips at the Standard.

From high end boutiques, world class restaurants, iconic landmarks, beautiful beaches, and national forests and canyons, driving through this sprawling city and beyond will guarantee a drive fit for an A-list celebrity.

Taking to the road in one of the latest Mazda models, winners are set to journey through hot spots such as Rodeo Drive, Sunset Boulevard, and the 66 mile Angeles Crest Highway during the whirlwind five day adventure.

And if that weren’t enough, winners will be treated to a breathtaking view of L.A. from the top of the Ferris Wheel at Santa Monica pier - the location for many a Hollywood movie date.

With epic driving routes, sights only seen in the movies and every want taken care of, this grand prize package really is the sort of getaway everyone dreams of.

Mazda UK’s “Surprising Drives” Los Angeles grand prize package includes:


• Use of an all-new Mazda6
Return economy flights from London to Los Angeles

• 4 nights hotel accommodation at 4* Standard Hotel

• Fuel for the car

• Driving permit for L.A Dry River Beds with onsite agent

• Detailed driving instructions, itinerary and a road map of Los Angeles

• 24/7 Emergency telephone service

• Complete prize winner management, all service charges & taxes

To play the game, visit http://www.mazda.co.uk/surprisingdrives/

Get involved in the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Google+, and be inspired by the YouTube video!

Check back here to see the full details of the grand prize packages in Norway and Italy - offering drivers the chance to take two more amazing unconventional test drives!

Friday 2 August 2013

Mazda UK: World's Most Unconventional Test Drives competition


Fancy taking on the iconic dry river beds in L.A., cruising through the Norwegian Fjords, sampling breathtaking Italian scenery or testing your skills on some of the UK’s most renowned tracks? Well, now you can, thanks to a unique competition from Mazda.

To welcome the all-new high performance range of roadsters, including the Mazda6, MX-5 and Mazda CX-5, Mazda UK has unveiled a daring campaign - Surprising drives: The World’s Most Unconventional Test Drive – celebrating the best test drives on the planet, and giving adrenaline junkies the opportunity to win some spectacular prizes.

Inviting contestants to enter online, via mobile or tablet devices or by playing in dealerships across the country, the game – a take on the addictive retro arcade ‘grabber’ - where players attempt to manoeuvre a robotic arm to select their desired prize, highlights the innovative and fun spirit of the latest Mazda sixth generation range of vehicles.

As well as unforgettable road trips to some of the world’s most picturesque and thrilling locations, there’s no shortage of brilliant experiences up for grabs closer to home.

Petrolheads could soon be trying out the models’ capabilities on famous circuits, including Donnington and Silverstone, during once-in-a-lifetime track days, while those looking for a more relaxed treat can head to some of Britain’s finest rural locations, where they will enjoy meals at luxurious spots such as Gleneagles.

As if all of that’s not enough, 20 lucky entrants will bag a very personal experience - with a Mazda6, CX-5 or MX-5 being delivered to their doorstep, and either picnics, Waitrose vouchers or tickets to a gig revealed when they unlock the car using a key from inside a ball they’ve managed to grab during the game.

With prize packages nothing short of awesome - driving experiences that every car owner dreams of - the latest Mazda UK competition has everything; spirit, energy and captures the essence of the performance driven range of vehicles – a range that typifies the outstanding driving dynamics Mazda has become known for.

Play the game online at Mazda UK

Get involved in the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Google+, and check out the YouTube video!