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LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo., May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata was recently named a Kelley Blue Book (KBB) '10 Best Road Trip Car.' The convertible-centric list was released just in time for warm weather and long summer drives. Blue Ridge Mazda, a premier Mazda dealer in...  

The 2012 NEMPA winner for Favorite Fun Entry-Level Convertible, the Mazda MX-5 Miata is now available at Jeff Haas Mazda.Houston, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/31/2012 -- Jeff Haas Mazda is proud to announce that the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) has named the Mazda MX-5 Miata the 2012 Favorite Fun Entry-Level Convertible for the second year in a row. The MX-5 Miata is currently available at the Jeff Haas Mazda dealership in Houston...  

The 4 Series nomenclature will allow BMW to price the coupe slightly higher than the sedan in order to compete directly with offerings from Audi (A5) and Mercedes-Benz (smaller SLS). Same as the F30 Sedan, the F34 Coupe comes in three ...  

It seems like the old-fashioned car can’t catch a break. In the 1990s many drivers ditched their traditional sedans in favor of sport-utility vehicles and large pickup trucks. Rising fuel prices eventually put the brakes on that trend ...  

Fiat, the parent company of Chrysler, announced an alliance with Mazda to develop a rear-wheel-drive roadster, according to the Detroit News. The car is expected to be based on Mazda's MX-5 Miata and will be sold under the Mazda and Alfa Romeo ...  

Filed under: Podcasts, Convertible, Acura, Aston Martin, BMW, Nissan, Volvo, Alfa Romeo, Rumormill, FiatFiat and Mazda teaming up, Consumer Reports eco-trim test, Aston Martin AM310, BMW Zagato Coupe, Dany Bahar suspended Episode #284 of the Autoblog Podcast is here, and this week, Chris, Dan and Zach chat about Mazda and Fiat collaborating on the next MX-5 Miata and Spyder, Consumer Reports' test of eco-trim compacts, the Aston Martin...  

Car buying time: Civic EX-L Sedan or Mazda3 i Grand Touring Sedan?We're moving to Minneapolis in a month and want to buy a car. We don't have kids or pets, but may have both before our next car. We've test driven these cars: - Hyundai Elantra - Ford Focus - Mazda3 - Honda Civic - Toyota Corolla - Subaru Impreza and we've narrowed it down to the Civic EX-L sedan and the Mazda3 i Grand Touring sedan. We haven't been able to decide between the...  

Last month, Nissan introduced the 2013 Altima at the New York International Auto Show. The redesigned Altima has its sights set directly at the Toyota Camry, with the goal of toppling its position at the top of the sales charts. Altima is at number two currently, a spot it has remained in a for a [...]Automoblog.net - A Car Blog for Auto Enthusiasts  

Behind the wheel of the new 2013 Nissan Altima Last redesigned for 2007, the Altima has lacked the buzz that surrounds newer family sedan competitors like the current Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Camry. Despite that, the Altima posts sales figures that put it among the best-selling cars in America. And even though the Altima was last updated for 2010, the car consistently ranked highly by...  

Editor's Rating: User Rating: Good: The Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec offers more power and better fuel efficiency than the last generation. Handling and braking are enhanced with a firm suspension and Brembo brakes. Bluetooth hands-free calling with voice dialing, USB and iPod connectivity, and wireless audio streaming are standard.Bad: No other tech available at this trim level. Clutch take-up can make low-speed driving tricky.Bottom Line: With...  

Today at High Gear Media, we say good-bye to a list of 2012 green cars and Ford's Mustang Facebook fan page clocks 4 million fans. The Mercedes-Benz A Class might get an electric powertrain, and the next-generation Mazda MX-5 will spawn a new Alfa Romeo Spider. Catch all of this and more in the day's car news links below. The Ford Mustang Facebook...  

The announcement that Mazda Motor Corp. and Fiat SpA are pairing off to revive the light, simple old Alfa Romeo Spider (or a car very much like it) raises a number of questions. One of them is whether the Mazda MX-5 Miata, on the market since ...  

2013 Mazda CX-5: It leisurely enjoys being a marvelous crossoverSTLtoday.comIn the case of Mazda's impressive new CX-5 compact crossover, that marketing slogan is more applicable to how fast this one is likely to leave dealer lots than to its zero-to-60 time. Beyond just-average acceleration, everything is right.New Mazda CX-5 crossover scores on fun factorPhoenix Business Journal (blog)all 2 news articles »  

Will cars help iPad zoom away for good?GigaOMBack in 2010, Mercedes showed off how iPad could be integrated into its cars. Other brands have made similar attempts as well. Anyway, the Jaguar offering made me wonder if the iPad is going to become as dominating a force in the auto industry as the ...  

Kansas City StarBefore flying cars can take off, there's a checklistSan Antonio ExpressThe Environmental Protection Agency decided to treat flying cars as aircraft, though it may reconsider if they “become commonplace.” Obtaining road certification for the Dutch PAL-V ought to be straightforward. The on-road duties of the 1500-pound, ...Flying cars seem within reach (again)Kansas City Starall 2 news articles »