Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Mazda Sporting Excellent Gas Mileage in New Cars


Mazda is making a point with the 2013 CX-5 and the 2012 Mazda 3: gas mileage matters, and we can make it better. This is possible due to the SkyActive engine that boasts 33.1 overall mpg for the CX-5, and 38.1 overall mpg for the Mazda 3.
The trend is clear: To get higher gas mileage, almost all new cars will have smaller, more efficient engines. 
Mazda says its new line of SkyActiv engines and transmissions, though, takes the carmaker to new heights of fuel efficiency. 
We recently tested two different Mazdas fitted with its SkyActiv-G 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission, and we can report: They get vastly better gas mileage than we expected. 
Five weeks ago, we had a 2013 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover. This was a vehicle we liked when it was launched, and though we discovered a few more quibbles over a long weekend, we remain fans of its looks, handling, and packaging. 
The CX-5 is the first vehicle Mazda has designed from scratch around its SkyActiv powertrain, and there's sufficient space behind the transverse engine for the lengthy and complex intertwined exhaust manifold and outflow pipes. 
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Kia Winning Awards For 3 Top Lines


Kia has received the most awards under the "Most Cersatile 2012 New Cars Under $20k" list by NADAguides. These awards were given to the Rio 5-Door SX, Forte SX and Soul for their capacity, space, comfort, price, equipment, and similar qualities. Come by the dealership to learn more about how you can own your very own award winning Kia!
On the heels of achieving 20 consecutive months of year-over-year sales growth, Kia Motors America (KMA) has been recognized by NADAguides, a leading provider of vehicle pricing and information, by having three of its vehicles - Rio 5-Door SX, Forte SX and Soul + -- named to the publication's "Most Versatile 2012 New Cars Under $20K" list. Kia placed more vehicles than any other automaker on the top ten list, which is intended for new car shoppers in the market to find fuel-efficient vehicles that are feature-rich and highly-versatile for the needs of everyday driving while also being budget-friendly. 
"Having three of our vehicles named to NADAguides' 'Most Versatile 2012 New Cars Under $20K' list validates how far our brand has come in terms of quality, packaging and features development in such a short period of time," said Orth Hedrick, director of product planning, KMA. "With the presence and eye-catching style of Rio, Forte and Soul, Kia's complete vehicle line is comprised of a wide breadth of capable offerings at very affordable price points." 
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

The Versatile Mazda MX-5 Miata

Sometimes variety is the best possible thing to show off a timeless car such as the Miata. Here are some excellent and unique version of the car, and how some people decided to show the world their Miatas.




The Mazda MX-5 Miata is celebrated for many things, one of which is its unchanging look. The design of the Miata has not changed much in its 22 years.This is a great thing for those who love the car, and a point of contention for those who like to trash it. Still, it is one of the most affordable and fun to drive sports cars on the road today. An official redesign of the Miata is en route to showrooms in the very near future, but there are a few one-off and DIY designs that put a fresh new face on the iconic roadster. 
The MX-5 Miata Spyder concept is an aggressive redesign with a look compared to the Porsche Boxster Spyder. This concept has 17-inch Advan alloy wheels and runs off of isobutanol, the eco-fuel used in Mazda's/Dyson Racing ALMS car.The MX-5 Miata Spyder also features a lithium ion battery to increase the concept's already impressive green credentials
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Why The 2012 Mazda 5 Minivan Wins For Families


Here's a look into how one dad came to the conclusion to purchase the new Mazda 5 minivan. If you have children, this is the perfect van for you. It includes performance, ample seating, great fuel economy, is reasonably priced, and compact enough to use in a city. Sound perfect to you? Come by the dealership and take a look for yourself.

My wife and I recently undertook that most dreaded of tasks, buying a new car. Her old wheels, a wheezing, green (where it wasn’t rusted) minivan had served us well for a decade, but its days were numbered. Things have changed a bit since we bought that vehicle and we went into this round with some very clearly defined requirements. When all was said and done, we came away with a Mazda 5. I thought I’d share our experience with it so far, since many of you are right in its target demographic and tends to get overlooked in its odd position somewhere between minivan and wagon. 
Shopping for a car is both easier and more complicated than it used to be. There is a lot more information out there than ever, thanks to the web — which puts the buyer in a stronger position than ever. The downside is that so much information can be a little overwhelming. There are plenty of really useful car buying guides online (you can read Wired’s right here), and what we started out with on this exercise was a list of requirements. 
We went through the usual list of suspects: all of the minivans, the wagons and some crossovers. Everything we tried out represented a compromise of one key requirement or another. We test drove a Mazda 5 and kept coming back to it. As a vehicle for a family of five, it hit all of our key requirements pretty much spot on. 
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012

The New Kia K9

The new Kia K9 is soon to be released, and so far it looks like Kia is making a strong push for a luxury vehicle to add to their fleet. It certainly looks like they accomplished their mission with the new K9, and we are excited to see one up close!


Kia K9 is the Korean car maker’s new flagship model, a rear-drive luxury saloon that features a whole new design philosophy and introduces Kia to a whole new market beyond everything they’ve ever experienced. The car first launches in Korea, before reaching other markets around the world under a different name. Now, Kia just released the first pictures of the K9′s interior.

The cabin too is a first by Kia, both design-wise and in terms fo quality and finish. Up to the minute gadgets, soft touch materials everywhere, luxurious feel and look, a BMW-like gear lever, and a Mercedes-like knob for controlling the infotainment system, these are just some of the evidences Kia K9 features an interior that can rival that of the finest German saloons.

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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Kia Partners With Wounded Warrior Project


Kia has teamed up with  the Wounded Warriors Project to help a U.S. vet out by giving him a new 2012 Kia Soul hatchback. The Wounded Warriors Project is an organization dedicated to raising awareness of wounded war veterans in the United States. The Soul given to Corporal Melendez was specifically modified to allow him to continue with his daily activities.
At the 2012 New York International Auto Show opening ceremony this weekend, Kia Motors America (KMA) joined forces with the Wounded Warrior Project, a national organization dedicated to providing help and raising public awareness for injured service members, to donate a 2012 Kia Soul hatchback to disabled veteran and United States Army Corporal Christopher Melendez. Melendez was injured in the line of duty while on routine patrol in Iraq by a "six pack shape charge" IED, resulting in severe leg and arm injuries. Working with the organizers of the New York International Auto Show, the Soul was modified to meet Melendez's specific day-to-day needs. This donation comes directly on the heels of Kia's donation to Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA's Operation Hero program in coordination with brand ambassador and professional women's golfer Michelle Wie. 
"Kia Motors understands that it is not only important to show our commitment to the U.S. market through investment and job creation, but also to support the service men and women in our country's armed forces," said Michael Sprague, vice president, marketing & communications, KMA. "The Wounded Warrior Project provides invaluable services to the men and women who have been injured in the line of duty, and it is an honor to donate one of our most popular vehicles to Corporal Melendez as a way to show our appreciation and support for those who have sacrificed so much."

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Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Mazda Taking On the Wall Of Death


Mazda recently stepped up to the Wall of Death challenge with their new Mazda2 mini. The Wall of death is a giant cylinder usually reserved for cyclists to defy gravity, but now Mazda has taken it to a whole new level. Take a look at the video, would you try it?



Taking its "defy conventions" approach to a new level, Mazda got in touch with "Dynamyte" Dave Seymour and his family, who run th Demon Drome Wall of Death. 
Originally built in America in 1927, the Wall of Death is 31ft in diameter and 16ft tall. 
The Mazda2 used was a 1.5-litre Sport model with the ESP and airbags disabled, the seats removed and a driver's bucket seat installed. The front fog lamps were also removed to allow more flexibility in the bumper and uprated bump stops were fitted to the suspension so that it could deal with the high compression rate involved in running around the wall, estimated at more than twice the force of gravity.

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