The 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata: Best for Road Trips

The editors of Kelly Blue Book gave the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miada a place in the top 10 best road trip cars, a great addition to the incredible car. Not only do you get great performance, gas mileage, and raw beauty, but the Miada is also a trooper when it comes to long drives.

The 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata today was named a 10 Best Road Trip Car in this year's convertible-themed list by the editors of Kelley Blue Book's www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car information. Also, earlier in the year, MX-5 was the recipient of another Kelley Blue Book distinction – the inaugural Total Cost of Ownership Award in the Sports Car category – as the vehicle was calculated to have the lowest average costs in the first five years of ownership. 

According to editors from Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, MX-5 earned a spot on the short list, now in its ninth year, because "whether tracing sinuous back roads or circling simple freeway on-ramps, few cars can better transform those arcs into pure joy than the Mazda MX-5 Miata." This is MX-5's second appearance on the 10 Best list, previously being named in 2007. 

"Time and time again, the MX-5 Miata proves why it is the best-selling two-seat roadster in the world and Mazda is proud to receive this recent honor from kbb.com," said Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO). "Not only can the vehicle handle the Point A-to-Point B needs of a daily driver yet still offer the performance and athleticism demands to be a road racing champion, but all drivers can enjoy getting behind the wheel of a genuine sports convertible that is safe, dynamic, luxurious and attainable." 

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Kia Taking Top Scoring Car Award for 2012

Kia has been honored with the "Top Scoring Car Awards of 2012" from Total Car Score, adding to its growing list of honors and awards. The Kia Soul and Sorento pushed the automaker passed the competition, driving them to the head of the award.

Total Car Score ( www.totalcarscore.com ), one of the most comprehensive automotive ranking and comparison websites, has named the 2012 Kia Soul as a "Top Scoring 2012 Economy Car," and the 2012 Kia Sorento as one of its "Top Scoring 2012 Midsize SUVs and Crossovers." The inaugural Total Car Score awards recognize up to two models in each automotive category. The Soul urban passenger vehicle, which received significant enhancements for the 2012 model year, earned high praise for its ease of entry, abundant headroom, standard Bluetooth®(1) and USB connectivity and a variety of colors and interior fabrics offered. The Sorento - Kia's best-selling vehicle in the U.S. in 2010 and 2011 - outranked its peers with available third-row seating, a comprehensive array of standard equipment, available UVO powered by Microsoft®(2) voice-activated infotainment system and spacious cargo capacity. 

"The popularity of the Soul and Sorento have contributed to Kia's rise to become the fastest growing car company in the U.S.(3) over the last five years, and being named to Total Car Score's 'Top Scoring Cars for 2012' list illustrates the strength of both of these offerings in their respective segments," said Michael Sprague, vice president of marketing and communications, Kia Motors America (KMA). "Both vehicles bring a unique set of attributes - from standout styling and comprehensive equipment packaging to upmarket amenities - and are emblematic of the Kia brand's success as a whole."

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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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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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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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