2014 Mazda CX-5 Test

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2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring First Test No Buts About It People frequently ask how I like my long-term 2013 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring, a four-wheeled sidekick I've aptly named Blue (#MyBoyBlue). I tell them it's stylish, roomy, priced right, and highly entertaining. They sometimes smile and complement its attractive "Kodo" lines or optional Yakima snowboard carriers. A few open its doors and say things like "Hmm" or "Oh, really?" as they examine Blue's capacious all-black innards. As the pump clicks off (this verbal exchange usually happens at a gas station), I recite my sole not-so-gleaming statement. "And it gets 29 mpg combined without much effort," I begin. There's a longish pause here. "But it's just not all that speedy when you really want it to be." I've repeated this last line -- dramatic awkward moment and all -- umpteen times. I'll need to axe such phrases going forward, because for 2014, Mazda offers a CX-5 powered by a rev-loving 184-horsepower Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter I-4 that'll definitely woo America's stoplight-launching CUV crowd. It packs 29 more horses and 35 more lb-ft (total of 185 lb-ft) than last year's 2.0-liter engine, and, according to the EPA, is hardly any thirstier for fuel. Official ratings for the front-wheel-drive version remain highly respectable at 25/32 city/highway, while those with all-wheel drive get 24/30. Both, says Mazda, have an estimated 430-mile single tank range. READ THE FULL STORY 2012/2013 Compact Crossover SUV Comparison 2013 Mazda CX-5 Arrival 2014 Subaru Forester First Test WardsAuto 10 Best Interiors Winners Revealed for 2013 2015 Subaru WRX STI Caught With Impreza-Like Body 2012 Honda Civic Si Verdict 2014 Jaguar F-Type First Drive Chevrolet Cosworth Vega vs. Mercury Capri Subscribe to Motor Trend TOP 10 Check Engine: Top 10 Reasons This Light Glows POPULAR ON YOUTUBE Top Speed Runs in Hennessey's Chevy Camaro ZL1 and Ford GT TOP BLOG Car Salesman Confidential: The Organ Grinder's Monkeys TO OUR E-MAIL SUBSCRIBERS: YOUR PRIVACY IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO US. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS EMAIL IN ERROR OR WISH TO UNSUBSCRIBE, PLEASE CLICK HERE. Write to us at: Motor Trend Digital Newsletter 831 S. Douglas Street El Segundo, CA 90245 Privacy Policy (c) 2013 Source Interlink Media, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Small Business Trends News - April 16, 2013

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April 16, 2013 Will Small Businesses Stop Offering Health Insurance to Employees? The deadline for implementing the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, is less than a year away - but the majority of small-business owners are still in the dark about exactly how the new law will affect them and what they'll need to do. What's New Why Google Plus Wants Every Business Blogging Amie Marse - April 16, 2013 No, Larry Page won't be cold calling you anytime soon. But as Google Plus continues to explode (now the second largest social network ), you can expect to start feeling… Twitter, Google Key Communications Channels After Marathon Bombing Shawn Hessinger - April 16, 2013 The tragic Boston Marathon bombing Monday again highlighted the power of Twitter and other social media. Social media became key communication channels as the tragedy unfolded and people flocked to… Allegations Illustrate Social Media Dark Side Shawn Hessinger - April 16, 2013 Social media may be a powerful means of building your personal and business brand. But there is a social media dark side. It can tarnish personal reputations and make ugly… Turn Virtual Negativity Into Real Loyalty Diane Helbig - April 15, 2013 Last week I spoke to a business group about the power of Facebook. During the conversation, someone asked me about reputation management and dealing with negative comments. My belief… Flipboard App Reports Half-a-Million “Magazines” and Counting Joshua Sophy - April 15, 2013 The team responsible for the popular Flipboard app reports half-a-million new “magazines” and counting have been created since a new edition was launched two weeks ago. Observers are already… What the Smartest Voices Have to Say Sponsored By Melinda Emerson on Transitioning From Employee to Entrepreneur Brent Leary - April 12, 2013 Have you dreamed of starting your own business but find yourself unsure of how to make the transition from employee to entrepreneur? Melinda Emerson, the Small Biz Lady, joins Brent… Blast From The Past: What Was Hot One Year Ago? 4 Surprising Things Great Sales People Say Al Davidson - April 19, 2012 A lot of people in the sales business seem to think that there is a standard expectation of what a "good sales person" is supposed to sound like. We've built… Featured Expert Each week we feature a Small Business Trends expert author. Join us as a guest author and maybe it can be you! Larry Kim Larry Kim founded WordStream in 2007. He serves as company CTO and is the author of 4 Award-Winning Books on Software Development. Larry also blogs at the WordStream Blog and practices photography in his spare time. More	Find Us Online Hot on BizSugar What Can Content Marketing Do for You? 4 Mistakes to Avoid When Marketing Your Freelance Business 2013s Content Marketing Strategies
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Ford Atlas Concept Evolution

This Week: Ford Atlas Concept, Mazda RX-7, Subaru WRX, Porsche Cayenne Diesel, Ford Fiesta ST      NEW CARS USED CARS ROAD TESTS AUTO SHOWS FUTURE NEWS VIDEOS FEATURES BLOGS FORUMS WOT

Ford Atlas Concept Evolution: From Sketch to Show-Stopper When the Ford Atlas concept was unveiled at the Detroit auto show, the automaker rained on GM's new truck parade. Newly released sketches and information give us a look at how the Atlas concept went from idea to show star. As the concept had to reflect tough lifestyles, designers were inspired by purpose-built machines like bullet trains (right) and locomotives (above) as inspiration for the Atlas concept's design. After several iterations, the final concept combines the smooth, aerodynamic looks of a bullet train with the boxier, industrial, and angled design of a locomotive. To increase fuel efficiency, designers considered complete wheel surfaces, but the design didn't match the concept's bold looks. Instead, the Atlas concept uses Active Wheel Shutters that close at high speeds for efficiency and open at low speeds and while parked to match the truck's aggressive style. An early sketch shows a "forked" glass roof offering an open air feel without giving up valuable space needed for rooftop cargo capability. The design was later replaced with a more practical purpose-built system. Mounting a toolbox and first aid kit inside the tailgate was suggested, but instead, the finished concept has a cargo cradle (similar to the current F-150's tailgate step) to secure roof level loads such as wood or a kayak. Double roof-mounted cargo lights were considered for cargo illumination, but designers ultimately went with bed lights mounted within the bed walls. READ THE FULL STORY Ford Atlas Concept First Look Spied: 2015 Ford F-150 Prototype May Have Five-Lug Wheels WOT Opinion: What the 2015 Ford F-150 Needs to Stay on Top 1979-1985 Mazda RX-7 Buyer's Guide What We Want From the Next Subaru WRX 2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel First Test 2014 Ford Fiesta ST (European Spec) First Drive Hennessey Claims Venom GT Reaches 265.7 MPH Subscribe to Motor Trend TOP 10 Top 7 Quickest 0-60 MPH Cars Under $65,000 POPULAR ON YOUTUBE 2013 Mitsubishi Evolution GSR: Rally Car for the Road! - Ignition TOP BLOG The Subaru WRX Concept Isn't Ugly Enough TO OUR E-MAIL SUBSCRIBERS: YOUR PRIVACY IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO US. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS EMAIL IN ERROR OR WISH TO UNSUBSCRIBE, PLEASE CLICK HERE. Write to us at: Motor Trend Digital Newsletter 831 S. Douglas Street El Segundo, CA 90245 Privacy Policy (c) 2013 Source Interlink Media, Inc. All rights reserved.

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