The Mazda5 fills so many niches that you might call it a wagon; others would say van, while my summation is a mini-minivan with sporty overtones.

That’s not using several words where one would do, but to more adequately describe this fun-to-drive little runabout.

It is even a vision of the near future. Ford’s upcoming Grand C-Max will have a lot in common with the Mazda5 . And both can look at the new Focus and call it kinfolk.

Ford and Mazda have had a financial and manufacturing alliance since 1979. Ford once held a controlling interest in the Japanese auto maker, but in recent years has cut the stake to 3%.

Even if Mazda did soften the ride a bit for the new model year, the Mazda5 still has a sporty nature on back-country roads. With 157 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 163 pound-feet of torque from its inline 4, the Mazda moved out quickly from red lights and stop signs — a nice surprise. But try to merge onto a fast-moving interstate and the need for more grunt makes itself known.

From a dead stop to a 60mph takes less than 10 seconds with the aid of a fast-acting, five-speed automatic transmission. Yet a driver’s left to wonder, “What would this be like with a small turbo?”

No, that wouldn’t do much to help gas mileage, rated at 21-28 mpg by the EPA. It runs on regular unleaded and gave me 25 mpg overall.

When it comes to the comfort side of the equation, there should be few complaints. There’s plenty of room for a 6-foot-tall driver. The tachometer and speedometer are placed in twin pods right in front of the driver. Auxiliary information comes from a small window in the instrument pane, and a bigger one just above the central stack.

Auto writers have complained for some time that the center stack info window washes out on even at the hint of a sunny day because of its poor contrast. And still, only after sunset, or in the shade, will you see what you have been missing all day.

The two bucket seats that comprise the second-row seating are multi-adjustable to accommodate wee ones on up to budding basketball players. They also get to control their own ventilation via vents and buttons at the end of the center console.

Wide open, the sunroof generates only a little wind noise and thanks to the overall mini-minivan design, eats up very little headroom. More athletically inclined kids can select the third-row seat. It’s a great launchpad for harassing their older siblings. The sliding side doors are easy to open and third-row seats are quite firm.

With all three rows of seating up, storage space is limited to 5.6 cubic feet. You may be able to stash a case of beer back there, but it would be sitting on its side. A case of your favorite wine would require folding the third-row of seats, easily done via the rear hatch. That increases carrying capacity to 27 cubic feet. Folding the second row increases that to 55.4 cubic feet for serious hardware store visits.

Three models are offered, with our tested Grand Touring package topping the list. With only two small options, the test vehicle went out the door at $24,720 including transportation.

Interior materials were on the economy side of the ledger. Fit and finish were good.

For those who don’t need the space available in a large van or sport utility, the Mazda makes for a very wise choice. The price is right; it will haul a fair amount of stuff, is economical and has a “recommended” rating from Consumer Reports.

It won’t turn heads in the neighborhood, but will mark the owners as very smart consumers.

We all know that Ford has switched and changed their gears quite a bit and now – now they are spicing up a lot of their cars – the 2011 Ford Mustang GT included. This particular car is actually something that I look forward to seeing and I can tell you for sure that the 2011 Ford Mustang GT is going to be incredible.

Not only do they have some awesome specs that all come standard with it but I can tell you for sure that the base model – still awesome is press inexpensive. Just coming in under twenty-two hundred dollars makes the brand new 2011 Ford Mustang GT worth it.

If you have been looking forward to the 2011 Ford Mustang GT – you need to make sure that you check it out, it’s pretty awesome – and they’re a perfect example of the return of the pony car

When it comes to concept cars, what better cars to talk about than luxury cars? Constantly, the stream of luxury cars is changing and evolving and I think that this brand new concept by Cadillac is absolutely incredible! Not only does the Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept have some incredible technique and body-work, but I have to say that this particular car is making waves everywhere.

If you are looking for the future in the form of a car, the Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept is definitely it. Not only does the darkness and the beauty of it match the beauty of fine jewelry but the overall appeal of this particular sedan is something that people are constantly looking at.

If you want luxury inside of an affordable car with a great name, the Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept is definitely it!

Buick is a brand that is known for making fantastic cars … that are always geared toward the older generation versus the newer and younger generation. The brand new Buick Velite Concept is actually just a concept right now but it proves that Buick is trying to move into the younger generation, which is where their focus needs to be.

To me, the biggest problem with Buick is the fact that their cars are too luxury and not enough sport and that is what the Buick Velite Concept will bring in … if it does go through.

This is a car that I would buy and I’m 25 – that is saying a lot right? Keep up the good work Buick and hopefully, the Buick Velite Concept will go through!

“Oh Lord, won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz?
My friends all drive Porsches, I must make amends.
Worked hard all my lifetime, no help from my friends.
So Lord, won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz?”

Janis Joplin had it right, don’t you think? And even those who might night be fans of the big Benz, you guys have to admit that the new concept, the F800 Style, is a seriously sexy looking machine.

This beauty will get its big reveal next month at the big motor show in Geneva. Mercedes’ traditional design aesthetic has been seriously reinterpreted with this concept, the idea being to showcase where the automaker intends to go in the future.

And the F800 Style is definitely futuristic, not to mention sleek and somehow sensual, stylish and so speedy looking you can practically hear the tires scream.

*Lyrics from Janis Joplin’s “Mercedes Benz.”

Typically, I am a fan of Lexus. I may not be a huge fan of every single model but I can usually find at least a little something to love.

Not so much with the new Lexus CT 200h, which is a compact model emerge from the luxury brand created by … Toyota.

I do not like this thing.

Apparently the interior is way better, with lots of metallic finishes as well as dark surfaces that are soft to the touch, and some great displays.

All I can say is, they should start showing pictures of the inside, then.

Outwardly, the CT 200h looks like a big, boring marshmallow. There is nothing memorable about it.

The E55 AMG of Mercedes-Benz is a game changer. Under £20k, a used E55 AMG is of great value. With this post we list down tips on what to look for when buying one.

Brakes

The pads and discs are reasonably priced at around £450 per set. Fitting the brakes will add a bit to the tag especially when the brake fluid will be changed. This generation of Benz requires you to plug it to a computer when you change the fluid.

Cabin

When you get an E55 with high specs you can expect that the cabin will have a ton of gadgets. You have to take note that these systems will be expensive to fix.

Chassis

The brand speaks for itself through the years and it has been known to produce tough chassis with no weak joints or bushes.

Engine

The powerplant of the E55 is hand-built and you will be able to see the names of the persons who assembled it.

Bodystyle

You only have an option between a saloon or an estate. The wagon is easier to put again onto the market later, and still you can give it a good price.

Wheels and tires

Every corner will cost you about £200. We advise that you avoid the aftermarket rims since an original wheel set on the car that is chip-free will give a hint of a careful owner who is careful with parking or spent some sum to take care of the car.

The gas consumption of the Rolls Royce Phantom is pegged at 15 miles for every gallon and these numbers just do not mix if you want to be a greener car owner with lesser carbon foot prints. Well this may actually change as the luxury carmaker plans to produce a rechargeable electric limousine. Yes. With nada, zilch, zero emissions.

Rumors have been going around in the past few years that Rolls Royce is working on an electric model and recently, the car manufacturer revealed plans of an experimental electic limo.

The super green Rolls Royce might just roll out in time for the upcoming Olympics next year where BMW is set to showcase its green technologies to the whole world. The sporting event is the perfect marketing venue for the Rolls Royce electric car which may be used to bring the thousands of VIPs to the different venues.

Insiders confirm that they are considering the plan but clarify that Rolls Royce is looking at all options and is not rushing things just to produce a green vehicle for the brand. The parent company, BMW has already produced the MINI-E that can be recharged using the mains.

Rolls Royce had a jump of 171% in terms of sales in 2010. The big leap is attributed to female buyers getting the smaller Ghost models. The United States is still Rolls Royce’s biggest market followed closely by China and the United Kingdom.

There are many reasons why you need an injury lawyer. Panama City Beach residents will tell you how important a good attorney is. He/she not only handles your case properly but they also help you relax and recover from the injuries sustained. As a victim you need to find an injury lawyer, and you need to find one quick. There are a few ways by which you can pick out the right candidate. Take your time to review the services of a few attorneys before you select one. This way you can choose the lawyer who offers you the best services.

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A very emotional as well as financial loss experience of the parents would be when they have to fight for the custody of the child. Every one that is in this situation would like to do out of court settlement but then there are majority of the parents that will have to go through the court procedures. Therefore those that are not lucky and will have to go to court will have to take the help of child support attorney California. In case you are one among them and you will have to check out some of the factors while selecting child attorney California.

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Landlords usually have the same power over the tenants in all the states of the USA and hardly there is something that the landlord cannot enjoy over his tenant in any other state. All the states have equal landlord rights and no state is over any other state in that matter.

California is one of the most exotic and modern places in the world to live and it is not easy to purchase homes in California easily. There are some places in California which are one of the most expensive places in the world to live. The value of property is much more in California as compared to other states and cities like Los Angeles is one of the most expensive places in the world to live.

If you do not have enough cash to buy property in California then you can take the place on rental basis or buy off the place by taking mortgage from the bank. You should be aware that taking mortgage from a bank can be risky too because incase if you cannot pay the mortgage regularly then the bank will take action against you and will take the property from you.

Other than that you can take any property you like on rental basis and that depends on the owner of the place if he wishes to give the property on rental basis. If you are taking the property on rental basis then there are some rights of the landlord over you.

There will be a written agreement between you and the tenant and there will be legal clauses and terms that will settle the agreement and these terms have to be followed by both the landlord and the tenant.

There are some clauses which favor the tenant such as receiving the rent on particular date of the months and the payment should not take more time than the given period. If you are not able to pay the rent on the deadline then you can talk and convince your landlord to give you some extra time to pay the rent.

Your landlord is limited to some of his rights too and some of them are that your landlord cannot make you leave forcefully until he has informed you to leave the place in advance time. Usually a landlord has to inform the tenants a month before to leave the place so that the tenant can find another place in the time period. Finding property on rent is not an easy task in California because most of the places are usually taken and some places have much higher rents that many people cannot afford.

If the tenant pays the rent after the deadline then you can charge them extra five to fifteen percent of the amount for the late payment. If the tenant has done any property damage then he is liable to fix the damage on his own expense.

Landlords also enjoys the legal power to evict the tenants who are not leaving.

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