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TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automakers Toyota Motor Corp. and Mazda Motor Corp. said Friday they plan to spend $1.6 billion to set up a joint-venture auto manufacturing plant in the U.S. — a move that will create up to 4,000 jobs. The plant will have an annual production capacity of about 300,000 vehicles, and will […]

Life & Style

What’s Hot: With the exception of some minor updates to the grille made when the vehicle was introduced in February 2015, the CX-5 is basically a carryover. A 2016 5 model was introduced in January 2016 with a few minor content changes. The five-seater compact crossover is available in three trims, with either a front-wheel drive […]

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Highlight: This is the only vehicle in the segment that uses a rotary dial-like system like BMW and the Hyundai Genesis sedan to control the infotainment system.  Test vehicle’s MSRP: $33,395 (base model $22,315) Seating Capacity: 5 Standard Safety Features: air bags; a traction control system; a hill launch assist system; rain-sensing windshield wipers; heated […]

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2015 Mazda6 Grand Touring: A Stylish And Sporty Premium Family Sedan  Highlight: This is the only vehicle in the segment offering an i-Drive-like rotary dial system similar to that found in BMWs. This rotary dial system controls everything from the audio system to the navigation system. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $33,345 (Sport Model starts at $21,985) […]