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As many drivers know, comfort is king. So finding a vehicle that keeps you feeling relaxed is just as important as determining what sort of engine power and safety features you're looking for in a new car in Avondale, Chandler, and Peoria. That's where publications like Ward's AutoWorld come in handy, with its ratings of the '10 Best Interiors' sure to keep you comfortable. Here at Avondale Mazda, we're happy to say that the 2013 Mazda CX-5 made the coveted list.

At the recent Geneva Auto Show, which ran March 8-18, many automakers unveiled their latest plans for new and revamped models, concept cars, and vehicle technology for the coming years. Mazda was no different, displaying a new design trim on two popular models; the Mazda CX-5 and Mazda6, both fitted to the styling of Takeri.

After taking our first peek at the Freestyle Cab Version of Mazda's all-new BT-50 utility, Avondale Mazda  can safely say: We want it!

Featuring the unique door configuration originally seen on the Mazda RX-8, the new Mazda BT-50 Freestyle Cab offers spacious seating for five and an extra-wide door opening on either side of the truck. And, to provide even more room for cargo, the rear seats fold up to a 90-degree position, making loading and transporting tools, boxes, and sports equipment easier than ever.

Our sentiments about Mazda's new midsize truck, however, go beyond love-at-first sight. Inside…

Mazda, the Japanese automaker, has been boosting its "gram strategy" to cut weight on all of its products and vehicles. For Mazda and their customers this is a win/win scenario, meaning that their pursuit of creating ultra-lightweight vehicles will be great for both performance and fuel efficiency. p>

With the recent debut of the ultra-lightweight MX-5GT, we can clearly see the benefits of the gram strategy put into practice. The roadster, specially designed to compete in the Britcar MSA British Endurance Championship, weighs a mere 1,874 pounds, and puts out nearly two times as much power compared to the standard MX-5. According to a recent Mazda press release, the car jets from 0-60 mph in just three seconds and offers a top speed of 160 mph.

To create the lightest, most powerful MX-5 GT every built, Jota Sport - the race engineering team that will run the MX-5GT in the 2011 series - scrutinized every nut and bold in the vehicle to reduce component weight and then match the power to the weight. The most important element of development, however, was to keep the revamped race car true to its roots. As such, it offers the same great handling, fun driving experience, ability to challenge the competition, and affordable cost that its predecessors did.

Worried that the gram strategy makes the Mazda MX-5 GT less safe? Mazda wouldn't allow their nameplate on it if it did. The racer is in fact designed to be 17 times stronger than that required by the FIA.

"The MX-5 production race car's modest power output, bullet-proof reliability and nimble handling demonstrated last year how the MX-5 can be competitive against some of the purpose-built Lotus, VW and BMW race cars," says Graeme Fudge, PR Director, Mazda UK. "With a higher power output combined with the durability, reliability and handling attributes that the MX-5 is renowned for; the MX5-GT race car will be a strong contender against the more powerful race cars in its class."

Watch for more Mazda news, coming soon. Avondale Mazda, located at 10675 W Papago Fwy Avondale AZ 85323 is dedicated to keeping you informed.

Twenty years ago Mazda set a world record by becoming the first Japanese automaker to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans (the world's oldest endurance car race). The winning car driven by a team comprised of Johnny Herbert, Volker Weidler, and Bertrand Gachot was the Mazda 787 No. 55. It made the world take notice that Japanese automakers are fully capable of upping the competition on the world stage.

Twenty years later, Mazda is commemorating their historic victory in '91 with the release of a dedicated limited-edition MX-5 Miata. Appropriately dubbed the '55 Le Mans Edition, it will…

The Mazda MINAGI concept recently made its world premiere at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. More than a celebration of a new concept car's design, this grand debut is a signal for the next-generation of Mazda cars to come. For this reason, Mazda incorporated its new SKYACTIV technologies into every aspect of the MINAGI's performance, including the powertrain and chassis.

From a design perspective, the MINAGI is the second Mazda concept car to feature the company's new KODO (Soul of Motion) aesthetic. With a sinuous, powerful stance, the MINAGI combines the expression of energy pulsing throughout the…

If you were sad to see the RX-8 go, you can take solace knowing that Mazda plans to fill the void with the all-new, super-sporty RX-9. The highly anticipated replacement will be built on the popular MX-5 chassis, and following the "Kodo" (soul of motion) design language illustrated by the four-door Shinari sports coupe concept.

The Mazda RX-9 coupe will weigh only as much as 2,755 pounds and feature Mazda's 16x rotary engine paired with an electric supercharger. Paired with a twin clutch, two-pedal six-speed transmission, the engine packs a feisty 300 horsepower (hp). And unlike other sports…

Mazda's minivan, the Mazda Premacy, has been one of the building blocks of Mazda's vehicle lineup for quite some time. The seven-seat minivan which is also known as the MAZDA5 overseas, has two new special-edition siblings available on its home turf in Japan. The two special-editions are named the Premacy 20CS Aero Style and the Premacy 20CS Aero Style Touring Selection.

The super-sporty Mazda Premacy 20CS Aero Style features special equipment, including: high quality 15-inch alloy wheels with 195/65R15 91H tires, a classy black interior, and popular aero-parts body kit (i.e., side under spoilers and a…

Also known as CUV's or Crossovers, smaller SUV's are becoming more and more popular, even more so than hatchbacks. Companies like Mazda want to tackle this growing trend in automotive by introducing updated, smaller SUVs.

Reports from Japan reveal that Mazda Motors is planning on launching small SUVs in the next couple of years, with much speculation surrounded names and powertrains for each.

Rumors online suggest this Mazda mini-SUV could be dubbed CX-3. This SUV will reportedly use a version of the  MAZDA3 undercarriage, and also contain the Japanese auto maker's all-new,  highly advanced Sky-D and Sky-G…

Mazda has entered the LA Design Challenge with a new concept they call the Mazda MX-0. The vehicle was designed by the Mazda Design Team of North America.

"The theme of the design challenge is to focus on producing something that is lightweight, specifically, under 1000 lb." The MX-0 uses a bonded, two-piece monocoque structure for the safety cell, subframes, panels and interior materials. All of these components are then manufactured using something called "automated composite sandwich technology."

Mazda ended up using smaller, high-torque motors since the MX-0 is electric, which still providesplenty of power to the featherweight chassis. The…