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The ZOOM ZOOM Mazda 3

If you can get past the initial impression, you may just find a lot of things to like about the 2010 Mazda 3. This is truly an impressive compact sedan that has truly been a success since its introduction. In fact, it has been estimated that one third of Mazda's total sales currently come from this car alone. It is sporty, zippy, and fun in a small compact package. And you should be able to find a used Mazda at a competitive rate that you can appreciate.

As far as the attractiveness of the car, it all depends upon personal taste. The makers insist that it was created to be an exotic looking sports car. However, the grill is so large and open mouth that it makes one grin just to look at it. And you immediately feel that the car is giving you a cheesy smile in return. Still, as a best seller, with over 1.8 million already sold, people are finding quite a bit to like about it.

This car is available in either a four door sedan or a five door hatchback, both featuring updated interior and exterior from the previous models. The basic Mazda 3 has five speed automatic transmission and a 148 horsepower engine while a more pumped up version offers a beefed up 167 horsepower engine.

This is an engaging car that is perfect for those who are looking to downsize a little, yet still want the sophisticated features that were once considered too lavish for a small car. The Mazda 3 has combined compact with luxury and it seems to work.

No one is disappointed with the fuel economy that they receive with this car. It is often a key selling point for the car, receiving an average of 25 mpg in the city and 33 on the highway. This may not be the best gas mileage offered in cars of the same class, but it is still quite competitive, offering enough other innovative features to attract buyers with its mid range fuel economy.

The previous version of the Mazda was highly criticized for being too noisy, but this seems to no longer be an issue. And who doesn't love doing business with a company who listeners to consumers? The Mazda 3 features a smooth quiet ride that makes one feel as if they were indeed riding in a larger vehicle.

The interior itself is stunning. All has been redesigned and controls has been placed in optimal positioning to best benefit the driver and make Human Machine Interface more practical. The only problem that is seem with the arrangement is that many of the controls are only on the drivers side, leaving an adult passenger feeling somewhat helpless and left out of the picture. But who can complain when they have a Bose ten speaker system, an iPod dock, Bluetooth connectivity, leather upholstery, heated seats, and even a push start button for engine starting?

There are five seats onboard, but more realistically, four will fit in comfortably, unless we are speaking of children. A couple could appreciate this car. The trunk is quite spacious, but the back seats also fold down, allowing a much larger trunk capacity so that one could haul slightly larger items when necessary.

For those who are are looking for a safe car that is compact and fuel efficient, yet offering updated technologies, the Mazda 3 might just be the car to consider. It offers all of this and much more.

A Brief Review Of The 2010 Honda Accord

Any Honda fan will be very pleased to know that only very few changes have been made to the 2010 accord. This model only sees very limited improvements and updates, partly due to the fact that the vehicle is very much considered near-perfect for its specific purposes. Since the birth of the eighth generation accord in 2008, the body has seen very little changes, and there are obvious reasons for this.

Certainly, recent reviews have found that the 2010 model ranks very highly for spaciousness and offering the feeling of upscale without necessarily adding any feeling of upscale costs. The fact that the accord is extremely good for resale also means that it remains the most popular model for the manufacture as well.

Certainly, the accord is extremely well-known for its safety features, and this can be highlighted by a number of different awards that have been given to the manufacturer for this particular model. The awards in general praise its reliability and security, thus making it an excellent vehicle, especially for families.

So what exactly are these major safety features that are offered by the 2010 accord? Well, one is the vehicle stability assist with traction control. This system is excellent if you ever oversteer or understeer, making sure that the engine power is reduced and specific wheels brake independently in order to keep you back on track. Anti-lock disc brakes have also been added in order to make sure that you can maintain a high level of control when you are braking hard.

In addition, there is an excellent tire pressure monitoring system added to the accord as well. Under inflated tyres are certainly an extremely common cause of significant problems and accidents, and as such the monitoring system will make the driver aware of any problems with the pressure in any of the tyres on the vehicle. In addition to this, the 2010 model offers even more airbags than before.

Honda has also been striving forward in order to make vehicles that are even more eco-friendly. Certainly, to this end of the 2010 accord is absolutely no exception, and changes have been made in order to make this particular model far more environmentally friendly and safe. The accord will run very smoothly on regular unleaded gas, and partial Zero emission technology makes sure that emissions are kept to an absolute minimum. In addition to this, the vehicle is also very economical as a side product of being more eco-friendly, doing 31 miles to the gallon when you're cruising on the highway.

There are also a few feature updates that the 2010 model has as well. In the past only models that had specific navigation systems set up including Bluetooth, but now all EX-L models include hands-free cellphone linking for Bluetooth as standard.

Any accord lover who pays very close attention to the interior will also notice that there is a lighter grey tint which better offsets against the darker grey numbers and buttons. In addition, the front and rear automatic climate control as also been updated to the more user-friendly as well.

The New Honda Civic 2010

Honda's Civic cars have long been regarded for their affordability and high levels of quality, and the famed Japanese automaker's 2010 versions of the vehicles are no different. These specific cars in particular have been lauded for their fuel economy, easy ride and handling features, and vast resale value and reliability. The 2010 versions of the car are almost identical to the ones from 2009.

The 2010 Civics offered by Honda continue to have coupe and sedan body styles. For those particularly concerned about environmental issues, a gas-electric hybrid version of the car is offered once again. As always, DX are the base level Civic cars, which contain basic features. The LX is a step up from the DX and arguably offers the best value prevalent in the entire Civic line. LX cars will get consumers a compact car with very competitive features for a price tag below twenty thousand dollars. The EX is the premier Honda Civic. While these are excellent cars, they are over twenty thousand dollars. Some may argue that that money would be better spent on a Honda Accord, which offers more room than the Civics do.

Where the style of 2010 Civics is concerned, it remains virtually unchanged from year's past. Some things to note are that this year's models offer a slightly sharper look to the lower front bumper. Both the cars' headlights and taillights have been transformed into turn signal lenses with bulbs that are a shade of amber, and most Civic models were given brand new alloy designs on their wheels.

Where features of 2010 Hondas are concerned, the DX as mentioned previously is a very basic model. The EX sedan and coupe models, on the other hand, have sunroofs, leather seats, and navigation systems in them. Every single Civic comes with antilock brakes, a steering wheel that tilts, a driver's seat that could be adjusted according to one's height, and power windows. A feature to take note of includes the antiskid control that stabilizes the car when its direction is changed, something that is standard on some of the models.

As discussed above, Civics are indeed stylish cars. Nonetheless, most car consumers are ever interested in the most important aspect of all, namely the mechanics of the vehicles. The Honda Civics rate high in this regard. Every Civic has a front wheel drive and has a smoothly functioning 4 cylinder engine.

Where the special hybrid Civic is concerned, it can run for short periods on battery power alone, but the battery mostly assists the engine. This aids in saving fuel and lowering emissions by the use of a gas engine that is smaller. Furthermore, the engine is enabled to shut off at stops and to then start again right away as the driver depresses the gas pedal.

It is also very important to note that Honda Civics rate very high among compact cars in the governmental studies on crash safety. They are also highly desired for their fuel efficiency. The safety, cost effectiveness, and environmentally responsible qualities of these cars make them very attractive to consumers.

In conclusion, the 2010 Honda Civic line is one marked by style, fine mechanics, fuel efficiency, and commended safety features. It is worth it for consumers in the market for a new or used car to strongly consider purchasing one of these vehicles.

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2010 Chevy Silverado

Just when one thinks the Silverado cannot improve, it gets better! The Chevy Silverado is ranked at the top of its class of trucks by a variety of tests and polls. The Silverado has the best combination of ruggedness, comfort, and capability. In fact, you will have a difficult time finding any reviews with complaints about the Chevy Silverado. If you are in Ontario, make the trip to your nearest Leggat Chevrolet to receive an experience like no other with the Chevy Silverado.