Additional new crossovers this year include the Audi Allroad, Infiniti JX, Mazda CX-5 and the Subaru XV Crosstrek.

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Many cars, including the Mazda CX-5 and Volkswagen Golf, use variable valve timing to maximize fuel efficiency and performance.

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There are many other family-friendly, fun-to-drive vehicles, like the Mazda CX-5 or Honda's own CR-V, that get better fuel economy.

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The two other truck finalists were Ford C-Max and Mazda CX-5.

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The 10 Best Interiors of 2012 award winners include the subcompact Chevrolet Sonic and Hyundai Accent, the compact Dodge Dart sedan, Volkswagen Beetle coupe and Mazda CX-5 crossover.

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If you feel at home driving the Rogue, why not put it at the top of your list and try models such as the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5 and Subaru Forester?

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Environmentalists say that Universal is undermining the message of the story by partnering with Mazda to promote the CX-5, an SUV.

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Total Car Score compiled a list of 10 other vehicles that are going away in 2013, including the Hyundai Veracruz (replaced by a larger Santa Fe), the Mazda CX-7 (replaced by more fuel-efficient CX-5), and the Jeep Liberty (to be replaced next year by a Fiat-designed Jeep).

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