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2010 MazdaSpeed 3 Test Drive: Potent, Hot Hatch, Refined and Retuned for Fun

With the recent arrival in the market of a new Mazda3, we knew that a fresh MazdaSpeed3 high-performance version couldn't be far behind. The concept of this hatch is very similar to Mazda's original MazdaSpeed3. But things could have been different.

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2010 Ford F-150 Raptor Test Drive: Is This Race-Bred 4WD Pickup the Most Capable Ford Truck Ever? With its swollen flanks, aggressive stance, visibly rugged suspension and thumping 35-inch-tall tires, this 3-ton pickup is brutally gorgeous. With that much visual firepower, the obvious question is this: Does the substance match the style? Let's find out.
2010 Kia Hybrid Test Drive: Prototype Forte and Cee'd Hybrids Pave Way to 2011 Optima Hybrid Kia is leading a relatively late charge into the global hybrid car business. For a taste of Kia's progress, we tested hybrid versions of the recently launched Forte sedan and the Cee'd, a hatchback currently enjoying strong sales in Europe.
Is GM's Post-Bailout Optimism Overly Bright?: Analysis GM emerges from bankruptcy a leaner company with some promising technology in the works. But is the future really as bright as the company claims? (Published in the September 2009 issue)
5 Dual-Sport Bikes Take on Death Valley: Test Drive As part of PM’s MythBusters special issue, Jamie Hyneman and PM’s auto editors head into the scorching heat, rocky terrain and windy roads of Death Valley to test five new dual-sport bikes. Here is what they found. (Published in the September 2009 issue)
New Buick Plug-In Hybrid Due By 2011: Breaking News Soon after the Chevy Volt debuts late next year, Buick will release its own plug-in hybrid. This yet unnamed model will be a small SUV and will use the two-mode hybrid system from the recently canceled Saturn Vue Green Line.
Is the Cash for Clunkers Program Really Raising MPGs? The country may still be reeling from recession, but the July sales numbers for new cars and trucks show signs that the auto industry could be on its way back. Many are giving credit for the sales bump to the government's Cash for Clunkers program.
2010 Lexus HS250 Hybrid vs. 2010 BMW 335 Diesel 390-Mile Fuel Economy Comparison Test Drive Not long from now, the idea of a luxury fuel-efficient vehicle will most probably become ubiquitous. But luxury cars buyers don't want to sacrifice comfort, performance or technology to save at the pump—or to save the planet. Who says they have to?
2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster Test Drive: The Best Z Convertible Yet? Product planners at Nissan see a distinct difference in the role of the new 370Z Roadster compared to the Coupe. The Coupe is all about high-performance driving, while the convertible appeals to a buyer's softer side.
Meet the 9 New 2010 Harley-Davidson Bikes Harley's lineup features nine new models for 2010, bringing the total model count to 34—the highest number of bikes in the company's history. PM takes a behind-the-scenes look at what's next for the legendary motorcycle maker.
Cities Race to Add EVs—But Can the Grid Support Them? Cities are racing to add infrastructure for electric vehicles. But even as they erect public charging stations and talk battery-swap plans, the question of whether the electric infrastructure can handle new demand remains unanswered.
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