Were you around in the 1970s? If so, you might remember the famous television series titled The Six Million Dollar Man, a science fiction show that followed the life of a former astronaut with bionic implants working for a fictitious branch of the government. Now, much like this show reimagined this astronaut's life, auto brand Mazda has reimagined the crossover SUV with its 2013 Mazda CX-5 to be unlike any other crossover on the market.

Who wants a to drive a new Mazda? It seems just about anyone! The auto brand continues to grow rapidly, and its sales were through the roof for April 2012 at 4.2 percent, with overall yearly increases of more than 21 percent vs. last year's numbers. In April, Mazda sold an amazing 21,506 vehicles, totaling 103,259 vehicles so far this year. This lead to the company achieving its best April sales month since 2008. It's been since 1994 that Mazda has reached over 100-thousand units sold this soon in the sales year.

Could a new diesel powertrain be imminent for auto brand Mazda? If the 2012 New York Auto Show is any indication, the answer is yes! The automaker showcased its first fuel-efficient SkyActiv stop/start diesel concept at the show in its new Mazda Takeri Concept. The coupe-like-sedan uses several fuel-saving technologies, some of which are certain to hit production lines in the near future.

The popular new 2013 Mazda CX-5 has received one of the greatest designations available in the auto world: IIHS Top Safety Pick. Jim O'Sullivan, President and CEO of Mazda North American Operations (MNAO), explains the CX-5's appeal, stating, "The 2013 CX-5 is Mazda's first production vehicle to receive the full suite of SKYACTIV technologies, which focuses not only on fuel efficiency but also on safety and stability. Earning a 'Top Safety Pick' distinction from the IIHS further exemplifies Mazda's dedication for creating products that offer the best of everything that consumers want: fuel economy, performance, handling…

While most automakers gave up on the fuel-thirsty rotary engine by the 1970s or 1980s, Mazda found a way to make them work. Beginning with the futuristic 1967 Mazda Cosmo Sport 110, the company cemented its dedication to rotary technology, and eventually, this lead to the iconic line of Mazda RX-7 sports cars and the (more recent) Mazda RX-8. Unfortunately, there's still only so much efficiency the company can squeeze out of these engines, and despite notable increases in power and fuel economy and lower emissions, it seems that it's time to phase out the rotary.

If you've been scoping out the 2012 Mazda CX-7, there's good reason to hurry into Ira Mazda of Danvers, located at 99B Andover Street Danvers, MA 01923. The stylish crossover will soon say its goodbyes to welcome the new 2012 Mazda CX-5 crossover. There are no more deliveries of the CX-5 scheduled, so hurry in today and take a test drive if you're interested!

Like the British Mazda MX-5 Miata launched last summer and its twin Mazda MX-5 Black Tune Edition launched in Japan last October, the new Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition, set to officially launch at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show this month, is sure to turn heads. This new Miata variant is more or less the North American version of the two models previously mentioned, but it does have some differences.