Twin City Mazda

You may know about the cutting edge design of the 2012 MAZDA3 or the 2012 MAZDA6, models that embody the brand's racing spirit. What you might also find interesting is how dedicated MAZDASPEED Motorsports is to helping their grassroots kart racers become professional drivers. It is largely because of this commitment Mazda continues to be the number-one brand for road-racers in North America and ends the 2011 racing season with more championships under their…

Early next year, the Japanese auto maker will introduce their 2012 Mazda CX-5 at dealerships across the country, including Twin City Mazda in Alcoa, TN. What's so special about this upcoming crossover? Aside from it being a much anticipated new model from the company, it is the first car implementing ultra-high tensile steel in its design.

But what does that mean to the driver?

Ultra-high tensile steel will work with a new energy absorbing…