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If you drive or have ever driven the Mazda Tribute then I have some bad news. Mazda will not be producing the vehicle anymore. But to lessen the loss Mazda will be giving you something even better in return.

Mazda has officially announced the CX-5, which complements the CX-7 and CX-9, will replace the retiring Tribute for the 2012 model year. At the basis of the CX-5's design is the much-discussed Mazda Minagi, which made its U.S. debut at the New York Auto Show. And, we expect the production version to be unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show…

Mazda, the automaker out of Japan, has been promoting its "gram strategy" to cut weight on all of its products. And with the first appearance of the extremely lightweight MX-5GT we can undoubtedly see the benefits. The roadster, specifically designed to compete in the Britcar MSA British Endurance Championship, weighs just 1,874 pounds, while packing nearly two times as much power compared to the standard MX-5. According to a recent Mazda press release, the car accelerates from 0-60 mph in a mere three seconds and hits a top speed of 160 mph.

To create the lightest, most powerful MX-5…