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The 2010 Mazda 3 is no stranger to the automotive press with dozens of spy shots popping up over the past few months and speculative renderings coming from all around the world. Because the Mazda 3 is Mazda's top selling vehicle in the U.S. it's not hard to see why it is drawing in so much excitement surrounding its unveiling at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November.

The redesign couldn't come up at a better time for Mazda when Black Raekwon McMillan Jersey , even in the midst of a languishing economy, the Mazda 3 continues to be a hot seller among the ultra competitive compact car segment against the likes of the newly revised Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla.

Although nothing is set in stone (read: confirmed by Mazda) yet we have created a list of what to expect when the Mazda 3 is officially unveiled by Mazda:

First, the current 2.3 liter motor will be swapped out in favor of Mazda's 2.5 liter currently in the 2009 Mazda6. This will bring power up to around 170 hp, from the current 150-156 hp of the Mazda 3 s-line and will offer both a six speed manual transmission and a five speed sport automatic transmission. The Mazda 3 i-line is expected to carryover its 2.0 liter engine and transmission options.

When it comes to design the 2010 Mazda 3 can best be described as evolutionary with a similar overall body profile and a few changes around the front and back. From the spy shots we can see styling cues borrowed from the new Mazda6 and up front, with flared wheel arches and an upwardly sculpted front bumper reminiscent of the recent Mazdaspeed RX-8 concept car.

Following the Mazda6's march towards luxury car dominance Black Jason Sanders Jersey , the upcoming Mazda 3 has been spotted with previously unseen luxury amenities in the compact car segment like integrated mirror turn signals, Mazda's advanced keyless entry system with push button start, mp3 hard drive, and numerous steering wheel based controls.

These new features are in addition to the current Mazda 3's options including HID headlights, auto rain sensing wipers Black Jerome Baker Jersey , auto onoff headlights, Bose sound system with aux input, lighted vanities, auto down driver's window, one-touch moonroof and power seat controls.

None of the new features listed above are set in stone (they were observed on what appeared to be a near final prototype model during testing) it is very likely that the features will remain and be available on the final retail product. The stage is set and Mazda will officially reveal the 2010 Mazda 3's design at the Los Angeles Auto Show which runs between November 17th and 26th.
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ANKARA Black Mike Gesicki Jersey , Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- Turkish economy minister said on Friday that Turkey, Iran and Qatar are discussing using Iran's land route to facilitate trade between Qatar and Turkey.


In an exclusive interview with state-run Anadolu Agency, Nihat Zeybekci said the three countries are discussing about alternatives to land trade routes with Qatar, and the easiest way is passing through Iran.


On June 5, Saudi Arabia Kenyan Drake Jersey , the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt abruptly severed diplomatic relations with Qatar and imposed a blockade on it, accusing the latter of supporting terrorism and extremism, which Doha has repeatedly denied.


""We want to meet all of Qatar's needs. We want all goods providers in Turkey to sell products, including cleaning materials Xavien Howard Jersey , domestic appliances and textile, in Qatar,"" Zeybekci said.


Since the outbreak of the crisis, Turkey has transported hundreds of cargo planes of foods to Qatar, but Zeybekci said using cargo planes to carry products was not sustainable and economical.


""We foresee that at least four large tonnage ships would go to Qatar monthly but the land route is an alternative for carrying flexible and smaller packages Laremy Tunsil Jersey ,"" the minister explained.


Turkey has strongly backed its ally Qatar after the Gulf diplomatic crisis, by not only providing economic help, but also deploying troops and holding joint military drills in Persian Gulf.


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NAIROBI, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- A regional bloc said Friday it has deployed 18 members to monitor next week's general elections in Kenya.


The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) said members of the Election Observer Mission (IGAD-EOM) have been properly trained and with experience to take the task of observation with