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Matt M. Myftiu

Matt M. Myftiu

Matt Myftiu has been a journalist for two decades with a focus on technology, NASCAR and autos.

In the world of hybrids, one of Toyota’s own -- the Prius, with its 50 mpg rating -- is the ruling king. But with its futuristic look both outside and in its tech setup, there are some customers turned off by the Prius.

That’s where alternatives -- like the Toyota Camry hybrid -- come into play; boasting strong fuel economy but in a less otherworldly package. In essence, slapping the hybrid package into what is otherwise a traditional car, to the point where it’s not even that obvious that it’s a hybrid. I recently drove a 2015 Camry hybrid and I’m back with a full report of what it offers and how it compares to the rest of the hybrid market.

With so many crossover SUVs on the market, it’s tough to stand out and not get lost in the crowd. The 2015 Mazda CX-5, which I recently was able to spend some time in, doesn’t have that problem.

Between it’s attractive look, strong safety record, high mpg rating and impressively low price, it’s one of the compact crossovers that should gain quite a few fans in 2015. Here’s a full report on what the vehicle has to offer:

TaxACT has partnered with Stewart-Haas Racing to sponsor Danica Patrick's No. 10 car in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

TaxACT will serve as the co-primary sponsor with GoDaddy during the Feb. 14 Sprint Unlimited exhibition race at Daytona International Speedway. For the remainder of Speedweeks at Daytona, which includes Daytona 500 Qualifying Feb. 15, the Budweiser Duel Feb. 19 and the 57th Daytona 500 Feb. 22, TaxACT will be seen on the C-post of the No. 10 GoDaddy Chevrolet SS.

And during the heart of tax season, TaxACT will serve as the primary sponsor of the No. 10 team and Patrick during the March 27-29 race weekend at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway.
“The speed, passion and determination that embodies NASCAR aligns with our approach to business, and when Stewart-Haas Racing brought the opportunity for TaxACT to partner with Danica Patrick, we jumped at it,” said JoAnn Kintzel, president, TaxACT.


Also, by going to www.TaxACT.com/Danica for the TaxACT Fast Cars, Fast Refunds Sweepstakes with Danica Patrick, NASCAR fans can register for a chance to win a behind-the-scenes, VIP experience with Patrick and the No. 10 GoDaddy team during the Daytona 500. Secondary prizes include an autographed TaxACT firesuit from Patrick and autographed pieces of sheet metal from the No. 10 Chevrolet, as well as a match of up to $2,500 on an IRS refund or balance due for a TaxACT e-filed return.
“It’s easy and free to enter the sweepstakes,” Kintzel said. “Just go to TaxACT.com/Danica to enter. From there, you can also start your free federal tax return to get your guaranteed maximum refund the fastest way possible.”


The TaxACT Fast Cars, Fast Refunds Sweepstakes with Danica Patrick will end February 8, 2015, with winners to be announced shortly thereafter.

-- Press release courtesy of Stewart-Haas Racing

Lexus is rumbling into Detroit with an exhibit at the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) that shows its sporty disposition. 

The luxury vehicle manufacturer will showcase the new, much-anticipated GS F performance sedan, which joins the brand’s expanded lineup of models on display at Detroit’s Cobo Center. Visitors will see how Lexus is extending into greater integration of innovative technology, emotional exterior designs and engaging driving dynamics and performance into every model.

For the second straight year, the NASCAR Hall of Fame will open its doors for FREE for NASCAR Fan Appreciation Day.
On Saturday, Jan. 31, fans will have free access to the Hall for a full day of activities, including autographs and Q&A sessions with current drivers and NASCAR Hall of Famers. Fans will be admitted into the Hall on a first-come, first-served basis in lieu of needing a ticket.

However, tickets to the below autograph sessions, highlighted by 12-time Sprint NMPA Most Popular Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and defending NASCAR XFINITY Series champion Chase Elliott, must be secured in advance. Vouchers for these autograph sessions will be available for free on NASCARHall.com starting at 10 a.m. ET on Saturday, Jan. 17. Each fan can secure up to two autograph session vouchers.

(Note: This release is part of a series in advance of the 2015 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Jan. 30, broadcast live at 8 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network, Motor Racing Network Radio and SiriusXM Satellite Radio. Bill Elliott, Fred Lorenzen, Wendell Scott, Joe Weatherly and Rex White are the five 2015 inductees.)

When Bill Elliott climbed into his Ford on a late-winter afternoon in 1976, little did fans at North Carolina Motor Speedway know they were witnessing the birth of a NASCAR Hall of Fame career.

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