Napleton's Schaumburg Mazda

Looking for something practical and safe for your family that's also fun to drive? Doesn't seem like that'd be an easy combination to find, does it? Well, according to U.S. News, the Mazda5 is one of the Best Cars of 2012.

The 2012 2012 Mazda5 ranks third of the eight minivans that rank as some of the best in 2012. Even though it's one of the smallest minivans available today...

If safety is important to you, you'll be very interested to know that the 2011 MAZDA3 sedan and hatchback have both been named Top Safety Picks for 2011 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). To earn the awards, both cars had to receive "Good" ratings in front, side, rear and rollover crash tests and come standard with electronic stability control.

The MAZDA3 is the first Mazda vehicle to earn the designation of…