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Mazda to Display Mazda CX-5 at Tokyo Auto Salon 2012

- Demio, Axela and Roadster-based customized models also to be exhibited – HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase a lineup of 10 vehicles at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2012 with NAPAC. Mazda will be featuring its new crossover SUV Mazda CX-5, which is scheduled to be launched into the Japanese market in the 2012 spring. [...]

Mazda TAKERI to Bow at 2011 Tokyo Motor Show

- Mazda’s next-generation midsize sedan concept to debut alongside new Mazda CX-5 SUV with full array of SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY – HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the global premiere of the Mazda TAKERI next-generation midsize sedan concept car at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show. Mazda will also hold the Japan debut of the new CX-5 [...]

Mazda, Sumitomo Begin Construction of Mexican Production Facility

SALAMANCA, Mexico—Mr. Bruno Ferrari, Minister of Economy of Mexico in representation of Mexico’s President Felipe Calderon, was the guest of honor at a ceremony held today to mark the beginning of construction of a new vehicle production facility jointly owned by Mazda Motor Corporation and Sumitomo Corporation. The joint venture facility is named Mazda Motor [...]

Mazda RX-8 SPIRIT R Coming to Japan in November 2011

- Mazda RX-8 production to end summer 2012; rotary engine development will continue – HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the Mazda RX-8 SPIRIT R, a special edition version of its four-door, four-seat rotary engine sports car. The RX-8 SPIRIT R will go on sale from November 24, 2011 at all Mazda and Mazda Anfini [...]

Mazda Releases Special Edition ‘BLACK TUNED Roadster’ in Japan

- Stylish model with Power Retractable Hard Top, alloy wheels and other parts in exclusive colors – HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation has released the Mazda Roadster BLACK TUNED, a special edition version of its iconic lightweight, two-seat, open-top sports car for the Japanese market. The special edition Roadster (known overseas as the Mazda MX-5) goes [...]

Mazda Commences Production of Facelifted Axela

- First model to adopt Mazda’s highly efficient new SKYACTIV-G 2.0 gasoline engine and SKYACTIV-DRIVE transmission – HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation has commenced production of the facelifted Mazda Axela (known overseas as the Mazda3) equipped with breakthrough SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY at the Hofu Plant in Yamaguchi prefecture, western Japan. The facelifted Axela is Mazda’s first model [...]

All-New Mazda CX-5 World Premiere at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

Compact Crossover SUV with Breakthrough SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY All-new compact crossover SUV, the first of Mazda’s new generation of vehicles Built around SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY: all-new chassis, body, engines and transmissions Targeting CO2 emissions of under 120g/km1 Inaugurates new ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’ design theme Leverkusen, 2 August 2011. Mazda Motor Corporation will hold the world [...]

Facelifted Mazda Demio Goes on Sale in Japan

- Evolved driving pleasure and best-in-class fuel economy of 30.0 km/L – HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation today commenced sales of the facelifted Mazda Demio at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers throughout Japan. The Demio is Mazda’s mainstay subcompact car and is sold overseas as the Mazda2. Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (including taxes) [...]

Next Midsize Car for North America To Be Built in Hofu, Japan

HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that the company will build its next midsize car (CD-car) for the North American market at its Hofu Plant in Yamaguchi prefecture, Japan, as part of ongoing efforts to increase global manufacturing efficiencies.

Mazda3 Global Production Reaches Three Million Units

- Seven years and ten months after production of original Mazda3 commenced in June 2003 – HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that cumulative production of the Mazda3 (known in Japan as the Mazda Axela) reached three million units*1 on April 26, 2011. This milestone was achieved in just seven years and ten months since [...]