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Mazda Announces New Design Theme: ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’
Leverkusen, 3 September 2010. Mazda Motor Corporation today announced Mazda’s new design theme, ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’, and the design concept model, Mazda SHINARI, a pure expression of this new theme.
Since launching its first passenger car, the Mazda R360 Coupe, exactly 50 years ago, Mazda has spent many years exploring the concept of ‘motion,’ offering customers designs that are exciting both to view and to drive. In particular, since the launch of the Zoom-Zoom brand message, Mazda has pursued the concept of more athletic and sporty motion, and has adopted dynamic designs for all Mazda models starting with the Mazda6 and followed by the RX-8 and the Mazda2. In recent years, this motion-based design has been further extended to incorporate the theme of ‘motion inspired by nature’, embodied in the Mazda NAGARE concept car series and the all-new Mazda5.
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Facelifted Mazda2 to premiere at Paris Motor Show
Leverkusen, 23 August 2010 At this year’s Paris Motor Show, Mazda’s focus is on low fuel consumption and reduced emissions.
Mazda’s lightweight, Mazda2 – World Car of the year 2008 – has received a facelift and celebrates its European premiere at Paris with the following key changes:
New front end features Mazda’s unique family face and upgraded interior
Upgraded Euro V powertrain line-up
Upgraded chassis for even better ride comfort
Automatic transmission version introduced
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Mazda Releases All-New 4WD Mazda Premacy in Japan
- Versatile 4WD model grades added to the fast-selling Mazda Premacy lineup -
HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation has released a four-wheel-drive (4WD) version of the all-new Mazda Premacy (known overseas as the all-new Mazda5), a stylish, versatile and uniquely functional seven-seat minivan. The 4WD Premacy is available in two model grades and goes on sale today at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini, and Mazda Autozam dealerships nationwide. Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices range from 2,109,000 to 2,314,000 yen, including sales taxes.
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All-New Mazda Premacy Proves Popular in Japan
- First-month orders more than four times the monthly sales target; 80 percent of customers choose i-stop -
HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that it has received 7,240 orders for the all-new Mazda Premacy during its first month of sales in Japan. This result, achieved in the one month between the July 1 sales launch and August 1, 2010, is over four times the monthly sales target of 1,800 units. The all-new Mazda Premacy is a versatile and uniquely functional seven-seat minivan known overseas as the Mazda5.
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Mazda Launches All-New Premacy in Japan
- Mazda’s stylish minivan comes equipped with i-stop and offers best in class* fuel economy -
HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation has commenced sales of the all-new Mazda Premacy (known overseas as the Mazda5) in Japan. Mazda’s stylish, versatile and uniquely functional seven-seat minivan goes on sale today at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealerships nationwide. Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (including sales taxes) range from 1,799,000 to 2,314,000 yen. The target sales volume is 1,800 units per month. A four-wheel-drive (4WD) version will be released in early August.
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New Head of R&D at Mazda Motor Europe
Hiroyuki Matsumoto has been appointed new Vice President and General Manager of Mazda’s European Research & Development Centre in Oberursel, Germany. He replaces Norihiro Tomita, who has led Mazda’s R & D organisation in Europe since May 2007, and is moving to a new position as Programme Manager in Mazda’s Vehicle Development Division in Japan.
Matsumoto-San, 47, is a veteran engineer with years of management experience in product development. He joined Mazda in 1985 working for the Test and Research Department No. 2 in Japan, and went on to a stellar career as Manager and General Manager in the NVH Development Department. His last job before coming to Europe was General Manager for Chassis Development. He holds a degree in technology from the Kyoto University.
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Mazda Receives Ichimura Industrial Award for i-stop
HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation is pleased to announce that the New Technology Development Foundation of Tokyo has awarded it the Contribution Prize of the 42nd annual lchimura Industrial Awards for its development of the combustion technology used in i-stop, Mazda’s unique engine idling stop system. The Ichimura Industrial Awards are given annually to researchers or groups that make a significant contribution to industry by developing exceptional industrial technology in Japan.
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Mazda SKY Concept Powertrains and Premium Sporty Mazda8 Minivan on Display at Beijing Motor Show
- Super-efficient Mazda Kiyora eco-car concept also on display -
HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the China premiere of its next-generation powertrains based on the Mazda SKY Concept at the 2010 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, to be held from Friday, April 23 through Sunday, May 2, 2010. Mazda will exhibit the ‘Mazda SKY-G’ direct injection gasoline engine, the ‘Mazda SKY-D’ clean diesel engine and the ‘Mazda SKY-Drive’ highly-efficient automatic transmission. These all-new powertrains form the base of Mazda’s strategy to improve average fleet-wide fuel economy 30% by 2015 compared to 2008 levels.
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TMC and Mazda Agree to Hybrid System Technology License
Hiroshima, 29 March 2010. Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Mazda Motor Corporation have reached an agreement on the supply under license of hybrid technology used in the Toyota Prius.
Leveraging this agreement, Mazda plans to combine the hybrid system with its next-generation SKY engine that is currently under development, and develop and manufacture a hybrid vehicle in Japan. Mazda is aiming to commence sales of a hybrid vehicle starting in Japan by 2013.
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Mazda Releases 90th Anniversary Special Edition Mazda Axela Sport 1.5 S Style in Japan
- Features new parts including alloy wheels and side spoilers for a sportier external appearance; qualifies for 50 percent eco-car tax reductions -
HIROSHIMA, Japan—As part of celebrations marking its 90th anniversary, Mazda Motor Corporation today launched a special edition Axela Sport (known overseas as the Mazda3 hatchback) outfitted with performance accessories. The Mazda Axela Sport 1.5 S Style goes on sale today at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealerships throughout Japan.
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