Mazda Motor Corporation and Ford Motor Company's joint venture, AutoAlliance (Thailand) Co. Ltd. (AAT), will invest US$350 million in its pickup truck plant to support the production of Mazda and Ford's next generation pickup trucks.
The investment will enable production of the new compact pickups to commence in mid-2011.
Once completed, this will increase Mazda and Ford's total joint investment in the AutoAlliance Thailand facility to more than US$1.85 billion since operations began in 1995.
The investment program will also dedicate resources to workforce training and development to ensure that AAT employees ...
First-month orders more than four times the monthly sales target; 80 percent of customers choose i-stop
Mazda has received 7,240 orders for its redesigned Premacy (5) MPV until today!
Most buyers have been people in their thirties or forties who have families with young children. Customer feedback indicates that the main reasons for choosing the Premacy are its stylish exterior which is based on Mazda’s Nagare design language, eco-friendly features such as i-stop, highly flexible seating arrangements, and its driver-friendly handling.
By model grade, the FWD 20S has been most popular, making up ...
At this year's Paris Motor Show, Mazda will be focusing on low fuel consumption and reduced emissions, with three new model introductions.
Mazda's lightweight, Mazda2 - voted World Car of the Year 2008 - has received an upgrade and will be given its European premiere in Paris, revealing the following key changes:
New front styling features Mazda's family face
Upgraded interior
Upgraded Euro V compliant powertrain line-up
Upgraded chassis for even better ride comfort
Automatic transmission version introduced
Joining the upgraded Mazda2 will be the all-new Mazda5 premiering with a new, more economical MZ-CD 1.6 diesel engine. ...
Buzz is that the automaker Mazda is now working on a new rotary engine that will boost the power of its upcoming model RX-7. In this, the major spin is the car that can run on diesel or petrol and can easily offer much superior fuel consumption than the lately discontinued RX-8.
The company is now designing two-stroke 16X engine. This is just to rectify the inadequacies of the most recent rotary powerplant of Mazda by comprising the high oil consumption. According to the sources in Japan, “the new unit has ...
The issue of Ford and Mazda to have a break up in 3 way tie up is still lingering as the Chinese Authorities have not commented yet on the request of both these companies. Recently, the Ford and Mazda have asked China officials to allow them to break the 3 way tie up and to have the 2 way tie up individually.
At present, the Ford Motor Co. is having partnership with Mazda Motor Corp. and the Chinese local partner Chongqing Changan Automobile Co. But now, both the Multinational Companies are ...
The Japanese automaker plans to bring a diesel-powered midsized sedan to the United States in 2012 that will get 43 miles per gallon. That is better than any of today's midsized hybrids, and Mazda promises its car will cost far less.
Although the SKY-D engine was originally introduced late last year, there were no official plans as to what vehicles it would be used in. Now, Mazda has gone on the record to say they are planning on fitting the SKY-D into their "next-generation mid-sized car." Although they haven't named a ...
Mazda Motor Corp will introduce a midsize hybrid vehicle by 2013 based on core components supplied by Toyota Motor Corp, the Nikkei business daily reported.
The two automakers reached an agreement under which Toyota will supply the Toyota Hybrid System II (THS II), comprising a high-capacity battery, an electric motor, a generator and a power control unit, the Nikkei said.
The deal will enable Mazda to tap the growing demand for hybrids sooner than otherwise possible. For Toyota, the arrangement will help lower related production costs through economies of scale, the Nikkei ...
As part of celebrations marking its 90th anniversary, Mazda Motor Corporation today launched special edition versions of the Mazda Axela sports compact (known overseas as the Mazda3) and Mazda Biante mid-size tall ‘high-roof’ minivan for the Japanese market.
Both models are equipped with Mazda’s stop system, i-stop, and go on sale today at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealerships throughout Japan.
Both special edition models qualify for Japan’s eco-car incentive program and 75 percent tax reductions under the government’s eco-car tax reduction program.
The Mazda Axela 90th Anniversary Special Edition ...
The new Mazda5 emits approximately 15 percent less CO2 than the current model thanks to Mazda's "i-stop" idling stop system, a direct injection gasoline engine and other technologies. European sales of the all-new Mazda5 will commence during fall 2010.
Commenting on the development concept, Hideki Matsuoka, the Mazda5 program manager, said, "The all-new Mazda5 meets the many needs of today's customers. In a single model, we offer the competitive eco-performance necessary to address current market trends together with our distinctive, emotional design. The Mazda5 features outstanding functionality with sliding rear doors ...
Mazda released a special edition of the Premacy (known as the Mazda5 overseas) compact minivan for the Japanese market.
Based on the 20CS model grade, the 20CS Smart Edition comes with premium features - chrome inner door handles and silver front power window switch panels - and is 87,000 yen (including taxes) cheaper than the standard version.
The front-wheel drive (FWD) grade also qualifies for Japan's eco-car incentive program as well as tax breaks of 50 percent under the government's eco-car tax reduction program.
Main features of the 20CS Smart Edition Premacy
Base model
Premacy ...
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