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
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Mazda Motor Corporation announced today that its idling stop system, i-stop, has won the 2009 Automotive Researchers’ and Journalists’ Conference of Japan (RJC) Technology of the Year award.
Idling stop systems reduce fuel consumption by automatically shutting down the engine when the driver stops the vehicle. Mazda’s i-stop system is fitted to direct-injection engines and uses combustion energy to restart the engine in 0.35 seconds. The i-stop system also suppresses noise and vibration as the engine shuts down and restarts, ensuring that drivers experience a natural driving feel with no sense ...
Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the Mazda2 at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show. The globally-acclaimed Mazda2 brings a level of style and driving dynamics to the North American sub‑compact segment that no other competitor can offer. The vehicle will be sold in the U.S. and Canada beginning in late 2010. The LA Auto Show press days are 2-3 December; public days from 4 to 13 December.
"Bringing Mazda2 to North America completes the bookends in our line-up," said Jim O'Sullivan, President and CEO, Mazda North American Operations. "With the seven-passenger ...
Mazda Motor (China) Co., Ltd. said the retail sales of Mazda-branded vehicles last month reached 14,498 units in the Chinese market, up 32% from a year earlier, SinoCast reported today.
Mazda's China sales came to 136,974 vehicles in the January to October period, up 31%. The performance in October was the second this year to date after the record monthly sales in September, when Mazda's sales in China rose 65% to 16,175 units.
FAW Mazda Motor Sales Co., Ltd. totally sold 8,122 vehicles last month, up 13%, thanks to the continued ...
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported October 2009 sales of 15,068, a decrease of 8.4 percent versus October of 2008. Overall, total yearly sales are reported at 175,257, down 24.4 percent compared to 2008.
The all-new 2010 MAZDA3 led the way with sales of 6,729 vehicles, an increase of 10.4 percent, and the best October since 2007.
MX-5 Miata, RX-8 and CX-7 all reported sales that represent the best October since 2007, signaling that Mazda is gaining strength and momentum.
Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported sales of 1,591, down 20 percent ...
Clear Channel Radio’s Total Traffic Network (CCTTN) today announced that Mazda will offer the Company’s traffic service on its CX-9 SUV, beginning with the 2010 model year.
“Mazda is known for its vehicles that provide high level safety performance, as well as driver enjoyment. Now, drivers of the latest CX-9 models will know they are also receiving the highest-quality traffic information,” said Jeff Littlejohn, Executive Vice President of Distribution Development at Clear Channel Radio. “Our subscriber base continues to grow and this partnership confirms that leading automotive manufactures like Mazda are ...
Mazda Motor Corporation's production and sales results for September 2009 and for April through September 2009 are summarized below.
Incentives helped China’s monthly passenger-car sales surge 84 percent in September from a year earlier, topping 1 million for the first time.
Mazda on Oct. 5 posted a preliminary 26 billion yen ($286 million) net loss for the six months ended Sept. 30. The carmaker will raise as much as 93.6 billion yen by selling stock to develop more fuel-efficient cars, it said on Oct. 14.
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Mazda Motor Corp said it would begin selling the Mazda2 hatchback in the United States towards the end of 2010, getting a late start in a segment that has held up relatively well as consumers seek cheaper and smaller cars.
Japan's fifth-largest carmaker had said for the past few years it was not ready to launch the subcompact model in the United States since profit margins were too low, choosing instead to prioritise the rollout of crossover SUVs.
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