Mazda City – Three Years after Tsunami

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Mazda City – Three Years after Tsunami

Mazda City – Three Years after Tsunami

After a terrible Tsunami hit Japan just over three years ago, Japan’s automobile industry is expanding once again – and the automotive market has come back more powerful than ever. After the tsunami hit, the local Mazda dealerships scrambled to find what remained after the tsunami washed away a couple Mazda stores. For Eishi Kuramoto, this meant two of his dalerships were completely gone after the earthquake-tsunami. This horrific catastrophe ended the lives of 18,000 people and has left the people of Japan in search for the lifestyle they once had. Kuramoto has brought light to the situation and plans to make the best of it – he has developed a new shop, next to the one that once exisited, almost four times bigger. “We’ve presently recovered from the quake and are growing past that – investing in the new shop and getting ready for its opening was the hardest component” said Kuramoto.

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http://www.justcarnews.com/three-many-years-later-rebounding-from-quake-tsunami.html

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Mazda Chairman keeps the Rotary Sports Car Dream Alive

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Mazda Chairman keeps the Rotary Sports Car Dream Alive

Mazda Chairman keeps the Rotary Sports Car Dream Alive Mazda’s newest Chairman, Seita Kenai, has revealed that a new rear-wheel drive rotary-powered sport car is in the making. In a recent interview, Kanai refused to rule out the development of a second rear-drive platform vehicle. It appears that the fourth generation MX-5 will be getting a sibling in the near future. Mazda’s corporate communications chief, Hidetoshi Kudo, commented, “We have no intention of stopping development of the rotary engine. It’s a part of our challenging convention spirit.” The Japanese automaker holds the title of producing more rotary-powered models than any other car brand. Although first patented in 1929 by a German engineer, Mazda has taken the engine and transformed it into their own – Mazda rear-drive SKACTIVE technology. If you would like to read more, please click on the link below:

http://www.motoring.com.au/news/mazda/mx-5/mazda-keeping-rotary-fans-on-ice-43978

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Mazda Celebrates 1 Millionth SKYACTIV Vehicle

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Mazda Celebrates 1 Millionth SKYACTIV Vehicle

Mazda Celebrates 1 Millionth SKYACTIV Vehicle

Mazda Motor Corporation announced earlier this week that they have produced over one million vehicles with SKYACTIV technology. Currently, the Japanese auto manufacturer has three different models with this environmental and safety performance technology. Over the past several years, Mazda has been focused on becoming more environment driven and has set plans for itself to contribute to the positive global change in regards to pollution and mistreatment of our environment. In addition, the automaker plans to extend the SKYACTIV technology lineup by 2016 and hopes that they continue the success that they have achieved with this technology in only two years, in the years to come.

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http://www.mazda.com/publicity/release/2014/201404/140414a.html

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Mazda Breaks Records in June – Record Month

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Mazda Breaks Records in June – Record Month

Mazda Breaks Records in June – Record Month Mazda has reported an increase in sales for the month of June – with U.S. sales of 26,208 units, Mazda recorded an increase of 16.5% when compared to last year. Additionally, year-to-date sales through June are also up 7.9% compared to last year – reflecting total of 156,431 units sold this year in the first 6 months. Ron Stettner, Vice President of Sales for Mazda North American Operations (MNAO), said, “June was a strong month for Mazda, the best we have seen since 2004. The economy has remained steady despite a lot of uncertainty overseas. We received strong sales performance from our top three carlines of Mazda3, Mazda6 and Mazda CX-5. This is the first time in history that Mazda has had three model lines with great sales performance.” If you would like to read the full article please click on the link below:

http://www.mazdausamedia.com/2014-07-01-MAZDA-POSTS-BEST-JUNE-SALES-IN-10-YEARS

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Phone: 877.989.9252

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Mazda Breaking the Charts

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Mazda Breaking the Charts

Mazda Breaking the Charts

The all new Mazda3 has been creating quite the stir – in fact having only been released this year, it has already helped Mazda post a strong first quarter. In March alone, they sold 8,576 units – marking a forty percent increase when compared to March 2013. Significant sales in March helps put Mazda in great standing for the financial year which ended on March 31st. With over 35,000 units sold, the motor company illustrated a thirty-five percent increase over last financial year. The Mazda3 made quite the splash in this win for Mazda – “It has exceeded all expectations” said Mazda UK Sales Director Peter Allibon.

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http://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/mazdas-mighty-march-sees-sales-soar-40/

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Mazda Announced All-New Compact Crossover SUV: Mazda CX-3

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Mazda Announced All-New Compact Crossover SUV: Mazda CX-3

Mazda Announced All-New Compact Crossover SUV: Mazda CX-3

Mazda Motor Corporation announced the arrival of its all-new compact crossover SUV, known as the Mazda CX-3; the new model will make its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, running from November 21st through November 30, 2014. This compact crossover represents the expansion that is currently underway for Mazda. The Mazda CX-3 is the fifth vehicle in Mazda’s line-up of new-generation products that feature the full range of SKYACTIV Technology and the latest design language: KODO – Soul of Motion design. The Los Angeles Auto Show will take place between November 18th and November 20th – the show is open to the public from November 21st through the 30th. The all-new Mazda CX-3 will make its world debut on Wednesday, November 19th. If you would like to read the full article please click on the link below:

http://www.mazdausamedia.com/Mazda-to-Debut-All-New-CX-3

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History of MAZDASPEED and Mazda Motorsports

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History of MAZDASPEED and Mazda Motorsports

History of MAZDASPEED and Mazda Motorsports MAZDASPEED factory-engineered vehicles, performance parts and accessories, and motorsports programs are the ultimate expression of Mazda’s Zoom-Zoom spirit. Mazda describes MAZDASPEED as the destination for driving enthusiasts who are eager to experience Mazda at the most adrenaline-charged level. MAZDASPEED’s racing heritage can be traced back to an independent racing team in the late 1960s, known as Mazda Sports Corner. The Mazda Cosmo 110S was the sleek, two-seater that the team decided to drive as they ventured out to establish a Mazda presence at major motorsports events worldwide. The first accomplishment came when the Cosmo took fourth place at an 84-hour endurance race in Nuerburgring – this was a great achievement for a new racing team and a new car with completely new engine technology.

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http://mazdamotorsports.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/MazdaStaticView?pageInfo=History&storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&ss=3

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Fun to Drive, Everytime you Drive it – Mazda MX-5

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Fun to Drive, Everytime you Drive it – Mazda MX-5

Fun to Drive, Everytime you Drive it – Mazda MX-5 In its 25th year of production, not very much has changed on Mazda’s favorite sports car, the Miata. It may be everything you could possibly want in a sports car – attractive, affordable, great acceleration and fun to drive, every time. The two-door, two-seat, rear-wheel-drive sports car remains a popular buy, even 25 years after its initial launch in the U.S. The little car is quite fuel efficient as well, it can record 22 MPG in the city and around 28 MPG on the highway. The Next generation model is expected to come equipped with SKYACTIV technology, which is said to improve the vehicle’s fuel efficiency. We will get our first look at the 2016 MX-5 this fall. If you would like to read the full article please click on the link below:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/cars/on-wheels-2015-mazda-mx-5-miata-still-sporty-after-all-these-years/2014/07/24/1320703e-1375-11e4-9285-4243a40ddc97_story.html

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Four-Wheeled Truck Timeline Revealed

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Four-Wheeled Truck Timeline Revealed

Four-Wheeled Truck Timeline Revealed Mazda established the beginning of four-wheeled trucks in 1950 – it was not until 1958 that the Mazda Romper came to life which was quickly followed by the D1100 and D1500 in 1959. The 1960s and 1970s were the key years in Mazda pickup truck evolution. In 1961, Mazda created the B1500 and two years later, in 1962, Mazda released the D2000. However it was not until 1964 that the D200 was redesigned for its second generation. The following year, the Mazda Proceed was released and took the world by storm. This truck was perhaps one of the most popular – it was compact and agile. The first generation Titan was first put on the market in 1971. Although the D1100 and the D1500 grew in popularity during Mazda truck’s early beginning, when the D1500 and D2000 made their way to the market with a newly redesigned engine, consumers responded tremendously well. As the truck popularity spread throughout Japan business for Mazda was at an all-time hight – by October 1965, after the introduction of the Mazda Proceed, an end of Mazda pickup trucks in Japan came to the end. It was not until the 2006 Bangkok International Motor Show that Mazda unveiled a new pickup truck with direct-injection turbo-diesel engine known as the Mazda BT-50. If you would like to read the full article, please click on the link below:

http://www.mazda.com/stories/craftmanship/greatcar/p4.html

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Closer Look Under the 2016 Mazda Miata Hood

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Closer Look Under the 2016 Mazda Miata Hood

Closer Look Under the 2016 Mazda Miata Hood Mazda has purposefully kept details of the next MX-5 Miata secret – the Japanese automaker has not officially popped the hood just yet. Luckily for us, we were able to catch a glimpse of the Miata’s engine. At this year’s New York Auto Show, Mazda unveiled a few features and we learned that like the NC Mazda MX-5, the battery is up front, near the front fascia; the engine on the other hand, is pushed way back with the airbox up front, and the coil-on-plugs are very prominent up top. It is believed that there are two engine options for the new generation Mazda Miata; the 2.0 liter SKYACTIV-G, which can produce 155 HP and the 2.5-liter SKYACTIV-G, which can produce 184 HP and 185 lb-ft of torque. If you would like to read the full article please click on the link below:

http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/2016-mazda-miata-engine-our-closest-look-yet

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