Archive for the ‘Mazda’ Category

Mazda Releases All-New 4WD Mazda Premacy in 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,...

August 5th, 2010 | Mazda | Read More

Mazda Reports 8.9 Percent Sales Increase for July

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported an 8.9 percent increase in sales for July 2010, with 20,732 vehicles sold. Year-to-date sales through July stand at 136,451, and are outpacing last year's sales at this time by 14.3 percent. Mazda's much-anticipated, all-new 2011 MAZDA2 went on...

August 3rd, 2010 | Auto Sales, Mazda | Read More

Mazda Sales Sour 32.8 Percent in June 2010

Making a big splash into summer, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) reported a sizzling 32.8 percent sales increase for June 2010, with 18,238 vehicles sold. Through the first half of the year, MNAO has sold 115,719 vehicles and is outpacing last year’s sales at this time by 15.3 percent, up...

July 2nd, 2010 | Mazda | Read More

Mazda Announces Launch of Certified Pre-Owned Program

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) announced the launch of a NEW Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program designed to maximize the value of a pre-owned Mazda, ease customers’ pre-owned vehicle buying experience and lower customers’ cost of ownership. Under the program, Mazda dealers will follow a...

July 2nd, 2010 | Mazda | Read More

Mazda Announces new VP and additional Executive Moves

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the appointment of Ron Stettner to the position of Vice President, Sales. Also announced was that Eric Johnston, who previously held that position, will replace Nobuyuki "Nick" Sato as Vice President, Strategic Planning & Market Integration;...

July 1st, 2010 | Mazda | Read More

Ford, Mazda recall more than 230,000 China cars

BEIJING: Ford and Mazda are recalling more than 230,000 vehicles made by their China joint venture to fix a software problem blamed for bouts of engine failure, China's product-safety watchdog said. The companies are recalling 236,643 Focus cars made between August 2008 and May 28 of this year, the...

June 1st, 2010 | Ford, Mazda | Read More

New safety risks hit Toyota, Mazda vehicles

Further trouble for Japan's auto industry emerged Thursday as embattled Toyota suspended production and sales of its Lexus GX 460 sport utility vehicle and Mazda announced a recall of 90,000 cars. Toyota, the world's biggest automaker, said it would suspend production and worldwide sales of its Lexus...

April 15th, 2010 | Mazda, Toyota | Read More

Mazda8 Minivan & SKY Concept on Display at Beijing Motor Show

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...

March 31st, 2010 | Beijing Motor Show, Mazda | Read More

Toyota and Mazda Agree to Hybrid Deal

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) 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,...

March 29th, 2010 | Green, Mazda, Toyota | Read More

Mazda, Ford deny plans to dismantle China venture

Japan's Mazda Motor Corp and US giant Ford Motor Company on Monday denied reports they planned to dismantle or restructure their joint venture in China with Chinese partner Changan Automobile. Ted Liu, a Shanghai-based spokesman for Ford, told AFP that reports the partnership would be dissolved were...

January 18th, 2010 | Ford, Mazda | Read More