Industry News

Mazda to Showcase All New Mazda6 and Mazda Taiki Concept at the 2008 Beijing Motor Show

May 02, 2008

HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the European specification of the all-new Mazda6 (known as the all-new Mazda Atenza in Japan) and Mazda Taiki, the fourth concept car in the Nagare design series, at the 2008 Beijing International Motor Show* from Sunday, April 20, through Monday, April 28, 2008.

Mazda Motor Corporation Reports Record Profits in Fiscal Year 2007

Apr 20, 2008

From its base in Hiroshima, Japan, Mazda Motor Corporation manufactures a diverse range of passenger cars and commercial vehicles and is one of the largest employers in western Japan, with 20,395 employees (as of 1 April 2007).
Hiroshima, 25th April 2008. Mazda Motor Corporation today reported its financial results for fiscal year (FY) 2007 and announced its projections for FY2008.

Mazda Unveils Targa Tassie Devils 2008

Apr 10, 2008

Mazda Australia today whipped the covers off its brand new Mazda3 MPS rally car ahead of its motorsport debut at next week’s Targa Tasmania.
Australia’s top-selling importer will unleash two Mazda3 MPS rally cars on the country’s pre-eminent tarmac endurance event, held from April 15-20. Professional rally drivers Rick Bates and Alister McRae will spearhead the company’s eighth Targa campaign.

Mazda's Star Co-drivers Complete Targa Tussle

Apr 03, 2008

Next month one half of Mazda’s Australian Rally Championship (ARC) winning duo will reunite with the company for its two-pronged attack on the 2008 Targa Tasmania. Accomplished co-driver Iain Stewart, who won the ARC crown with expert driver Murray Coote for Mazda back in 1988, will be calling corners for Mazda Targa driver Alister McRae in the tarmac endurance event from April 15-20.

All-new Mazda2 Wins 2008 World Car of the Year Award

Apr 03, 2008

From an initial entry list of thirty-nine (39) new vehicles from all over the world, the overall 2008 WCOTY title was announced on Thursday March 20, 2008 at the New York International Auto Show. The Mazda2 edged out the Ford Mondeo and Mercedes-Benz C-Class to take the overall award.

Mazda to Begin Public Road Trials of the Mazda ASV-4 Advanced Safety Vehicle

Mar 02, 2008

HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation will commence public road trials of its advanced safety vehicle, Mazda ASV-4, in the Hiroshima area on March 11, 2008. The trials are based on the Advanced Safety Vehicle (ASV) Promotion Plan that was introduced by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transportation (MLIT) to promote the development, practical application and wider use of ASV technologies aimed at reducing the number of traffic accidents.

Mazda Launches Fully Redesigned 2008 Atenza

Feb 02, 2008

HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the launch of the fully remodeled Mazda Atenza (known as the all-new Mazda6 overseas) in Japan. Available in three body styles – Sedan, Sport (5-door hatchback), and Sport Wagon – Mazda’s globally acclaimed mid-size car goes on sale from today at all Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealerships throughout Japan.

Mazda CX-9 Wins 2008 North American Truck of the Year Award

Jan 30, 2008

HIROSHIMA, Japan — Mazda Motor Corporation’s CX-9 crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) has been named North American Truck of the Year. The Mazda CX-9 received the award at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, on January 13, 2008 (January 14, Japan time). This is the first time that a Mazda vehicle has won this prize.

Mazda to Exhibit Mazda Atenza Mazdaspeed Concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2008

Dec 20, 2007

HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase an intriguing lineup of 16 tuned-up and customized vehicles at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2008 with NAPAC. Mazda will exhibit the ‘Mazda Atenza Mazdaspeed Concept’ model, which is based on the new Mazda Atenza that is scheduled for launch to the Japanese market in spring 2008.

Mazda Furai Concept and New Mazda RX-8 at 2008 North American International Auto Show

Dec 15, 2007

HIROSHIMA, Japan, December 12, 2007—Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premieres of the Mazda Furai concept vehicle and the heavily revised new Mazda RX-8 sports car at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), to be held in Detroit from Sunday, January 13 through Sunday, January 27, 2008.

All-new Mazda Atenza and Mazda Taiki debut at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show

Oct 10, 2007

The all-new Mazda Atenza – soon to be introduced in Japan, the Mazda Taiki concept car, equipped with a next-generation rotary engine, the new Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid, a series of future-oriented powertrains, and a variety of environmental and safety technologies will be revealed by Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show*1 in October 2007.

Mazda Releases 'Rotary Engine 40th Anniversary' Commemorative Limited Edition RX-8 in Japan

Aug 10, 2007

HIROSHIMA, Japan—To commemorate forty years of Mazda’s rotary engine vehicles sold globally, Mazda Motor Corporation has commenced sales of a limited edition model Mazda RX-8 throughout Japan. The RX-8 Rotary Engine 40th Anniversary edition is available from today at all Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealerships.