Mazda to Increase Output

08/13/96

Comline has reported that Mazda Motor Corporation will increase production at their flagship plant in Hiroshima starting with the launch of a new RV, late this month. Mazda's plans to increase production include overtime for workers; this situation will mark the first time Mazda has required overtime in a long while.

The new RV is known by the development code name J13F. Its a five-door, hatchback style vehicle based on the Festiva/Review. Monthly sales of the new model are expected to hover between 5,000 and 7,000 units.

Paul Dever -- The Auto Channel