Dec 9, 2008
Mazda Australia has locked in a three-year deal as Sleeve Sponsor of the NSW Waratahs Super 14 rugby union club. Mazda has been a strong supporter of the Waratahs since 2001, and 2009 marks a new era for the partnership as Mazda steps up with recognition on the club's jersey. ... Continue reading
Mazda Launches Freshened Roadster in Japan
Dec 9, 2008
Tokyo, Dec 9, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation today announced the launch of the freshened Mazda Roadster (known as the MX-5 overseas) into the Japanese market. Mazda's updated iconic lightweight, open-top sports car goes on sale today (December 9, 2008) at all Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealers throughout J ... Continue reading
Mazda Launches Freshened Roadster in Japan
Dec 9, 2008
The latest version of Mazda's two-seat sports car carries forward the Roadster's traditional 'Jinba Ittai' ('rider and horse as one') concept, and features detailed improvements in the exterior and interior design, quality, functionality and dynamic performance. As a result, the Roadster is now more fun-to-drive and mo ... Continue reading
All-New Mazda3 at Bologna Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 4, 2008
The all-new Mazda3 builds on the virtues of the first generation and reflects increasing concern with environmental issues, the rapid growth of car ownership and fresh diversity in the criteria people use to value cars. ... Continue reading
Mazda's Dynamic Small Car Duo Judged Australia's Best
Dec 3, 2008
The Mazda2 and Mazda3 small cars have been judged the best small cars in Australia by critics from some of the country's leading newspaper and internet media. ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports November 2008 Sales
Dec 2, 2008
- MAZDA5 Sales Lead The Way - IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 2 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported November 2008 sales of 14,134, down 31.3 percent versus last year (down 28.6 percent on a DSR basis), and year-to-date sales of 245,984, down 9.3 percent. The MAZDA5 multi-activity vehicle had an incredible sal ... Continue reading
Press Pass Coverage of the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show: "It's As If You Were Here"
Nov 29, 2008
2008 LA Auto Show,LOS ANGELES - November 23, 2008: Once again, TheAutoChannel.com is proud to present exclusive PRESS PASS COVERAGE of the Los Angeles Auto Show, one of the world's great car and truck shows. Watching TACH's video coverage is like having Media Credentials to this major automotive event. You'll see the s ... Continue reading
All-New 2010 MAZDA3 5-Door to Make World Debut at 2008 Bologna Motor Show
Nov 25, 2008
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 25 -- Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the all-new 2010 MAZDA3 5-Door at the Bologna Motor Show on December 3, 2008. The launch of the MAZDA3 5-Door follows on the heels of the debut of the 4-Door sedan, which made its world premiere at the current Los Angeles Auto Show. ... Continue reading
World Debut for All-New Mazda3 Five-Door Hatchback at the 2008 Bologna Motor Show
Nov 25, 2008
Mazda Motor Corporation will hold the world premiere of the new-generation Mazda3 five-door hatchback at the Bologna Motor Show on December 3, 2008. ... Continue reading
Ford Reduces Mazda Stake To 13%, Raises $540 million
Nov 18, 2008
Detroit, November 18, 2008: According to John Revill & Hans Greimel writing for Automotive News Europe, Ford Motor has raised $540 million after selling the bulk of its 33.4 percent stake in Mazda. Ford's ownership of Mazda stock has been reduced by 20 percentage points to just over 13 percent, the company said today. ... Continue reading
Denying Big Three a Bailout Can Be a Historic Opportunity to Get America off Oil and Save Detroit
Nov 18, 2008
By Edwin Black The impulse to accede to political pressure and jobs blackmail from the Big Three for a $25 billion bailout offers America a historic turning-point opportunity. This is the countryâs chance to both reform the auto industry and ignite a massive shift off of oil in one master stroke. How? The $25 bill ... Continue reading
Ford Sells a Portion of Its Stake in Mazda; Two Companies Will Continue Strategic Relationship
Nov 18, 2008
-- Ford Motor Company said it will sell a portion of its ownership stake in Mazda Motor Corp., and the two companies will continue their successful strategic relationship. The ratio of Ford's ownership of Mazda stock has been reduced from 33.4 percent to just over 13 percent. -- The action is in line with Ford's plan t ... Continue reading
Expanded 2009 New Mazda 6 Line-Up On Sale From January
Nov 11, 2008
In the UK, Mazda is taking the opportunity presented by the arrival of its all-new MZR-CD 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine, with a choice of three different power outputs, to introduce some specification upgrades and an additional diesel hatchback model to its new Mazda6 range. The expanded 26 strong line-up for 2009 goes ... Continue reading
2009 Car and Truck Best Buys from Consumers Magazine
Oct 31, 2008
DEERFIELD, Ill., Oct. 31 -- Thirty-six vehicles and 14 companion models received Best Buy ratings from Consumers Digest out of some 240 total 2009 models. The ratings, published in CD's December issue (on sale November 1), span 10 categories: Small Cars, Family Cars, Luxury Cars, Sporty Cars, Pickups, Minivans, Compact ... Continue reading
Mazda CEO : No Change In Relationship with Ford
Oct 30, 2008
TOKYO, Oct 30, 2008; Chang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters reported that the head of Mazda Motor Corp (7261.T: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) said on Thursday he did not expect any change in the Japanese automaker's relationship with Ford Motor Co (F.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz), amid reports that the st ... Continue reading
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