Sep 17, 2007
Tokyo, Japan, Sept 16, 2007; The world's first biofabric made with completely plant-derived fibers, suitable for use in vehicle interiors, has been developed by Mazda Motor Corporation in collaboration with Teijin Limited and Teijin Fibers Limited. This newly developed biofabric does not contain any oil-based materials ... Continue reading
2008 Mazda3 S Touring 4-door Review
Sep 7, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The Mazda3 may not get the publicity and instant recognition that follow the MX-5 Miata and RX-8 sports cars, or the company's growing fleet of fleet-footed and sporty crossovers like the CX-7 and CX-9, but that doesn't seem to matter where it really matters. The Mazda3 is Mazda's ... Continue reading
Mazda2 Ready for Production In China, Priced At $10,600 And Up
Sep 7, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 7, 2007: Changan Ford Mazda Automobile Co., Ltd. (CFMA) will produce the all-new Mazda2 in Nanjing. Priced at 80,000 yuan to 100,000 yuan ($10,600-$13,200), the new model will compete with rivals including Peugeot 206, Citroen C3, Fit and Polo. Mazda2 made its debut in Europe in advance of the Shan ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports Double Digit Sales Increase for August 2007
Sep 4, 2007
- MAZDA3 and CX-7 Pave the Way to 11.0 Percent Increase - IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported its best August since 2003 with U.S. sales of 24,762 units, accounting for an 11.0 percent increase versus the same period last year. Year-to-date sales of 203,298 are up 7.6 percen ... Continue reading
Ford Crossovers Soar In August 2007; Overall Sales Decline
Sep 4, 2007
- Ford's all-new and redesigned crossovers were up 82 percent in August; year-to-date sales up 48 percent. - Overall sales totaled 218,332, down 14 percent compared with a year ago; daily rental sales were down 44 percent and sales to individual retail customers were down 13 percent. - Lincoln registers 11th month in a ... Continue reading
Hyundai Elantra and Mazda3 Shine in New Consumer Reports' Tests
Aug 29, 2007
YONKERS, NY August 29, 2007; The redesigned Hyundai Elantra outscored the Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Sentra, and Scion xB in Consumer Reportsâ testing of a group of four small sedans and wagons for the October issue. The Elantra now ranks sixth overall among the 14 small cars that CR has tested recently. Also, Cons ... Continue reading
Mazda Production and Sales Results for July 2007
Aug 29, 2007
<http://www.japancorp.net> Mazda Production and Sales Results for July 2007 Tokyo, Japan, Aug 28, 2007 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation's production and sales results for July 2007 are summarized below. I. Production ----------------------------------------------------------------------- July 2007 Jan - July ... Continue reading
2007 Mazdaspeed3 Grand Touring Review
Aug 27, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Mazdaspeed3 Grand Touring I don't usually give test cars nicknames. But it took all of 15 minutes for me to start calling the 2007 Mazdaspeed3 "the Speed Triple". That's a bit of a pun, but quite fitting, as "Speed Triple" is the name of a very fast Triumph motorcycle that has ... Continue reading
Mazda Releases Upgraded Bongo Series and Titan Dash in Japan
Aug 27, 2007
Hiroshima, Japan, Aug 24, 2007; Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the introduction of the partially remodeled Bongo van and truck, Bongo Brawny van and Titan Dash truck. All four models go on sale today at Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealerships throughout Japan. The Bongo van and Bongo truck are also available at Mazda ... Continue reading
2007 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD Review
Aug 12, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD Crossovers seem to be the vehicle du jour, replacing the truck-based SUVs of the 1990s. With their emphasis on comfort, practicality, and utility this is understandable. With car-like construction, independent suspension, and V6 instead of V8 power ... Continue reading
Mazda Releases 'Rotary Engine 40th Anniversary' Commemorative Limited Edition RX-8 in Japan
Aug 8, 2007
HIROSHIMA - August 8, 2007: To commemorate forty years of Mazdaâs 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 dealershi ... Continue reading
Shanghai GM ranked as Most Competitive Passenger Vehicle Manufacturer in China
Aug 7, 2007
SHANGHAI - July 7, 2007: The "Top 30 Most Competitive Passenger Vehicle Manufacturers", a list prepared by Guangzhou Daily, is released on Monday. Shanghai GM, the defending champion, has won the title since the ranking started in 2004. The top 30 PV manufacturers are determined by a number of factors, including produc ... Continue reading
All-New Mazda Demio Sales Take Off in Japan - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 7, 2007
Demio orders are three times the monthly sales target, reaching 15,000 units in the first month - HIROSHIMA - August 7, 2007: Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that total orders in Japan for the all-new Demio (known overseas as the all-new Mazda2) reached 15,000 units during the first month of sales since its domes ... Continue reading
Aug 1, 2007
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Mazda North American Operations today released the following sales figures for July 2007: Month-To-Date Year-To-Date July July % July July % 2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change Mazda3 11,567 9,096 27.2% 74,196 61,001 21.6% Mazda5 956 1,840 (48.0)% 9,265 11,351 (18.4)% Mazda6 3,672 6,192 (40.7)% ... Continue reading
Mazda to Deliver Rotary Hydrogen Vehicle to Japan's METI
Jul 31, 2007
HIROSHIMA - July 31, 2007: Japan-Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that the company is to deliver one dual-fueled RX-8 Hydrogen Rotary Engine (RE) vehicle to Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) on August 1, 2007. The dual-fuel system enables the driver to select either gasoline or hydrogen fuel ... Continue reading
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