Mazda Appoints New Distribution Company in Indonesia
Apr 27, 2006
Mazda appoints Wearnes International Group to establish the first Mazda dealership in Jakarta HIROSHIMA, Japan - April 27, 2006: Mazda Motor Corporation today officially announced its plans to re-enter the Indonesian market through the establishment of its wholly-owned distribution company, PT Mazda Motor Indonesia. In ... Continue reading
Satellite Radio Named Title Sponsor of MX-5 Cup
Apr 26, 2006
TOPEKA, Kan. (April 26, 2006) â SCCA Pro Racing and Mazda North American Operations announced today that SIRIUS will serve as the title sponsor of the all-new SCCA Pro Racing SIRIUS Satellite Radio Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented by Hankook. âWeâre thrilled to have SIRIUS join on as a partner in the new series, ... Continue reading
Mazda5 Wins Highest Crash Safety Rating From EU and Japanese New Car Testing Agencies
Apr 24, 2006
First minivan to receive the highest safety ratings from both Japanese and European Union assessments HIROSHIMA, Japan - April 24, 2006: The Mazda5 minivan has been awarded a maximum six-star rating in the 2005 Japan New Car Assessment Program (J-NCAP*1) crashworthiness test of safety features for the driver and front ... Continue reading
Mazda Delivers Two Rotary Hydrogen Vehicles to Hiroshima City
Apr 21, 2006
HIROSHIMA, Japan - April 21, 2006: The government authorities of the City of Hiroshima and Hiroshima Prefecture, situated in western Japan, have each had one dual-fueled RX-8 Hydrogen RE vehicle delivered from Mazda Motor Corporation. Leases for the rotary engine RX-8 Hydrogen RE cars commenced at a ceremony held today ... Continue reading
Japanese Car Makers Expected to Maintain Record Profit Results for 2006
Apr 21, 2006
TOKYO April 20, 2006; Chang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters reported that after a turbo-charged year of bumper sales, a soft yen and hefty cost cuts, Japan's biggest auto makers are set to extend their run of record profits in 2006/07 fueled by even more key product launches. With the exception of product-deprived Nissan M ... Continue reading
Mazda Appoints Romano to Head Its Canadian Operations
Apr 20, 2006
IRVINE, CA - April 20, 2006: Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the appointment of Don Romano as President, Mazda Canada, Inc. (MCI), replacing Mike (Michel) Benchimol, who is no longer with the company. Romano assumes responsibility for Mazdaâs sales, marketing and customer service and parts o ... Continue reading
Apr 19, 2006
HIROSHIMA, Japan - April 19, 2006: To celebrate reaching the one million unit production milestone for the Atenza sedan (known as the Mazda6 in overseas markets), Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that a special commemorative model, the '23EX Brown Leather style' version Atenza, will be on sale from today at its Ma ... Continue reading
Mazda Puts Spiano Micro-Minis on Sale
Apr 19, 2006
Tokyo, Apr 19, 2006; Aki Tsukioka writing for JCN reported that Mazda Motor is selling its Spiano micro-mini model cars to make way for two new Spiano models. The Spiano XF model has a more fashionable exterior while the SS boasts a stronger engine then its previous model. The XF is based on the previous X model while ... Continue reading
Build Your Own Custom Mazda - Online - in Japan
Apr 18, 2006
By Aki Tsukioka, JCN Staff Writer Tokyo, Apr 17, 2006; Mazda Motor has upgraded theieir internet-based built-to-order website, Web Tune Factory, which enables customers to create their own customized cars, to include nearly 8,500 different optional equipment combinations. The base model price of a Web-Tuned Roadster st ... Continue reading
Restyled Mazda Spiano Models on Sale in Japan
Apr 18, 2006
- The Spiano XF model features a fashionable exterior and the new SS grade features sportier turbo performance - HIROSHIMA, Japan - April 18, 2006: Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that freshened Spiano micro-mini models, known for their rounded, boxy exterior contours and spacious interior, are on sale from today ... Continue reading
Apr 17, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mazda5 ENGINE: 2.3-liter DOHC I-4 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 15 hp @ 6500 rpm/148 lb. ft. @ 3500 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 108.3 in. LENGTH/WIDTH/HEIGHT: 181.5 x 69.1 x 64.2 in. TIRES: 205/50R17 all-season CARGO VOLUME: 11.3 cu. ... Continue reading
MAZDASPEED Motorsports Announces USERA Contingency Programs
Apr 15, 2006
DANVILLE, VA. (April 14, 2006) - MAZDASPEED Motorsports announced today that USERA Spec Miata Endurance Championship teams will be recognized in the Mazda Team Support Program for 2006. Mazda also announced they will be offering an additional $12,000 to enhance the USERA race and Championship prize awards. "We are very ... Continue reading
New York Auto Show Spotlights Crossovers And Hybrids
Apr 13, 2006
By Mike Thomas, FCN New York - April 13, 2006: Crossovers and hybrids will be big in the Big Apple as automakers showcase their latest offerings at the New York International Auto Show. Running April 14 through April 23, the New York Show brings back many models previously seen at Detroit's North American International ... Continue reading
Mazda 'Zoom-Zoom City' Offers Free Auto Show Exhibits
Apr 10, 2006
NEW YORK, April 10 -- Can you imagine a world where fast, fun and cool rules? A world where Zoom-Zoom is the order of the day? And the emotion of motion is all that matters? Well, across the street from the 2006 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) at the Jacob Javits Center is where you'll find Zoom-Zoom City, a w ... Continue reading
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