News By Topic: Mazda

Mazda Announces February 2005 Sales

Mar 1, 2005

IRVINE, Calif., March 1 -- Mazda North American Operations today released the following sales figures for February 2005: Mazda North American Operations - February 2005 Month-To-Date Year-To-Date Feb. Feb. % Feb. Feb. % 2005 2004 Change 2005 2004 Change Mazda3 7,015 5090 37.8% 12,273 9516 29.0% Mazda6 6,095 4,899 24.4% ... Continue reading

2005 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW: Mazda Shows RX-8 "SHINKA" Special Edition

Feb 10, 2005

– Limited Production RX-8 Combines Enhanced Luxury with Rotary Power – CHICAGO – Coinciding with the opening of the 2005 Chicago Auto Show, Mazda today announced its RX-8 "SHINKA" Special Edition is now available at local Mazda dealers. The Mazda RX-8 "SHINKA" Special Edition takes its name from the J ... Continue reading

All-new, third-generation Mazda MX-5 roadster to debut at 2005 Geneva Motor Show

Feb 3, 2005

The secret is out: Mazda Motor Corporation will publicly reveal the much anticipated third generation MX-5 roadster at the 75th annual Geneva International Motor Show. The all-new two-seater will be shown for the first time at a VIP event during the evening of February 28 and will make its public debut at a press confe ... Continue reading

Mazda Announces January 2005 Sales

Feb 1, 2005

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Mazda North American Operations today released the following sales figures for January 2005: Month-To-Date Year-To-Date January January % January January % 2005 2004 Change 2005 2004 Change Mazda3 5,258 4,426 18.8% 5,258 4,426 18.8% Mazda6 5,362 4,121 30.1% 5,362 4,121 30.1% RX8 1,021 1,789 -4 ... Continue reading

Mazda Says Fire-Ravaged Plant Back in Full Operation by April

Jan 27, 2005

TOKYO January 27, 2005; The AP reported that Japanese automaker Mazda Motor Corp. said Thursday a plant damaged by a fire in December has been mostly repaired and will be back in full production by April. Mazda, which is 33.4 percent owned by Ford Motor Co. of the United States, also said the production loss from the f ... Continue reading

Japan Automakers Report Record Production in 2004 As Customers Buy More of Their Cars, Trucks

Jan 26, 2005

TOKYO January 25, 2005; Audrey Mcavoy writing for the AP reported that Japan's leading automakers made more vehicles than ever last year as customers bought more of their cars and trucks, the companies said Tuesday. Toyota Motor Corp., Japan's biggest automaker, said its global production jumped 10.6 percent during 200 ... Continue reading

GM Wins Overall Polk Automotive Loyalty Award Winners - Keeps Customers Better

Jan 19, 2005

Numerous New Winners Emerge Across Segment Level Categories for Model Year 2004 SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 19 -- R. L. Polk & Co., the automotive industry's premier tracker of consumer loyalty among new vehicles, presented the ninth annual Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards yesterday at the 2005 Automotive News World Congress ... Continue reading

Mazda Motor, China's First Auto Works Set Up Joint Sales Venture

Jan 17, 2005

TOKYO January 17, 2005;(AP) -- Mazda Motor Corp. said Monday it will set up a joint venture with China's First Auto Works Group Corp. to sell and distribute cars as it attempts to triple its sales in Asia's fastest growing market in five years. FAW Mazda Motor Sales Co. will establish the first network of Mazda dealers ... Continue reading

Ford's Auto Show Splash Got Writers Writing

Jan 17, 2005

By: Brad Nevin | Ford Communications Network Read more Ford Motor Company news from the 2005 North American International Auto Show. View more photographs from the show. Journalists swarm around the Ford Fusion during media preview days at the North American International Auto Show.DETROIT, Mich., Jan 14, 2005 -- Begin ... Continue reading

2005 NAIAS: MAZDA MX-CROSSPORT CONCEPT DEBUTS AT 2005 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

Jan 10, 2005

<a href="http://previews.thenewsmarket.com/Previews/MAZD/VideoAssets/ ASF/MAZD_2178_14650.wmv">Video</a><p> DETROIT January 9, 2005; Shown to the public for the first time at the 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich., the Mazda MX-Crossport design concept represents a new direction Mazda is cons ... Continue reading

Mazda Sees U.S. Sales Growth in 2005

Jan 9, 2005

DETROIT January 9, 2005; Reuters reported that Japan's Mazda Motor Corp. aid on Sunday it expected its U.S. sales to grow again in 2005 on increased brand awareness and a stronger dealer base despite stagnant growth overall in the world's biggest car market. "For us, 2004 was a very strong year in terms of setting up t ... Continue reading

2005 New Car Review: Mazda6 Sport Wagon

Jan 7, 2005

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Mazda6 Sport Wagon Here's the scenario: you consider yourself a car enthusiast, and so prefer a car that is entertaining and fun to drive. You've had sport-oriented cars all of your driving life. Handling and power, in good balance, are important to you. But now you need somet ... Continue reading

2005 NAIAS: Mazda to Debut MX-Crossport Concept in Detroit

Jan 7, 2005

- Mazda's Design Innovation is Displayed in MX-Crossport, MAZDA5 and MAZDASPEED6 - DETROIT, Jan. 6 -- Mazda will introduce three exciting new vehicles at the upcoming 2005 North American International Auto Show, which opens to the world's news media on Sunday, Jan. 9. Showcasing the future direction of Mazda's Zoom-Zoo ... Continue reading

Delightful Car Ratings: Measure of the Customer Shows that It's Not Just Size that Counts

Jan 6, 2005

SAN DIEGO--Jan. 6, 2005--2004 is over. Some automotive manufacturers were winners and some fell short of their targets. Strategic Vision Inc. (SVI) takes a clear position on the key to success: Delight your customers. Who did it well and who did not? What do you need to do to create a success? Where can you go next to ... Continue reading

Mazda Announces Pricing on 2006 MAZDASPEED6, Introduces MAZDA3 and RX-8 Special Edition Models

Jan 5, 2005

- 2005 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show Kicks Off Mazda's Year With Big Announcements - LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced pricing for the company's high-performance MAZDASPEED6 sedan. When the car goes on sale in summer 2005, it will be priced from $27,995 (Manufacturer's Sugges ... Continue reading