Mazda Japan – Rotary Engine Pioneer, Ford Partnership

Fact file

Corporation link:		Ford
Company name:		Mazda Motor Co Ltd
Address:		3-1 Shinchi, Fuchu-cho, Aki-gun, Hiroshima-ken, 735-0028
Tel:		+81-3-82-282-1111
Fax:		+81-3-82-287-5188
URL:		www.mazda.co.jp
Intro: Mazda became the first Japanese automaker to receive a foreign president from Ford Motor Company in 1996. Ford took a 33.4% stake in Mazda shares. Until the early 1970s, Mazda had been in a growing period. It attracted worldwide attention to the world’s first rotary-engine car,Cosmo Sport, in 1967, and enjoyed continued growth of both domestic and export sales of Mazda vehicles over the years. In the mid-1970s, the company experienced an overall down-turn of its business after the Oil Shock. So far Mazda is the only automotive company still refining the rotary-engine. Also their new Zoom-zoom era brought us many exciting vehicles, like the Mazda6 (Atenza), Mazda2 (Demio) and the Mazda3 (Axela).

News

Mazda to exhibit all-new Mazda CX-9 at New York International Auto Show (2006-04-04)

Global reveal of Mazda’s new one-ton pickup planned for 2006 Bangkok International Motor Show (2006-03-09)

Wraps come off bold new Mazda Tribute (2006-02-10)

Mazda launches all-new MPV in Japan (2006-02-02)

Mazda Kabura Concept: redefining the compact sport coupe (2006-01-09)

Mazda Kabura and all new Mazda CX-7 to debut at the North American International Auto Show (2005-12-13)

Mazda Senku and All New Mazda MPV to be exhibited at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show (2005-10-05)

Mazda Sassou: Mazda alive (2005-08-30)

Mazda MX-5 - evolution of an icon (2005-03-01)

All-new, third-generation Mazda MX-5 roadster to debut at 2005 Geneva Motor Show (2005-02-02)

Mazda’s MX-Crossport Concept to debut at 2005 North American International Auto Show (2004-12-15)

Mazda6 MPS: the ultimate zoom-zoom saloon (2004-09-23)

Mazda5 Space Wagon to be launched at 2004 Paris Motor Show (2004-08-24)

Mazda's new 'Verisa' compact offers quality and craftsmanship (2004-06-28)

Verisa- a new compact car from Mazda (2004-04-29)

Mazda Roadster Turbo, RX8 Mazdaspeed (2003-12-25)

Mazda MX-Micro Sport Concept Premiers at the 2004 North American International Auto Show (2004-01-05)

Mazda to unveil space wagon concept, the MX-Flexa (2004-02-09)

Mazda to Unveil Two-Seat Sports Car Concept and Hydrogen Rotary Engine (2003-10-15)

Mazda releases 'Roadster Coupe' (2003-10-09)

Mazda releases remodeled AZ-Wagon (2003-10-08)

'Mazda Kusabi' design concept to debut at 2003 Frankfurt Auto Show (2003-08-06)

Mazda begins production of 4th 'New Generation' model (2003-06-25)

73rd Geneva International Motor Show (2003-03-02)

Ceremony to mark first production of Mazda6 at FAW Car Company in China (2003-01-21)

Production of the Mazda2 begins in Europe (2003-01-20)

Mazda showcases Mazda Washu Concept and Mazda RX-8 Production Model at North American International Auto Show (2003-01-07)

Mazda's exciting customized cars showcased at Tokyo Auto Salon (2003-01-12)

Mazda Hits Jackpot in Las Vegas With Turbocharged 2003.5 MAZDASPEED(R) Protege (2002-11-05)

Mazda at the Tokyo Motor Show (2002-10-30)

Mazda Spiano's Turbo Model (2002-10-23)

Group members

CCA (Colombia)

Mazda (Taiwan)

Mazda North America (United States of America)

Assembly plants

AutoAlliance (United States of America)

CCA (Colombia)

Ford (Malaysia)

Ford (People's Republic of China)

Ford (South Africa)

Ford (Taiwan)

Forta (People's Republic of China)

Kenya Vehicle (Kenya)

Mazda (People's Republic of China)

Mazda (Taiwan)

Mazda (Zimbabwe)

VMC (Vietnam)

Previous assembly plants

AutoAlliance (Thailand)

Bahman (Iran)

CCA (Colombia)

Ford (Australia)

Ford (South Africa)

Ford (Taiwan)

Ford (Philippines)

Ford (Spain)

Haima (People's Republic of China)

Mazda (Ecuador)

Mazda Europe (Germany)

Mazda North America (United States of America)

VMC (Vietnam)

Sales Company

Ford (Australia)

Mazda (Taiwan)

Mazda Europe (Germany)

Mazda North America (United States of America)

Variations

ATH Hinsberger (Germany) Mazda tuning

Current line-up

Atenza (2002 - )	Axela (2003 - )	Bongo (Mk.II.) (1999 - )
Bongo Brawny (Mk.II.) (1999 - )	Bongo Friendee (1999 - )	Demio (Mk.II. Facelift) (2005 - )
MPV (Mk.IV.) (2005 - )	Premacy (Mk.II) (2004 - )	Roadster (2005 - )
RX-8 (2003 - )	Tribute (2000 - 2006)	Tribute (Mk.I. Facelift) (2006 - )
Verisa (2004 - )	AZ Offroad (1998 - ) Made by Suzuki (Japan)	Spiano (2002 - ) Made by Suzuki (Japan)
Laputa (2001 - ) Made by Suzuki (Japan)	Familia Van (Mk.II.) (1999 - ) Made by Nissan (Japan)	AZ-Wagon (2003 - ) Made by Suzuki (Japan)
Carol (2004 - ) Made by Suzuki (Japan)	Scrum Van & Wagon (2005 - ) Made by Suzuki (Japan)	Scrum Truck (2002 - ) Made by Suzuki (Japan)

Previous models

Bongo(Mk.I.) (1988 - 1995)	Capella (1999 - 2002)	Demio(DW)
Demio(Mk.II.) (2002 - 2005)	Eunos 500 (1997 - 1999)	Familia(BF)
Familia(BG) (1989 - 1994)	Familia(BJ Facelift) (2000 - 2003)	Familia(BJ) (1998 - 2000)
Lantis	Luce (1979 - 1986)	Millenia(Mk.I. Facelift) (2000 - 2003)
MPV(Mk.I.) (1988 - 1996)	MPV(Mk.III.) (1999 - 2003)	MPV(Mk.III. Facelift) (2003 - 2005)
Premacy(Mk.I. Facelift) (2001 - 2004)	Premacy(Mk.I.) (1999 - 2001)	Proceed(Mk.II.) (1986 - 1996)
Proceed(Mk.II. Facelift) (1996 - 1998)	Proceed Marvie(Mk.I. Facelift) (1996 - 1999)	Proceed Marvie(Mk.I.) (1991 - 1996)
Roadster(NA) (1989 - 1998)	Roadster(NB Facelift) (2001 - 2005)	RX-7(IV.) (1999 - 2003)
Carol (2000 - 2004) Made by Suzuki (Japan)	AZ-Wagon RR (1998 - 2003) Made by Suzuki (Japan)	Scrum Truck (2000 - 2002) Made by Suzuki (Japan)

Models & Body Styles

Mazda tuning