With a brand essence of ‘Celebrate Driving’, Mazda is not only about driving performance. Choosing a vehicle of this brand prizes the owner with pride and confidence. Let us take a deep dive into the history of this renowned automobile company.

About Mazda

Mazda Motor Corporation, simply known as Mazda, is a Japan-based multinational automobile company with its headquarter in Fuchū, Aki District of Hiroshima. The brand name came into existence with the manufacturing of the first 3 wheeled trucks by the company. The name is also associated with the God of Light, Ahura Mazda, with a belief that it would lighten up the value of these vehicles.

In the year 2015, the company manufactured as many as 1.5 million vehicles for worldwide sale, a good chunk of which were produced in the Japanese plants of the company. In terms of the production, it was the 15th biggest automaker in the world in 2015.

Popular Car Make and Model Under Mazda

Mazda is well-known for their sub-compact to full-size SUVs. Here is a quick look at their latest vehicle lineup:

  • Mazda CX-3
  • Mazda CX-5
  • Mazda CX-9
  • Mazda6
  • Mazda Miata
  • Mazda Miata RF

The Evolution of Mazda

  • In 1920: Mazda was founded under the name Toyo Cork Kogyo Co. Ltd, by Jujiro Matsuda and other investors.
  • In 1931: Mazda-Go was the first vehicle that was introduced by the company. It was basically a tri-cycle, meant to be exported to China.
  • In 1958:  A light-duty truck under the name Romper was introduced. It was the first 4-wheeled vehicle!
  • In 1960: With a 60 Horse Power engine and 69 inch wheelbase, the company introduced its first car, known as the R360. It had a top speed of 52 MPH.
  • In 1963: Over 1 million vehicles sold since the inception of the company, followed by the introduction of Familia Van.
  • In 1969: Rotary engine vehicles were being exported to all accessible markets, and the company was working with Nissan and Ford to develop an automatic transmission company.
  • In 1984: The company established itself as the Mazda Motor Corporation, followed by the introduction of B-series trucks to the US market.
  • In 1997: With financial crisis hitting the Asian corporations, Ford took control of the company, expanding its operation, and making it more streamlined.
  • In 2008: Following world financial crisis, Ford Motor Company was forced to sell major portion of shares to Mazda.
  • Currently, Mazda offers 8 distinct models for the Western Market, with a wide range of SUVs. By utilizing advanced engine technology such as direct injection and higher compression ratios, they have started to develop more fuel-efficient vehicles. The company also emphasizes on manufacturing vehicles that are relatively light-weight, compared to its rivals.

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