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Show search form Mazda (Mazda Motor Corporation, 1927-1984 Toyo Kogyo Company), a Japanese automobile company specializing in the production of trucks, buses, minibuses and cars. It is part of the Sumitomo financial and industrial group. The headquarters is located in Hiroshima.

Founded in 1920 as a cork recycling company. In 1927 the company was renamed Toyo Koguo Co Ltd.

1931 Beginning of the production of three-wheeled vehicles. The first vehicles made by this company were three-wheeled cargo scooters, the need for which was then inlika - 200 thousand of them were produced within 25 years. A large number of such cargo scooters were produced for the Japanese army during World War II. The company's enterprises survived even during the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.

After the war, the company began producing trucks. The first passenger cars appeared only in 1960. It was the R360 Coupe, the first two-door passenger car, powered by a 356cc 2-cylinder engine. She did not differ in special delights, but it was inexpensive and convenient.bnoy.

1962 introduction of the Mazda Corol 600, the first four-door passenger car

In 1964, the 1st generation Mazda Familia (800/1000) was released. From 1964, passenger cars began to be exported to the United States.

In 1965, the Mazda Proceed pickup (B-series 1500) was released.

1967 - start of full-scale export to the European market - introduction of Mazda Cosmo Sports (110 S), Mazda's first car with a Wankel rotary engine (exporting it abroad since 1971). In the same year, Mazda reaches a technical collaboration agreement with Kia Motors Corp.

1968 debut Mazda Familia Rotary Coupe (R100)

C 1970 start of export to the USA. In the same year, the Mazda Capella (RX-2) was introduced.

1971 - Mazda Savanna (RX-3) introduced

1972 - Mazda Luce (RX-4) is introduced. In the same year, the number of cars produced reaches 5 million units.

1977 saw the release of the Mazda Familia (Original GLC / 323) and the Mazda Capella (626).

1978 Mazda Savanna RX-7 appeared

In 1979, Mazda and the Ford Motor Company entered into a single alliance. At the same time, Ford Motor acquired a 25% stake in Mazda.

In 1980, the FWD Mazda Familia 4 WD was introduced. In the same year, Mazda Familia (GLC / 323) was named "Japanese Car of the Year 1980-81".

By 1981, most of the company's cars were equipped withBy this time, the success in the development of the American market became so great that the American branch of the company, Mazda North America, Inc., was opened. With the increase in the market for consumers of expensive cars, the range of Mazda products is constantly expanding, there are sports cars, cars of the upper middle class group, etc. Mazda RX-7 is a clear example of the achievements of the Japanese company: the original body structure combines increased body rigidity with a simultaneous decrease in its weight ...

In 1981, the performance of Mazda Cosmo / Luce (929).

1982 presentation of Mazda Capella 4 WD, in the same year Mazda Capella 4WD (626) was named "Japanese Car of the Year 1982-83".

In 1983 Mazda Capella (626) was named "Imported Car of the Year" by Motor Trend magazine (USA). At the same time Mazda entered with 8% capital in Kia Motors.

In 1984 the company was renamed Mazda Motor Corporation.

1985- Presentation of the new Mazda Luce (929) in Japan.

In 1987, the number of cars reaches 20 million in Japan. The new Mazda Savanna RX-7 arrives. The company begins car production at the new American Mazda Motor Manufactura plant in Michigan. Vthe same year, the presentation of the new Ford Festiva (Mazda 121), manufactured by Mazda.

In 1988 Mazda MPV is released in the USA.

In 1990, Eunos Cosmo appeared in Japan (equipped with a car navigation system), as well as Autozam Revue (121).

In 1992, the new Mazda 626 was named "Car of the Year".

In 1998, the presentation of the new Mazda 323, and in Europe, the start of sales of the Mazda Demio.

The 2000 Mazda MX-5 Roadster, which this year received a completely new body design, is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's most popular sports roadster. The new Mazda Tribut SUV is released. At the Detroit Auto ShowThe RX-Evolve concept, the predecessor to the current RX-8, was shown.

2001 - New Atenza and pre-production RX-8 with Renesis rotary engine showcased at the Tokyo Auto Show. Roadster wins 2001 Auto Color Award. Many Mazda models have received additional, "sporty" modifications this year.

In 2002, the company opened its own nursery and released a new modification of the MPV model - Sports F, designed by women.

Mazda currently manufactures a wide range of vehicles, from subcompacts to luxury sedans,winding in the sector of SUVs and high-capacity cars. In the range of sports models, the world famous RX-7 has been replaced by the RX-8. The company works closely with Ford on development and sales strategy. Mazda's assembly plants in 21 countries allow it to export its vehicles to 120 countries around the world.

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