| 1990 |  |
1990 |  |
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| 01 | ·Introduces Proceed and MPV in Japan. ·Re-introduces Proceed in Japan. |
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| 04 | ·Introduces Cosmo. | ||
| 05 | ·Holds grand opening for the European R&D Representative Office (MRE) in Germany. | ||
| 09 | ·Introduces Autozam Revue (121). | ||
| 12 | ·Cumulative production reaches 25 million units. | ||
| 1991 | |
1991 | |
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| 01 | ·Introduces Proceed Marvie. | ||
| 05 | ·Introduces Sentia (929) in Japan. | ||
| 06 | ·Introduces Presso. ·Introduces AZ-3. ·Mazda 787B No.55 wins the Le Mans 24-Hour Endurance Race claiming the first victory for a Japanese automobile and the rotary engine.  |
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| 10 | ·Cumulative production reaches 10 million commercial vehicles in Japan (since 1931). | 10 | ·Introduces Cronoss. ·Fully redesigns Scrum. ·HR-X hydrogen rotary engine concept car is shown at the 29th Tokyo Motor Show. |
| 11 | ·Establishes Anfini sales channel (formerly Mazda Auto) in Japan. | 11 | ·Introduces Anfini MS-6 and Anfini MS-9. |
| 12 | ·Norimasa Furuta and Yoshihiro Wada named vice chairman and president respectively. | 12 | ·Introduces Anfini RX-7. |
| 1992 | |
1992 | |
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| 01 | ·Introduces MX-6. | ||
| 02 | ·Full-scale production starts in Hofu No.2 Plant. | 02 | ·Introduces Eunos 500 (Xedos 6) in Japan. |
| 03 | ·Introduces Anfini MS-8. | ||
| 04 | ·The 'Mazda Global Environmental Charter' is adopted. | ||
| 05 | ·Introduces Clef. | ||
| 06 | ·MMUC becomes AutoAlliance International, Inc., (AAI) an equal partnership between Mazda and Ford. | ||
| 07 | ·Equolize capital contribution to Autorama with Ford. | ||
| 10 | ·Introduces AZ-1. | ||
| 11 | ·Develops a pasenger car with a natural gas engine. | ||
| 12 | ·Norimasa Furuta named chariman. | ||
| 1993 | |
1993 | |
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| 01 | ·Electric-powered vehicles based on the Mazda MX-5 are developed. |
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| 03 | ·Formulates "Environment-Related Activity Promotion Plan (Mazda Environmental Voluntary Plan)". | ||
| 04 | ·Cumulative production of Hofu-produced vehicles reaches 3 million units. | 04 | ·Develops mirror cycle engine. |
| 05 | ·Cumulative production in AAI in the US reaches 1 million units. | ||
| 06 | ·Purchasing of new compact pick-up trucks from Ford for release in Canada and the U.S. starts. | ||
| 09 | ·Introduces Lantis (323F). | ||
| 10 | ·Introduces Eunos 800 (Xedos9). | ||
| 12 | ·Mazda and Ford enter into a long-term strategic relationship to enhance competitive strength. | ||
| 1994 | |
1994 | |
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| 02 | ·Mazda develops a compressed-natural-gas-powered truck. | ||
| 06 | ·Fully redesigned Familia (323). | ||
| 08 | ·Fully redesigned Capella (626). | ||
| 09 | ·Introduces AZ-Wagon [Suzuki OEM]. ·Introduces Familia Van [Nissan OEM]. |
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| 11 | ·Acquires the ISO 9002 certificate, first among Japanese auto makers. | ||
| 12 | ·Transmission supply to Ford reaches 10 million units. | ||
| 1995 | |
1995 | |
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| 02 | ·Introduces Proceed Levante. | ||
| 04 | ·Cumulative production in Japan reaches 30 million units. | ||
| 06 | ·Introduces Bongo Friendee in Japan. | ||
| 10 | ·Completes Mazda ASV, an advanced safety vehicle. | ||
| 11 | ·Mazda and Ford jointly establish AutoAlliance (Thailand) Company Limited (AAT). | 11 | ·Fully redesigns Sentia. ·Fully redesigns Carol. |
| 1996 | |
1996 | |
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| 03 | ·Introduces Ford-produced Mazda 121 into major European markets. | ||
| 04 | ·Anfini dealerships renamed Mazda Anfini. ·Eunos dealerships integrated into Mazda Anfini or Mazda dealerships. ·Cumulative production of passenger cars in Japan reaches 20 million units. |
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| 05 | ·Share holding ratio of Ford increased from 25% to 33.4%. | ||
| 06 | ·Mazda acquires ISO 9001certification first among Japanese automakers. ·Henry D.G. Wallace becomes president. |
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| 08 | ·Introduces Demio in Japan. |
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| 10 | ·Demio receives the " '96-'97 RJC New Car of the Year " award. | ||
| 11 | ·Demio wins "Japan Car of the Year Special Award". | ||
| 12 | ·Launches Mazda Digital Innovation (MDI). | ||
| 1997 | |
1997 | |
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| 02 | ·Embarks on enhancement of North American operations. | ||
| 04 | ·Mazda implements a new merit-based personnel system. | ||
| 06 | ·Mazda inaugurates its new brand symbol, the Mazda M. | ||
| 07 | ·Eunos 800 renamed Millenia. | ||
| 08 | ·Fully redesigns Capella/626 sedan and station wagon in Japan and Europe. |
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| 10 | ·North American operations are streamlined. (MNAO starts). | ||
| 11 | ·James E. Miller is appointed president. | 11 | ·Fully redesigns Mazda Capella Wagon. |
| 12 | ·Establishes Ethics Committee. | 12 | ·Develops the Demio FCEV, fuel-cell electric vehicle. |
| 1998 | |
1998 | |
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| 01 | ·Changes corporate symbol. |
01 | ·Fully redesigns Mazda Roadster. |
| 02 | ·Mazda establishes "Voluntary action plan for recycling promotion" . | ||
| 03 | ·Strengthens its drive into Europe. ·Launches MDI Phase II. |
03 | ·Develops New Three-way Catalyst. ·All New Mazda B-Series Pickup Truck Premieres in Thailand. |
| 04 | ·Participates in the Ford/ Daimler-Benz/ Ballard alliance to develop fuel-cell technology for future vehicles. ·Formulats Product Philosophy. ·Cumulative production in Hofu plants reaches 4 million units. |
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| 05 | ·Opens a Female Employee Counseling Office. ·AAT starts production. ·Mazda Demio and Ford Festiva Mini-Wagon Exceed 200,000 Production Mark. |
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| 06 | ·Introduces the New Familia. | ||
| 07 | ·Autoalliance (Thailand) Begins Production For Asia-Pacific And European Markets. | 07 | ·Caplla Series Powered By The First Direct-Injection Diesel Engine In 2.0-Liter Class. |
| 08 | ·Mazda establishes the Mazda Motor Logistics Europe N.V. (MLE). | ||
| 09 | ·Hofu Nishinoura Plant acquires ISO 14001 certification. | ||
| 10 | ·Introduces Mazda Carol, Mazda AZ-Wagon and Mazda AZ-Offroad that complies with the new micro car regulations. | ||
| 12 | ·AAT starts exporting pickup trucks. | ||
| 1999 | |
1999 | |
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| 01 | ·Fully redesigns Scrum. | ||
| 03 | ·Introduces the brand new Premacy. | ||
| 04 | ·New brand message "Get it and be moved." is launched. | 04 | ·Introduces Laputa. ·Develops aldehyde remover, "Life Breath". |
| 06 | ·Cumulative production at AAI reaches 2 million units. ·Mazda reaches an agreement with Mitsubishi to supply small commercial vehicles to Mitsubishi. |
06 | ·Fully redesigns Mazda Familia Van/Business Wagon. ·Introduces the new Bongo van and truck. ·Introduces the New MPV. |
| 08 | ·Improves female employees'job conditions. | ||
| 09 | ·Entire Hofu Plant obtains environmental ISO certification. | ||
| 10 | ·Develops advanced safety vehicle MAZDA ASV-2. | ||
| 11 | ·Announces the development and production of new global engine family in cooperation with Ford. | ||
| 12 | ·Mark Fields is appointed president. | ||
