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12 ・Chosen for inclusion in Ethibel EXCELLENCE Investment Registers by Forum ETHIBEL, an organization that promotes socially responsible investments | 12 |
11 ・Launches official applications SHAKIN' RACER and MOTIONIST | 11 ・Launches Flair Wagon wheelchair-mover in Japan ・Launches all-new Axela (Mazda3) in Japan
Like Mazda6 (Atenza) and CX-5 before it, the 3rd generation Mazda3 (Axela) adopts both Mazda's next-generation SKYACTIV Technology and its new KODO-Soul of Motion design theme. In Japan it is offered in gasoline, diesel and hybrid versions, making Mazda the first Japanese automaker to offer three different powertrain types in a single model in the Japanese market. ・Mazda Atenza (Mazda6) wins RJC Car of the Year ・Mazda Atenza (Mazda6) wins 2013-2014 Car of the Year Japan "Emotional Award" |
09 ・Receives METI minister's award for Monotsukuri Innovation at the 5th Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Awards ・Exhibits at CEATEC JAPAN for the first time ・Resolves to sell Mazda vehicles in all ten ASEAN countries | 09 ・Mazda's advanced safety vehicle Atenza ASV-5 begins trials on public roads
Mazda developed the Atenza ASV-5 equipped with advanced driving safety support system and began testing it on public roads from September 2013. The vehicle was used to test a driving safety support system which utilizes an intelligent transport system cooperatively developed by industrial, academic and government organizations. The car also took part in the 20th ITS World Congress Tokyo 2013 in October and demonstrated a futuristic safety system in which streetcars and automobiles communicate with each on the streets of Hiroshima. ・Launches fully-redesigned Mazda Scrum ・Introduces next-generation car connectivity system 'Mazda Connect' with the all-new Mazda3 (Axela)
Mazda introduced Mazda Connect with the 3rd generation Mazda3 (Axela). This next-generation car connectivity system is designed to allow drivers to safely enjoy the convenience of their smartphone while in the car and enables the use of a wide variety of web applications and services. |
08 ・Announces production capacity increase for SKYACTIV engines from 800,000 to one million units ・Hofu plant builds ten millionth car
Total production volume at Hofu plant reached 10 million units 30 years and 11 months after vehicle production commenced at Hofu Plant No. 1. ・Acquires naming rights for the Hiroshima municipal stadium and preserves the name Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium Hiroshima | |
07 ・Introduces new automotive insurance, Support Plus, in Japan ・Begins construction of new transmission plant in Thailand ・Establishes new national sales company in South Africa | |
06 ・Reveals the all-new Mazda3 (Axela) | |
05 ・Receives awards from Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan | 05 ・Launches refreshed Biante equipped with SKYACTIV Technology |
04 ・Mazda president and CEO Takashi Yamanouchi receives Mexico's Order of the Aztec Eagle Award
Mazda's Representative Director and Chairman of the Board, President and CEO, Takashi Yamanouchi was awarded the Order of the Aztec Eagle. The order is the highest decoration bestowed upon foreign citizens by the government of the United Mexican States. Mexican President, His Excellency Enrique Peña Nieto, presented the award at a ceremony at the Embassy of Mexico in Tokyo. | 04 ・Receives commendation from Japan's Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology for the development the SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine ・Mazda researchers receive 2012 Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers' Medal for New Technology and Ichimura Industrial Award for development of the SKYACTIV-D clean diesel engine |
03 ・Camera application "Carpture for Drivers" wins ATTT award in Contents Application category ・Together with Nippon Paint, offers Soul Red-inspired paint for use on Hiroshima Toyo Carp baseball team's helmets | 03 ・Launches all-new Flair Wagon in Japan
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01 ・Mazda and Fiat sign agreement to produce new Alfa Romeo roadster | 01 ・Mazda CX-5 named the top-selling SUV in Japan in 2012 ・Becomes world's first automaker to adopt square steel pipe parts processed with 3 Dimensional Hot Bending and Quench technology ・Refreshed Premacy is first minivan to adopt SKYACTIV technology ・Diesel engine catalysis receives technology receives award from Catalysis Society of Japan |