History(2015～2019)
2019
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12· Tokyo Office moves to Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku |
12·Mazda3 and Mazda CX-30 win Grand Prix of Auto Color Awards
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11· Announces Medium-Term Management Plan |
11· Updates three-row crossover SUV, Mazda CX-8
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10·Launches Mazda CX-30 crossover SUV
·Reveals Mazda MX-30 at Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda's first mass-produced EV
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09·Cumulative sales of Skyactiv-D powered models in Japan reaches 500,000 units |
09·Updates Scrum truck with an automatic emergency braking system fitted with nighttime pedestrian detection function aimed at mitigating damage or preventing collisions
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08·Launches Atenza under the new name of Mazda6 in JapanThe model comes with a new 2.5-liter gasoline turbo engine, Skyactiv-G 2.5T
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07·Updates Scrum van
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06·Transitions to a company with an audit and supervisory committee
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05·Starts selling new Mazda model for driving schools
·Starts selling Mazda3, the first of new-generation products, featuring new Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture
·Starts selling the second-generation Bongo Brawny van
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04·Announces start of US pre-orders for diesel-powered Mazda CX-5 at New York International Auto Show
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03·Unveils Mazda CX-30 compact crossover SUV, the second of new-generation products, at Geneva International Motor Show
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02·Unveils MX-5 Miata 30th anniversary edition at Chicago Auto Show
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01·China joint venture engine plant name changed to Changan Mazda Engine Co., Ltd.
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01·Mazda develops world’s first cold-stamped parts using 1,310 MPa-class high-strength steel |
2018
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12·Announces minor update for Flair Wagon; Tough Style added to model grade lineup
·Announces minor update for Carol
·Announces minor update for Familia van
·Starts demonstration trials in Miyoshi of mobility service using connectivity technology
·Develops new design two-layer molding technology using low-impact bio-engineering plastic |
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11·Announces minor update for Flair Crossover; launches XG Special special edition
·Announces update for CX-8
In addition to the Skyactiv-D 2.2 diesel engine, the Skyactiv-G 2.5T (turbocharged) and Skyactiv-G 2.5 (naturally aspirated) in-line four-cylinder direct-injection gasoline engines were added to the lineup.
·Announces update for CX-5
The Skyactiv-G 2.5T is added to the engine lineup. G-Vectoring Control Plus (GVC Plus) is introduced as standard on all model grades. |
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10·Announces G-Vectoring Control Plus to improve vehicle handling
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08·Begins a joint research project with Saudi Aramco and Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) aimed at making internal combustion engines more efficient and reducing carbon dioxide emissions
·Announces update for Demio (Mazda2); launches Mist Maroon special edition
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06·Masamichi Kogai becomes Representative Director and Chairman of the Board. Akira Marumoto becomes Representative Director President and CEO. |
06·Launches all-new Familia van
The model features a 1.5-liter gasoline engine with a continuously variable transmission and is available in 2WD or 4WD. All model grades come with pre-crash safety technology, including automatic braking to reduce collision damage, a lane departure alert and automatic high beams. Two-wheel-drive models feature idling stop.
·Announces major update for Atenza (Mazda6)
The Skyactiv-D 2.2 diesel engine achieves 140kW (190PS) and 450N･m (45.9kgf･m) thanks to rapid multi-stage combustion technology.
·Participates in Hiroshima "Your Green Fuel" project
·Adds a genuine leather option to seven-seat CX-8
·Announces update for Roadster (MX-5) and Roadster RF; launches Caramel Top special edition
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05･Cumulative domestic production reaches 50 million units.
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05·Announces minor update for Scrum truck
·Announces major update for CX-3, including 1.8-liter Skyactiv-D engine and Exclusive Mods special edition
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04·Next-generation Skyactiv-X gasoline engine wins Gold Prize at 2018 Edison Award |
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03·Mazda, ELIIY Power and Ube Industries agree to jointly develop 12-volt lithium-ion starter batteries for vehicles
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03·Mazda's Vision Coupe wins Concept Car of the Year in Europe
·Announces update for CX-5
New cylinder deactivation technology is adopted for the first time (available in the Skyactiv-G 2.5).
·Announces update for CX-5 with accessibility seat-lift on passenger side |
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·New-generation Skyactiv-X gasoline engine receives Q Global Tech Award in Italy
·Mazda's Vision Coupe is named "Most Beautiful Concept Car of the Year" at the Festival Automobile International in France
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01·Signs United Nations Global Compact
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2017
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12·Begins accepting online applications for Roadster restoration service
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11·Launches updated Mazda Roadster and Mazda Roadster RF in Japan·Mazda Demio adopts wider range of i-ACTIVSENSE technologies All model grades of major six models are ranked as Support Car S Wide |
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10·Issues a notice of completion of payment in accordance with issuance of new shares by way of third-party allotment |
10·Unveils Kai Concept and Vision Coupe at Tokyo Motor Show
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09·Agrees to jointly develop technologies for electric vehicles with Toyota and Denso·Strengthens production system in Malaysia |
09·Mazda CX-5 earns five stars in JNCAP crash safety tests·Launches updated Mazda Axela with 360º View Monitor in Japan  |
08·Enters into business and capital alliance with Toyota |
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06·Mazda CX-3 is certified under the Worldwide-Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Cycle in Japan·Gasoline engine model added to CX-3 lineup |
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04·Updates Mazda DemioThe model becomes the first to feature i-ACTIVSENSE as standard equipment and all model grades attain Safety Support Car S Basic rating ·Mazda MX-5 RF wins Best of the Best 2017 at the Red Dot Awards |
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03·Announces decision to produce all-new MazdaCX-5 at Hofu Plant·Announces i-ACTIVSENSE advanced safety features will be made standard on all models |
03·Launches All-new Mazda Flair Micro Mini
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02·Receives Health and Productivity White 500 certificate |
2016
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11·Mazda MX-5 (Roadster) RF debuts in Japan·World premiere of all-new CX-5 at Los Angeles Auto Show Development of new body color Soul Res Crystal |
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10·Production of MX-5 RF begins·Announces product updates for CX-3 and Mazda2 (Demio) |
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09·Signs special investment contract with the Russian government for establishment of an engine plant by the joint venture production company created with the Russia's Sollers |
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08·Mazda6 (Atenza) receives product update |
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07·Mazda and Isuzu agree on OEM supply of Isuzu next-generation pick-up trucks |
07·Mazda3 (Axela) is updated·Announces SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS, a new-generation vehicle motion control technology |
05·Global production of Mazda3 (Axela) reaches five million units·CX-3 wins the JNCAP Five Star Award with the highest score for 2015 |
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04·Starts global roll-out of Aqua-tech Paint System |
04·World premiere of CX-4, an all-new crossover SUV·Production of Roadster reaches one million units |
03·World premiere of MX-5 RF retractable hard roof model 4th generation Mazda Roadster wins World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year |
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02·Production of all-new Mazda CX-9 begins |
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01·Opens Mazda Brand Space Osaka |
01·Mazda RX-VISION selected as the most beautiful concept car in France |
2015
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12·Over 3 million new-generation vehicles produced |
12·4th generation Roadster (MX-5) wins Car of the Year Japan Mazda Roadster (MX-5) was named the 2015-2016 Car of the Year Japan. It was the sixth Mazda to take the award and secured consecutive wins for Mazda following the Demio (Mazda2) in 2014. |
11·World premiere of 2nd generation CX-9·Aqua-tech Paint System receives Prime Minister's Award at Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Awards ·4th generation Roadster (MX-5) wins JAHFA Car of the Year |
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10·Unveils RX-VISION concept at Tokyo Motor Show The RX-VISION concept represents Mazda's ultimate vision of a front-engine rear-wheel drive sports car based on KODO design principles. Featuring next-generation rotary engine SKYACTIV-R, it also represents a dream the company one day hopes to make into reality. |
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09·Mazda's Miyoshi Proving Ground celebrates 50th anniversary |
09·Unveils Mazda KOERU concept Mazda revealed the KOERU concept offering a mix of sporty and refined styling and performance at the Frankfurt Motor Show. ·Global Design Team, CX-3 and Bike by KODO Concept recognized by German Design Awards |
07·Production of freshened BT-50 begins in Thailand·Donates books telling story of Hiroshima through manga to schools in Hiroshima prefecture |
07·Cutting-edge Active LED Headlights receive Kids Design award |
06·Participates in Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2015 Mazda Motors UK participated in Goodwood Festival of Speed, one of the world biggest historic motor sports events. This year Mazda was honored with the gigantic Central Feature monument. |
06·Introduces digital owner's manual with the 4th generation MX-5 |
05·Mazda and Toyota team up to make cars better·Production of CX-5 reaches one million units  Production reached one million units only three years and five months after the production start in November, 2011. It was the second fastest Mazda model to reach the one-million mark, after the Mazda3. |
05·4th generation MX-5 (Roadster) goes on sale
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04·Mazda Design: The car as Art held in Milan Works of art designed by Mazda, including Bike by KODO Concept and Sofa by KODO Concept were on display. |
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03·Three Mazda models honored with Red Dot Design Awards |
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02·Mazda CSR Report receives award of excellence in Japan's Environmental Communication Awards |
02·First generation CX-3 goes on sale
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01·Begins production at new transmission plant in Thailand·Agrees to make new national sales company in South Africa a joint venture with Itochu |
