Mazda Cars

Historic European sales results crown a positive year

Mazda Motor Europe celebrates setting two historic sales records for the brand in March. Brisk sales during the last quarter of its two newest models – the recently-crowned World Car of the Year Mazda2, and the new Mazda6 – pushed retails sales during the last 12 months (April07 through March08) to a record 327,000 units.

All-new Mazda2 wins 2008 World Car of the Year Award

From an initial entry list of thirty-nine (39) new vehicles from all over the world, the 2008 WCOTY title was announced on Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the New York International Auto Show. The Mazda2 edged out the Ford Mondeo and Mercedes-Benz C-Class to take the overall award.

Mazda2 declared 2008 World Car of the Year

At a press conference at the New York International Auto Show, the Mazda2 was declared the 2008 World Car of the Year.

Mazda sales leap 32 percent in Europe

Mazda sales across Europe leapt by 32 percent during February to total 27,300 units – a rise of 6,600 units over 2007 – to record the highest February result in 17 years.

New Mazda2 three-door to debut at Geneva show

The new Mazda2 three-door hatchback will make its world premiere on Tuesday 4 March at the 78th Salon International de l’Auto de Genève.

Upgraded Mazda5 range on sale now

Now on sale in the UK, the upgraded Mazda5 range for 2008 offers customers a nine-strong model line-up with a choice of four powertrains and four equipment levels.

Record year in Scotland as Mazda climbs sales chart

Mazda ended 2007 with its highest ever share of the Scottish market having sold a record number of cars. The Japanese car maker saw its sales grow by 20.5 percent over 2006 to give it a market share above 3 percent for the first time in a full year ending the year at 3.41 percent.

Upgraded Mazda RX-8

Mazda’s second world premiere at the NAIAS in Detroit will mark the further evolution of the rotory-engined Mazda RX-8 four-door, four-seater sports coupe, giving it a refreshed exterior and interior design, enhanced performance and the option of a new sport package for the ultimate driving enthusiast.

Mazda Furai concept - The embodiment of Zoom-Zoom

The Mazda Furai concept car which makes its world premiere at the NAIAS in Detroit, Michigan, celebrates 40 years of Mazda’s rotary engine and international motorsports heritage.

Another record year ahead for Mazda UK

A big shift towards private buyers helped Mazda UK to a record 51,489 sales in 2007 – and managing director Rob Lindley is predicting more of the same in 2008. Lindley points to the fact that Mazda’s retail sales were up by 12.7 per cent in 2007 while the retail market overall was only up by 1.7 per cent. “It’s quite an impressive figure and we are pretty pleased with it,” said Lindley.