MazdaU.S. fuel economy posts biggest gain since 1975 1:19 pm U.S. ET | March 15, 2013  The fuel economy of vehicles sold in the United States last year had the sharpest gains in almost four decades, with Honda Motor, Volkswagen AG and Mazda producing the most efficient fleets. An annual report by the EPA showed new cars and trucks had a 16 percent gain in fuel efficiency in the past five years, to 23.8 miles per gallon.... Read More »
BEST PRACTICES Mazda dealer reaches out to military families 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 11, 2013  Jim Bagan has an audacious goal for the Mazda dealership he manages in the military town of Killeen, Texas: a 9 percent share of the local new-vehicle market. That target is a tall order, given that Mazda's U.S. share of the new-vehicle market last year was 1.9 percent.... Read More »
Mazda bets on CX-5 to lead growth in EuropeFeb. 28, 2013 06:01 CET  Mazda plans to grow in Europe as it bets on the success of the CX-5 compact crossover and the new Mazda6 mid-sized sedan and wagon to help it defy a stagnant market where most other volume brands are being hit by declining sales. Mazda Europe CEO Jeff Guyton told Automotive News Europe how he plans to lead the Japanese automaker's growth in the region.... Read More »
Japanese brands continue to dominate Consumer Reports' rankings 12:45 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 26, 2013  Japanese brands, led by Lexus, Subaru and Mazda, continue to dominate Consumer Reports' rankings of the best light vehicles on the market, claiming “top pick” honors in seven out of 10 product segments and capturing the top seven spots for overall brand reliability and performance. The brands that scored best on the magazine's report cards for 2013 were Lexus, with a score of 79 out of 100, followed by Subaru and Mazda, which both scored a 76.... Read More »
Mazda expects the CX-5 to help boost Europe sales by 15%Feb. 22, 2013 06:01 CET  Mazda expects to boost European sales by 15 percent after better-than-expected sales of its CX-5 crossover, said Jeff Guyton, Mazda's Europe chief.... Read More »
MAKE MEETINGS -- MAZDA Mazda6, CX-5 to boost Mazda sales, loyalty 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 18, 2013  Mazda has struggled with customer loyalty for years, but the launch of the redesigned Mazda6 and a full year of CX-5 sales should reverse the trend, executives and dealers said at the make meeting.... Read More »
DEALER COUNCIL LEADERS New products, digital ads expected to lift Mazda 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 11, 2013  Fresh products will help Mazda grow in 2013, says the brand's dealer council chairman.... Read More »
Q&A: ROB KING -- MAZDA NATIONAL DEALER ADVISORY COUNCIL New product, marketing changes expected to help Mazda 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 9, 2013  New product and new marketing are expected to help Mazda in 2013. Inventories of the strong-selling CX-5 compact crossover have improved since its launch last year, and the redesigned 2014 Mazda6 mid-sized sedan went on sale last month. The brand will put a greater emphasis on targeted digital advertising.... Read More »
2013 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW GM unveils Cruze diesel, its first diesel car since 1986 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 7, 2013  Chevrolet today unveiled a clean-diesel Cruze small car that will get an estimated 42 mpg on the highway. The 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel will feature a 2.0-liter turbo engine and a torque rating approaching that of a Camaro. It was introduced at the Chicago Auto Show and is slated to reach showrooms by June.... Read More »
Mazda, Subaru hike profit outlook as yen weakens 7:48 am U.S. ET | Feb. 6, 2013  Mazda and Subaru are in the best position to benefit from the weakening yen, raising their earnings forecasts today as exported goods generate more cash. Mazda hiked its operating profit outlook for the year ending in March to $482 million, which would be its highest since the year ended March 2008. Fuji Heavy, which makes Subaru cars and is seeing strong sales in its biggest market, the United States, lifted its operating profit outlook by 25 billion yen to a record 107 billion yen.... Read More »
Mazda Europe names new chief information officerFeb. 1, 2013 06:01 CET  Mazda Europe has promoted company veteran Alex Janssens to be the unit's first chief information officer.... Read More »
REMARKETING Certified-used sales hit record in 2012 12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 28, 2013  Franchised dealers of all brands sold a record 1,834,746 certified used cars and trucks, a 5 percent increase over 2011, according to data compiled by the Automotive News Data Center and Autodata Corp. And certified-used programs aim to push forward this year.... Read More »
Fiat signs accord with Mazda to build new Alfa roadsterJan. 18, 2013 11:05 CET  Fiat said it had signed a final agreement with Mazda for the Japanese automaker to build a two-door roadster for its Alfa Romeo brand.... Read More »
2013 DETROIT AUTO SHOW Mazda banking on outpacing U.S. industry in 2013 6:55 pm U.S. ET | Jan. 14, 2013  Mazda will likely outpace industry growth in 2013, Mazda’s North American CEO said in an interview at the show here on Monday.... Read More »
DAVID PHILLIPS More power, glitz, organic food and smiles 11:59 am U.S. ET | Jan. 11, 2013  Another year, another Detroit auto show and another slew of changes. Automakers are scheduled to showcase about 55 new vehicles, 41 of them global debuts, at the 2013 show that opens with press previews next week. That is up more than 30 percent from the 42 vehicles introduced in 2012, show organizers say.... Read More »
HANS GREIMEL Mazda's diesel gambit pays in Japan. But in the U.S.? 12:51 pm U.S. ET | Jan. 10, 2013  Here's a good omen for Mazda Motor's gamble on delving into diesels in the United States later this year. In Japan, a country where diesels are all but non-existent, the diesel version of Mazda's CX-5 sold like crazy in 2012.... Read More »
Mazda expands plan for Mexican factory 12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 7, 2013 Mazda Motor Corp. said capacity at the plant it is building in Mexico will be 21 percent larger than originally planned.... Read More »
New Mazda6 to carry base price of $21,675, up $155 2:46 pm U.S. ET | Jan. 4, 2013  Mazda set the starting price of the redesigned 2014 Mazda6 mid-sized sedan at $21,675, including shipping, making it one of the least expensive family sedans in the U.S. market. The base price represents an increase of $155 over the 2013 model.... Read More »
Mazda to boost Mexican plant's capacity to 230,000 12:04 am U.S. ET | Jan. 4, 2013  Mazda said capacity at the plant it's building in Mexico that will also make cars for Toyota will be 21 percent larger than planned. The Salamanca, Mexico, factory that is to make Mazda2 and Mazda3 small cars when it opens in 2014 will have capacity to produce 230,000 vehicles a year by March 2016, the company said today.... Read More »
Mazda leads diesel comeback as dirty-clunker stigma fades 12:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 15, 2012  Thirteen years after Tokyo's governor killed Japanese interest in diesel cars by barring many of them from his city, the technology is making a comeback as manufacturers adopt innovations that improve its sooty image. Mazda is betting big on cleaner diesels, creating a challenge to imports and hybrids as government incentives spur demand for fuel-efficient vehicles.... Read More »
Making Mazda stand out 12:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 10, 2012  Russell Wager's challenge is familiar to longtime Mazda watchers: How can the small Japanese automaker stand out in a crowded field of mainstream auto brands with deep pockets? Wager, who worked globally at ad agencies on behalf of Nissan, Volkswagen and Kia before becoming Mazda's U.S. marketing chief in October, says he will start with efficiency.... Read More »
TAKASHI YAMANOUCHI, CEO, MAZDA MOTOR CORP. Mazda CEO targets higher sales, upscale brand image 12:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 10, 2012  After Mazda Motor Corp.'s fourth straight year of net losses, CEO Takashi Yamanouchi has the company poised to rebound to profit and big sales growth. Yamanouchi, 67, also is banking on Mazda's new line of chassis, frame, engine and transmission systems, known collectively as Skyactiv technologies, to move the brand upscale. The goal: Minimize incentives and command better residuals.... Read More »
Automakers on track to meet CO2 emissions targetsDec. 9, 2012 06:01 CET Automakers are expected to easily meet the European Union's CO2 emissions target to 130 grams per kilometer by 2015. They also are on track to comply with the tougher 2020 fleet goal of 95g/km, a report shows.... Read More »
Mazda, Fiat study more joint vehiclesDec. 3, 2012 06:01 CET  As Mazda and Fiat work to finalize their deal to make roadsters together, the companies are looking at other possible joint projects, Mazda's CEO said.... Read More »
L.A. AUTO SHOW Mazda, Fiat study more joint vehicles 12:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 3, 2012  As Mazda and Fiat work to finalize their deal to make roadsters together, the companies are looking at other possible joint projects, Mazda's CEO said.... Read More »
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