When Mazda released its first passenger car, the R360 Coupe in 1960, it quickly gained recognition for its minimalist form and great practicality. For Mazda, it opened a new chapter in the company's history as a builder of passenger cars. For Japanese consumers, the R360 Coupe realized their dreams by making such a desirable car affordable.
Since then, Mazda design has consistently aimed to distinguish itself with its unique personality. At Mazda, design goals go beyond the usual practical focus of industrial design, and instead set out to evoke a sense of excitement and expectation in all who see…
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Mazda North American Operations reported sales of 18,013 vehicles during October 2010. This is an increase of 19.5% over the same month last year. Year-to-date sales through October 2010 stand at 192,783, and are outpacing last year's sales at this time by 10.0%.
Here's the financial breakdown - Leading the increase for the month was Mazda's successful crossover SUVs. CX-7 reported sales of 2,483, up 46.8%, while CX-9 posted an increase of 56.7% with 2,497 vehicles. Year-to-date, CX-7 and CX-9 sales are up 47% and 43.2% respectively.
Mazda is working on way to bring hybrid car fuel economy ratings to gasoline and diesel powered vehicles. This technology, according to the Japanese auto maker, should arrive as early as next year.
These new direct-injection gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, vehicle bodies, and chassis systems will be branded SkyActiv, Mazda Motor Corp. CEO Takashi Yamanouchi said last week. The term is derived from the Sky-G gasoline and Sky-D diesel engine family.
