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Asia Stocks Rise on US Factory Data; Ping An Climbs BusinessWeek Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., the Chinese partner of Ford Motor Co. and Mazda Motor Corp., jumped 6.4 percent to 10.98 yuan. To contact the reporters on ... Toyota Leads US Sales Drop on 'Clunkers' Comparison BusinessWeek Sales for Subaru, the auto brand of Toyota-affiliated Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., declined 22 percent, and Hiroshima, Japan-based Mazda Motor Corp. said its ... and more » China Stocks Advance for First Time in Three Days After US Factory Data Bloomberg Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., the Chinese partner of Ford Motor Co. and Mazda Motor Corp., jumped 6.4 percent to 10.98 yuan. China's passenger-car sales ... and more » Toyota, Honda Lead US Auto August Sales Plunge on `Clunkers' Comparison Bloomberg Sales for Subaru, the auto brand of Toyota-affiliated Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., declined 22 percent, and Hiroshima, Japan-based Mazda Motor Corp. said its ... and more » Hyundai and Other Automakers see Declines in August, Blame Cash For Clunkers Orange County Business Journal Irvine-based Mazda North American Operations, part of Japan's Mazda Motor Corp., saw a 25.6% decline to 19739 in August vehicle sales. ... and more » Asian Equities Rebound on Strong Economic Data from Australia and China CFD Trading Automakers retreated on the day with Mazda Motor Corp. falling 2.1% to 184 yen while Toyota Motor Corp. fell 0.8% to 2837 yen. While Japan benefited from ... and more » Mazda says new engines will match hybrids in mpg CNET (blog) ... and later introduce a hybrid vehicle using electric motors under license from Toyota, said Seita Kanai, director of R and D for Mazda Motor Corp. ... and more » Asian Stocks Climb on China Manufacturing, Australian GDP Data BusinessWeek Mazda Motor Corp., the automaker which gets almost 60 percent of sales outside Japan, dropped 2.1 percent to 184 yen. Toshiba Corp., the world's ... and more » Chipmakers, GS Yuasa, Kyodenko, Mazda, Ryoyo, Toshiba, Zeon: Equity Movers Bloomberg Mazda Motor Corp. (7261 JT) dropped 2.7 percent to 183 yen, set for the lowest close since Nov. 27. The automaker was lowered to “hold” from “buy” at ... Japanese Stocks Fluctuate as Ship Lines Gain, Carmakers Drop BusinessWeek Mazda Motor Corp., a carmaker that generates 30 percent of its sales from North America, lost 2.1 percent after Citigroup Inc. cut the rating to “hold. ... and more »

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Aug 29 Japan beyond the Ginza Nintendo, Sony, Sega, Canon, Nikon, Toshiba, Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan -- these are just some of the brands that helped build Japan's reputation as a leader in cutting-edge technology. But this ancient country is also home to centuries-old traditions, which endure despite the hi-tech revolution that has taken place around them. The contrast between old and new is what makes Japan a truly fascinating country to visit. (Toronto Sun) Aug 17 300,000 Mazda cars are recalled Mazda is recalling more than 300,000 Mazda3 and Mazda5 vehicles in North America to fix problems with the power-steering system that could lead to a crash. The Japanese firm told the US Government the recall involved model year 2007-2009 Mazda3 and Mazda5 vehicles built from April 2007 through November 2008. The recall involves 215,000 vehicles in the United States and an additional 100,000 vehicles in Canada and Mexico. Mazda said the vehicles could have a sudden loss of power-steering assist, making it difficult for the driver to steer the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash. (UKPA) Jun 30 Rampage suspect said he topped Akihabara The former temporary worker at Mazda Motor Corp. arrested last week for killing one of the company's employees and injuring 11 others by hitting them with a car at the firm's Hiroshima plant complex, boasted of outdoing the 2008 massacre in Tokyo's Akihabara district, a friend said. The friend said Toshiaki Hikiji, 42, of the city of Hiroshima, called immediately before he was taken into custody after the June 22 attack. (Japan Times) Jun 24 Mazda suspect had car hang-up The former Mazda Motor Corp. temporary worker arrested Tuesday for allegedly killing one Mazda employee and injuring 10 others by slamming into them with a car at the firm's Hiroshima plant complex was deep in debt from buying new cars before going bankrupt in 2008, investigative sources said Thursday. Police, meanwhile, said a 22-year-old Mazda employee was newly found to be slightly injured in the vehicular attack. Suspect Toshiaki Hikiji, a 42-year-old Hiroshima resident, had at least four new cars, including a sports car, over seven years, according to his neighbors. (Japan Times) Jun 23 Mazda attacker Akihabara wannabe? A former Mazda Motor Corp. temporary worker arrested for killing one Mazda employee and injuring 10 others by hitting them with a car told investigators he tried to copy the 2008 murder spree in Tokyo's Akihabara district, investigative sources said Wednesday. Toshiaki Hikiji, 42, of the city of Hiroshima, was quoted as telling investigators he had planned to park his car inside the Mazda plant complex and attack people with a kitchen knife. He was arrested after running into the 11 as they headed to work Tuesday. (Japan Times) Jun 22 Worker runs over people at Japanese plant, 1 dead A disgruntled worker slammed his car into employees at a Mazda factory Tuesday, killing one and injuring 10, stunning Japan just two years after an autoworker went on a deadly rampage in central Tokyo. Toshiaki Hikiji, 42, was arrested about an hour later on attempted murder charges after fleeing in his car from Mazda's Ujina plant in Hiroshima prefecture, southwestern Japan, police said. Japanese media reports said Hikiji was a contract worker who had been let go in April. He bore a grudge against the automaker and went there with a knife with the intention to kill, they said. (boston.com) May 13 Japanese town to test solar-to-electric cars A Japanese town near Tokyo is about to become a test community for cars that run mainly on solar energy, several companies announced Wednesday. Through a partnership with Mazda, Think Global, EnerDel, and Japanese conglomerate Itochu among others, Tsukuba City will be testing cars that rely on solar-generated electricity for their batteries, which will be rapid-charged at stations at local FamilyMart stores. Mazda2 vehicles (known as the Mazda Demio in Japan) have been outfitted with all-electric drive trains made by Think containing EnerDel lithium ion batteries. (CNET) Apr 11 Baseball: Death of Giants coach Kimura shocks NPB He seemed fine two weeks ago, but, on Wednesday Yomiuri Giants infield and running coach Takuya Kimura died at a hospital in Hiroshima of a brain hemorrhage at the age of 37. He was pronounced dead five days after collapsing on the field at Mazda Zoom Zoom Stadium as he was about to fulfill his pre-game duty of hitting practice grounders and flies to the Giants players. Kimura was so young and vibrant and, because he was well liked by teammates, opponents, fans and the media, the news of his death was extremely heartbreaking. (Japan Times) Mar 29 Mazda to receive Toyota hybrid technology Toyota Motor Corp. will supply the hybrid technology used in the Prius to Mazda Motor Corp., enabling the Hiroshima-based automaker to produce its first hybrid sedan, the two carmakers said Monday. Mazda will start to develop and produce a hybrid vehicle in Japan and plans to start selling the model by 2013, the companies said. (Japan Times) Feb 25 Nissan, Daihatsu, Suzuki issue car recalls Three Japanese automakers have announced the recall of thousands of vehicles, mostly in their home market. Suzuki Motor is recalling 432,000 small vans in Japan because of a potential problem with air conditioning units. Nissan's recall involves about 76,000 cars in Japan and more than 2,000 overseas due to a defect that may cause engine failure. (BBC) Jan 21 Mazda to unveil Mazda5 at 2010 Geneva Motor Show Mazda Motor is going to unveil its new Mazda5 (known as Mazda Premacy in Japan) at 2010 Geneva Motor Show on March 2 and 3, 2010. The new Mazda5 emits approximately 15% less CO2 than the current model due to it's i-stop idling stop system, a direct injection gasoline engine and other technologies. The new Mazda5 will be the first Mazda production model to fully adopt the company's Nagare (meaning 'flow' in Japanese) design language. (automotive-business-review.com) Dec 29 Mazda may replace RX-8 with a new 2-door RX-7 for 2012 Its been rumoured that we can expect the resurrection of the Mazda RX-7 sometime in 2011. It is true that we've been hearing these stories telling us that we should expect the rotary engine powered sports car any day now and the car's still yet to reveal its smiling face, but this time, it looks like it is the real deal. Here we have reports from Japan indicating that the next RX-7 may be just around the corner. That is excellent news, isn't it? Maybe not so, for Mazda RX-8. (nitrobahn.com) Dec 17 Nikkei slips from 7-week highs, big banks fall Japan's Nikkei average ended down 0.1 percent on Thursday, slipping from seven-week highs hit earlier in the day, as investors pocketed profits on a rally in big banks such as Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (8306.T). But Mazda Motor Corp (7261.T) rose after the Yomiuri newspaper reported that Japan's fifth-largest automaker will reach a formal agreement with Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) by the end of March to work together on hybrid technology. (Reuters) Dec 17 Is Mazda next in line for partner? Mazda Motor Corp. may be the next carmaker to strike an alliance following plans by Suzuki Motor Corp. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. to team up with overseas manufacturers, investors and analysts say. The companies are seeking to share costs for developing new models with the latest technology. Mazda may need to do the same as its 40-year-old ties to Ford Motor Co. weaken. (Japan Times) Dec 16 Mazda has most to gain from ties with Toyota A technical tie-up between Toyota Motor Corp. and Mazda Motor Corp. in the field of hybrid vehicles is likely to be of greater benefit to Mazda, which lags behind in developing eco-friendly automobiles. Mazda could eventually try to further strengthen its ties with Toyota by using Toyota auto parts and taking other measures in the aftermath of Ford Motor Co., Mazda's largest shareholder, reducing its ratio of Mazda's shares. (Yomiuri) Oct 14 Mazdaspeed 3 is a hot, youthful hatchback At Japanese automaker Mazda, its $23,945, which is the starting manufacturers suggested retail price, including destination charge, for a 2010 Mazdaspeed3 car. With new exterior styling, a turbocharged, four-cylinder engine that puts out as much horsepower as some V-6s, a "hot hatch" body shape and sport-tuned suspension, the Mazdaspeed3 is a fun-to-drive, youthful, five-passenger auto. Buyers just have to get over its new front styling that looks like someone grinning with an orange peel in his mouth. (AP) Oct 6 Nikkei edges up as banks gain, Mazda jumps Japan's Nikkei average inched up 0.2 percent in see-saw trade on Tuesday as bank shares such as Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (8306.T) climbed after Goldman Sachs upgraded the U.S. banking sector. Mazda Motor (7261.T) shot up 7.6 percent after the carmaker said it would raise up to $1.1 billion in a share sale to invest in hybrid and other technologies in what analysts said was a long-overdue bid to close the gap with rivals. It also halved its net loss forecast for the year to March. (Reuters) Sep 10 Subaru Liberty First Steer It was back in 1954 that Subaru produced its first car, now some 55 years later, the once small and unrecognised brand has become a powerhouse for producing reliable and good performing vehicles. Subaru has done exceptionally well of late, so much so that it even outsold Mazda, month on month, in the United States for the first time ever recently. In August this year, Subaru Australia sold 2602 cars and came in ninth overall in the national sales tally. (caradvice.com.au) [ More... ]