Mazda Kaan wins design competition at L.A. auto show: ( Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:39:00 +0100) Mazda's futuristic idea of an electric race car, called the Kaan, won the design challenge this week at the Los Angeles auto show, besting teams from eight other automakers. Read more Mazda Builds 2 Millionth Mazda3 ( Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:58:57 +0100) The Mazda3 is the first Mazda vehicle to exceed its annual production volume for four consecutive years since output of the model began in 2003. Read more Cooperation With Ford Wont Change, Mazdas OSullivan Says ( Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:56:58 +0100) Ford still very much has a great passion for (Mazda) and its place within the Ford family, the executive says. Read more Mazda3 Makes Debut in Los Angeles ( Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:09:17 +0100) A conservative redesign and a larger 4-cyl. mark changes for the popular Mazda3 for 10 model year. Read more Bridgestone, others bought Mazda shares from Ford-report ( Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:57:50 +0100) NEW YORK, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Bridgestone Corp and general contractor Kajima Corp were among more than 30 companies that bought the 13 percent stake in Read more
2010 Mazda3 first drive--An evolution, not a revolution: ( Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:00:00 +0100) Mazda's best-selling vehicle worldwide, the Mazda3, gets a major makeover for 2010--a new engine and transmissions, reshaped sheetmetal and a revised interior, and a few surprises. Read more Mazda3 gets new look, powertrains ( Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:00:00 +0100) Mazda today unveiled the redesigned 2010 Mazda3 sedan at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The compact, Mazda's U.S. best seller, sports a new look and big powertrain changes. Read more
Ford Sells 20% Stake in Mazda ( Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:08:09 +0100) The two auto makers have partnered on numerous product programs over the course of their 30-year relationship. Read more
UPDATE 6-Ford abandons Mazda control with 20 pct stake sale ( Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:57:15 +0100) * Ford to raise $538 million as scrambles for cash * To remain top Mazda shareholder with 13 pct * Strategic relationship to continue * Ford up less than Read more
UPDATE 3-Ford to shed 20 pct stake in Mazda, ties to remain ( Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:45:52 +0100) (Recasts throughout with company announcement) By Chang-Ran Kim, Asia autos correspondent TOKYO, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co will end 12 years of Read more Ford may announce plan to sell 20% Mazda stake-paper ( Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:34:58 +0100) TOKYO, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co could announce plans to sell a 20 percent stake in Mazda Motor Corp as early as Tuesday, the Nikkei business daily Read more
UPDATE 1-Ford may announce plan to sell 20% Mazda stake-paper ( Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:36:56 +0100) (Adds details, background) TOKYO, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Embattled U.S. automaker Ford Motor Co may announce plans to sell a 20 percent stake in long-time Read more
Mazda to brief on change in major shareholder ( Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:38:46 +0100) TOKYO, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Mazda Motor Corp , held one-third by Ford Motor Co , said on Tuesday it would hold a news conference at 6 p.m. (0900 GMT) to Read more
UPDATE 2-Mazda to announce change in major shareholder ( Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:41:50 +0100) (Updates with news conference) TOKYO, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Japan's Mazda Motor Corp said on Tuesday it would announce major-shareholder changes amid reports Read more Mazda says 20 pct stake sale is worth $538 mln ( Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:44:08 +0100) TOKYO, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Ford's sale of a 20 percent stake in Mazda Motor Corp is worth more than 52 billion yen ($538 million), a Mazda official said Read more Mazda ALMS team BK Motorsports shuts down: ( Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:32:00 +0100) American Le Mans Series team BK Motorsports announced that it will no longer operate, due to the retirement of owner Bob Bach. BK led the ALMS program for Mazda North American Operations and MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development since 2005. Read more Mazda ALMS team B-K Motorsports shuts down: ( Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:32:00 +0100) American Le Mans Series team B-K Motorsports announced that it will no longer operate, due to the retirement of owner Bob Bach. B-K led the ALMS program for Mazda North American Operations and MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development since 2005. Read more WRAPUP 2-World auto outlook weakens; US companies seek help ( Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:28:00 +0100) * Mazda, Mitsubishi Motors, Denso lower forecasts * Volkswagen, Continental, MAN affirm 2008 targets * Group of U.S. governors pleads for help * Shares Read more
WRAPUP 1-Yen hurts Japan carmakers, Germans brace for worse ( Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:15:20 +0100) * Mazda, Mitsubishi Motors, Denso lower forecasts * Volkswagen, Continental, MAN reaffirm 2008 profit targets * Mazda CEO says sees no change in relationship Read more
Mazda Motor -6-month parent forecast ( Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:52:27 +0100) Oct 30 (Reuters) - MAZDA MOTOR CORP PARENT-ONLY EARNINGS ESTIMATES (in billions of yen unless specified) 6 months to 6 months to Sept 30,2008 Sept 30,2008 Read more
Mazda Motor -6-month group forecast ( Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:52:37 +0100) Oct 30 (Reuters) - MAZDA MOTOR CORP CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS ESTIMATES (in billions of yen unless specified) 6 months to 6 months to Sept 30,2008 Sept 30,2008 Read more
Mazda Motor -2008/09 group forecast ( Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:53:07 +0100) Oct 30 (Reuters) - MAZDA MOTOR CORP CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS ESTIMATES (in billions of yen unless specified) Full year to Full year to March 31,2009 March Read more
Volvo NA Chief Sees Turnaround in 2010 ( Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:49:31 +0200) Despite continuing press reports that Ford will spin off the Volvo brand, Doug Speck says he doesnt think that will happen. He also is confident Ford will not sell its remaining one-third interest in Mazda. Read more
Mazda to buy 10 pct of own shares in Ford sale-paper ( Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:20:13 +0200) TOKYO, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Japan's Mazda Motor Corp is planning to buy back half of its own shares to be sold by Ford Motor Co , Asahi newspaper reported Read more Ford to sell part of Mazda to Hiroshima Bank -media ( Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:28:27 +0200) TOKYO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co will sell up to 5 percent of Mazda Motor Corp to Hiroshima Bank , nearly completing its search for buyers of the Read more