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The Mazda3 is based on the Ford global C1 platform, shared with the latest European Ford Focus and Volvo S40.Previewed by the MX-Sportif concept car, the first-generation Mazda3 was available in two body styles, a four-door fastback sedan/saloon, marketed as a "4-door coupé style" in Europe, and a five-door hatchback, branded the Sport version in Canada, Japan, and the United States.
The plant began operations on September 30, 2021, building the Corolla Cross compact crossover SUV on the "Apollo" assembly line. [3] [7] [8] Production of the Mazda CX-50 compact crossover SUV started on January 26, 2022, on the "Discovery" assembly line. [9] In March 2024, it was announced that Mitsunobu Mukaida would become president of the ...
The RX-7 and 626 buoyed Mazda's American fortunes enough for it to expand. Mazda built an American plant (now Flat Rock Assembly Plant) to build the 626, bringing the company to Ford's attention. The two joined on the 626's 2-door offshoots, the MX-6 and Ford Probe. Mazda finished the 1980s the same way as the 1970s, with an image-building ...
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In the early 1990s Mazda almost created a luxury marque, Amati, to challenge Acura, Infiniti, and Lexus in North America, but this never happened, leaving the near-luxury Millenia to the Mazda brand. Many Mazda vehicles have been rebadged and sold with the Ford brand during the alliance of both companies. Most are noted in the pages of ...
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Mazda 323 / Mazda Protegé [3] 1994–2001: BJ Mazda Familia / Mazda 323 / Mazda Protegé / Ford Laser Lidea [4] 1998–2002: The BJ was updated with a lower moment of roll for improved steering, better chassis rigidity, and new engines and transmissions. [citation needed] BK Mazda3 / Mazda Axela: 2003–2014: Used the Ford C1 platform, which ...
2012 : Changan Mazda Automobile established as a 50:50 joint venture between Mazda and Changan 2021 : Changan Mazda restructured so that Mazda & Changan now each hold 47.5% while FAW now holds 5%. FAW's 60% stake in FAW Mazda Motor Sales Co., Ltd. (FMSC) is now owned by Changan Mazda Automobile Nanjing Engine Plant Changan Mazda Engine Co. (CME