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- Founded1920
- HeadquartersHiroshima, Japan
About the brand
Mazda Motor Corporation traces to 1920 in Hiroshima, Japan (Toyol Kogyo; Mazda car name from the 1930s). The brand is known for the MX-5/Miata roadster, rotary-engine heritage (RX lineage), CX crossovers, and Skyactiv powertrains; it also partners with other makers on hybrids and EVs in some markets.
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Mazda forced to hush the 2027 MX-5 for Japan’s new noise rulesMazda forced to hush the 2027 MX-5 for Japan’s new noise rules
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Why Mazda Is Literally a God-Tier Name for a Car CompanyWhy Mazda Is Literally a God-Tier Name for a Car Company
Mazda’s name isn’t just a random corporate label—it’s a deliberate fusion of corporate history and spiritual symbolism. The automaker traces its roots to 1920, when Toyo Cork Kogyo was founded. A year later, Jujiro Matsuda took over as president and…
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