Mazda plant in Mexico reaches 91% production capacity in 2025 On May 7, it was reported that Mazda’s production plant in Salamanca, Guanajuato, remains a pillar of automotive manufacturing in Mexico. Since its inauguration in 2011, the facility has produced over 1.8 million vehicles, with output reaching 209,303 units in 2024, equivalent to 83% of its annual installed capacity of 250,000 units. In the first quarter of 2025, the plant increased ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

Mazda Mexico sales increase 59% in November 2024 On December 5, Mazda Mexico announced a historic sales close in the month of November 2024, reaching a total of 13,684 units, representing 9.2% market share and an increase of 59% compared to November 2023 sales. During the month, the best-selling models were the Mazda2, with 3,257 units, Mazda CX-30 with 2,921 units, Mazda CX-5 with 2,888 units and Mazda3 with 2,785 units. In the year-to-date thro...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/07

Mazda and Yamaha Motor to resume production and shipment Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) said it will restart the production of the gasoline-powered version of the Mazda2 on July 18 and the Roadster RF on July 22. The production of these two models has been suspended due to certification fraud. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Yamaha Motor) has also resumed the shipment of the YZF-R1. On July 1, Mazda restarted the shipment of the two models as the Minist...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/18

Mazda to stop making and selling diesel-powered Mazda2 in Japan Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) has reportedly decided to discontinue domestic production of the Mazda2 compact car powered by diesel engines in mid-September this year. The company will also stop selling this model when it runs out of inventory. The Mazda2 is the only model powered by Mazda’s 1.5-liter diesel engine. This engine will have difficulty passing the new emissions tests...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/11

Mazda and Yamaha Motor to resume shipments and production in July Regarding Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda)’s and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Yamaha Motor)’s models that had procedural irregularities in certification processes for vehicle type approval, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has lifted the orders to stop the shipments of these models. In response to this, both companies announced schedules for the resum...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/01

Certification fraud: Toyota and Mazda continuing shipping suspensions, posing uncertainty on dealerships Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) are suspending shipments of some vehicle models due to their certification fraud, causing uncertainty about the future of their front-line car distributors. Immediately after the case was reported, many of their dealerships prioritized the explanation to their customers. As ...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/21

Mazda to increase orders to parts suppliers as part of compensation Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda), which suspended production of its “Roadster RF” hardtop and “Mazda2” gasoline engine vehicles for the Japanese market on June 6 due to its certification scandal, intends to increase orders for different specification parts and those for the overseas markets to affected parts suppliers that supply parts for the two vehicle models, as a form...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/13

Six certification falsified current production vehicle models: all shipment will not resume in June Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) announced that it plans to disclose the result of internal investigations it has ordered to be performed by 85 companies including automakers about their applications for vehicle type approval. Based on the result together with the result of its on-site investigation, the Mini...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/07

Toyota and Mazda to stop production of certification-falsified vehicle models In response to the order from Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to stop the shipment of certain vehicle models, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) respectively announced that they will stop the production of affected vehicle models. Both companies will continue the production of vehicles for countries outside Jap...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/06

by this investigation (10 years from January 2014 to January 2024). The investigation results confirmed irregularities in a total of five tests in two test categories, which was reported to the Ministry on May 30. In light of the investigation results, shipments of the affected models (Roadster RF, Mazda2) that are currently in production have been temporarily suspended since May 30.  Overview of Irregularities are followings: (1) Rewriting of e...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/03

Mazda Sales Thailand records sales of 16,544 cars in 2023; anticipates sales growth in 2024 On January 10, 2024, Mazda Sales Thailand announced that it recorded sales of 16,544 units in 2023 (down 47.7% from 31,638 units recorded in 2022). Leading 2023 sales of Mazda Thailand was the Mazda 2 with 7,834 units, followed by Mazda CX-30’s sales of 3,254 units, Mazda CX-3 (2,389 units), Mazda CX-8 (999 units), Mazda 3 (884 units), Mazda BT-50 (834 u...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/11

range of purposes, from daily life to weekend drives, and that in the event of a disaster, it can supply the electricity needed by a household for a week or more. Mazda exhibited the first generation and current models of the Roadster, the origin of the theme of its booth. Mazda also exhibited the MAZDA2 Bio Concept, which uses next-generation biodiesel fuel, at the motor sports exhibition sponsored by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Associat...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/30

iver’s hands. Additionally, the new concept car designed to symbolize the exhibit theme will be unveiled as the world premiere at the show.Out of its stand, Mazda will join the show programs organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association. In the motorsport area, Mazda will display “Mazda2 Bio Concept,” fueled by the next-generation bio diesel.Mazda press release...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/10

g ovens vary, each drying process consumes enormous amount of heat energy. For this reason, companies have been improving coating processes. Mazda will eventually consider eliminating the need for painting processes by utilizing film. The company has adopted film for the 2-tone color roof of its “Mazda2” released in March 2023. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on June 27, 2023)...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/27

Mazda starts sales of Mazda2 in UK On May 30, Mazda started sales of the 2023 Mazda2 in the UK. It has four newly named trim grades: Centre-Line, Homura, Exclusive-Line, and Homura Aka. The Centre-Line and Exclusive-Line are focusing on a fun and casual nature, while the Homura and Homura Aka have been designed to give the Mazda2 a sportier look and character.The 2023 Mazda2 range starts with the 75ps Centre-Line, while the Centre-Line model is a...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/30

Mazda Thailand witnesses 10.6% sales drop in 2022 with 31,638 cars; 2023 sales expected to grow 10% On January 11, 2023, Mazda Sales Thailand revealed that in 2022 when Thailand’s automotive market managed to show signs of recovery and grew 12% YoY with sales of around 850,000 cars, Mazda took 6th rank with sales 31,638 units, down 10.6% from 2021. Leading 2022 sales of Mazda Thailand was the Mazda 2 with 16,249 units, followed by Mazda CX-30...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/16

Mazda launches 4 special models under name of Carbon Edition in Thailand On October 17, 2022, Mazda Sale Thailand launched 4 special models under the name of Carbon Edition with the concept of Unique You. Through 4 Mazda models which are Mazda2, Mazda3, Mazda CX-3, and Mazda CX-30. THB 10,000 is added to the normal versions. The exterior color of all special models is furnished with poly metal gray color. All interior of these special models is d...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/19

Mazda Sales Thailand’s cumulative 9 months sales increased 8% YoY with 27,995 units Reported on October 7, 2022, Mazda Sales Thailand announced that its cumulative sales from January to September 2022 increased around 8% YoY with a total sale of 27,995 units. It can be divided into 15,340 units of Mazda2 (13% increase), 1,287 units of Mazda3 (20% decrease), 5,180 units of Mazda CX-30 (3% decrease), 3,725 units of Mazda CX-3 (19% increase), 745 ...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/12

ajuato, Mexico. Production of the Mazda CX-3 required a year of planning, an investment of approximately USD 60 million and the creation of 100 new jobs. The company plans to produce around 15,000 units per year, primarily for the Mexican market.The Mazda CX-3 is a subcompact crossover based on the Mazda2, but offers a higher seating position. Starting operations in January 2014, Mazda’s Salamanca plant reached the production milestone of one m...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/06

Mazda Sales Thailand posts around 50% sales growth in August 2022 with 1,408 units Reported on September 7, 2022, Mazda Sales Thailand revealed that its sales in August increased around 50% YoY. The carmaker also noted YoY sales growth in all models, which included 1,408 units of Mazda2 (up 46%), 117 units of Mazda3 (grew 23%), 456 units of Mazda CX-3 (61% increase), 381 units of Mazda CX-30 (16% increase), 93 units of Mazda CX-5 (up 116%), 35 u...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/08