On March 27, the official website of Mazda (China) Enterprise Management Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Mazda”) was newly launched on the special page “”Hundred Years of Trust and Thank You” Mazda’s 100th Anniversary”. On this special page, users can use Each column and section gets closer to Mazda’s 100-year history, reviews the century-old history of the brand, glances at a wealth of classic models, and finds the resonance between you and Mazda in the stories of car owners. In addition, the webpage also has a special column of “Exciting Events”. The activities related to the anniversary will be updated here one after another. Users can also participate in the interaction and download the official 100th anniversary LOGO in the “Fan Interaction” section to enhance their participation in the milestone stage of Mazda’s 100th anniversary. (Special web page URL: http ://www.mazda.com.cn/event/2020/mazda100th)
100th anniversary commemorative logo
On January 30 this year, Mazda Motor Corporation celebrated its 100th anniversary. On the same day, the “100th Anniversary Ceremony” was held in the auditorium of the head office in Hiroshima, Japan. Company directors, employees, labor unions and representatives of related companies gathered together to thank everyone for their long-term support to Mazda. good outlook.
On the occasion of Mazda’s 100th birthday, Mr. Akira Marumoto, chairman, president and CEO, said: “100 years ago, Mazda started with ‘cork manufacturing’, and then turned to the automobile manufacturing business. At present, Mazda brand cars sell well in super markets. In 130 countries and regions, it has been favored by users all over the world. In the 100 years of development, whether in good times or bad times, Mazda’s achievements cannot be separated from the support of all relevant parties such as users, partners, sales companies, and all sectors of the region. Here, I sincerely thank all the friends who support Mazda. Facing the challenge of the next century, we will insist on creating the culture of “Mazda’s unique personality”, put users in the first consideration position, and strengthen cooperation with all relevant personnel and jointly create At the same time, create products and technologies that are loved by users and unique, and bring a better user experience.”
The launch of the special webpage of “Thank you for the 100th anniversary of Mazda’s founding” is the starting point of the 100th anniversary related activities. In the future, we will further strengthen the interaction with users, share the highlight moments of Mazda’s 100th anniversary, and jointly create our next hundred years.
History of Mazda
1920 “Toyo Cork Industry Co., Ltd.” was established
1921 “Jejiro Matsuda” became president
1927 Renamed to “Toyo Kogyo Co., Ltd.”
1931 Production of the first model – the three-wheeled truck “Mazda”
1960 Launched the first four-wheeled sedan “R360 Coupe”
1964 Launch of the small car – “Familia 800 Van”
1965 Held the completion ceremony of the “Three Automobile Proving Grounds”
1966 Ujina Factory 1 (U1) started operation
1967 Released the rotary engine model “Cosmo Sport”
1971 Established the largest sales company in the United States, “Mazda Motor America” (MMA)
In 1975, the CI system was introduced and the corporate logo was adopted
1978 “Savanna RX-7” model launched
1979 Joint venture with “Ford Corporation” (shareholding ratio: 25%)
1980 “Familia” model, won the 1980-1981 Japan Car of the Year Award
1982 “Hofu Factory” (located in “Nishiura area”) started operation
1984 Changed company name to “Mazda Motor Corporation”
1987 Mass production of “Mazda MX-6” at the U.S. factory (MMUC)
1988 Establishment of the European sales company “MME”
1989 Launch of the “Eunos Roadster” model
1991 In the 59th “Le Mans 24 Hours”, “Mazda 787B” won the overall championship, which was the first time for a Japanese car to win the championship
1996 The shareholding ratio of “Ford Corporation” increased from 25% to 33.4%
1998 Thailand factory (AAT) began mass production of small pickup trucks
2002 Launched the “ATENZA” model embodying the new brand concept “Zoom-Zoom”
2005 Established China headquarters, “Mazda (Shanghai) Enterprise Management Consulting Co., Ltd.”
2008 “Mazda2 (Demio)” won the “2008 World Car of the Year Award (WCOTY)”
2012 Launched the “CX-5” model that fully adopts “SKYACTIV Technology” and “Soul of Motion”
2014 Mexico factory (MMVO), mass production of “Mazda3 Axela” model started
2016 “Roadster” won the 2016 “World Car of the Year Award (WCOTY)” and “World Car Design Award of the Year (WCDOTY)”
2017 Signed a business capital partnership agreement with Toyota Motor Corporation
2019 Launch of the next-generation “MAZDA3 AXELA” model
2020 The company celebrates its 100th anniversary
