Mazda and Subaru parent Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. have extended production shutdowns in Japan through Sunday following parts shortages triggered by the country's devastating earthquake, while Mitsubishi Motors Corp.
Mazda is to extend production suspension at its Hiroshima and Hofu plants until March 20 following the huge earthquake that continues to cause huge disruption across the country.
Also in today's show: BMW reveals a sexy 6-series, we check out the winners at the Amelia Island concours, and Chevy has a Captiva for its work fleet.
Mazda, Mitsubishi and Suzuki assembly plants in Japan sustained no major damage from the 8.9-magnitude earthquake that struck off the country's eastern coast early today.
Mazda recalled 65,000 Mazda6s this week after discovering that spiders like to build their nests in the fuel tank system, putting the occupants' safety at risk. Animal rights organization PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is encouraging owners... to donate their car.
The fire-damaged Magna International Inc. interiors plant in Michigan that caused production cuts last week at General Motors and Mazda is now operating at 80 percent production capacity, the company said late Wednesday.
The yellow sac spider that likes to make a home in certain Mazda 6 cars in the US also likes to nest in Honda Accords, a newspaper said.
Porsche has confirmed that its Rennsport Reunion IV, sponsored by Porsche Cars North America, will feature three days of the German marque's historic race-cars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif.
Porsche has confirmed that its Rennsport Reunion IV, sponsored by Porsche Cars North America, will feature three days of the German marqueand#8217;s historic race-cars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif.
Cold weather testing of production version of Minagi concept steps up a gear.
Mazda6 and Ford Mustang output at the AutoAlliance International plant in Michigan will be halted through Friday, March 11, because of parts shortages, some caused by a fire last week at a key Magna International Inc. interiors plant.
Mazda is to project its brand heritage of "style, spirit and insightfulness" in a multi media initiative which will touch on the Hiroshima-based company's recovery from the atomic bomb raid in August 1945.
General Motors Co. has canceled shifts at six of its assembly plants and Mazda has idled production of its Mazda6 sedan following parts shortages caused by a fire at one of Magna International Inc.'s key interior parts factories.
Mazda is considering suspending production of its cars at its US joint venture with Ford - the AutoAlliance International plant in Flat Rock, Michigan - as the operation has remained unprofitable for some time, company sources said.
An unusual reason for a Mazda recall in the US has received worldwide coverage - a spider likes the smell of petrol so much it chooses to build its webs in emission control systems.
Bentley considers adding a third model to the lineup, Jackie Stewart needs some medical attention and we look at our experiences with the long-term Mazdaspeed 3.
GM has shortened shifts at many of its North American plants, and Mazda delayed production today due to parts shortages caused by a fire at a Magna International interior trim plant in Michigan.
Mazda's 3 (Axela in Japan) is now assembled in Thailand and Malaysia.
Mazda is working on second generation Skyactiv technology which will double the efficiency achieved by the first generation which arrives this year.
For Mazda, the Geneva Motor Show was the perfect opportunity to showcase its SKYACTIV technology and new design language, KODO. The automaker presented us with the Minagi concept for the very first time, a compact SUV combining both these features and symbolizing the evolution of the brand.
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