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Mazda MINAGI Concept to Showcase Mazda's All-new SKYACTIV Technologies and KODO Design at the Geneva Motor Show
HIROSHIMA, Japan-1/19/2011-Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of its new MINAGI compact crossover SUV concept car during the press days of the 2011 Geneva motor show, which is being held from March 1-13, 2011. The Mazda MINAGI concept fully embraces Mazda's new SKYACTIV technologies and its new design theme, KODO - Soul of Motion. The exciting MINAGI concept is the forerunner to the launch of Mazda's upcoming next-generation products and symbolizes the evolution of the Mazda brand as it begins a new era.
The Mazda MINAGI is a compact crossover SUV concept that combines Mazda's SKYACTIV technologies - which represent the harmony between driving pleasure and outstanding environmental and safety performance - with emotional KODO design that communicates pent-up energy bursting with vitality as the vehicle nimbly navigates a sprawling urban cityscape. Fully introducing SKYACTIV technologies throughout, MINAGI is equipped with a SKYACTIV engine and SKYACTIV transmission fitted to a SKYACTIV-Body and chassis that merge comprehensive weight reduction with the assurance of ample safety features.
Mazda's stand at the Geneva show will also feature new SKYACTIV technology exhibits and the Mazda SHINARI design concept car, among a wide range of products.
Officially titled the 81e Salon International de l'Auto de Geneve, the show's press days are March 1 and 2, and the public days are March 3-13, 2011. Mazda will hold a press conference on Tuesday, March 1.
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The Mazda MINAGI is a compact crossover SUV concept that combines Mazda's SKYACTIV technologies - which represent the harmony between driving pleasure and outstanding environmental and safety performance - with emotional KODO design that communicates pent-up energy bursting with vitality as the vehicle nimbly navigates a sprawling urban cityscape. Fully introducing SKYACTIV technologies throughout, MINAGI is equipped with a SKYACTIV engine and SKYACTIV transmission fitted to a SKYACTIV-Body and chassis that merge comprehensive weight reduction with the assurance of ample safety features.
Mazda's stand at the Geneva show will also feature new SKYACTIV technology exhibits and the Mazda SHINARI design concept car, among a wide range of products.
Officially titled the 81e Salon International de l'Auto de Geneve, the show's press days are March 1 and 2, and the public days are March 3-13, 2011. Mazda will hold a press conference on Tuesday, March 1.
Mazda's Hofu Plant Builds Nine Millionth Car
HIROSHIMA, Japan; 2010/11/05 - Mazda Motor Corporation's Hofu Plant in Yamaguchi prefecture has reached a cumulative production volume of nine million units. This milestone was achieved in the 28 years and two months since vehicle production commenced in September 1982. The cumulative volume rose from eight to nine million units in just 29 months due to high volumes of the Mazda Axela (known as the Mazda3 overseas), which commenced production in November 2008.
Ceremony to commemorate the Hofu Plant's nine millionth unit of production.
At a commemoration ceremony held today at the Hofu Plant No.1, Nariaki Uchida, Mazda executive officer and the Hofu Plant's general manager, said, "I would like to thank all our valued customers, business partners and everyone in the Hofu community. Without your support, we would not be here today celebrating nine million units of production. Advancing from eight to nine million units has been particularly challenging due to the harsh external business environment, but thanks to all our employees and business affiliates working together under Monotsukuri Innovation, the Hofu Plant continues to be a success. Going forward, we will accelerate the momentum we have built up as we strive for the next target of ten million vehicles."
The Hofu Plant is one of Mazda's major passenger vehicle production facilities in Japan, together with the Ujina Plant located near the company's headquarters in Hiroshima. The total production capacity of Hofu Plant No.1 (H1) and Hofu Plant No.2 (H2) is approximately 481,000 units per year. H1 produces the Mazda Axela and H2 produces both the Axela and Mazda Atenza (known as the Mazda6 overseas). Production in the first nine months of 2010 has been steady, reaching approximately 330,000 units, a 30 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
Mazda has long been dedicated to cultivating technological excellence in order to offer high-quality vehicles to customers in every corner of the globe. With Monotsukuri Innovation (innovative manufacturing), Mazda's world-class production facilities will continue to offer products that delight people everywhere.
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Ceremony to commemorate the Hofu Plant's nine millionth unit of production.
At a commemoration ceremony held today at the Hofu Plant No.1, Nariaki Uchida, Mazda executive officer and the Hofu Plant's general manager, said, "I would like to thank all our valued customers, business partners and everyone in the Hofu community. Without your support, we would not be here today celebrating nine million units of production. Advancing from eight to nine million units has been particularly challenging due to the harsh external business environment, but thanks to all our employees and business affiliates working together under Monotsukuri Innovation, the Hofu Plant continues to be a success. Going forward, we will accelerate the momentum we have built up as we strive for the next target of ten million vehicles."
The Hofu Plant is one of Mazda's major passenger vehicle production facilities in Japan, together with the Ujina Plant located near the company's headquarters in Hiroshima. The total production capacity of Hofu Plant No.1 (H1) and Hofu Plant No.2 (H2) is approximately 481,000 units per year. H1 produces the Mazda Axela and H2 produces both the Axela and Mazda Atenza (known as the Mazda6 overseas). Production in the first nine months of 2010 has been steady, reaching approximately 330,000 units, a 30 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
Mazda has long been dedicated to cultivating technological excellence in order to offer high-quality vehicles to customers in every corner of the globe. With Monotsukuri Innovation (innovative manufacturing), Mazda's world-class production facilities will continue to offer products that delight people everywhere.
