Jul 1, 2022 | Business
Mazda Motor Corporation’s production and sales results for May 2022 are summarized below.
I. Production
1. Domestic Production
Mazda’s domestic production volume in May 2022 decreased 30.2% year on year due to decreased production of passenger vehicles.
[Domestic production of key models in May 2022]CX-5: 16,879 units (down 15.9% year on year)
CX-30: 4,893 units (up 42.1%)
CX-9: 2,733 units (down 34.7%)
2. Overseas Production
Mazda’s overseas production volume in May 2022 decreased 10.6% year on year due to decreased production of passenger vehicles.
[Overseas production of key models in May 2022]MAZDA3: 7,720 units (down 5.0% year on year)
CX-30: 7,658 units (down 7.3%)
MAZDA2: 3,698 units (down 28.6%)
II. Domestic Sales
Mazda’s domestic sales volume in May 2022 decreased 36.7% year on year due to decreased sales of passenger and commercial vehicles.
Mazda’s registered vehicle market share was 2.1% (down 1.3 points year on year), with a 2.3% share of the micro-mini segment (up 0.4 points) and a 2.2% total market share (down 0.6 points).
[Domestic sales of key models in May 2022]MAZDA2: 848 units (down 36.9% year on year)
CX-5: 813 units (down 2.0%)
MAZDA3: 341 units (down 64.6%)
III. Exports
Mazda’s export volume in May 2022 decreased 52.7% year on year due to decreased shipment to North America, Europe, Oceania and other regions.
[Exports of key models in May 2022]CX-5: 11,274 units (down 46.2% year on year)
CX-30: 2,350 units (down 38.7%)
CX-9: 1,992 units (down 53.8%)
IV. Global Sales
Mazda’s global sales volume in May 2022 decreased 41.9% year on year due to decreased sales mainly in the U.S., China, Europe and other regions.
[Global sales of key models in May 2022]CX-5: 21,392 units (down 45.3% year on year)
CX-30: 12,379 units (down 41.6%)
MAZDA3: 11,353 units (down 43.3%)
Topic: Press release summary
Jun 21, 2022 | Business
Mazda Motor Corporation announced that the Mazda 787B, symbol of Mazda’s “never stop challenging” spirit, will do demonstration laps(1) at Le Mans Classic 2022 to be held from June 30 to July 3.
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| 1991 Le Mans winner, Mazda 787B, at Le Mans drivers’ parade on June 10, 2011 |
Equipped with a four-rotor rotary engine, the Mazda 787B became the first Japanese automobile to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race in 1991. For the first time in almost a decade, spectators will be able to witness the thrilling and distinctive sound of the Mazda 787B’s rotary engine at Le Mans Classic 2022. The last two opportunities to see the legendary vehicle being at the 90th anniversary of the 24 hours of Le Mans in 2013 and the 20th anniversary of Mazda’s victory at Le Mans in 2011.
The Mazda 787B was due to run at Le Mans Classic last year to mark the 30th anniversary of its victory, unfortunately the event itself was postponed to this year due to Covid-19.
Thanks to support from model car company, Spark, 29-time competitor in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Yojiro Terada dubbed as “Mr. Le Mans” in Japan, will drive the Mazda 787B during demonstration laps on July 1 and 2 when Group C racing will be held.
Le Mans Classic is a very popular event in which numerous famed racing cars that have previously competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans(2) gather and make an appearance every two years on the Circuit de la Sarthe. In Group C, entry vehicles are divided by historical period and compete in 60-minute races. This year’s entries will include cars that have cemented their names in history such as the Toyota Tom’s 85C, the Porche 962, the Jaguar XJR and the Peugeot 905.
For Mazda 787B, visit the special website commemorating the 30th anniversary of Mazda’s victory at Le Mans, www.mazda.com/en/innovation/lemans30th/.
(1) In case of rain or other poor weather conditions, the demonstration laps by Mazda 787B may be cancelled.
(2) 2022 24 Hours of Le Mans marked 99 years since the event first ran in 1923.
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Jun 11, 2022 | Business
Mazda Motor Corporation today introduced Rhodium White Premium, a special paint color born from our unique Takuminuri(1) painting technology. This new color will be available this summer, predominantly for our Large Product group models, starting with the Mazda CX-60(2).
Mazda believes color is a crucial part of what gives shape to a vehicle, and thus we are focusing efforts on developing colors that accentuate a dynamic and delicate expression via the Kodo – Soul of Motion design theme. Rhodium White Premium is a pure white inspired by Japanese aesthetics finding beauty in simplicity and the absence of superfluous elements. Furthermore, the paint’s fine grain accentuates the shadows on the surface of the vehicle complimenting the metallic texture of Rhodium White Premium.
Developing Rhodium White Premium, we were able to take Takuminuri to new heights, successfully mass producing an expressive color using only three layers: a clear layer, a reflective layer and a color layer. The color layer provides a newly developed white pigment that delivers a silky smooth, fine-grain white. As standard practice with white colored paints, the undercoat tends to show through, and the clear coat is generally thicker than for other colors. However, Rhodium White Premium uses a newly developed pigment thanks to which we were able to reduce the thickness of the color layer by up to 30%(3). This also contributes to more efficient use of resources and a reduction of CO2 emissions during the production process.
For the reflective layer, we use a method in which paint containing ultra-thin, high luminance aluminum flakes is applied meticulously to achieve a uniform thickness and which then dramatically shrinks in volume during the drying process. Resulting in an extremely thin reflective layer down to approximately 0.5 microns or about 7% of the thickness of a typical reflective layer.
Moreover, we were able to achieve a hand-painted like finish with the aluminum flakes smoothly aligned at regular intervals in the reflective layer(4). The entire surface gleams when exposed to light and displays a realistic metallic texture. Individual aluminum flakes are distributed evenly and parallel to the undulations of the body surface, producing a glossy and shaded appearance when hit by light despite the bright white color of Rhodium White Premium.
As we believe color to be a key component of any vehicle, Mazda will continue to pursue new color expressions and painting technologies to enhance the attractiveness of our products, aiming to become a brand that shares a special bond with its customers.
(1) Mazda’s painting technology that reproduces a precise, high-quality paint finish as if done by the hands of a skilled craftsman on an automobile mass production line. The new color is the third of such colors following Soul Red Crystal and Machine Gray Premium.
(2) Available in Europe this summer and early fall in Japan
(3) Compared to Snowflake White Pearl Mica
(4) The same technique used in Machine Gray Premium
Topic: Press release summary
May 31, 2022 | Business
Mazda Motor Corporation’s production and sales results for April 2022 are summarized below.
I. Production
1. Domestic Production
Mazda’s domestic production volume in April 2022 decreased 52.6% year on year due to decreased production of passenger vehicles.
[Domestic production of key models in April 2022]– CX-5: 15,026 units (down 44.1% year on year)
– CX-30: 3,426 units (down 44.8%)
– MAZDA3: 3,203 units (down 64.4%)
2. Overseas Production
Mazda’s overseas production volume in April 2022 decreased 44.2% year on year due to decreased production of passenger vehicles.
[Overseas production of key models in April 2022]– CX-30: 5,026 units (down 37.6% year on year)
– MAZDA3: 3,505 units (down 61.2%)
– MAZDA2: 3,005 units (down 14.3%)
II. Domestic Sales
– Mazda-s domestic sales volume in April 2022 decreased 15.7% year on year due to decreased sales of passenger and commercial vehicles.
– Mazda’s registered vehicle market share was 3.1% (down 0.1 points year on year), with a 1.8% share of the micro-mini segment (up 0.1 points) and a 2.6% total market share (unchanged).
[Domestic sales of key models in April 2022]– CX-5: 1,562 units (up 59.1% year on year)
– MAZDA2: 1,125 units (down 21.2%)
– MAZDA3: 532 units (down 0.6%)
III. Exports
Mazda’s export volume in April 2022 decreased 49.7% year on year due to decreased shipment to North America, Europe, Oceania and other regions.
[Exports of key models in April 2022]– CX-5: 17,508 units (down 41.0% year on year)
– MAZDA3: 3,349 units (down 55.8%)
– CX-9: 2,362 units (down 60.2%)
IV. Global Sales
Mazda’s global sales volume in April 2022 decreased 22.7% year on year due to decreased sales mainly in China, Europe and other regions.
[Global sales of key models in April 2022]– CX-5: 32,589 units (down 5.4% year on year)
– CX-30: 14,339 units (down 25.8%)
– MAZDA3: 13,510 units (down 29.5%)
For the detailed report, visit https://newsroom.mazda.com/en/publicity/release/2022/202205/220530a.html.
Topic: Press release summary
Mar 30, 2022 | Business
Mazda Motor Corporation’s production and sales results for February 2022 are summarized below.
I. Production
1. Domestic Production
Mazda’s domestic production volume in February 2022 decreased 16.7% year on year due to decreased production of passenger vehicles.
[Domestic production of key models in February 2022]CX-5: 30,074 units (up 12.3% year on year)
MAZDA3: 8,139 units (down 14.0%)
CX-9: 5,791 units (up 4.4%)
2. Overseas Production
Mazda’s overseas production volume in February 2022 increased 11.7% year on year due to increased production of passenger vehicles.
[Overseas production of key models in February 2022]CX-30: 11,142 units (up 12.8% year on year)
MAZDA3: 6,000 units (up 50.1%)
MAZDA2: 4,770 units (down 2.6%)
II. Domestic Sales
Mazda’s domestic sales volume in February 2022 increased 2.5% year on year due to increased sales of passenger vehicles.
Mazda’s registered vehicle market share was 7.6% (up 2.0 points year on year), with a 1.6% share of the micro-mini segment (down 0.4 points) and a 5.2% total market share (up 1.0 points).
[Domestic sales of key models in February 2022]CX-5: 3,593 units (up 38.8% year on year)
MAZDA2: 3,060 units (up 14.3%)
CX-8: 2,885 units (up 12.7%)
III. Exports
Mazda’s export volume in February 2022 decreased 6.9% year on year due to decreased shipment to Europe, Oceania and other regions.
[Exports of key models in February 2022]CX-5: 31,631 units (up 19.4% year on year)
MAZDA3: 8,320 units (up 6.1%)
CX-9: 6,023 units (up 2.7%)
IV. Global Sales
Mazda’s global sales volume in February 2022 decreased 4.2% year on year due to decreased sales mainly in China and other regions.
[Global sales of key models in February 2022]CX-5: 31,552 units (up 5.8% year on year)
CX-30: 15,971 units (down 7.7%)
MAZDA3: 15,834 units (down 5.1%)
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