Tag: Mazda
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Mazda | Mazda Integrated Report 2024 Issued
Value creation initiatives through the evolution of manufacturing, connections, and human development Mazda Motor Corporation has issued the “Mazda Integrated Report 2024.” This report outlines Mazda’s medium- to long-term value creation initiatives, including efforts to address social challenges from an ESG perspective, focusing on carbon neutrality and electrification. The 2024 edition emphasizes the value creation…
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Mazda Motor Corporation | Production and Sales Status for August 2024
In August 2024, Mazda’s global production reached 86,192 units, a decrease of 1.6% year-on-year. Domestic production of passenger vehicles decreased by 14.0%, while overseas production rose by 18.8%, led by strong performance from the “CX-50” and “MAZDA2.” Domestic sales decreased by 18.5%, including commercial vehicles. Exports fell by 15.3%, largely due to declines in North…
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Mazda Motor Corporation | Awarded “Japan Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics Paper Award”
Mazda has received the “Japan Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics Paper Award” (Practical Category) for the first time. The awarded paper involved research using Bayesian Networks (BN) to analyze causal relationships in data. This method was applied to study airflow around car bodies without simulations, providing insights based on real vehicle measurements. Additionally, BN…
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Mazda | Hosts “Car Carrier Ship Tour” at Hofu Plant
Mazda will hold a “Car Carrier Ship Tour” at its Hofu Plant on November 4, 2024. This event, targeting elementary and junior high school students and their parents, offers a behind-the-scenes look at Mazda vehicles being loaded onto car carrier ships and a tour of the vehicle assembly line. The event aims to spark interest…
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Mazda | “Media Roadster 4-Hour Endurance Race” awarded Guinness World Record™
Mazda’s sponsored “Media Roadster 4-Hour Endurance Race” has been officially recognized as the Guinness World Record™ for the longest-running one-make automobile racing series. This race, which started in 1989, marked its 35th event in 2024. Mazda has contributed to the growth of Japan’s automotive culture through this race. Source: Mazda (Published September 24, 2024)
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Mazda | To open a new R&D office in Azabudai Hills in early summer 2025
Mazda will open a new R&D office in Azabudai Hills, Tokyo, in early summer 2025. The office will focus on developing advanced software technologies and serve as a collaboration hub with universities and companies in the metropolitan area. Mazda aims to maximize talent potential by providing a flexible work environment with state-of-the-art facilities. Source: Mazda…
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Changan Mazda｜MAZDA EZ-6: A New Standard for Smart Driving Experience
September 15, 2024, 09:04 AM Changan Mazda has unveiled the new Mazda EZ-6, designed to enhance driving pleasure while offering a smarter driving experience. This model aims to provide a full-scene driving experience, setting new standards in the joint venture’s new energy initiative. The EZ-6 offers an intuitive and enjoyable driving experience for drivers. Source:…
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Mazda Foundation｜Announces 2024 Research Grants
September 17, 2024 The Mazda Foundation has announced its 2024 research grants. Out of 231 applications from universities and research institutions nationwide, 30 projects related to “Promotion of Science and Technology” and 5 projects related to “Youth Development” were selected, with a total grant amount of 36 million yen. Four particularly outstanding research projects received…
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Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd. and Mazda Motor Corporation｜Supply Plan for Cylindrical Lithium-Ion Batteries for Vehicles
September 6, 2024 Panasonic Energy and Mazda have entered into a partnership to supply cylindrical lithium-ion batteries for vehicles. This collaboration has been recognized by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry as part of the “Stable Battery Supply Plan.” Panasonic will produce the batteries at its Suminoe and Kaizuka factories starting in 2027, while…
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Hirogin Holdings Co., Ltd., The Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc., Mazda Motor Corporation, Hiroshima Prefecture｜Final Presentation of Hiroshima WX Project 2024
September 5, 2024 Hirogin Holdings, The Chugoku Electric Power, Mazda, and Hiroshima Prefecture held the final presentation of the “HATAful” project, aimed at addressing population outflow from Hiroshima. The project focused on enhancing Hiroshima’s appeal as a workplace by discussing solutions to issues such as the decrease in UI-turn employment and the increase in out-of-prefecture…