Mazda is a Japanese automobile manufacturer and was founded in 1920 by Jujiro Matsuda. Last year an estimate was made of how many vehicle they would produce next year, and the number is a stunning 1.25 million, with sales in countries from Japan, to Australia, to North America, to Europe and finally Latin America. In the beginning it was actually named Toyo Cork Koygo, and then later Toyo Kogyo co, and finally it became Mazda in 1984, despite having the Mazda name on every single car, truck, and other vehicle from the beginning.

After the 20′s and 30′s saw increases in sales the second world war derailed much of Mazda’s machinery and development, however Ford had invested a 15% stake in the company. The company did not build a four wheel car until 1960, and that car was the R360. Its sales remained very strong since its beginning with a 16 horsepower car to a sports car in just a decade.

The 70′s brought Mazda into much more fiscal success with it being a performance leader in the tough automotive industry at the time, and since it used the Wankel engine it was able to outperform the piston based engines, making it extremely efficient. With that they slapped the Wankel in everything the made, or just about, but it also saw a fiscal crisis occur as Ford took a larger stake from 15 to 25% share to bolster it. As Ford now controlled more they began to use re-branded Mazda vehicles in the 80′s and thus brought out the maker from a niche to a world wide player.

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Their cars began to sell in their own right and by the mid eighties Mazda saw more sales and manufacturing than ever before. They finished off the decade with an amazing care called the Eunos, or Mazda MX-5 sports car, with it being a light alternative that was fast and powerful when compared to other heavier cars in its class. Later though, the 90s came around and fiscal decline had begun to take its toll – along with a poor business plan to change up the brand names. Bankruptcy loomed, and Ford further increased its share past 30%. However, recently they made a turn around and have been able to reclaim market share, with rising sales and a constant beefing of their inventory with better designs the future of Mazda is no longer a questionable matter, bar some kind of catastrophic failure at the business level.

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The Mazda RX-8 is an awesome exotic car running on a 1.3 Liter Rotary engine, capable of 159lb-ft@5500rpm / 238bhp@8500rpm.

The Mazda RX-8 is able to accelerate from 0-60 mph in only 6.1 s and reaches a top speed of 142.3 mph.

This beautiful exotic car uses a 6-Speed Manual transmission and weights 3029 lbs.

Are you sure you want one of these? Well, you just need to put your hands on $27,000 and the Mazda RX-8 is all yours…

Drive carefully!

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The Mazda RX7 Series 6 is an awesome exotic car running on a 1.3 Liter Wankel Rotary Turbo engine, capable of 216.8lb-ft@5000rpm / 255.1bhp@6500rpm.

The Mazda RX7 Series 6 is able to accelerate from 0-60 mph in only 4.9 s and reaches a top speed of 155.3 mph.

This beautiful exotic car uses a 5-Speed Manual transmission and weights 2694 lbs.

Are you sure you want one of these? Well, you just need to put your hands on $31,000 and the Mazda RX7 Series 6 is all yours… Drive carefully!

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Under the Hood of the Mazda 3
While you won’t find anything revolutionary, the engine is quite capable and peppy.  The Mazda 3 sports either has a 2.0 L 4 cylinder DOHC that offers 148 hp or a 2.3 liter 4 cylinder DOHC that adds about 8 more hp to 156 hp.  There are plenty of trims with this vehicle and you can match up these engines either with a 4 speed automatic, 5 speed manual economy transmission or a 5 speed sport automatic transmission that comes equipped with a manual shift mode.  Fuel economy is a major selling point of this vehicle and this vehicle gets very nice mileage near 30 mpg on the highway.

Exterior and Interior
There is plenty to like about both the interior and exterior.  There are plenty of trims to choose from and with these trims come more and more comforts.  In addition, you can also choose between 15 inch, 16 inch and 17 inch tires- depending on the trim.  Base price is about $15K all the way up to $21,500 for the S Grand Touring trim package.

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Plenty of Trims to Choose From
One thing about this year’s Mazda MX-5 Miata is the many trims to choose from (there are actually 14 trims- but who’s counting).  However, even with the difference in trims, the engine is still the same- a 4 cylinder 2.0 liter engine that delivers a very peppy 166 horsepower.  While the Mazda MX-5 Miata still keeps its classic good looks, you do have a choice between a soft top or a more practical hard top (perfect for those in the colder climates).  Transmissions come in both manual and automatic and it should be noted that unlike the run of the mill compact size vehicle, the MX-5 is rear wheel drive.

A Great Toy for the Budget Minded
The Mazda Miata was always a vehicle geared to those looking for a second or third vehicle perfect for country drives or when you need to relax and enjoy the wind in your hair.  And while categorized as a pleasure vehicle by many, it does fit in most budgets.  The base model comes in at about $28K, the mid level model at about $31K and the top of the line MX-5 can be had at $38K.  All in all the Mazda MX-5 Miata continues to be a contemporary American classic.

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While offering very peppy performance, the 2009 Mazda RX8 is similar with past models which were launched starting in the year 2003. Many of the changes for the 2009 year are aesthetics, however the RX8 does offer a new R3 sport package. The R3 does add lots of sporty performance and will remind many Mazda RX7 enthusiasts of older R1 and R2 packages of yesteryear. Besides offering a rotary engine, the R3 offers sport tuned suspension, Bilstein shock absorbers and a urethane foam filled crosmembers on the front suspension. This not only adds for a smoother ride, but for greater control.

Besides great performance, the R3 offers a nicely designed rear spoiler, fog lights, side sills and an overall aggressive appearance. Inside, you will find plenty comforts including a great audio system, nicely styled sport leather seats, leather trim and keyless entry. The 2009 Mazda RX8 is not only sporty, but economical when it comes to fuel economy. Expect to get about 24 miles to the gallon on the highway and about 5 or 6 less in the city. The MSRP for the 2009 RX8 is about $25K for the entry models and $32K for the R3 making both performance and good looks budget friendly for many car tuning enthusiasts.

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1. From 1991 through 1994, Mazda marketed an SUV called the Mazda Navajo that was essentially a Ford Explorer. The Navajo sold so poorly that it only lasted four years while the Explorer went on to enjoy a ten year run as the most popular SUV in America.
2. The famous “Zoom Zoom Zoom” song that has appeared in Mazda television commercials since 2000, first appeared in the 1993 movie Only The Strong, a film about the little known Afro-Brazilian martial art known as Capoeira.
3. When Henry Wallace became the head of Mazda in 1996, it was the first time a foreign born person had ever been named to head a Japanese car company.
4. Mazda is not only the main producer of automobiles that utilize the Wankel rotary engine, it is the only major automobile manufacturer to ever produce a rotary engine powered pickup truck, station wagon, and bus.
5. The original name of the Mazda car company at the time of its founding was Toyo Cork Kogyo, Ltd.

With its commitment to originality and the fact that it is sought after by performance car enthusiasts every where, Mazda has set itself up to be one of the more popular car companies for years to come. Mazda has developed a reputation as one of the more creative car manufacturing companies that is not afraid to try something new. This has paid off well over the long run of the company’s existence as it has endeared itself to car owners who crave something that they cannot get from other manufacturers. The Mazda company will continue to enjoy its lofty place in the automobile manufacturing hierarchy as long as it sticks to these ideals.

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There is ample space in the car and the interior of the car provides both comfort and style. The gear box is at an optimum level which allows you to change the gears conveniently. The power steering is light and makes it easy for people to drive the car and park it in crowded streets. Though it is a sports car it has four-door coupe to give comfort and style to people. This exclusive car in this category is bound you to give an unforgettable experience.

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