All-New Mazda 6 & Mazda Taiki Concept @ Beijing Motor Sh

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- Mazda will also promote the Sustainable Zoom-Zoom plan, which aims to harmonize driving pleasure with environmental and safety features -
HIROSHIMA, Japan�Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the European specification of the all-new Mazda6 (known as the all-new Mazda Atenza in Japan) and Mazda Taiki, the fourth concept car in the Nagare design series, at the 2008 Beijing International Motor Show* from Sunday, April 20, through Monday, April 28, 2008.



* Officially titled the 2008 Beijing International Automobile Exhibition, the press days are Sunday, April 20, and Monday, April 21. The public days are Tuesday, April 22, through Monday, April 28, 2008.


The new Mazda5 Hydrogen RE Hybrid, equipped with Mazda�s hydrogen rotary engine, will be exhibited along with other future environmental and safety technologies to promote Sustainable Zoom-Zoom, Mazda�s long-term vision for technology development. Around the world, the Sustainable Zoom-Zoom plan aims to harmonize driving pleasure with environmental and safety performance. Based on this vision, Mazda is committed to working towards a sustainable future that brings continued happiness and excitement to everyone by offering vehicles that �look inviting to drive, are fun to drive, and make you want to drive them again.�


Mazda will also debut the freshened Mazda RX-8 ahead of its introduction to the Chinese market. The Mazda MX-5 (known as the Mazda Roadster in Japan) Power Retractable Hard Top will be shown as a reference model. A total of 16 vehicles* from nine model lines will be exhibited on the Mazda stand.

* On press days, 14 vehicles from nine model lines will be displayed.



List of exhibits

Reference exhibits All-new Mazda6 European spec (Preview)
Mazda Taiki (China premiere)
Mazda MX-5 Power Retractable Hard Top (North American spec)
Scheduled for sale Freshened Mazda RX-8 (China premiere)
Models currently on the Chinese market Mazda2 Jinxiang (sedan) and 5-door hatchback
Mazda3 sedan and Sport (five-door hatchback)
Mazda5
Mazda6 (sedan, five-door hatchback)
Future environmental and safety technical exhibits New Mazda5 Hydrogen RE Hybrid (China premiere)
Next generation I-4 direct injection gasoline engine cutaway model
Next generation clean diesel engine cutaway model
Next generation RENESIS engine cutaway model
Smart Idle Stop System (SISS) engine cutaway model
Intelligent Transport System (ITS) technology


source: http://www.mazda.com/publicity/release/2008/200803/080326.html

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HIROSHIMA, Japan�Mazda Motor Corporation today (July 23) announced that a Job One ceremony was held at AutoAlliance International Inc. in Flat Rock, Michigan to celebrate the first United States production of the North American all-new Mazda6.



The all-new Mazda6 inherits and further evolves the sporty styling and superb driving performance of the first generation Mazda6. The North American model features a larger body and greater engine displacement to meet the particular demands of the North American market with handling and comfort being optimized for North American road conditions. Two spirited engines will be available: the newly developed 2.5-liter I-4 that drives the European and Japanese versions of the all-new Mazda6 and �for extra performance� the 3.7-liter V6 that powers the Mazda CX-9, the 2008 North American Truck of the Year.





Speaking at the ceremony, AutoAlliance International�s president and CEO, Gary A. Roe said, �The North American all-new Mazda6 has a special significance for us because it was developed exclusively to meet the needs of the North American market and is being built right here at AAI. Our dedication to build quality cars will ensure the Mazda6 succeeds amid a very challenging sales environment.�



James J. O�Sullivan, president and CEO of Mazda North American Operations added, �The midsize sedan segment is crowded with many of the best vehicles from Asia, Europe, and the US. Even under these circumstances, we are confident the North American all-new Mazda6 will be highly competitive.�



Mazda�s president and CEO, Hisakazu Imaki, remarked, �It is an honor to be here at AutoAlliance International to celebrate the North American all-new Mazda6 production kickoff. AutoAlliance International symbolizes the strong cooperative relationship that has benefited both Mazda and Ford for many years. Going forward, we will continue to provide our customers with the highest quality products in order to further strengthen Mazda�s presence in North America. This will bring us closer to achieving the targets of our mid-term Mazda Advancement Plan.�



Also attending the ceremony was Garry L. Sommerville, chairman of the UAW Local 3000, and approximately 900 AutoAlliance International employees.



Mazda began vehicle production in North America at Mazda Motor Manufacturing (USA) Corporation in 1987. The MMUC plant in Flat Rock, Michigan, became a joint venture between the Mazda Motor Corporation and the Ford Motor Company in 1992, when the name was changed to AutoAlliance International, Inc. Previous Mazda models produced at the facility include the Mazda MX-6 and Mazda 626. The first generation Mazda6 commenced production at AAI in 2002.


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