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Mazda first to recycle end-of-life vehicle bumpers into new vehicle bumpers

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Mazda Motor Corporation has become the world’s first automaker—according to Mazda’s data as of 22 August—successfully to recycle scrapped bumpers from end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) into raw material for new vehicle bumpers.

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Mazda to cease development and production of commercial vehicles to focus on fuel-efficient cars

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Mazda reportedly will cease the in-house development and production of commercial vehicles at the end of the current line-up’s life-cycle. The decision comes in the face of falling demand as well as an increase in collision safety standards that would add to the cost of the vehicles. Integrity Exports.

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Mazda Demio Skyactiv tops survey of Japan Eco Cars; Prius in 2nd place

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The top vehicle was the Mazda Demio Skyactiv (269 votes). Although the Prius is rated at 38 km/L, the e:S achieves its frugal performance with a regular ICE, resulting in a list price of ¥800,000 (US$10,415)—about 1/3 the cost of a typical Prius. No EVs were included in the survey pool. At 30km per liter (70.6 mpg US, 3.33

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Mazda Highlights Next-Generation SKY-G and SKY-D Gasoline and Diesel Engines; T2B5 SKY-D Diesel for US in 2012, SKY-G for US in 2011

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At the New York International Auto Show, Mazda highlighted its new SKY Concept next-generation engines and transmission, slated for global roll-out starting in 2011. By optimizing our existing technologies – engines, transmissions, weight reduction and aerodynamics – we aim to benefit all our customers and minimize the cost of ownership.

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News: 2024 Mazda CX-90

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News: 2024 Mazda CX-90 An All-New Three-Row SUV Mazda brought the automotive media to Malibu, California, this week to reveal the all-new 2024 CX-90 three-row, eight-passenger SUV. Built on an all-new platform, the CX-90 is larger, wider, and longer than the other Mazda SUVs including the incumbent big wagon, the CX-9.

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PHEV price buster! Mazda slashes cost of entry to electrified CX-60 by thousands of dollars

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Mazda has slashed its admission price to the plug-in hybrid CX-60 SUV medium SUV by thousands of dollars, just as PHEV tax breaks are ending. The cheapest CX-60 PHEV is now offered as part of the new entry-level Pure grade and is priced at $63,290 plus on-road costs. 2024 Mazda CX-60 Azami interior. The price of CX-60 2.5-litre

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Report: 8 Japanese automakers to team on basic engine research

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A report from Kyodo News cites “industry sources” as saying that Japan’s eight major automakers will partner on basic research into fuel-efficient and eco-friendly engines to minimize the cost of the research. Mazda Motor Corp.; The eight—Toyota Motor Corp.; Honda Motor Co.; Nissan Motor Co.; Suzuki Motor Corp.;

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