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Mazda, Honda Suspend U.S. Orders for Japan-Made Models
Mazda has suspended all US orders for cars built in Japan as the carmaker is preparing to shut down its plants once again after a short reopening period. According to the automaker’s American spokesman Jay Amestoy, the decision will affect shipments of cars that were due to arrive in the U.S. in May. The Mazda official added that it was uncertain when normal activity will resume. Mazda USA imports almost all its range from the Japan, except the U.S.-built Mazda6 and Tribute. The models produced in Japan are the Mazda2, Mazda3, Mazda5, MX-5 / Miata, RX-8, CX7 and CX9. Mazda halted production at its Hiroshima and Hofu plants from March 14 through March 21, but three days ago, it resumed temporary production using parts it had in its inventory.
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Mazda Cuts Down Production In Japan And Reduces Pay For White-collar Workers
Following on its December 12, 2008, announcement, Mazda has announced further cuts in production at its Japanese plants in a bid to cope with slowing demand in global car sales. In addition to other measures that include 1,500 job cuts and the elimination...
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Mazda To Present Circuit Trial Versions Of New Mazda3, Mazda6 And Rx-8 At Tokyo Salon
While the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon that will be held in Japan from January 9 to 11, isn't considered a major event from a global perspective, nevertheless Mazda has announced that it will showcase a lineup of 13 vehicles and eco-friendly technologies....
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Mazda Launches Mx-5 /miata Facelift In Japan - New Jdm Image Gallery
Following its introduction at the Paris Motor Show earlier this Fall, Mazda's updated MX-5 / Miata has finally reached the firm's Japanese dealerships. Aptly called Roadster in Japan, the open-top sportscar is priced in its domestic market from...
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2010 Mazda3 Sedan Revealed - World Debut In La
Mazda not only confirmed earlier reports by announcing that the sedan version of the all-new Mazda3 (known as Mazda Axela in Japan) will indeed be revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 19, but the Japanese automaker also released the first...
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Mazda Produces 100,000th New Demio / Mazda2 In Japan
Today, Mazda announced that production of the all-new Demio / Mazda2 hatch in Japan reached 100,000 units at the end of January 2008. Domestic production of Mazda’s new mini hatch began eight months ago, at the end of May 2007. In terms of sales,...
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