{"id":79221,"date":"2023-01-13T12:42:14","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T12:42:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/?p=79221"},"modified":"2023-01-13T12:42:16","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T12:42:16","slug":"mazda-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/mazda-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Matters: Interesting Facts about Mazda"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Founded in 1920, Mazda is among the oldest and most renowned automotive brands across the globe. The Japanese auto brand has a fair share in the automotive world with innovation, race-inspired designs, technology and reliability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From producing performance-oriented race cars, such as RX7, to family cars, the auto brand has always found the right combination of innovation and utility to meet the demands of family and race car enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of innovation and design, do you know that Mazda carried the idea of a rotary engine for nearly 50 years? Here are some unique and interesting Mazda facts to discover its journey of more than 100 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Historic Facts about Mazda Motor Corporation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In light of its success in motorsports, Mazda came up with its slogan, \u201cZoom-Zoom\u201d<\/em><\/strong>, describing the legendary sound and motion of its cars. The current Mazda vehicle lineup features a perfect mix of family-oriented SUVs and sedans. Meanwhile, the auto brand also includes roadsters for performance enthusiasts while staying true to its design and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alongside providing vehicles with modern features, the Japanese auto brand is well-known for its quality service and maintenance. Let\u2019s go through brief Mazda history and facts to find out how the company has maintained its reputation for high-end technology and innovation for 100 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foundation of the Company<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Mazda started its journey as artificial cork manufacturer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mazda Motors began its journey in 1920 as an artificial cork manufacturer known as Toyo Cork Kogyo Company. Headquartered in Hiroshima, Japan, the company revived after World War I and started to focus on manufacturing motorcycles and three-wheeler vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1960, the company officially changed its name to Mazda Motors Corporation and presented its first-ever four-wheeled passenger car. Since then, Mazda has become one of the most renowned Japanese auto brands for its innovation and design heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meaning of Mazda<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mazda comes from the ancient Zoroastrian God of Life: Ahura Mazda<\/em><\/strong>. Besides, the interesting Mazda fact is that its name is similar to the brand\u2019s founder, Matsuda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mazda Emblem<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The current emblem represents stretched wings representing brand’s vision<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The current Mazda logo<\/a> and emblem represent the word \u2018M\u2019<\/em><\/strong> as stretched wings. The designer of this logo used stretched wings providing the auto brand\u2019s vision to spread out in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three-wheeler Mazda-Go Truck<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Mazda produced the three-wheel trucks and motorcycles in its early years<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The company introduced its first four-wheel passenger cars in 1960. However, it introduced three-wheeler Mazda-Go trucks in 1927. Alongside its three-wheel trucks, Mazda produced motorcycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1930, the Mazda motorcycle won a speed race. That said, it increased the auto brand\u2019s reputation and recognition in the automotive world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Company\u2019s First Rotary Engine<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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RX-8 was a popular Mazda car featuring rotary engine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mazda partnered with the German company to build its famous rotary engines<\/a> in 1964. It built the brand\u2019s reputation as it used smaller engines with powerful performance. The following are some of the famous vehicles with rotary engines designed by Mazda:<\/p>\n\n\n\n