Mazda 1970 Models: Capella Started the Rotary Revolution
In 1960, Toyo Kogyo—the company that would become Mazda—built about 23,000 cars. By 1970, they were building about 230,000 cars. That’s a 10x increase in a …
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Mazda R360: The First Mazda Car and the Scrappy DNA That Built an Automaker
I started wondering what Mazda’s first car was, and the answer surprised me: the Mazda R360 Coupe. It wasn’t a rotary-powered sports car or a sleek …
Mazda’s Biggest Issue: Why Rust Still Haunts the Brand
What Is the Biggest Issue with Mazda? Here’s the Honest Answer Fair question. If you’re shopping for a used car—or even a new one—you want to …
Is Mazda Owned by Honda? No — Here’s the Real Story Behind Mazda’s Independence
No, Mazda is not owned by Honda. They’re two separate companies, and they compete directly in the same market segments. All 2023 Mazda models received an …
Is Mazda Owned by Ford? No — Here’s How Ford Saved Mazda (and Nearly Lost Its Soul)
Ford doesn’t own Mazda. Hasn’t since 2015. The last shares were sold on September 30, 2015. Clean break. The relationship between these two companies was long, …
Is Mazda Owned by Toyota? No — Here’s the Real Story of Their Strategic Partnership
The short answer is no. Mazda is not owned by Toyota — not the way people mean when they ask. Usually it comes from someone who …
Mazda in North America: From Rotary Gamble to Record Sales
I’ve found it interesting how the car brands with the most loyal followings aren’t usually the biggest or the richest. They’re the weird ones. The ones …
