In 2006, Mazda company celebrated 75 years of car production.

We bring to your attention some information from the biography of the jubilee.

1920s
In 1920, Cujiro Matsuda founded Toyo Cork Kogyo Co., Ltd.

1930s
In 1931, the three-wheeled Mazdago truck was launched.
In 1934, the first Mazda car logo was created. The company is named after the Zoroastrian god of wisdom, Ahura Mazda, who connects man with nature and other gods. The new name also harmonizes with the surname of the company founder.

1960s
In 1960, the first two-door Mazda R360 Coupe passenger car leaves the assembly line
In 1962, the production of the four-door Mazda Carol car begins< br />In 1963, the company produced its millionth car.
In 1967, Mazda launched the Mazda Cosmo Sports 110S, the first car with a rotor engine. From that time, the rotor engine began to play an important role in the history of our company.
That year was marked as the full-scale export of Mazda cars to Europe.

1970s
In 1970, the company began to export its cars to the United States.
During this period, several models were produced annually from the assembly line. Among them, Mazda Familia (323) and Mazda Capella (626) cars of 1977 release, which strengthened the company's position, should be mentioned. In 1973, the volume of exports was increased to 1 million.
In 1975, a new Mazda car logo appeared.

1980s
In 1981, the company opened offices in America and Europe: Mazda (North America), Inc. and Mazda Motors Representative Office (Europe).
In 1984, the company was renamed Motor Corporation. In 1985, the 10 millionth car was produced.
In 1985, the Mazda B-series pickup truck was launched, among other models. In 1987, the total number of cars produced doubled to 20 million.
In 1987, production facilities were opened in Michigan (USA).
In 1989, a small miracle happened: at the Chicago Auto Show, our little Mazda MX-5 made its debut.

1990s
In 1991, the Mazda 787B won the 24 Hours of Le Mans car race. This is the first "gold" medal for a Japanese-made car and the only win in history for a rotor car.
In 1992, the company adopted the Mazda Global Environmental Charter.
In 1994, the company was ISO 9002 certified. was the first Japanese car manufacturer to receive the certificate.
In 1996, the company was awarded the certificate for meeting the highest possible standards of ISO 9001. The company is still ahead of other Japanese brands.
In 1997, the current new logo appeared.
In 1999, half a millionth Mazda MX-5 car came off the assembly line.

2000s
In 2002, Zoom-Zoom was adopted as the basis of the brand.
In 2003, the first series of Mazda RX-8 car released. The RENESIS engine installed in the car won the title "Engine of the Year" in 2003-2004.
In 2004, the 25th anniversary of the partnership with Ford was celebrated.
In 2005, the world's most famous roadster Mazda MX-5 The new Mazda Global Environmental Charter was adopted.

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