An overview of Mazda cars
A history of Mazda and its vehicles.
A short article concerning the history of the Mazda motor company.
Mazda was established in 1920 under the name of Toyo Cork Kogyo CO. in Japan. The company initially started out manufacturing tools for vehicles but quickly went on to develop the Mazda Mazdago three wheel truck, a car that seemed to be an advanced version of an autorickshaw.
During the 1950s and 60s Mazda branched out into Canada and America creating the Mazda Rotary pickup in response to the high level of demand for these vehicles on the American market.
During 1984 the company officially became Mazda and released a series of popular vehicles such as the Mazda R630 and the iconic Mazda Carol. The vehicles produced by the firm aimed to offer motorists highly responsive steering and fantastic handling and featured a sports-orientated design. During this period Mazda also began to introduce its V6 and V8 engines into vehicles to widespread critical acclaim. The company have not just enjoyed success on the commercial market however, Mazda have developed cars that have gone on to win titles in competitions such as the IMSA and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Seminal vehicles released by Mazda include the RX-7, RX-8 and the hugely popular MX-5 Roadster. During the 90s the company focused on superior engine production 
creating the Miller cycle engine in 1995. This set Mazda apart from other manufacturers at the time due to the sheer level of quality driving it provided. Currently Mazda are working on developing environmentally friendly bio-cars and testing the boundaries of hybrid vehicles. The company have even tested alternative fuels in their engines ranging from plastic to milk. Mazda also plan on implementing other eco-friendly technology into their future models such as bioplastic internal consoles and bio-fabric seats. Recent popular vehicles include the Mazda 6 family sedan, the Verisa supermini and the Axela compact car.
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