Mazda

Mazda has a good reputation on its sporty design and high driving performances. The worldwide sales result of “Roadster” reached to 900,000 units and it has been confirmed by Guinness record. In addition, to this day, Mazda remains the only car manufacturer to have implemented rotary engine successfully on automobiles. Thus, it is clear to say that Mazda is the manufacturer with high mechanical advantages. Since the rotary engine has a positive effects not only on sports vehicles with light and low ground clearance but also on hydrogen, it has a possibility to become one of eco-friendly engines available in the market. Mazda is also known for introducing “i-stop”, an Idling Stop Technology, first to the market. Additionally, Mazda has developed a SkyActicv Technology, which increases fuel efficiency and engine output. The engine with SkyActiv Technology has an efficient environmental performance that is comparable with hybrid engine. Mazda is based in Hiroshima, Japan. Mazda is one of the earliest Japanese car manufacturers that accepted the fund from overseas, Ford. Mazda's catchphrase is “ZOOM-ZOOM”.