Autos
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April 19, 1996
For the second time in six years, Mazda Motor Corp. is changing its emblem in the United States--and this time the official corporate symbol actually has an “M” in it.
Aug. 1, 1997
Mazda Motor Corp. in Japan has selected Kazuo (Sonny) Sonoguchi to serve as president of its Mazda Motor of America subsidiary here.
July 7, 1992
Bowing to economic pressure, Mazda Motors of America said Monday that it is canceling plans to launch its Amati luxury car division in the United States.
Oct. 27, 1992
Business
Mazda Motor of America Inc. will unveil a massive new print and television ad campaign Sunday in its drive to pull out of the so-called second tier of car importers and make a place for itself among the leading Japanese car companies in the U.S. marketplace.
Sept. 18, 1991
Mark Fields, president of Mazda Motor Corp., will discuss the status of Japan’s economic recovery and the prospects for an expanded partnership between Mazda and Ford Motor Co. in a speech Thursday in downtown Los Angeles.
Nov. 27, 2000
Mazda Motor of America said Friday that it has laid off 50 employees, including 35 at its Irvine headquarters, as part of a reorganization aimed at cutting costs and making the company more competitive.
Sept. 9, 1995
Hisao Kaide was named president of Irvine-based Mazda North America Inc., the U.S. representative office of Japan’s Mazda Motor Corp.
April 30, 1985
Mazda Motor of America said Wednesday that it has realigned management at the company’s corporate headquarters in Irvine.
Sept. 7, 1989
Yoji Toyama has been appointed president of Mazda Motor of America Inc. in Irvine.
March 2, 1995