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Mazda2 production kickoff celebrated

Old May 21, 2007 | 01:28 PM
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Mazda2 production kickoff celebrated

Mazda2 production kickoff celebrated

The executive-laden ceremonial kickoff of Mazda2 production has taken place at the automaker's Ujina Plant No. 1 in Hiroshima. The Mazda2 was one of our favorites at the Geneva Motor Show, where it made its worldwide debut at the beginning of March. The small car is destined for Japan, Europe, Australia, China, and other markets, none of which uses the initials "U.S." Its architecture will also spawn the next Ford Fiesta, which we actually should see in late '09. Thank God for timeliness.

Mazda will back up Ujina 1 by starting production of the car at the Ujina No. 2 facility in June, as well, and the Mazda2 will arrive in Japanese dealers later this summer badged as the Demio. Exports to Europe and the others will follow, and the Chinese-market edition will be built in Nanjing. That the spiffy little ride isn't expected here at all sucks, frankly. But what do we know. Who wants/needs another stylish, economical, and practical little hatchback today, anyway?

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/21/m...ff-celebrated/

Mazda--please bring it here. Even if they don't, I think Ford is expected to bring the platform over in their branded version.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 05:53 PM
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Ford and its dirty tricks

Ford wants the market for itself in the US in this segment, and does not want Mazda to take away share.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Mazdalifer
Ford wants the market for itself in the US in this segment, and does not want Mazda to take away share.
Like the Edge...Mazda did it better.
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