Mazda: Innovative And Excellence Combined In High Performance Cars
The company was originally known as the Toyo Cork Kogyo Co. Ltd and was founded in January of 1920 in Hiroshima. The Company unfortunately fell into bankruptcy a few years later, and it had to be saved by the Hiroshima Saving Bank along with a few other businesses. They moved away from manufacturing only machine tools in 1931, to manufacturing vehicles. This started with the Mazdago, this was a three wheeled open truck, which was considered the first ever auto rickshaw. The company still provided weapons for the Japanese military throughout the second world war, and officially adopted the name Mazda in 1984. From there, every automobile they've produced has used the name Mazda. In 1968, the company was formally introduced in Canada, and in 1970 they've officially entered the United States market. They have produced the rotary pickup specifically for North American buses and had a reputation for being the only automotive brand to have a rotary powered bus. Mazda has had great success with various models, including the CX-5 and the all-new CX-9. The CX-9 is available in all-wheel drive and has seating available for seven people. It offers a selection between manual and automatic transmission. The Mazda 3 offers an impressive 6.2L/100 km on the highway, and 8.5L/100km in the city, along with SkyActiv technology. The GX and GS versions offer a 2.0 L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine, with the option of a manual or automatic transmission. Mazda is known for their affordability and reliability, and have numerous popular models available. Mazda is celebrating their 50th year in Canada, offering a selection of models that are comfortable, stylish and affordable. Mazda remains one of the admired brands when it comes to mid-size, affordable cars and continues to be a leading brand around the world.
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The 2013 Land Rover LR2 is powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and many critics said that acceleration is lackluster, especially from a stop. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard. The EPA estimates that the 2013 Land Rover LR2 gets 17/24 mpg city/highway, which is less than what most SUVs in the class get. Some critics found that the LR2鈥檚 ride quality is a bit jarring on bumpy roads. Some also complained about the imprecision and numb feel of the steering. The LR2 comes standard with four-wheel drive and Land Rover鈥檚 Terrain Response system, which lets the driver select drive modes for different types of terrain. In terms of off-road capability, reviewers agreed that the Land Rover LR2 is one of the best options in the class. Test drivers liked the 2013 Land Rover LR2's high-end cabin materials and that the center stack has less buttons and a simpler appearance than in previous models.
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