Mazda returns to Le Mans with the 787B

bMazda 2011 victory celebrates 20 years ago at the world's most important endurance race for sports cars, the 24-hour race at Le Mans. In 1991, Mazda was the first and so far the only Japanese car manufacturer to win the legendary race. In addition, the winning car was then traveling with a Wankel engine.

In memory of the memorable success of Mazda is at the invitation of the race organizer Automobile Club de L'Ouest (ACO) 11 June just before the start of this year's race a lap of honor with then-champion sports car, the Mazda 787B, turn on the Circuit de la Sarthe. / B The victory lap with the Mazda 787B at about 13.5 km long race track for Saturday against 12:30 Clock planned.

Japan: No damage at Mazda

The severe earthquake which occurred early Friday morning Central European Time in the north-eastern Japan, and the ensuing tsunami in the north have led to considerable damage. The corporate headquarters and production facilities by Mazda in Hiroshima are about 1,000 kilometers southwest of the affected areas removed.

There are no reports of damage at Mazda. Although the quake was also felt there was no one injured and a break or stop the production are not required. "Even if we assume that it is north of some dealerships have come from Tokyo to damage, the Mazda plant and the employees after all we know at present, in security," said Jeff Guyton, President and CEO, Mazda Motor Europe.

Geneva 2011: Mazda presents the study Shinari

Mazda is on the Motor Show in Geneva (-13.3.2011) before the study Shinari. It is a sporty four-door four-seater coupe with strong lines and driver orientation. In working out the aerodynamics were high on the agenda. The central area of the front and rear fenders channeled and optimizes air flow to the underbody of the vehicle.

Worked out the line that connects the front bumper with the side skirts and rear bumper fulfilled a similar function in that it directs the air to the vehicle along. The Japanese word Shinari describes the sleek appearance of large force with the high fixed objects such as steel or bamboo twisted or bent.