What is the difference between FAW Mazda and Changan Mazda?
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FAW Mazda and Changan Mazda belong to different companies. The following is an introduction: 1. FAW Mazda Motor Sales Co., Ltd. is a joint venture established by China FAW Group Corporation, FAW Car Co., Ltd., and Mazda Motor Corporation of Japan. 2. Mazda is the only overseas integrated vehicle manufacturing enterprise that combines production, procurement, R&D, and sales. Additional Information: 1. Mazda Motor Corporation was established in 1920, originally named Toyo Cork Kogyo Co., Ltd. Starting from 1929, Mazda quickly transitioned from producing tools to manufacturing commercial three-wheeled trucks. As early as the 1960s, Mazda launched its first passenger car model. Shortly thereafter, Mazda began investing in and developing rotary engines. 2. Over the past thirty years, Mazda has exported vehicles to the United States, Europe, and many other major markets. Currently, overseas sales account for more than two-thirds of Mazda's global sales, with over 1.1 million vehicles sold in 2004. Mazda has two main production bases in Japan and 15 overseas production plants. 3. Mazda takes pride in its glorious history of technological innovation, particularly represented by the rotary engine. Although many top-tier companies have attempted to commercialize the rotary engine, only Mazda has persevered in this field, overcoming challenges and successfully producing sports car rotary engines.
I remember FAW Mazda was established quite early, around 2003, as a joint venture between Mazda and FAW Group, mainly producing sporty cars like the Atenza. Changan Mazda came later, founded in 2007, as a joint venture between Changan Automobile and Mazda, focusing on family cars such as the Axela and CX-5. Their sales networks were also different, with FAW being more common in northern cities, emphasizing handling. Changan had more presence in central and southern regions, leaning towards fuel efficiency and practicality. The service styles differed significantly, with FAW's maintenance centers being more traditional, while Changan's were more modern. However, since 2021, both have been merged into Changan Mazda, and now models like the CX-50 carry a unified brand. The merger has brought many benefits, making car purchases and maintenance more convenient, though the discontinuation of older models has made people less concerned about these historical differences.
