In an effort to redefine the compact car category, Mazda created the Mazda 3 series, which offers performance, sophistication, safety, and reliability—all qualities that one would probably expect from a much more expensive European sport sedan. Hence, Mazda 3 delivers a driving experience far beyond the benefits projected by its price.

Mazda 3, known domestically in Japan as Axela, traces its roots to the year 2004 when Mazda Motor Corporation introduced the model, replacing the 323 (Familia in Japan). It received a rousing reception from virtually all markets. It was judged the “People’s Choice” car in a number of countries. In fact, Mazda 3 was Canada’s second best-selling car in 2006. In 2005, almost 340,000 exportable units of Mazda 3 were produced by the two largest Mazda facilities in Japan, one in Hiroshima and one in Hofu. An excellent set of Mazda 3 parts brings the Axela to the pedestal of the automotive industry. Included in the long list are the Mazda 3 performance parts, led by the top-of-the-range 2.0-liter petrol engine, controlled by Mazda’s Sequential Valve Timing (S-VT), a six-speed manual transmission and an electronic throttle – all of which provide superb acceleration, excellent fuel economy and minimal engine noise. Another Mazda 3 part that is important in ensuring that drivers and passengers get to enjoy a comfortable ride is the Cruise Controller which minimizes driver fatigue and discomfort on long journeys (standard on Sport).

Mazda 3 comes with a range of active safety features to help motorists cope with the unexpected. This includes the Mazda Advanced Impact Distribution and Absorption System (MAIDAS), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Traction Control System (TCS) (standard on TS2 and Sport models). MAIDAS is designed to efficiently disperse impact energy in the event of a collision. The entire range of features helps protect all occupants from possible accidents on the road. Built around a unique triple H structure, it disperses impact energy across high rigidity body and resists deformation in all conceivable collision areas. Other Mazda 3 parts that make the Japanese compact car an instant looker are the clear-lens halogen headlamps, the newly designed 17-inch alloy wheels, angular fog lamps, redesigned wrap-around skirts, eye-catching front and rear bumpers, chrome front mesh grille, wide tail lamps, and the seatbelt reminder. Aside from these Mazda 3 parts, the car packs along ergonomic features found throughout the passenger cabin, with carefully selected materials that strike out a balance between good texture and form. All things considered, Mazda has, indeed, been able to make its mark in the global automotive scene with its Mazda 3.



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BMW is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of quality cars and motorbikes and is the parent company of the MINI and Rolls-Royce car brands. The acronym BMW stands for “Bayerische Motoren Werke” – or “Bavarian Motor Works” in English.

BMW models are categorised based on what “Series” the car model is, for example, the 3 Series. BMW has a long history in motor racing, having been involved in motorsport since the creation of the first BMW motorcycle.

 

BMW HISTORY

BMW was founded in 1913 to make aircraft engines, shifting to motorbike production in 1923 and cars in 1929. Its factories were damaged during WWII and machine tools were confiscated by the Allies. BMW gradually recovered and in 1967 bought company Hans Glas GmbH, one of whose plants was to become the largest BMW factory.

BMW bought the Rover Group in 1994, selling MG, Rover & Land Rover in 2000 but retaining the rights to build the new MINI, launched in 2001.

 

BMW FACTS

Type: Public company Founded: 1913 Headquarters: Munich, Germany Key People: Dr. Norbert Reithofer, Chairman Industry: Automotive Products: Automobiles, Motorcycles Subsidiaries: MINI, Rolls-Royce

 

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BMW 3 SERIES - a compact executive car made since 1975, the BMW 3 Series has been produced over five different generations and many different bodystyles. It is BMW’s best selling car BMW 5 SERIES – a mid-size luxury car made since 1972, the BMW 5 Series is now in its fifth generation and is made in both saloon and touring body styles BMW M3 - a high performance version of the compact BMW 3-Series BMW M5 – a high-performance version of the BMW 5-Series made by BMW Motorsport BMW X3 - a compact luxury SUV advertised by BMW as an SAV, or ‘Sport Activity Vehicle’ based on the BMW 3-Series platform BMW X5 - a mid-sized luxury SUV sold by BMW since 1999, featuring four-wheel

 











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In 1956, the BMW 507 sports car was introduced but only a total of 252 were built. Most of the work was carried out by hand and the cars were individually customised to meet each buyer’s wishes The BMW Z3 was introduced in 1996 shortly after being featured in the James Bond film “GoldenEye” In the 1990s BMW returned to making aircraft engines in a joint venture with Rolls Royce PLC In 1992, BMW outsold Mercedes for the first time in Europe In 2001, BMW introduced a BMW Films website, showing its sporty models being driven to extremes, but took the website offline in October 2005. The short films were directed by the likes of Guy Ritchie

 



 



 



 



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