Mazda began its life in 1920 as the Toyo Cork Kogyo Co. in Hiroshima, Japan. At the time, there was a cork shortage because of World War I, so the company was founded to process a cork substitute made from the bark of an Abemaki or Chinese cork oak tree. It was a good idea [...]
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A close look at badge engineering: Mazda’s emblem
February 25th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Not for North America - Toyota Land Cruiser
January 12th, 2008 · No Comments
If you’ve ever wanted to drive through the desert you better start saving up for one of two trucks: the Land Rover Defender or it’s Japanese challenger the Toyota Landcruiser 70. Both of these trucks, while in tune with current chrome trends, are probably older than gramps. And just like him, they look aged.
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