All Brands Owned by Mazda Motor Corporation

What does Mazda own?
Mazda Motor Corporation owns the Mazda automotive brand and operates a lineup of passenger cars, crossover SUVs, and sports cars sold globally. The company's most notable models include the CX-5 crossover SUV, the Mazda3 compact car, and the MX-5 Miata sports car. Mazda jointly owns the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing plant in Huntsville, Alabama with Toyota Motor Corporation. The company does not own other automotive brands and operates exclusively under the Mazda name.

Is Mazda publicly traded?
Yes, Mazda Motor Corporation is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under ticker 7261. The company has been publicly listed for several decades. Toyota Motor Corporation holds approximately 5% of Mazda's shares as a strategic partner, making it one of the largest individual shareholders, but Mazda operates as an independent company with its own management and strategic direction.

Who founded Mazda?
Mazda was founded by Jujiro Matsuda in January 1920 in Hiroshima, Japan, initially as Toyo Cork Kogyo Co., Ltd. The company began as a cork manufacturer before pivoting to machine tools and then to vehicles. The Mazda brand name was first used for a three-wheeled commercial truck introduced in 1931, derived from Ahura Mazda, the Zoroastrian god of wisdom, and a phonetic play on the founder's surname Matsuda. The company was renamed Mazda Motor Corporation in 1984.

Where is Mazda headquartered?
Mazda is headquartered in Hiroshima, Japan, where the company was founded in 1920. The Hiroshima headquarters houses Mazda's global product development, design, and corporate functions. Mazda's primary manufacturing facilities are also located in the Hiroshima area. The company operates additional manufacturing facilities in the United States, Thailand, Mexico, and China.

How many brands does Mazda own?
Mazda operates as a single-brand company. All vehicles are sold under the Mazda name, with model names serving as product identifiers. The company does not own other automotive brands. Mazda's current lineup spans compact cars, crossover SUVs of various sizes, and the MX-5 Miata sports car. The company previously produced vehicles under the Eunos, Autozam, and Efini sub-brands in Japan during the early 1990s, but these were discontinued.

Who owns Mazda?
Mazda Motor Corporation is a publicly traded company with no single controlling shareholder. Toyota Motor Corporation holds approximately 5% of Mazda's shares as part of a capital and business alliance announced in 2017. The remaining shares are held by Japanese institutional investors, international asset managers, and public shareholders. Mazda operates independently with its own management team and strategic direction, despite the Toyota partnership.