1920's and 30's
1920
Tokyo Cork Togyo Co, LTD is founded in Hiroshima, Japan.
1931
Production of Mazda's first three-wheel truck begins.
1960's
1960 Mazda introduces the Mazda R380 Coupe, the first Mazda 2-door passenger car.
1961 The first Mazda compact pickup, the Mazda B-Series 1500 is introduced.
1962
Mazda introduces the Mazda Carol 600, the first Mazda 4-door passenger car.
1967
Mazda's first rotary engine vehicle, the Mazda Cosmo Sports 11OS is introduced.
1970's
1970
Mazda begins exporting vehicles to the U.S.
1977
Mazda introduces the Original GLC. The Mazda 626 is introduced.
1978
Mazda introduces the RX-7.
1980's
1980 The four-wheel-drive Mazda GLC is introduced. The Mazda GLC is named "1980-1981 Japanese Car of the Year."
1981 Mazda North America, Inc. is established.
1985 Mazda introduces the all-new Mazda RX-7.
Mazda introduces the new B-Series pick-up.
The Mazda RX-7 breaks the IMSA record for a single model car with 67 victories.
1986 The Mazda RX-7 is named 1986 "Import Car of the Year" by Motor Trend magazine. Mazda RX-7 sets a Bonneville National Speed Trial record of 238.442 mph in the SCTA's C/Grand Touring Class.
1987 Mazda begins vehicle production at a new U.S. facility, Mazda Motor Manufacturing Corporation in Flat Rock, Michigan.
Mazda's cumulative production reaches 20 million vehicles in Japan.
1988 Mazda establishes Mazda Motor of American, Inc. to consolidate importation and distribution functions in the United States.
Mazda introduces the Mazda MPV into the North American market.
1989 Mazda unveils the Mazda MX-5 Miata at the Chicago Auto Show.
1990's
1991 The Mazda 787B No. 55 wins the LeMans 24-Hour Endurance Race claiming the first victory for a Japanese automobile and the rotary engine.
1992
The "Mazda Global Environmental Charter" is adopted.
Mazda develops the world's first repeatedly- recyclable plastic composite. The new Mazda 626 receives the "Import Car of the Year" award from Motor Trend magazine.
1994 Mazda introduces the all-new Millenia.
1995
Mazda celebrates its 75th Anniversary.
The Japanese Society of Mechanical Engineers honors Mazda engineers for developing and mass-producing the world's first Miller-cycle engine for automotive use.
Mazda celebrates its 25th year of doing business in the U. S.
1996
Mazda opens the new parts distribution center in Mississippi.
1997
Mazda MX-5 Miata wins "All Stars" by Automobile magazine for the seventh consecutive year.
1998 Mazda introduces the all-new B-Series truck.
Mazda acquires title sponsorship rights to the American Motorcyclists Association's (AMA) National Motocross Series.
1999 Mazda secures the individual sponsorships of Team Mazda Chaparral Yamaha riders Jeremy McGrath and Steve Lamson.
Mazda introduces the all-new Protegé.
2000's
2002 Mazda introduces the all-new Mazda6.
2003 Mazda introduces the all-new RX-8.
