Founded on January 30, 1920 as Toyo Cork Kogyo in Hiroshima by Jujiro Matsuda, the company shifted to vehicle production with the Mazda-Go three-wheeler in 1931 . The name “Mazda” honors both its founder and Ahura Mazda, the Zoroastrian deity of wisdom . Known for innovations like the Wankel rotary engine and SkyActiv tech, Mazda blends performance, efficiency, and the driving joy of its signature slogan, “Zoom‑Zoom.”