Japan's auto maker Mazda president Takashi Yamanouchi introduces the new Axala compact sedan, known as the Mazda3, equipped with a 1.5-litter, 2.0-litter or 2.3-litter turbo charged engine on its sporty body in Tokyo on June 11, 2009. Axela features the new engine start/stop system at the idling, which provides 15 percent better fuel efficiency and reduces engine noise and vibration, and to restart engine in 0.35 seconds. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

Japan's auto maker Mazda president Takashi Yamanouchi introduces the new Axala compact sedan, known as the Mazda3, equipped with a 1.5-litter, 2.0-litter or 2.3-litter turbo charged engine on its sporty body in Tokyo on June 11, 2009. Axela features the new engine start/stop system at the idling, which provides 15 percent better fuel efficiency and reduces engine noise and vibration, and to restart engine in 0.35 seconds.

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  10. CHIBA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 21: Mazda Motor Corp. President and CEO Takashi Yamanouchi poses with the company's new compact concept vehicle 'Kiyora' during the 41st Tokyo Motor Show at Makuhari Messe on October 21, 2009 in Chiba, Japan. The Show, which will be opened to the public from October 24 to November 4, will feature more than 500 vehicles, including 39 world premieres and 21 Japan premieres. The exhibitors are 2 governments, 2 organizations and 108 companies from 10 countries and 1 region.
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