2014 Mazda3 Completes 9,300 Mile Journey to Frankfurt
A convoy of all-new Mazda 3 hatchbacks has completed its journey from Hiroshima to Frankfurt.
Dubbed the Mazda Route3 – Hiroshima to Frankfurt Challenger Tour 2013, the convoy completed a journey of 9,300 miles and crossed the finish line at Mazda’s European R&D Centre in Oberursel, just outside Frankfurt. Some of those tour vehicles will be at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.
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The tour began on August 3 after the vehicles were shipped from Japan to Vladivostok. The convoy then traveled from Russia’s Far East as it covered two continents, five countries, nine time zones and 30 some cities.
The 2014 Mazda3 was revealed earlier this year getting a healthy dose of Mazda’s KODO design language.
The Japanese automaker documented the entire journey on a website called Mazda Route3, where you can view plenty of photos and videos of the trip.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Looks like GoPro ruined another great photo.