Mazda to manage distribution

MAZDA will manage the distribution of its vehicles in Cyprus in partnership with local distributor A Stephanides and Sons. The distributor is now integrated within the Mazda Motors UK operation alongside Gasan Automotive Division for the Maltese market, which became part of the manufacturer earlier this year.

Mazda UK sales director Rob Lindley said: ‘The decision to integrate the Cyprus and Maltese markets under Mazda Motors UK control is a simple one. Both countries have recently joined the EU and they are also right-hand drive markets, so there is a lot of opportunity to harmonise specifications to reduce stock complexity.’