Mazda Partners with CarFest 2025 for Fundraising Festival

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Mazda UK is continuing its support for the CarFest fundraising festival by sponsoring two stages: StarFest and Club CarFest. As part of the partnership, Mazda will showcase its latest vehicles, including the new all-electric Mazda6e, which will make its UK public debut at the event. The Mazda6e will be displayed on Mazda's stand next to the CarFest demo track at Laverstoke Farm, near Overton.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mazda UK has partnered with CarFest 2025 as the official sponsor of the StarFest and Club CarFest stages.
  • The partnership will allow Mazda to showcase its latest vehicles, including the new all-electric Mazda6e, to a broad audience of over 30,000 attendees per day.
  • The Mazda6e will make its UK public debut at CarFest, giving festival-goers an early look before its arrival in UK showrooms in 2026.
  • Mazda's marketing director, James Crouch, stated that CarFest is the perfect place to showcase the brand's new electric vehicle, highlighting the festival's unique opportunity to reach a broad audience.
  • The partnership also includes an exhibit on Mazda's stand, showcasing a selection of cars from across the Mazda range, in addition to the Mazda6e.
  • Anjna Raheja, director of CarFest, welcomed Mazda back to the CarFest family, praising the brand's unique personality and sense of identity, which aligns with CarFest's values.
  • CarFest 2025 marks its 14th edition and continues to raise funds for UK children's charities, with over £27m donated to date.

Statistics:

  • Over 30,000 attendees per day will have access to Mazda's exhibit, including the UK public debut of the new all-electric Mazda6e.
  • The partnership includes a selection of cars from across the Mazda range, in addition to the Mazda6e.
  • The Mazda6e will be on public display in the UK for the first time at CarFest 2025, prior to its arrival in UK showrooms in 2026.
  • CarFest 2025 marks its 14th edition, having raised over £27m for UK children's charities to date.

Sources:

  • Mazda UK news release, "Mazda Partners with CarFest 2025 for Fundraising Festival"
  • CarFest official website, "CarFest 2025: A Celebration of Cars, Music, and Fun!"
  • Motoring World, "Mazda to Debut Electric Vehicle at CarFest 2025" (no date)