Mazda Alabama Plant to temporarily halt production for Canadian market Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) announced by May 8 that it will temporarily halt car production for the Canadian market at its car assembly plant in Alabama, the U.S., to allocate the surplus capacity for production to the U.S. market. Mazda previously announced in April that it would reconsider production for the Canadian market. The Alabama plant, jointly operated with Toyot...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

Toyota debuts 2026 Corolla Cross with fresh style in U.S. On May 8, Toyota introduced the refreshed 2026 Corolla Cross with two new front fascia designs that provide a modern, color-matched look for the Hybrid version and a bold, rugged design for the ICE model.  The interior brings a new front console design that maximizes usable space and a newly available 10.5-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen and a 7-inch Multi Information Display (MI...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

Mazda plant in Mexico reaches 91% production capacity in 2025 On May 7, it was reported that Mazda’s production plant in Salamanca, Guanajuato, remains a pillar of automotive manufacturing in Mexico. Since its inauguration in 2011, the facility has produced over 1.8 million vehicles, with output reaching 209,303 units in 2024, equivalent to 83% of its annual installed capacity of 250,000 units. In the first quarter of 2025, the plant increased ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

Volvo Cars reports sales increase 1% in February 2025 On March 4, Volvo Cars reported global sales of 50,662, an increase of 1% compared to the same period of 2024. The sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid models represent 43% of the total, however, it decreased 3% compared to February 2024. The BEV constituted 18% of all the cars sold, while PHEVs represent 43%. The top selling model of the brand was the CX60, with 17,658 units commerciali...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/05

IIMS 2025: Mazda Indonesia presents recently launched all-new CX-80 PHEV Announced on February 13, 2025, PT Eurokars Motor Indonesia (EMI), as the sole brand holder agent (ATPM) and official distributor of Mazda vehicles, marked the return to the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2025, carrying the theme “Enrich Life in Motion.”  Its highlight at the show was the all-new Mazda CX-80 SUV with e-SKYACTIV PHEV technology. It is equipped...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/19

ls, which make up over 70% of the lineup.  Among the highlight models at the show were Audi Q6 e-tron, the all-new BMW 1 Series, BYD Sealion 7, Deepal S07, Yangwang U9, the all-new Self-Charging Honda Accord e:HEV, the all-new Hyundai Tucson AWD N Line, Jaecoo J6 e-CUBE, KIA EV5, the all-new Mazda CX-80, Neta X and Neta AYA, the all-new Nissan Qashqai, the new ORA 07, smart #5, Toyota GR Yaris Automatic, the all-new Xpeng X9, and ZO Motors ZM8, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/15

Stellantis unveils first all-electric DS N°8 On December 12, Stellantis unveiled the DS N°8, the first fully electric vehicle from DS Automobiles. Inspired by the DS AERO SPORT LOUNGE concept, it showcases sleek, aerodynamic design focused on efficiency and long-range performance. With a class-leading drag coefficient (Cx) of 0.24 and SCx of 0.64, it offers a range of up to 750 km. DS N°8 is built on the Stellantis STLA Medium platform, optimi...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/12

VMS 2024: Skoda presents various models including EV in Vietnam On October 23, 2024, Skoda Auto brought a series of cars to the Vietnam Motor Show 2024 (VMS 2024). Among the highlight models was the new generation Kodiaq, which is positioned to compete with rivals such as Kia Sorento, Toyota Fortuner, and Mazda CX-8. At VMS 2024, the all-new Kodiaq was introduced in 2 versions: Selection 2.0 TDI and Sportline 4×4 2.0 TDI.  Skoda also introduced...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/25

Mazda to reduce specifications of new CX-5 by 70% to become more efficient and ease suppliers’ workload Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) will reduce the number of specifications, including the numbers of grades and options, when switching to new models or performing partial facelifts. In addition to reducing the number of specification combinations in the next-generation CX-5 by approximately 70%, the company will also introduce them in the next...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/05

5,600 airbag inflators in Ford and Lincoln vehicles are impacted globally, including 374,300 in the U.S., including on:  2004-2011 Ford Ranger  2005-2014 Ford Mustang 2005-2006 Ford GT 2006-2012 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln MKZ / Zephyr 2007-2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX  Approximately 83,000 Mazda vehicles are impacted in the U.S., including: 2004-2009 B-series 2003-2013 Mazda6 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 2004-2011 RX8 2007-2012 CX-7 200...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/14

July U.S. sales: four Japanese OEMs see positive growth for 17 consecutive months The total number of new vehicles sold by four Japanese automakers in the U.S. in July 2024 was 394,000 units, a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 2.5% for the 17th month in a row. Toyota Motor Corporation recorded a 5.1% y/y sales decrease to 181,894 units for the second month in a row. Its recalls for the “Prius” in April (about 55,000 units), the “Grand Highl...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/06

ave an impact on sales. All six companies recorded a y/y sales increase in H1 2024. Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), whose y/y increase was 14.3%, reported a record-high H1 sales of the Lexus (167,211 units), and its ratio of electrified vehicles including hybrid vehicles (HVs) was close to 40% (38.3%). Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, whose H1 sales increased by 12.3% y/y, reported buoyant sales of the “Outlander” and “Eclipse Cross”. In...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/05

Mazda CX-70 arrives in Mexico On May 13, Mazda announced the arrival of its CX-70 SUV in Mexico. This vehicle is equipped with the LARGE platform. It has a 280 hp power and 332 lb-ft of torque 3.3-liter Turbo MHEV engine and a Skyactiv 8-speed automatic transmission with manual mode. With respect to safety, the vehicle is equipped with bakes with ABS, EBD & BA system, 7 airbags, dynamic stability control, electric handbrake with auto hold, among ...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/17

Mazda announces packaging for all-new 2025 Mazda CX-70 in U.S. On February 21, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) announced pricing and packaging for the all-new 2025 CX-70 mid-size two-row crossover, with select models starting to go on sale this spring. The price starts from USD 40,445. Available with three electrified powertrain options, CX-70 utilizes two variants of the e-Skyactiv G 3.3-liter Inline 6 Turbo with 48-volt M-Hybrid Boost, a...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/22

Mazda Sales Thailand records sales of 16,544 cars in 2023; anticipates sales growth in 2024 On January 10, 2024, Mazda Sales Thailand announced that it recorded sales of 16,544 units in 2023 (down 47.7% from 31,638 units recorded in 2022). Leading 2023 sales of Mazda Thailand was the Mazda 2 with 7,834 units, followed by Mazda CX-30’s sales of 3,254 units, Mazda CX-3 (2,389 units), Mazda CX-8 (999 units), Mazda 3 (884 units), Mazda BT-50 (834 u...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/11

Mazda CX-8 SUV’s CKD production in Malaysia to run until 2026; Bermaz Motor says Reported on October 31, 2023, the official distributor of Mazda brand in Malaysia, namely Bermaz Motor, has revealed that the CKD production of the CX-8 SUV in Malaysia will continue until 2026. The SUV was made available in the Malaysian market in 2019 as a locally-assembled unit. Previously announced, the production of the Mazda CX-8 SUV in Japan will come to an ...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/03

Mazda to discontinue production of CX-8 in late December On October 31, Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) officially announced that it will discontinue the production of the CX-8 three-row seat SUV (launched in December 2017) in late December 2023. Sales of the model will be stopped when orders for it reaches the number of units produced up until December. The CX-80 three-row seater scheduled to be released in 2024 is expected to a successor to the...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/01

Mazda Philippines launches first-ever CX-90 HEV On September 22, 2023, Mazda Philippines officially launched the first-ever Mazda CX-90 HEV. This 3-row SUV offers powerful and responsive performance, alluring design, and intuitive technology. The front-engine, rear-wheel-bias all-wheel drive layout elevates Mazda’s signature driving performance. The CX-90 also comes with Kinematic Posture Control (KPC), which suppresses body lift on tight corne...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/27

CDMS 2023: Changan Mazda exhibits such models as 2023 Mazda3 Axela On August 25, at the Chengdu Motor Show 2023 (CDMS 2023), Changan Mazda unveiled such models as the new CX-50 compact SUV, the 2023 next-generation Mazda3 Axela mid-to-large-size global model (the 2023 Axela), and the CX-30 and CX-5 compact crossover SUVs. The new CX-50 is equipped with a Skyactiv engine and transmission, which have been equipped in over 8 million vehicles worldwi...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/05

Mazda to further expand North America business: launching CX-70 next spring Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda)’s U.S. business is going strong. Sales in North America for the April-June quarter of 2023 were driven by the U.S., doubling year-on-year to JPY 635.8 billion. The operating income improved significantly to JPY 25.9 billion (JPY 7.4 billion deficit in the previous term). Mazda's operating income for the fiscal year ending in March 2024 is...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/23