Mazda–Ford celebrate 30 years of AutoAlliance Thailand, surpassing 4 million vehicles produced Announced on December 4, 2025, Mazda and Ford celebrated the 30th anniversary of AutoAlliance (Thailand) (AAT) on November 27. Established in 1995 as a USD 500 million joint venture between Mazda and Ford, AAT has become one of the world’s most advanced automotive plants and a key driver of Thailand’s automotive industry. Located in Rayong, AAT (I...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

Mazda halts first shift production in Mexico On November 28, it was reported that Mazda suspended production at its Salamanca plant due to a shortage of components caused by ongoing road blockades in northern Mexico. The company confirmed that production was halted during the first shift, while the possibility of resuming operations in the second shift was under evaluation. Mazda’s Salamanca facility operates two 12-hour shifts and produces aro...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/29

JMS 2025: Mazda announces overview of exhibition On October 14, Mazda announced its plans to exhibit at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 from Thursday, October 30 to Sunday, November 9 at Tokyo Big Sight. Under the theme “The joy of driving fuels a sustainable tomorrow”, Mazda will hold a world premiere of its latest creation, representing the vision of a world that harmonizes a sustainable society with uplifting experiences through the joy of dr...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/14

Mazda adds new grade to 5 clean-diesel vehicle models Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) announced on October 9 the addition of the XD Drive Edition to its five clean diesel engine vehicle models, along with the start of pre-orders for them. The company will launch the models sequentially, starting in the first half of October. The new XD Drive Edition will be added to the Mazda3, the CX-30, and the CX-5, as well as to two large-sized products, the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/10

Green NCAP conducts Life Cycle Assessment of BMW, MINI, Citroën, Fiat, Hyundai, KIA, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Volvo and VW models On September 18, Green NCAP tested 12 popular cars under its new whole-life assessment rating, showing the wide differences in environmental impact. The new system looks at real-world use, including car weight, efficiency in warm and cold weather, and hidden emissions from tyres and brakes. Most importantly, it ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

Mazda reports record-breaking sales for June 2025 in Spain On July 2, Mazda Spain announced record-breaking sales for June 2025, registering 2,305 units, the highest for any June in its 25-year history in the country. This represents a 39% year-over-year growth, well above the market average of 15%. Mazda achieved a 1.93% total market share, with standout performance in both private (2.6%) and fleet (2.1%) channels. The CX-30 led sales, followed ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

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

Aftab Khodro unveils Mazda 3, Mazda CX-30, and Mazda CX-50 at Tehran International Automotive Exhibition 2025 On January 30, multiple sources reported that Aftab Khodro, a leading company specializing in importing foreign cars to Iran, presented Mazda 3, Mazda CX-30 and Mazda CX-50 at 6th Tehran International Automotive Exhibition 2025 held in Iran. The new generation Mazda 3 comes with a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine, gener...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/31

Mazda reevaluates investment strategy in Mexico amid tariff concerns from U.S. On December 12, it was reported that Mazda Motor Corporation is reevaluating its investment strategy in Mexico due to potential tariff threats from Donald Trump, who has proposed a 25% tax on Mexican imports. Miguel Barbeyto, Mazda’s director in Mexico, stated that while the company aims to continue investing in the country, they require assurances from the Mexican g...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/16

Mazda Mexico sales increase 59% in November 2024 On December 5, Mazda Mexico announced a historic sales close in the month of November 2024, reaching a total of 13,684 units, representing 9.2% market share and an increase of 59% compared to November 2023 sales. During the month, the best-selling models were the Mazda2, with 3,257 units, Mazda CX-30 with 2,921 units, Mazda CX-5 with 2,888 units and Mazda3 with 2,785 units. In the year-to-date thro...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/07

Mazda CX-3 SUV reportedly discontinued in the Philippine market Reported on November 9, 2024, Mazda Philippines has reportedly discontinued the CX-3 sub-compact SUV in the local market. The model was first launched locally in 2016. No formal announcement was made. However, the CX-3 is no longer mentioned in the vehicle list of the official Mazda Philippines website. With this discontinuation, the CX-30 is now Mazda Philippines’ most affordable ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/11

Aftab Khodro, Iran receives first shipment of Mazda 3 cars On October 21, Aftab Khodro, a leading Iranian company in the field of car sales and after-sales services, announced on social media that it had received its first shipment of Mazda 3 cars at Tehran Customs. With the arrival of Mazda 3 cars, the process of clearance and placement on the supply systems of imported cars has begun. In the coming days, it will also receive the first shipment ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/21

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

Mazda unveils 2025 Mazda3 and Mazda CX-30 with new engine specifications in UK On August 1, Mazda unveiled the new 2025 Mazda3 and 2025 Mazda CX-30 models in the UK. The new Mazda3 is open for orders, with the new Mazda CX-30 expected to be available later in autumn 2024. The new models are equipped with a 2.5-liter e-Skyactiv G engine, delivering 140 ps of power and 238 Nm of torque at 3,300 rpm, replacing the previous 2.0-liter e-Skyactiv G eng...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/05

Mazda’s partially-redesigned CX-30 SUV comes with Rear Seat Alert On July 18, Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) launched the partially-redesigned CX-30 SUV in Japan. The new CX-30 SUV is the first Mazda’s Japanese-market model that comes with the Rear Seat Alert, which reminds the driver to check if any occupants or luggage have been left behind on the rear seats. The new function will help prevent preschool children from being left behind insi...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/19

Six Japanese OEMs’ H1 2024 new vehicle sales in U.S. increase by 9.6% y/y The total number of new vehicles sold by six Japanese automakers in the U.S. in the January-June 2024 (H1 2024) period was 2,942,443 units, a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 9.6% for the second consecutive year. Their June sales in the U.S. also increased by 1.2% y/y. On the other hand, a software company that provides management systems to these automakers’ U.S. deale...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/05

Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid earns 2024 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ AWARD On June 28, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced the 2024 CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) has been awarded its highest award, the 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK+. With this announcement, Mazda now has more IIHS 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards than any other brand (as of June 2024). “Mazda is proud of our research and development teams who work tirelessly to continually impr...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/02

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

Malaysian BAuto announces pre-tax profit of MYR 140.7 million in Q1/FY2024 Announced on September 12, 2023, Malaysian Bermaz Auto Berhad (BAuto) noted a higher Group revenue and pre-tax profit of MYR 1.09 billion (up 51.9% YoY) and MYR 140.7 million (up 88.6% YoY) respectively in the first quarter (ended July 31, 2023). BAuto remains positive on its performance for the financial year ending April 30, 2024.According to BAuto, higher Group revenue ...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/13

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