Euro NCAP awards top safety ratings to 7 new models On May 21, Euro NCAP tested the latest models from Audi, Dacia, Ford, MG, Opel/ Vauxhall, Peugeot, Renault, Tesla, Voyah, and Volkswagen for crash protection, crash prevention, and post-crash safety. Seven models earned top 5-star ratings, i.e., Audi A5 PHEV, Audi Q5, Volkswagen Tayron, MG MGS5 EV, Tesla Model 3, Toyota C-HR PHEV, and Voyah Courage. The Kia EV3 also got 5 stars when fitted with ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

Mazda to introduce CX-60 model in spring 2025 in Spain On January 21, Mazda Spain announced the 2025 Mazda CX-60, set to launch in spring. The updated model introduces enhanced driving performance, interior design upgrades, and advanced technologies. It retains its double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension but now features softer rear springs and firmer shock absorbers for improved comfort and a smoother ride. Stability systems have be...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/22

Mazda unveils CX-80 crossover SUV in Europe On April 19, Mazda Motor Europe unveiled the Mazda CX-80, the first-ever crossover SUV, on April 18 at the local time. In Europe, the pre-sales will start in May, and the product will go on sale in fall 2024. The CX-80, the fourth model in Mazda's global large product group following CX-60, CX-90 and CX-70, is a mid-size crossover SUV. The model is Mazda's first three-row SUV to be introduced in Europe ...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/19

Mazda to unveil the new three-row, CX-80, SUV in Europe On April 11, Mazda announced that it will be unveiling its all-new, three-row, Mazda CX-80 on April 18, 2024. The presales of the vehicle will start in May 2024, while the car will be on sale in dealerships from autumn 2024. The vehicle will be crafted in Japan. The vehicle will be the second model to be engineered on Mazda’s Large Architecture platform after the CX-60. It will be Mazda’...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/12

Galadari Automotive launches MAZDA CX-60 and CX-90 models in UAE On February 23, Galadari Automotive Group announced that it has introduced the first-ever Mazda CX-60 and CX-90 in UAE. Galadari Automotive Group is a flagship company of the Galadari Brothers Group, which has been the home of international corporations based in the UAE for over 50 years.  Based on Galadari Automotive Group social media updates...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/23

Mazda launches production of CX-70 for North American market Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) began production of the CX-70 two-row seat SUV for the North American market in early December. The CX-70 is the third model following the CX-60 and CX-90 in Mazda’s Large Product Group. The CX-70 will be launched in North America in the spring of 2024. Mazda aims to expand its U.S. business by expanding the lineup in the Large Product Group, which will...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/27

Green NCAP announces scores and ratings for 7 new models of Europe On November 23, Green NCAP released assessments for seven recently introduced vehicles in Europe, spanning three electric cars, three hybrid cars, and a gasoline vehicle. The results emphasize the need for manufacturers to commit to sustainability by reducing emissions, fuel consumption, and increasing efficiency. Tesla Model S achieves all 5-star ratings with an impressive 97% av...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/24

Mazda to end production of CX-8 in December 2023 Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) announced that it will end production of its CX-8 in December 2023. The sales of the CX-8, which has been sold mainly to high-income individuals and family customers as a flagship SUV model, were sluggish in recent years. The CX-8 is a 3-row SUV released in December 2017. Its annual sales in 2018 were 30,701 units. After the end of the sales growth from its release, ...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/16

All-new Mazda CX 60 SUV launched in Indonesia Announced on July 26, 2023, PT Eurokars Motor Indonesia (EMI), the Sole Agent for Brand Holder (ATPM) and distributor of Mazda vehicles in Indonesia, has officially launched the newest SUV, the all-new Mazda CX-60. The car with an elegant appearance is equipped with the latest features that have not been available in Mazda products previously marketed. Powering this SUV is a 3.3L Inline 6-cylinder e-...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/01

Mazda CX-60 SUV launched in Singapore; gets Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine Reported on July 24, 2023, the Mazda CX-60 SUV has been launched in Singapore, the second ASEAN country following the Philippines. Priced from SGD 278,888 (including COE), the CX-60 for the Singapore’s market gets a Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine that churns out 191 PS at 6,000 rpm and 261 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm, mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. The ...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/27

Mazda CX-60 SUV launched in Philippines On June 9, 2023, the first-ever Mazda CX-60 SUV has reached the Philippine market. Riding on Mazda’s new Large Vehicle Platform, the SUV features a highly rigid bodyshell matched to a front double wishbone, rear multi-link suspension setup. The SUV is priced from PHP 2.79 million.Paired with an 8-speed Skyactiv-Drive AT with Paddle Shifter, the CX-60 SUV’s both powertrain options (gasoline or diesel) ha...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/09

Mazda UK introduces CX-60 e-Skyactiv D MHEV On March 26, Mazda announced that it has expanded the CX-60 range in the UK with the addition of the all-new in-line six-cylinder 3.3-liter e-Skyactiv D diesel engine. The CX-60 e-Skyactiv D MHEV is offered in three highly specified model grades: Exclusive-Line, Homura, and Takumi. The all-new 3.3-liter in-line six-cylinder diesel engine features “Distribution-Controlled Partially Premixed Compression...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/27

February electrified vehicle sales in Japan increase by 46% due to eased supply shortages Japanese electrified vehicle sales (vehicles with engine displacements below 660 cc (mini vehicles) and those with larger engine displacements (registered vehicles)) for February increased by 45.8% year-over-year (y/y) to 176,549 units for the sixth month in a row. This is attributed to a trend toward relaxation in the supply constraints. Sales of hybrid veh...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/22

Mazda to debut CX-70 CUV to slot under all-new CX-90 in 2023 According to media reports, Mazda is poised to launch the all-new CX-70 CUV, which will slot between the CX-50 and the also new-for-2024 (model year) CX-90 CUVs.It will be a 2-row CUV with seating for five passengers and will ride on the same platform as the CX-90. It is also expected to share propulsion systems with the new CX-90. This means a longitudinally mounted, all-new, turbochar...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/03

Toyo Tires to be used for Mazda "CX-60" new vehicle tires Toyo Tire Corporation (Toyo Tires) announced that its Proxes Sport tires have been adopted as original equipment tires for the Mazda CX-60. "Proxes" is the company's global flagship tire brand, and the product adopted this time inherits the technology cultivated in the series. It achieves both reduced rolling resistance, steering stability on dry roads, and wet grip performance. It support...

News  Updated at: 2022/12/14

Mazda postpones shipment of “CX-60” gasoline and diesel vehicles to middle of January 2023 Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) announced on November 24 that it will postpone the shipment of its “CX-60” SUV vehicles that are equipped with a "Skyactiv-G2.5” gasoline engine and a “Skyactiv-D3.3” diesel engine until after the end of January 2023 and after the middle of January 2023, respectively. Mazda, which initially announced that the sh...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/28

Mazda to introduce more electric vehicles in Europe On November 22, Mazda Motor Corporation announced that in Europe, Mazda will be continuing to build the necessary parts to transition towards the electrification of its range. This will include both the refinement and use of Mazda’s multiple electrifications and manufacturing technologies as well as the global launch of new battery electric vehicles. In Europe, the Mazda MX-30 BEV, and the rec...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/23

Mazda announces UK specification and pricing of CX-60 diesel On October 20, Mazda UK announced that the all-new Mazda CX-60 e-Skyactiv D MHEV is available to order now. It will arrive in the UK early next year. The all-new Mazda CX-60 diesel will arrive in the UK in the first quarter of 2023. The new diesel powertrain that will make its debut in the CX-60 is a Mazda first – a 3.3-liter in-line six-cylinder e-Skyactiv D diesel engine that featur...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/21

Panasonic to supply full-display meter for Mazda CX-60 Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (PAS), a group company of Panasonic Holdings Corporation, announced that its full-display meter has been adopted for the Mazda CX-60. This meter system uses a large 12.3-inch screen to display speed, warnings, and other vehicle conditions to the driver graphically. The graphics change according to the vehicle status, enabling timely and appropriate infor...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/20

JTEKT to supply electronic coupling and steering column for Mazda CX-60 JTEKT Corporation (JTEKT) announced that it has developed an electronic coupling for rear-wheel drive-based 4WD (ITCC: Intelligent Torque Controlled Coupling) and a light weight and compact electronic steering column with tilt and telescope functions. These products have been adopted for the all-new Mazda SUV, the CX-60. ITCC electronically controls driving force of the front...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/18