Euro NCAP rates 9 cars on assisted competence and safety backup On May 21, Euro NCAP announced ratings of 9 vehicles based on assistance competence and safety backup. The lineup includes Kia EV3, MAZDA CX-80, MG ZS, Porsche Macan, Renault 5, Tesla Model S, Toyota bZ4X, Volvo EX30, and XPENG G9. Kia EV3 (with 74%), Porsche Macan (with 85%), Renault 5 (with 73%), and Toyota bZ4X (with 83%) all earned a ‘Very Good’ rating in Euro NCAP’s Assist...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

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

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

Singapore Motorshow 2025 features over 160 vehicles from 31 auto brands On January 9, 2025, the Singapore Motorshow 2025 officially opened its doors to the public.  Running until January 12, this year’s event features over 160 vehicles from 31 leading automotive brands, including a record-breaking showcase of electric and hybrid models, which make up over 70% of the lineup.  Among the highlight models at the show were Audi Q6 e-tron, the all-...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/15

Euro NCAP announces safety rating of 15 vehicles On December 4, Euro NCAP announced its final 2024 safety ratings, covering 15 vehicles. The lineup includes the Renault 5, Alpine A290, Porsche Macan EV, Hyundai SANTA FE, Deepal S07, Leapmotor C10, Maxus eTERRON 9, Lexus LBX hybrid, MG ZS Hybrid, Volvo EX30, MINI Countryman SE, Subaru Forester, Mazda CX-80 PHEV, Audi A5, and VW Caddy PHEV. The new electric Renault 5 and its sporty Alpine A290 vers...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/05

GlobalData blog: Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2024, Unveiling innovative solutions for the future of automotive The Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2024 just outside Tokyo offered a fascinating glimpse into the future of Japan’s automotive industry. GlobalData Analysts, Kunat Tharasrisuthi and Tanitta Tumrasvin, had the privilege of attending the innovative exhibits presented by domestic automakers. Below is our summary of the key takeaways from the...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/28

Pioneer to supply power amplifier unit for Mazda CX-80 audio system Pioneer Corporation (Pioneer) announced that its power amplifier unit has been selected for the Mazda Harmonic Acoustics, an audio system of the all-new Mazda CX-80, as standard equipment. The power amplifier unit was jointly developed with Mazda’s acoustic experts. It incorporates high-end audio technology concepts and power circuits using fully-customized acoustic components....

News  Updated at: 2024/10/22

Yokohama Rubber supplies Advan V61 tire for Mazda CX-80 as original equipment The Yokohama rubber Co., Ltd. (Yokohama Rubber) announced that its Advan V61 tire has been selected as original equipment for Mazda CX-80. The tire sizes are 235/60R18 103V and 235/60R18 107V. The tires were developed utilizing specialized tuning to match their tread pattern, profile, and tire structure to the vehicle characteristics, while also using HAICoLab (Humans a...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/17

Panasonic to supply full display meter for Mazda CX-80 Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (Panasonic Automotive Systems), a group company of Panasonic Corporation, announced that it is supplying full display meters for the all-new Mazda CX-80. The full display meter is a system that utilizes a large 12.3-inch display to show speed, warnings, and other vehicle status information to a driver graphically. The full display meter installed in the ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/17

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

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 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

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

Mazda announces premiere of CX-60 PHEV for Europe On February 8, Mazda Europe announced that its all-new Mazda CX-60 PHEV is making its debut on March 8, 2022. It is the first of two new models that will be introduced throughout Europe during the next two years.The Mazda CX-60 PHEV will be equipped with a 2.5 litre, straight-four gasoline engine with a performance-enhancing electric motor resulting in a power output in excess of 300 hp.Mazda’s ...

News  Updated at: 2022/02/09

Mazda to expand SUV lineup from 2022 onwards On October 7, 2021, Mazda Motor Corporation announced it plans to expand its SUV lineup starting from 2022. The new models will include the Mazda CX-50 to be produced in its new U.S. plant, as well as models in its Large Product group, including the Mazda CX-60, Mazda CX-70, Mazda CX-80 and Mazda CX-90, all of which are slated for introduction over the next two years between 2022 and 2023.The Mazda CX-...

News  Updated at: 2021/10/07