for more than half the market. However, drum type brakes are adopted for almost half of all vehicles in the market: mainly mini-vehicles, compact low-cost cars in the B-segment and below, and commercial vehicles due to cost-related factors.   Looking at the trends for each Japanese OEM, Subaru and Mazda, which do not currently produce commercial vehicles, have the most models equipped with disc brakes. All Mazda models, with the exception of the...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/29

Bangkok International Motor Show 2025 (2) Japanese & European OEMs Mitsubishi, Mazda, Honda, Nissan, Suzuki, Isuzu, and others Summary Mitsubishi: Xforce HEV Mazda: Iconic SP compact electric sports car Honda: e:N1 and City Hatchback DRIVAL Nissan: Serena e-POWER Suzuki: Swift and Carry Isuzu: Dragon Max pickup truck Toyota: Hilux Champ, Lexus RX 450h+ PHEV Ford: Everest Sport Special Edition Hyundai: N Line Series Volvo: XC90 PHEV and EX90 BEV ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/08

Mazda: BEV Transition to Progress in Stages Expanding the CX series of large models; developing NEVs with Changan Automobile Summary Announced Lean Asset Strategy Plans for the introduction of electrified vehicles Battery procurement: Partnership with Panasonic Energy Mid-Term Management Plan: Phased advancement of BEV conversion Production and sales in the U.S. Performance outlook for FY2024 (ending March 2025) GlobalData sales forecast: Mazda t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/01

Mazda: Full-scale introduction of BEVs from 2028 Launching CX-90 PHEV in the U.S. and MX-30 Rotary-EV in Japan and Europe Summary Full-scale introduction of BEVs from 2028, BEV ratio expected to be 25-40% in 2030 MX-30 Rotary-EV (MX-30 e-SKYACTIV R-EV) (PHEV) launched in Japan and Europe World premiere of the "Mazda Iconic SP" at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 New Mazda CX-90 crossover SUV launched in the U.S. China Business: Working to maintain sa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/12/22

Mazda: Launching 4 Large SUVs in 2022 and 2023 Production of the CX-50 begins in U.S.; "Driver Emergency Assist" installed for the first time Summary Expansion plan for crossover SUV product group to be launched in 2022-2023 Japanese market: Launch of CX-60, the first product in the large product group, in September 2022 European market: PHEV version of CX-60 introduced in the summer of 2022 Strengthening the U.S. market and launching new models ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/11/15

Mazda: New generation CX-30 and MX-30 with SKYACTIV-X engine Maintaining the medium-term management plan, but extending the period by one year Summary Introduction of the new generation CX-30 and MX-30 models and SKYACTIV-X engine Launch of the Mazda3 and CX-30 equipped with the SKYACTIV-X engine The third new generation MX-30 product: Mazda’s independently-developed EV to be introduced in Japan by the end of FY2020 Ended in-house development...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2020/09/08

Mazda: Launches 2nd generation SKYACTIV engine featured in Mazda3 and CX-30 The Large architecture platform covers the premium price range with rear wheel drive layout Summary SKYACTIV (2nd generation) product introduction starts from 2019 Mazda launches Mazda3 as the first in its next-generation of products U.S. plant starts operations in 2021, aims to sell 400,000 units annually in the U.S Mazda’s CASE Strategy *CASE: Connected Autonomous Sha...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2019/08/01

Mazda: Investing JPY250 billion over the next 4 years, aims for 2 million units production Targeting strong growth from fiscal year 2021 with new plant operations in US Summary Mazda: Aims for 2 million units global sales in fiscal year 2023 Introduction of second generation SKYACTIV products, including mild hybrids Mazda invests an additional JPY 250 billion over 4 years including the new U.S. plant, aiming for stronger growth from 2021 Strengt...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2018/07/23

zil. Maserati Levante Maserati’s first SUV. This model was launched in Europe in the second quarter of 2016 as well as in North America and Asia/Pacific in the third quarter of the same year. It is produced at the Mirafiori plant in Torino, Italy. Fiat 124 Spider This model was developed with Mazda as a sibling of the Mazda Roadster (MX-5). It is produced at Mazda’s Hiroshima plant in Japan. Distribution in Europe and North America starte...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/12/14

Auto Shanghai 2017(Part 2): Japanese and Korean OEM Exhibition Coverage Each brands new model unveilings centered on SUVs Summary Nissan: Unveils pickup truck to be introduced into the Chinese market Honda： Introducing an EV model exclusively for China in 2018, CR-V Hybrid model makes its world premiere Toyota： Unveiled the first TNGA concept car designed by Chinese staff Mazda: Introduces the imported CX-3 and MX-5 RF models Mitsubishi Motor...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/06/01

model was launched in Europe in the second quarter of 2016 as well as in North America and Asia/Pacific in the third quarter of 2016. It is produced at the Mirafiori plant in Italy. Demand has been brisk, with 18,000 orders placed as of October 2016. Fiat 124 Spider This model was developed with Mazda as a sibling of the Mazda Roadster (MX-5). It is manufactured at Mazda's Hiroshima plant in Japan. Distribution in Europe and North America star...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2016/12/16

tead of ATs on minicars, small cars, mid-sized, and large-sized models, as one means to improve fuel economy. As a result, fewer conventional ATs are being factory-installed and the number is now significantly lower than the number of CVTs being installed. However, there are still some OEMs such as Mazda and Honda that are diehards when it comes to installing conventional ATs over CVTs. For example, Mazda developed its Skyactiv-Drive 6-speed AT a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2016/08/03

be increased to 47.2 cubic feet with the rear seat folded.  Sales for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback will begin in fall 2016. Assembly will take place at GM's plant in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico. Competitors to the Cruze include hatchback versions of the Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Volkswagen Golf, and Mazda3.   2016 Buick Envision Luxury Compact Crossover Buick Envision  Though the Buick Envision has been sold in China since late 2014, it ma...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2016/01/28

joint venture between FCA and a Turkish company-Koc Holding AS. This new model will be on sale in Turkey in November 2015, and it will be exported to other European and Middle Eastern countries later. Its name has not been disclosed yet. Fiat Roadster - The Fiat Roadster is a sister model of the Mazda Roadster (MX-5). Fiat developed the vehicle with Mazda Motor Corporation. The vehicle is produced at Mazda's Hiroshima plant in Japan. Its name ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2015/07/27

JSAE Exposition 2015: Japanese OEMs unveil new models and innovations Mazda debuts MX-5, Nissan shows front-wheel drive HV, Suzuki displays updated R06A engine Summary Nissan: Powertrain for X-Trail Hybrid Suzuki: Renewed R06A engine and Auto Gear Shift Mazda: All-new Mazda MX-5 Mitsubishi: Outlander PHEV Isuzu: Facelifted Elf Hybrid truck with EV drive mode Daihatsu: All-new Move built on "D monocoque" lightweight highly rigid body  This report...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2015/06/26

and Mitsubishi Motors. Mitsubishi Motors transferred all its in-house production of ATs and CVTs to JATCO in 2002. JATCO supplies CVTs for Renault, Nissan's partner, and ATs for specific Dongfeng Nissan, Renault Samsung, and AutoVAZ models. However, the company currently does not supply products to Mazda, which was a joint partner at the time of its establishment, except for models which are supplied from Nissan and Suzuki to Mazda based on their...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2014/06/20

Mazda's record profits in 2013 due to success of SKYACTIV models Overseas activities focused around Mexico, Thailand and Malaysia Summary Structural Reform Plan Target: global sales of 1.52 million units for FY 2016 Trends in major markets Model plan: New Demio previewed in HAZUMI concept car Production capacities for SKYACTIV powertrains to be expanded in Japan and Mexico Operating profit for FY 2015 expected to set a new record high at JPY 210 ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2014/06/11

n June to be followed by the launch of commercial models in 2015. Giulia 2014  A new version built on the Giulietta platform and a mid-size successor to the 159. Sedan and station wagon versions will be made available. New Spider 2015  A two-door convertible sharing the platform with the next Mazda roadster (MX-5 Miata). On January 18, 2013, Mazda announced it was to start production of that model at its main plant in 2015.   Maserati b...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2013/06/10

otal 101 171 (2015) Joint Venture between FAW and GM FAW-GM Light Duty Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd. (FAW-GM Light Duty Commercial Vehicle) Qujing City, Yunnan Prov. Existing Plant *10 *10 Freewind Own-brand manufacturers FAW Car Co., Ltd. (FAW Car) Changchun City, Jilin Prov. First Plant 20 20 Mazda6, Mazda6 Ruiyi, Mazda8 Second Plant 20 (Started operations in July 2010) 20 Besturn, Hongqi, Oley Total 40 40 Tianjin FAW XIALI Automobil...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2012/01/25