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UPDATE 1-Mazda Q1 profit disappoints, hurt by weak U.S., China sales

* Posts worst Q1 operating profit since June 2012 quarter * Mazda’s global vehicle sales down 12% in Q1 * Strong yen vs euro, Australia dollar also hurts profit (Adds results details) By Naomi Tajitsu TOKYO, Aug 1 (Reuters) – Mazda Motor Corp reported a 79% drop in quarterly operating profit, falling significantly short of… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Mazda Q1 profit disappoints, hurt by weak U.S., China sales

Mazda drives engineering creativity using Siemens’ model-based generative engineering tools

PLANO, Texas, July 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Siemens today announced that Mazda Motor Corporation has adopted the Capital™ electrical design software suite from Mentor, a Siemens business, to help maximize innovation in the design of next-generation automotive electrical systems. Recognized worldwide for its successful launch of innumerable innovative technologies, Mazda uses Capital for model-based generative design for… Continue reading Mazda drives engineering creativity using Siemens’ model-based generative engineering tools

Slight increase in average CO2 emissions from new cars sold in Europe in 2017, while CO2 emissions from new vans continue to decrease

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Slight increase in average CO2 emissions from new cars sold in Europe in 2017, while CO2 emissions from new vans continue to decrease

04/04/2019The EU fleet average of CO2 emissions of new vehicles in 2017 stayed well below the applicable target, according to final data published by the European Environment Agency. However, for the first time, average CO2 emissions from new passenger cars were slightly higher than in the previous year. For vans, the decreasing trend continued.

The data shows that the average carbon dioxide (CO2) emission, measured in laboratory tests, of a new car sold in the EU in 2017 was 118.5 grams of CO2 per kilometre, which is 0.4 grams per km higher than in 2016. Emissions remained below the current target of 130 g/km, which applies since 2015.

Since monitoring began in 2010, average emissions of new cars in the EU have fallen by 22 grams of CO2 per kilometre – a 15.5% decrease. However, manufacturers will have to..

Toyota to build new SUV, rather than car at Alabama plant

FILE PHOTO: A Toyota logo is displayed at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland March 5, 2019. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) said Wednesday it will build a new sport utility vehicle at a $1.6 billion joint venture assembly plant in Alabama rather than produce Corolla cars.… Continue reading Toyota to build new SUV, rather than car at Alabama plant

Mazda 3 cars recalled amid fears wheels could fall off

Rgent recall notices have been issued for more than 3,000 new Mazda vehicles in Australia, amid concerns that their wheels could fall off due to manufacturing errors.Consumer safety regulator Product Safety Australia issued the recall notice, citing concerns about the safety of the wheel studs.In the Jeep Cherokee 2010 model, the regulator warned that the brake pedal linkage clip may have been manufactured incorrectly.

Mazda 3 recall in Australia amid safety fears that ‘wheels could fall off’

Automotive industry The ACCC has also issued recalls for Jeep and Dodge cars made between 2007 and 2010 The 2019 Mazda 3 hatchback is subject to a recall over an issue with the wheel studs that connect the wheels to the car. Recalls have also been issued for Jeep and Dodge vehicles Photograph: PR Three… Continue reading Mazda 3 recall in Australia amid safety fears that ‘wheels could fall off’