Tag: Mazda

Takata airbag recall: whose responsibility is the ticking time-bomb of repairs?

For more than a decade, millions of British motorists have been driving cars with a potentially deadly component right in front of their face. The vehicle makers and the government know about it, but there is little sense of urgency to fix the problem, and a fog of confusion about who should take responsibility.  The… Continue reading Takata airbag recall: whose responsibility is the ticking time-bomb of repairs?

A love for dead-on-arrival Yamahas and V8 desirability

The first car I thought of when I saw the new Mazda Iconic SP concept was, well, itself, obviously.  But the next one, almost immediately, was the Yamaha OX99-11, another sports car from Japan that was studio-photographed in red and featured the dreamiest kinds of curves. It had a 3.5-litre V12 engine, which Yamaha supplied… Continue reading A love for dead-on-arrival Yamahas and V8 desirability

Toyota to test new electric pickup as it looks to fend off BYD’s surge in Thailand

As Chinese automakers like BYD steal Toyota’s limelight in Thailand, the automaker is planning a counteroffensive. Toyota is set to test a new electric pickup to fend off the incoming competition. Toyota unveiled its first electric pickup, the HiLux BEV, nearly a year ago for its 60th anniversary in Thailand. Pickups are a critical part… Continue reading Toyota to test new electric pickup as it looks to fend off BYD’s surge in Thailand

Japan Mobility Show returns, as industry faces turning point

Visitors take pictures of Toyota’s FT-Se concept sports car at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo on Oct 25. [Photo/Agencies] Tokyo’s auto show is back for the first time in four years and rebranded for the electric vehicle era, in a marketing overhaul that may be more reflective of industry aspirations than Japanese automakers’ lagging… Continue reading Japan Mobility Show returns, as industry faces turning point

Mazda North American Operations dona vehículos a la Cruz Roja Americana

WASHINGTON, 1 de noviembre de 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) se enorgullece de anunciar la donación de ocho vehículos Mazda CX-50 a la Cruz Roja de la región de Alabama y Misisipi para ayudar a entregar suministros y servicios de emergencia a familias afectadas por catástrofes y apoyar los servicios… Continue reading Mazda North American Operations dona vehículos a la Cruz Roja Americana

Mazda informa sus resultados de ventas de octubre

IRVINE, California, 1 de noviembre de 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) ha informado hoy unas ventas totales en octubre de 23,504 vehículos, lo que supone un descenso del 7.2 % en comparación con octubre de 2022. Las ventas en lo que va de año ascienden a un total de 296,121 vehículos,… Continue reading Mazda informa sus resultados de ventas de octubre

Top Players in the Global New Car Market Include Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Suzuki, and Nissan

DUBLIN, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “New Cars Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast, 2018-2027” report has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global new cars industry profile provides valuable information about the market for new passenger cars, including key highlights, market size, market share, and forecasts. Here are some key points from the industry… Continue reading Top Players in the Global New Car Market Include Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Suzuki, and Nissan

Mazda UK boss: Pragmatic 2035 ICE ban is relief for car buyers

The 2035 ICE ban pushback is a “relief” for car buyers, according to Mazda‘s UK boss, who called the government’s decision “entirely pragmatic”. Jeremy Thomson told Autocar he was confident the five-year postponement will not change the pace at which electric cars are bought; the added time will be used as an extended transitional period… Continue reading Mazda UK boss: Pragmatic 2035 ICE ban is relief for car buyers