Tag: Mazda

Editor’s letter: Why Mazda isn’t just looking at EVs

It’s always fascinating to spend time in the company of Mazda, not least for its more nuanced view on the world and its way of doing things differently. The latest example came at the Tokyo motor show (Japan Mobility Show) this week – easily the best motor show the world has had since the pandemic… Continue reading Editor’s letter: Why Mazda isn’t just looking at EVs

Toyota says EVs don’t make sense in Australia, but Tesla’s Model Y is proving them wrong

Speaking at the global reveal of the updated 2024 bZ4X, a Toyota executive claimed electric vehicles don’t make sense in countries like Australia. Meanwhile, as the bestselling EV in the region, Tesla’s Model Y is proving that idea wrong. “Right now, hybrid-electric vehicles are a better fit than BEVs for most consumers,” the Toyota Australia… Continue reading Toyota says EVs don’t make sense in Australia, but Tesla’s Model Y is proving them wrong

New Mazda concept previews rotary-electric MX-5 replacement

Mazda has given a radical vision of what the future could look like for the venerable MX-5, headlining this year’s Tokyo motor show with a sleek, rotary-electric sports car concept called the Iconic SP. The concept – previewed digitally earlier this year and now presented as the centrepiece of a celebration of the MX-5 on… Continue reading New Mazda concept previews rotary-electric MX-5 replacement

Mazda MX-5 gets added kit to comply with new safety regs

The facelifted Mazda MX-5 will be sold in the UK, the brand confirmed at the car’s debut at this year’s Tokyo motor show. The roadster has gained a host of safety kit to ensure it can remain on sale as new GSR2 safety regulations come into force. These include lane keeping assistance, speed limit warning and traffic… Continue reading Mazda MX-5 gets added kit to comply with new safety regs

BYD is stealing Toyota’s limelight in this key auto market with low-priced EVs

China’s largest EV maker, BYD, is quickly making a name for itself in overseas markets. Despite recently entering the Thai auto market, BYD has already surpassed several Japanese rivals in sales as it sneaks up on Toyota’s spotlight. Japanese automakers have dominated the auto market in Thailand in recent years, with Toyota, Isuzu, and Honda… Continue reading BYD is stealing Toyota’s limelight in this key auto market with low-priced EVs

@niche: RUNNIN’ DOWN A DREAM, PART II.003012

Editor’s Note: This week, we travel in Peter’s dream to the year 2035 as he details the state of the industry. As PMD says at the end, “the memorable moments in life are fleeting and precious, and still worth pursuing.” A hopeful sentiment that bears repeating today and every day, really. In On The Table, we preview… Continue reading @niche: RUNNIN’ DOWN A DREAM, PART II.003012

Automotive Adaptive Front Lighting System Market to grow by USD 2.84 billion from 2022 to 2027, The market is fragmented due to the presence of prominent companies like Valeo SA, Continental AG and ams OSRAM AG, and many more – Technavio

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The automotive adaptive front lighting system market is estimated to grow by USD 2.84 billion from 2022 to 2027, growing at a CAGR of 8.07%. The automotive adaptive front lighting system market is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies. A few prominent companies that offer automotive… Continue reading Automotive Adaptive Front Lighting System Market to grow by USD 2.84 billion from 2022 to 2027, The market is fragmented due to the presence of prominent companies like Valeo SA, Continental AG and ams OSRAM AG, and many more – Technavio