Mazda hints at electric MX-5 in revised EV strategy

Christian Schultze, director of research and operations for Mazda Motor Europe, explained in a video published last year: “Based on the different customer needs for individual mobility, the local driving conditions, and the carbon footprint of available fuels and electricity, we aim to offer the best suitable powertrain.  “Accordingly, there is no ‘most sustainable’ solution… Continue reading Mazda hints at electric MX-5 in revised EV strategy

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TOKYO, Nov 22 (Reuters) – Japan’s Mazda Motor Corp (7261.T) on Tuesday unveiled a $10.6 billion spending plan to electrify its vehicles and said it was also considering investing in battery production. The company also raised its sales target for electric vehicles (EVs) to up to 40% of its total global sales by 2030, as… Continue reading Untitled

Mazda to invest $11b by 2030 to electrify its vehicles, boost battery production

Japan’s Mazda Motor Corp. will invest about $10.58 billion to electrify its vehicles, including boosting production of battery EVs, and aims to increase their share in the company’s overall global car sales by 2030. Mazda’s senior managing executive officer Akira Koga said the investment would be made along with its “partners”, without elaborating, and will… Continue reading Mazda to invest $11b by 2030 to electrify its vehicles, boost battery production

Mazda to invest $11 bln by 2030 to procure EV batteries

Automakers worldwide are spending billions of dollars to ramp up battery and EV production in the face of tougher environmental regulations. Japan’s Mazda Motor Corp plans to invest 1.5 trillion yen ($10.6 billion) by 2030 to procure electric vehicle (EV) batteries and cooperate with battery supplier Envision AESC, the Nikkei business daily reported on Tuesday.… Continue reading Mazda to invest $11 bln by 2030 to procure EV batteries

Mazda CX-60 long term test

Money well spent? You would struggle to argue otherwise after a few minutes poking and prodding your way around inside. This is a delightfully well-appointed cockpit with carefully chosen materials, subtle but attractive f lourishes throughout and – praise be – an infotainment interface that’s controlled by a dial and supported by a raft of… Continue reading Mazda CX-60 long term test

Average Used-Vehicle Asking Price Lowest Since April

The average listing price was $27,564 at the end of October, down from the revised $28,266 at the end of September. That price is only 2% ahead of a year ago. Graphic: Cox Automotive Used-vehicle asking prices fell throughout October to their lowest average since April as inventory matches pre-pandemic 2019 levels, according to the… Continue reading Average Used-Vehicle Asking Price Lowest Since April

Automotive Telematics Market by Service, Form & Vehicle Type, Component, Connectivity, Aftermarket, Fleet Management Service and Region – Global Forecast to 2027

DUBLIN , Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Automotive Telematics Market by Service (ACN, eCall, RSA, Remote Diagnostics, Insurance Risk Assessment, Driver Behavior, Billing), Form & Vehicle Type, Component, Connectivity, Aftermarket, Fleet Management Service, Region – Global Forecast to 2027” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The automotive telematics market is projected to reach USD… Continue reading Automotive Telematics Market by Service, Form & Vehicle Type, Component, Connectivity, Aftermarket, Fleet Management Service and Region – Global Forecast to 2027

2022 Los Angeles Auto Show® Brings New Vehicle Debuts, Electric Mobility Innovation and SoCal Car Culture to Downtown LA

World-first premiere, North American unveilings, test track ride-alongs and immersive car-culture experiences offer something for everyone Show to feature 30+ displays from premier automotive brands, including recently debuted vehicles, and just announced participants Lucid Motors and Polestar Los Angeles Growing interest in EVs and future mobility highlighted throughout entire show with dozens of exhibitors across… Continue reading 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show® Brings New Vehicle Debuts, Electric Mobility Innovation and SoCal Car Culture to Downtown LA

Studies find automatic braking can cut crashes over 40%

DETROIT – Two new U.S. studies show that automatic emergency braking can cut the number of rear-end automobile crashes in half, and reduce pickup truck crashes by more than 40%. The studies released Tuesday, one by a government-auto industry partnership and the other by the insurance industry, each used crash data to make the calculations.… Continue reading Studies find automatic braking can cut crashes over 40%

Electric vehicles are less reliable because of newer technologies, Consumer Reports finds

watch now Electric vehicles are among the least reliable cars and trucks in the automotive industry today, according to Consumer Reports rankings released Tuesday. When compared with hybrid and gas-powered cars and trucks, electric vehicles powered entirely by batteries were the worst-performing segment, aside from traditional full-size pickup trucks, according to Consumer Reports. related investing… Continue reading Electric vehicles are less reliable because of newer technologies, Consumer Reports finds