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Here's What Mazda's New EV Will Be Called

Here's What Mazda's New EV Will Be Called

A new trademark filing, along with some previous hints from a Mazda executive, may have revealed what its next EV will be called.

By Rob Stumpf Sep 5 2024

These Plug-In Hybrids Can Tow The Most

These Plug-In Hybrids Can Tow The Most

Some can tow well over 5,000 pounds.

By Eric Loveday Aug 24 2024

Mazda Says Its New EV Is 'Truly Global.' But There's One Problem

Mazda Says Its New EV Is 'Truly Global.' But There's One Problem

Mazda finally has a proper electric sedan in the pipeline. It sucks that U.S. launch isn't on the cards.

By Suvrat Kothari Aug 13 2024

Critical Materials

What Toyota, Subaru And Mazda Aren’t Telling Us About Their Future Powertrains

What Toyota, Subaru And Mazda Aren’t Telling Us About Their Future Powertrains

We also discuss Tesla’s plans to register FSD in China and how Ford and GM CEOs have contrasting views on hybrids.

By Suvrat Kothari May 31 2024

Toyota Is Working Backwards To Stuff Engines Into EV Platforms

Toyota Is Working Backwards To Stuff Engines Into EV Platforms

Plus, more firms push back against Musk's pay package as xAI gets loads of funding and Ford relaxes its dealer EV requirements again.

By Rob Stumpf May 28 2024

The Mazda Arata Is Another Attempt At An Electric SUV

The Mazda Arata Is Another Attempt At An Electric SUV

The MX-30 isn't exactly a roaring success, but Mazda isn't giving up.

By Adrian Padeanu Apr 25 2024

The Mazda EZ-6 Is The Electric, Rear-Wheel-Drive Mazda Sport Sedan We Want

The Mazda EZ-6 Is The Electric, Rear-Wheel-Drive Mazda Sport Sedan We Want

Available as an EV or a PHEV, the EZ-6 is an incredibly handsome and modern sport sedan. Hey Mazda, what would it take to bring this stateside?

By Patrick George Apr 25 2024

Mazda And Panasonic Finally Strike Deal On Cylindrical EV Battery Supply

Mazda And Panasonic Finally Strike Deal On Cylindrical EV Battery Supply

The two partners entered an agreement for cylindrical automotive lithium-ion batteries—potentially the 4680-type.

By Mark Kane Mar 29 2024

Patents and Trademarks

Mazda To Trademark The ‘6e’ Name And Logo In Europe, Maybe For Electric Sedan

Is the Mazda6 sedan coming back as an EV? A recent model name and logo trademark application in the EU seems to suggest it might.

By Iulian Dnistran Mar 19 2024

Critical Materials

Japan's Automakers Shift Into Crisis Mode Over The EV Race

Japan's Automakers Shift Into Crisis Mode Over The EV Race

Also, Ford sounds the alarm on China too, and Scout is looking for cheaper batteries.

By Patrick George Feb 19 2024

Japanese Automakers Are Using Profits From Hybrids To Fund EVs

Japanese Automakers Are Using Profits From Hybrids To Fund EVs

Plus, California lawmakers want a tighter grip on robotaxis and Cruise gets a new safety boss.

By Rob Stumpf Feb 13 2024

Hyundai Motor Group Sold More EVs In The U.S. Than GM And Ford In 2023

Hyundai Motor Group Sold More EVs In The U.S. Than GM And Ford In 2023

The South Korean group remains the top OEM in terms of all-electric car sales after Tesla.

By Mark Kane Feb 1 2024

Mazda Wants You To Know It Will Also Use Tesla's NACS Plug In North America

Mazda Wants You To Know It Will Also Use Tesla's NACS Plug In North America

One new all-electric Mazda is expected to enter the market by 2025, but the automaker remains behind on EVs.

By Mark Kane Jan 17 2024

Industry Outlook

Mazda Wants To Launch 7-8 New EVs This Decade. But Don’t Expect Powerful Sports Cars

Mazda Wants To Launch 7-8 New EVs This Decade. But Don’t Expect Powerful Sports Cars

CEO Masahiro Moro said its upcoming electric motor's “high-power” version will make 110 kW or 147 hp.

By Iulian Dnistran Dec 12 2023

Critical Materials

The People Want Affordable EVs. Making Them Profitable Is The Hard Part

The People Want Affordable EVs. Making Them Profitable Is The Hard Part

Also, on today's inaugural Critical Materials roundup: Mazda's quest for EVs and a promising battery startup faces some roadblocks.

By Patrick George Dec 11 2023

Mazda CEO Says EVs 'Not Taking Off' In The U.S.—Except Teslas

Mazda CEO Says EVs 'Not Taking Off' In The U.S.—Except Teslas

Masahiro Moro told Fortune that EV "inventory is piling up" but failed to mention Mazda's poor effort at offering a competitive EV.

By Dan Mihalascu Nov 27 2023

Hyundai Motor Group Surprisingly Beat GM, Ford At EV Sales In Q3 2023

Hyundai Motor Group Surprisingly Beat GM, Ford At EV Sales In Q3 2023

The South Korean group is the top OEM in terms of all-electric car sales after Tesla.

By Mark Kane Nov 21 2023

BMW, Mercedes Saw EVs Make Up 15% Of Their Total U.S. Sales In Q3 2023

BMW, Mercedes Saw EVs Make Up 15% Of Their Total U.S. Sales In Q3 2023

Here's how the rest stack up too.

By Mark Kane Nov 20 2023

Ford, Hyundai And Chevrolet Led U.S. Non-Tesla BEV Sales In Q3 2023

Ford, Hyundai And Chevrolet Led U.S. Non-Tesla BEV Sales In Q3 2023

The all-electric car sales from several brands doubled year-over-year.

By Mark Kane Nov 19 2023

Japan Mobility Show

The Mazda Iconic SP Concept Looks Stunning With A 'Two-Rotor EV System'

The Mazda Iconic SP Concept Looks Stunning With A 'Two-Rotor EV System'

Mazda brings out a stunning sports car that runs on electricity from an unusual source.

By Patrick George Oct 24 2023

Mazda Confirms It Will Finally Launch One (1) New EV In 2025

Mazda Confirms It Will Finally Launch One (1) New EV In 2025

Better late than never for the "Zoom-Zoom" brand.

By Patrick George Oct 20 2023

Mazda Could Sell A New EV In The US By 2025. What Could It Be?

Mazda Could Sell A New EV In The US By 2025. What Could It Be?

It won't be small because "it's hard to make money by making small EVs," Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro told Nikkei Asia.

By Dan Mihalascu Oct 16 2023

US: Mazda MX-30 Sales Fade While CX-90 PHEV Surged In August 2023

US: Mazda MX-30 Sales Fade While CX-90 PHEV Surged In August 2023

The newly launched plug-in hybrid Mazda CX-90 noted a new record of 1,700 units.

By Mark Kane Sep 3 2023

US: Mazda MX-30 Sales "Surged" In July 2023

US: Mazda MX-30 Sales "Surged" In July 2023

The model noted its best result so far this year, right after its discontinuation was announced.

By Mark Kane Aug 2 2023

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