Mazda’s first dedicated electric car to be produced in Japan
The company is building a new battery factory in Iwakuni with an annual production capacity of 10 GWh Mazda is building a new factory in Japan where it will produce Panasonic batteries. Its first dedicated platform for electric vehicles is being developed in-house and will be ready by 2027. Mazda is also working on next-generation lithium-ion and solid-state battery technologies Mazda might do just fine without dedicated electric vehicles, but the Japanese automaker is now ramping up its electrification efforts in a big way. The company has announced plans to build a new manufacturing plant in Japan dedicated to producing electric vehicle batteries to power its first model. In a move that marks a major step forward in its electrification strategy, the factory will provide battery modules for the company's first electric vehicle designed on a dedicated electric vehicle platform. The factory will be located in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, and Panasonic Energy will serve as its main supplier…
Toyota steals Mazda’s soul with 2025 Corolla Cross
In case you're wondering, the Corolla Cross is built in a joint plant in Alabama along with the Mazda CX-50 go through Brad Anderson December 6, 2024 17:16 Dark metallic red can be paired with a dark black roof. Toyota appears to have ditched Barcelona Red to make way for the new color. The 2025 Corolla Cross also gets some other subtle tweaks. I've long considered Mazda's Soul Red Crystal paint to be one of the best paint options offered by any automaker. It perfectly complements the brand's current model range and its Kodo design language, accentuating curves and sparkling in the sunlight. It turns out Toyota also likes Mazda's special red color and is borrowing it on the 2025 Corolla Cross. Toyota builds the Corolla Cross in gasoline-powered LE and XLE models as well as hybrid SE and XSE models at the same Alabama plant that builds the Mazda CX-50, thanks to the close relationship between the two Japanese…
Mazda’s iconic SP moves towards mass production “step by step”
Get ready for a new chapter in the rotary-driven Mazda Zoom-Zoom, this time with an electrified twist December 5, 2024 11:30 Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro confirmed that the Iconic SP concept car is entering series production. The production version will likely retain the concept's twin-rotor range-extended hybrid system. This new coupe may be the spiritual successor of the RX-7 and boasts innovative technologies. After years of speculation, fans of Mazda's rotary-powered sports coupe can finally breathe a sigh of relief. If you didn't believe Mazda's chief designer Masashi Nakayama, the company's CEO Masahiro Moro has stepped in to reiterate the brand's commitment to producing a car based on the critically acclaimed Iconic SP concept. More: Mazda confirms new ICE, hybrid and EV tech, U.S. sales on track for record high in an extensive interview automotive newsMoro was asked about the production version of the Iconic SP. "We are still committed to achieving this goal and we are moving towards it…
How Mazda’s SUV range became the world’s most confusing
The five-passenger CX-60 and CX-70 could have adopted a sleeker coupe design, but Mazda felt that would limit their customer base go through Brad Anderson November 23, 2024 09:25 Mazda's four-SUV lineup is confusing, especially in Australia, where all of these models are available. The company debated whether the CX-60 and CX-70 should have a more coupe-like design. Mazda North America is pushing the five-passenger CX-70 and seven-passenger CX-90 to share the same wheelbase. Line up the Mazda CX-60, CX-70, CX-80 and CX-90 and you might be forgiven for thinking you're staring at quadruplets dressed up for a family photo. It turns out the similarities were more than coincidence, but the result of a heated debate within the company. One engineer says the Japanese brand faces a tough decision: Should each model have its own unique personality, or should it stick to the cohesive (if slightly repetitive and cookie-cutter) family resemblances that define today's lineup? Ultimately, Mazda favors uniformity and…
Cybersecurity experts warn about Mazda’s connectivity system
Researchers from Trend Micro's Zero-Day Project discovered multiple security issues in devices installed on thousands of Mazda vehicles go through Chris Chilton November 12, 2024 09:54 Technology experts have discovered multiple security issues with the Mazda Connect infotainment setup. Researchers from Trend Micro's Zero-Day Program discovered that attackers could compromise a vehicle's security system. Drivers are advised to avoid connecting unknown USB devices and restrict third-party access to their cars. The U.S. government wants an outright ban on Chinese cars because of concerns they could be remotely controlled by bad actors and pose a security threat. But a new team of researchers warns that thousands of Mazda vehicles already on the road in the United States, Europe and elsewhere are vulnerable. Technology experts from Trend Micro's Zero-Day Program (a zero-day refers to how long it takes a company to fix a flaw) studied Mazda Connect infotainment systems installed in cars including the 2014-21 Mazda3 and found that attackers could exploit…
Lawsuit says Mazda’s heated seats were too hot
A Mazda6 owner claims to have suffered severe burns due to a faulty heated seat. The plaintiffs claim Mazda was aware of the problem and say the value of their cars has dropped. The lawsuit accuses Mazda of deceptive practices in marketing heated seats despite known defects. We're big fans of Carscoops heated seats. There's nothing better than driving out on a cold day and feeling warm on your back and butt. However, a class action lawsuit filed against Mazda in the United States claims that heated seats in 2018 Mazda6 models can become so hot that occupants can suffer burns. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); Plaintiff Kristine D. filed the lawsuit in San Francisco County Superior Court in California on September 3, 2024, alleging that she “suffered severe burns and scarring as a result of the use of a defective seat heater in her Mazda…
Mazda’s $10 remote start subscription sparks backlash
Right-to-repair advocates argue car owners should have full ownership of technology embedded in their vehicles September 28, 2024 14:40 Mazda now charges $10 or more per month for connected services like remote start. The services were previously free, but customers are warned they will eventually incur fees. One person developed an open source workaround, but Mazda successfully removed it. Mazda recently surprised customers by requiring them to sign up for a subscription to retain certain services. Now, renowned right-to-repair advocate Louis Rossmann is promoting the brand. He pointed to some of Mazda's actions as reasons for his anger at them. However, it turns out customers may still have a workaround. Previously, the Japanese automaker offered connected services, including remote start and other features, without a subscription. At the time, the company told customers that the services would eventually transition to a paid model. More: Native Google Maps won't work on GM's new cars without $300 subscription To clarify, we're talking…
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