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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

Mazda Will Discontinue MX-30 In The United States

Mazda Will Discontinue MX-30 In The United States

Less than 600 units were sold in nearly two years.

By Mark Kane Jul 30 2023

Mazda Considers Building Electric Vehicles In New Plant In Mexico

Mazda Considers Building Electric Vehicles In New Plant In Mexico

That is expected to happen around 2028, Mazda's CEO said.

By Dan Mihalascu Jul 19 2023

US: Mazda MX-30 Weak Sales Continued In June 2023

US: Mazda MX-30 Weak Sales Continued In June 2023

The model is available only in California.

By Mark Kane Jul 10 2023

Mazda And Panasonic Start Talks About Cylindrical EV Batteries

Mazda And Panasonic Start Talks About Cylindrical EV Batteries

The Japanese EV manufacturer is interested in a medium- to long-term supply partnership.

By Mark Kane Jun 22 2023

US: Mazda MX-30 Sales Show Some Pulse In May 2023

US: Mazda MX-30 Sales Show Some Pulse In May 2023

But it's not a rebound.

By Mark Kane Jun 7 2023

Industry Outlook

Japanese Automakers Fail Miserably: Tesla & BYD Lead EV Space (Report)

Japanese Automakers Fail Miserably: Tesla & BYD Lead EV Space (Report)

A new report breaks down the world's EV leaders, transitioners, and laggards, and we find it compelling.

By Steven Loveday May 31 2023

Mazda Patent Shows Another Rotary Sports Car, This Time A PHEV With AWD

Mazda Patent Shows Another Rotary Sports Car, This Time A PHEV With AWD

This one has three electric motors.

By Angel Sergeev May 18 2023

US: Mazda MX-30 Sales Returned To Two Digit Level In April 2023

US: Mazda MX-30 Sales Returned To Two Digit Level In April 2023

It was the best result in 10 months, but still 78 percent down year-over-year.

By Mark Kane May 5 2023

US: Mazda MX-30 Sales Remain Stable Near Zero In March 2023

US: Mazda MX-30 Sales Remain Stable Near Zero In March 2023

With four units sold last month, Mazda's sales are not very electrifying.

By Mark Kane Apr 9 2023

US: Mazda MX-30 Sales Remain In Single Digits In February 2023

US: Mazda MX-30 Sales Remain In Single Digits In February 2023

Well, it seems that the new model year is not selling well then, huh?

By Mark Kane Mar 5 2023

Mazda MX-30 R-EV Rotary Still A Possibility For US Market: Report

Mazda MX-30 R-EV Rotary Still A Possibility For US Market: Report

The CX-90 is the top priority for Mazda but the automaker is still looking for a way to return the rotary engine to the US.

By Mark Webb Feb 23 2023

US: Mazda MX-30 Is Back - 9 Units Were Sold In January 2023

US: Mazda MX-30 Is Back - 9 Units Were Sold In January 2023

That's not too much though, right?

By Mark Kane Feb 4 2023

Range / Efficiency

Mazda's USA CEO Says Longer-Range EVs Aren't Sustainable

Mazda's USA CEO Says Longer-Range EVs Aren't Sustainable

Mazda's only EV in the US is the limited-production California-only MX-30 with 100 miles of range.

By Steven Loveday Feb 3 2023

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