EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

The NVES imposes increasingly stringent CO2 emissions targets for passenger vehicles, utes and SUVs over the next five years with the aim of encouraging the transition away from internal combustion engined vehicles to EV. Ford, GWM, Mazda, Mitsubishi and Nissan are joined by Isuzu and Toyota in the Level 2 red zone. billion in 2029.

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EV Central

APRIL 27, 2025

Lynk & Co announced in 2021 its intention to launch in Australia by 2025, but at the Shanghai motor show last week where the luxury 900 SUV was revealed, Geely’s youth-focussed divison confirmed its reverse course on a local arrival. Lynk & Co’s new large SUV certainly fits in that mould. At least no time soon.

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EV Central

MAY 25, 2025

Mazda Australia has revealed it is officially studying the stylish electric 6e sedan for Australian sale. It also intends to investigate the business case for the attention-grabbing Mazda EZ-60 large electric SUV launched at the Shanghai auto show last month if right-hand drive production is confirmed. 2026 Mazda EZ-60.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 12, 2025

Overview IN WHAT is surely the last update of the ND-series (fourth generation) Mazda MX-5 before the new generation is announced, the most recent refresh brings price increases to the nine-variant range, the base model starting from $41,370 (up $2310) and the flagship RF GT RS tested here now $55,990 (up $3220). Thankfully, it isn’t.

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EV Central

JUNE 17, 2025

The BYD Sealion 8 has been locked in for an Australian debut in the first quarter of 2026 as the Chinese brand’s first seven-seat SUV. BYD’s flagship plug-in hybrid powered three-row SUV will go head-to-head with the Kia Sorento PHEV and the Mazda CX-80 PHEV. Based on the car-maker’s next-generation 5.0

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EV Central

MARCH 31, 2025

Sharing tech that is first being introduced with the Jaecoo J7 SHS mid-size SUV, the plug-in Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 SUVs have been built to rival the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 and Mitsubishi Outlander, as well as the latest BYD Sealion 6 PHEV.

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EV Central

JULY 5, 2025

Consider this the Mazda CX-60, take two. Flash forward to 2025, and the CX-60 is back, only this time it is significantly cheaper, and — to Mazda’s credit — the Japanese brand has acknowledged the ride missteps of the past, and vowed this time it has got the balance right. Will that be enough to kickstart Mazda’s premium push?

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 29, 2025

The most common was: Who is looking for a sedan that isnt a sedan, or a crossover/SUV that isnt a crossover/SUV? This is one of two Crown modelsthis sedan and the Signia SUV. The shape is not quite a sedan and not quite a crossover/SUV. The Crown, as introduced, is more of a tweener. It is a tweener.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 8, 2025

The step is a key component of Mahindra’s long-term strategy for expansion in international markets, particularly in a market that is famous for its demand for SUV and off-road vehicle products. The XUV700, with its spaciousness and fully-featured trims, has appealed to families needing value in the mid-size SUV market.

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EV Central

JUNE 11, 2025

Tesla Australia country director Thom Drew said it was “unfortunate” the Model Y was no longer approved for P-platers in most of the country, something that could be an understatement considering the popularity of the mid-sized SUV.

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EV Central

APRIL 30, 2025

Lynk & Co 900 electric SUV has Land Rover design influence and Mazda pricing, so why arent we getting it in Australia? READ MORE: Shift aside Range Rover, look out Rolls-Royce: Zeekr 9X is Chinas new uber SUV, complete with 42,242 laser engravings READ MORE: Chery Himla has joined the electrified ute battle!

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EV Central

JULY 6, 2025

EV pioneer returns as an SUV-coupe to challenge the Tesla Model Y and BYD Atto 3 READ MORE: The ultimate Tesla Model 3 rival? READ MORE: Powered up! Priced down? Nissan announces big update for 2026 Qashqai e-Power range extender hybrid READ MORE: Has the Nissan Leaf got its mojo back? Overall, Nissan sales are down 17.3

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EV Central

MARCH 12, 2025

In February last year Teslas two models were in the list of top 10 sellers outright for the month up with diesel utes and medium SUVs like the Toyota HiLux and RAV4. And despite being in runout ahead of the Juniper update’s arrival, the Tesla Model Y is still a strong seller in the medium SUV space.

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EV Central

JUNE 6, 2025

The sales fightback came off the back of the refreshed Tesla Model Y which posted 3580 sales, one of the mid-sized SUV’s best results ever. The Model Y sales also made it the second best-selling SUV in the country for May, outdone only by the Toyota RAV4 (4003). The Model 3 sedan had a much softer month, with just 317 sales.

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EV Central

APRIL 22, 2025

Yet more of the inbound 2026 Mazda EZ-60 have been revealed ahead of its official debut at the Shanghai motor show today (April 23). The latest previews show off Mazda’s next-generation cabin design, which remains faithful to the Mazda Arata concept from 2024. READ MORE: Why doesnt the Mazda CX-60 look this good?

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EV Central

MARCH 21, 2025

From $64,990 before on-roads, or $67,990 plus charges for our range-topping Tribe Edition, the Formentor VZe medium SUV plays in the Tesla Model Y ballpark. Not many new cars today attract comments from total strangers, but the Formentor somehow manages to stand out among the plague of SUVs. Day 1: Handsome chap, arent you?

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Baua Electric

MARCH 21, 2025

The new BYD Han L sedan, and Tang L SUV, will be the first models fitted with the technology. EV market developments Japanese carmaker Mazda has outlined a lean asset strategy when it comes to electrification. The online platform also reported that Xpeng has launched the latest editions of its G6 and G9 electric SUVs.

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EV Central

APRIL 19, 2025

READ MORE: You can forget a cheap Japanese electric car in Australia: Red-tape ends Mitsubishis dream of sub-$30K eK SUV READ MORE: Electric HiLux incoming! Can the 2026 Honda-Nissan-Mitsubishi merger finally get Japan competitive against Tesla and the Chinese? In 2024, HEVs made up 61 per cent of the new car market.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2021

In Hiroshima, Mazda Motor Corporation announced plans to expand its SUV lineup globally starting from 2022. The Mazda CX-50 is a crossover SUV that will be added as a new core model to the lineup and be introduced in the US market, where a strong SUV presence as well as off-road performance are in high demand.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2022

Mazda Motor Europe unveiled its new crossover SUV, the CX-60. The CX-60 is the first of Mazda’s Large Product group models, and offers (European specification model) e-Skyactiv PHEV, Mazda’s first plug-in hybrid system featuring a 2.5-liter liter e-Skyactiv X gasoline engine, both featuring Mazda’s 48V mild hybrid system.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Mazda will unveil a plug-in hybrid SUV based on a new platform March 8. The Mazda CX-60 will be the first model to use a new rear-wheel drive platform, according to a UK press release from the company.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 9, 2024

Mazda taps Toyota's hybrid system for its CX-50 crossover 219 hp, up to 38 mpg combined Prices start from $35,390 Mazda has confirmed it will add a hybrid edition of its popular CX-50 crossover SUV to the lineup for 2025. Mazda confirms it's adopted Toyota's hybrid.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the global premiere of the Mazda Takeri next-generation midsize sedan concept car at the upcoming 42 nd Tokyo Motor Show. Mazda will also hold the Japan debut of the new CX-5 crossover SUV. Mazda regenerative braking system. Mazda regenerative braking system.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2012

Mazda Motor Corporation will double production capacity at its engine plant in Hiroshima from 400,000 units to 800,000 units per year in October 2012. Mazda engineers overcame the problem of abnormal combustion (knocking) to achieve the highest compression ratio for a mass production gasoline engine for vehicles. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Mazda on Thursday provided an update on its powertrain development efforts, which will emphasize bringing more development work on all-electric and hybrid powertrains in-house going forward. with all-electric and range-extended powertrains, Mazda has.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2019

Mazda Motor Corporation staged the world premiere of the second model in its new-generation lineup, the Mazda CX-30 compact crossover SUV, at the Geneva International Motor Show. The powertrain lineup consists of Mazda’s latest Skyactiv-X, Skyactiv-G and Skyactiv-D engines.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Mazda CX-5 bumpers. Mazda Motor Corporation has developed , jointly with Japan Polypropylene Corporation, resin material for vehicle parts that maintains the same rigidity as parts made with conventional materials while achieving significant weight reduction. Top: Front bumper, Bottom: Rear bumper. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 31, 2023

The SUV version of the GMC Hummer EV pledges to Tread Lightly. And Mazda’s flagship makes its debut in plug-in hybrid form. Mazda has revealed its flagship CX-90 SUV plug-in hybrid, with seating for up to eight, and a. Electrify America plans to install more chargers at roadside travel centers.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

Mazda Motor Corporation has developed an advanced safety technology called Smart City Brake Support (SCBS), which helps a driver to avoid a frontal collision when driving at low speeds in the city or in slow traffic. The SCBS system will be available in Mazda’s new crossover SUV, the Mazda CX-5, to be launched this spring.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Plug-in hybrid versions of the 2024 Mazda CX-90 three-row crossover SUV have received the highest Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) unveiled its all-new 2013 CX-5 compact SUV ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The CX-5 is the first Mazda fully to encompass the range of SKYACTIV technologies. With a targeted coefficient of drag of 0.33, the CX-5 aims to be the most aerodynamic compact SUV in the field.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2023

On 31 January, Mazda North American Operations will reveal the 2024 Mazda CX-90, which will be offered with a new 3.3L liter inline six turbo will deliver 340 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque when using the recommended premium fuel— the highest horsepower and torque from a mass production gasoline engine developed by Mazda.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Mazda is recalling certain plug-in hybrid SUVs due to a software issue that could cause a loss of propulsion while in all-electric mode. The recall encompasses 14,902 vehicles, including 2024 Mazda CX-90 three-row SUVs and a small number of 2025 Mazda CX-70s, which are essentially two-row versions of the CX-90 with a different name.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

SUVs once again drove sales in the global market, proving that the boom in demand for the segment was not just a fad, but a long-lasting trend that continues to appeal to consumers around the world. million SUVs were sold in 2018, with volume up by 7% on 2017. million SUVs were sold in 2018, with volume up by 7% on 2017.

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Electric Cars Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

Mazda North American Operations today introduced the first-ever 2024 Mazda CX-90. Mazda CX-90 is available with all-new electrified powertrains, including an inline 6 turbo […] The post 2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid SUV Unveiled appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Mazda''s entry into the growing subcompact crossover segment is almost here. The Japanese carmaker has hinted at a crossover that would slot below the CX-5 in its lineup, and now it appears that vehicle--likely dubbed the 2016 Mazda CX-3--will debut in just a few weeks.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2019

SUV registrations totalled 556,400 units during the month, up by only 0.7% But the most worrying result from June was not the continuous diesel decline, but the slowdown in demand for SUVs. The first is that the poor conditions of the wider market are finally impacting SUVs, which are usually more expensive than regular car types.

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