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West Australian
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
Mazda 6's rear-drive replacement gets sportier
A sports version of the Mazda EZ-6 electric liftback – the effective replacement for the Mazda 6 sedan and wagon dropped from the Australian lineup earlier this year – has been revealed. The Mazda EZ-6 Sports Edition comes with sharper looks than the regular version, led by an illuminated Mazda logo as well as red brake calipers and gloss-black 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin tyres. Gloss black exterior detailing includes the mirror caps and bumpers, as wheel as wheel arch surrounds – with a boot-mounted lip spoiler adding to the sports flavour. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . The cabin sees Alcantara seat trim and red stitching on the seats and steering wheel, which also has a red 'straight ahead' marking at its base. Red ambient lighting and a 14.5-inch centre screen, augmented reality head-up display, and 14-speaker Sony stereo are also standard. The EZ-6 Sports Edition has only been announced for China showrooms only so far, but the Mazda is also being introduced in Europe and the United Kingdom where it'll be known as the Mazda 6e. Despite being made in right-hand drive, Mazda Australia has yet to announce the 6e/EZ-6 for our market in any spec. Specs for the EZ-6 Sports Edition for China have not been announced, with Car News China suggesting it may be a cosmetic pack available in a choice of extended-range or battery electric powertrains offered across the range. The extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version offers a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and a 160kW rear-axle mounted motor, with a claimed 3.6L/100km fuel economy enabling total driving range of 1301km on the CLTC cycle. The battery-electric EZ-6 uses a 190kW electric motor with a smaller battery offering 480km of CLTC electric-only range and a larger optional battery improving range to 600km. Pricing above the standard EZ-6 in China is yet to be announced. The Mazda 6 – a rival to the Toyota Camry , Hyundai Sonata and Honda Accord – left Australian showrooms in 2025 after being on sale here for 23 years. The model was axed after Australian Design Rule 98/00 , mandating autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems meeting specific technical requirements across all new vehicles on sale, came into effect in March 2025. Mazda Australia sold 1354 Mazda6s in 2024, its final full year on sale. The nameplate's best sales result was 2005, when 14,783 were sold. The Mazda 6 had already been discontinued in most markets, leaving the EZ-6/6e – a Chinese-built vehicle riding a platform developed by Mazda's joint-venture partner Changan – as its natural successor. However, Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro recently confirmed the company is weighing a six-cylinder Mazda 6 successor – likely on the rear/all-wheel drive Large Architecture used by its new larger SUVs – but has yet to lock it in.
Perth Now
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Mazda 6's rear-drive replacement gets sportier
A sports version of the Mazda EZ-6 electric liftback – the effective replacement for the Mazda 6 sedan and wagon dropped from the Australian lineup earlier this year – has been revealed. The Mazda EZ-6 Sports Edition comes with sharper looks than the regular version, led by an illuminated Mazda logo as well as red brake calipers and gloss-black 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin tyres. Gloss black exterior detailing includes the mirror caps and bumpers, as wheel as wheel arch surrounds – with a boot-mounted lip spoiler adding to the sports flavour. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The cabin sees Alcantara seat trim and red stitching on the seats and steering wheel, which also has a red 'straight ahead' marking at its base. Red ambient lighting and a 14.5-inch centre screen, augmented reality head-up display, and 14-speaker Sony stereo are also standard. The EZ-6 Sports Edition has only been announced for China showrooms only so far, but the Mazda is also being introduced in Europe and the United Kingdom where it'll be known as the Mazda 6e. Despite being made in right-hand drive, Mazda Australia has yet to announce the 6e/EZ-6 for our market in any spec. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Specs for the EZ-6 Sports Edition for China have not been announced, with Car News China suggesting it may be a cosmetic pack available in a choice of extended-range or battery electric powertrains offered across the range. The extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version offers a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and a 160kW rear-axle mounted motor, with a claimed 3.6L/100km fuel economy enabling total driving range of 1301km on the CLTC cycle. The battery-electric EZ-6 uses a 190kW electric motor with a smaller battery offering 480km of CLTC electric-only range and a larger optional battery improving range to 600km. Pricing above the standard EZ-6 in China is yet to be announced. The Mazda 6 – a rival to the Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata and Honda Accord – left Australian showrooms in 2025 after being on sale here for 23 years. The model was axed after Australian Design Rule 98/00, mandating autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems meeting specific technical requirements across all new vehicles on sale, came into effect in March 2025. Mazda Australia sold 1354 Mazda6s in 2024, its final full year on sale. The nameplate's best sales result was 2005, when 14,783 were sold. The Mazda 6 had already been discontinued in most markets, leaving the EZ-6/6e – a Chinese-built vehicle riding a platform developed by Mazda's joint-venture partner Changan – as its natural successor. However, Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro recently confirmed the company is weighing a six-cylinder Mazda 6 successor – likely on the rear/all-wheel drive Large Architecture used by its new larger SUVs – but has yet to lock it in.
The Advertiser
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Mazda 6's rear-drive replacement gets sportier
A sports version of the Mazda EZ-6 electric liftback – the effective replacement for the Mazda 6 sedan and wagon dropped from the Australian lineup earlier this year – has been revealed. The Mazda EZ-6 Sports Edition comes with sharper looks than the regular version, led by an illuminated Mazda logo as well as red brake calipers and gloss-black 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin tyres. Gloss black exterior detailing includes the mirror caps and bumpers, as wheel as wheel arch surrounds – with a boot-mounted lip spoiler adding to the sports flavour. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The cabin sees Alcantara seat trim and red stitching on the seats and steering wheel, which also has a red 'straight ahead' marking at its base. Red ambient lighting and a 14.5-inch centre screen, augmented reality head-up display, and 14-speaker Sony stereo are also standard. The EZ-6 Sports Edition has only been announced for China showrooms only so far, but the Mazda is also being introduced in Europe and the United Kingdom where it'll be known as the Mazda 6e. Despite being made in right-hand drive, Mazda Australia has yet to announce the 6e/EZ-6 for our market in any spec. Specs for the EZ-6 Sports Edition for China have not been announced, with Car News China suggesting it may be a cosmetic pack available in a choice of extended-range or battery electric powertrains offered across the range. The extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version offers a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and a 160kW rear-axle mounted motor, with a claimed 3.6L/100km fuel economy enabling total driving range of 1301km on the CLTC cycle. The battery-electric EZ-6 uses a 190kW electric motor with a smaller battery offering 480km of CLTC electric-only range and a larger optional battery improving range to 600km. Pricing above the standard EZ-6 in China is yet to be announced. The Mazda 6 – a rival to the Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata and Honda Accord – left Australian showrooms in 2025 after being on sale here for 23 years. The model was axed after Australian Design Rule 98/00, mandating autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems meeting specific technical requirements across all new vehicles on sale, came into effect in March 2025. Mazda Australia sold 1354 Mazda6s in 2024, its final full year on sale. The nameplate's best sales result was 2005, when 14,783 were sold. The Mazda 6 had already been discontinued in most markets, leaving the EZ-6/6e – a Chinese-built vehicle riding a platform developed by Mazda's joint-venture partner Changan – as its natural successor. However, Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro recently confirmed the company is weighing a six-cylinder Mazda 6 successor – likely on the rear/all-wheel drive Large Architecture used by its new larger SUVs – but has yet to lock it in. Content originally sourced from: A sports version of the Mazda EZ-6 electric liftback – the effective replacement for the Mazda 6 sedan and wagon dropped from the Australian lineup earlier this year – has been revealed. The Mazda EZ-6 Sports Edition comes with sharper looks than the regular version, led by an illuminated Mazda logo as well as red brake calipers and gloss-black 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin tyres. Gloss black exterior detailing includes the mirror caps and bumpers, as wheel as wheel arch surrounds – with a boot-mounted lip spoiler adding to the sports flavour. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The cabin sees Alcantara seat trim and red stitching on the seats and steering wheel, which also has a red 'straight ahead' marking at its base. Red ambient lighting and a 14.5-inch centre screen, augmented reality head-up display, and 14-speaker Sony stereo are also standard. The EZ-6 Sports Edition has only been announced for China showrooms only so far, but the Mazda is also being introduced in Europe and the United Kingdom where it'll be known as the Mazda 6e. Despite being made in right-hand drive, Mazda Australia has yet to announce the 6e/EZ-6 for our market in any spec. Specs for the EZ-6 Sports Edition for China have not been announced, with Car News China suggesting it may be a cosmetic pack available in a choice of extended-range or battery electric powertrains offered across the range. The extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version offers a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and a 160kW rear-axle mounted motor, with a claimed 3.6L/100km fuel economy enabling total driving range of 1301km on the CLTC cycle. The battery-electric EZ-6 uses a 190kW electric motor with a smaller battery offering 480km of CLTC electric-only range and a larger optional battery improving range to 600km. Pricing above the standard EZ-6 in China is yet to be announced. The Mazda 6 – a rival to the Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata and Honda Accord – left Australian showrooms in 2025 after being on sale here for 23 years. The model was axed after Australian Design Rule 98/00, mandating autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems meeting specific technical requirements across all new vehicles on sale, came into effect in March 2025. Mazda Australia sold 1354 Mazda6s in 2024, its final full year on sale. The nameplate's best sales result was 2005, when 14,783 were sold. The Mazda 6 had already been discontinued in most markets, leaving the EZ-6/6e – a Chinese-built vehicle riding a platform developed by Mazda's joint-venture partner Changan – as its natural successor. However, Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro recently confirmed the company is weighing a six-cylinder Mazda 6 successor – likely on the rear/all-wheel drive Large Architecture used by its new larger SUVs – but has yet to lock it in. Content originally sourced from: A sports version of the Mazda EZ-6 electric liftback – the effective replacement for the Mazda 6 sedan and wagon dropped from the Australian lineup earlier this year – has been revealed. The Mazda EZ-6 Sports Edition comes with sharper looks than the regular version, led by an illuminated Mazda logo as well as red brake calipers and gloss-black 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin tyres. Gloss black exterior detailing includes the mirror caps and bumpers, as wheel as wheel arch surrounds – with a boot-mounted lip spoiler adding to the sports flavour. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The cabin sees Alcantara seat trim and red stitching on the seats and steering wheel, which also has a red 'straight ahead' marking at its base. Red ambient lighting and a 14.5-inch centre screen, augmented reality head-up display, and 14-speaker Sony stereo are also standard. The EZ-6 Sports Edition has only been announced for China showrooms only so far, but the Mazda is also being introduced in Europe and the United Kingdom where it'll be known as the Mazda 6e. Despite being made in right-hand drive, Mazda Australia has yet to announce the 6e/EZ-6 for our market in any spec. Specs for the EZ-6 Sports Edition for China have not been announced, with Car News China suggesting it may be a cosmetic pack available in a choice of extended-range or battery electric powertrains offered across the range. The extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version offers a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and a 160kW rear-axle mounted motor, with a claimed 3.6L/100km fuel economy enabling total driving range of 1301km on the CLTC cycle. The battery-electric EZ-6 uses a 190kW electric motor with a smaller battery offering 480km of CLTC electric-only range and a larger optional battery improving range to 600km. Pricing above the standard EZ-6 in China is yet to be announced. The Mazda 6 – a rival to the Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata and Honda Accord – left Australian showrooms in 2025 after being on sale here for 23 years. The model was axed after Australian Design Rule 98/00, mandating autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems meeting specific technical requirements across all new vehicles on sale, came into effect in March 2025. Mazda Australia sold 1354 Mazda6s in 2024, its final full year on sale. The nameplate's best sales result was 2005, when 14,783 were sold. The Mazda 6 had already been discontinued in most markets, leaving the EZ-6/6e – a Chinese-built vehicle riding a platform developed by Mazda's joint-venture partner Changan – as its natural successor. However, Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro recently confirmed the company is weighing a six-cylinder Mazda 6 successor – likely on the rear/all-wheel drive Large Architecture used by its new larger SUVs – but has yet to lock it in. Content originally sourced from: A sports version of the Mazda EZ-6 electric liftback – the effective replacement for the Mazda 6 sedan and wagon dropped from the Australian lineup earlier this year – has been revealed. The Mazda EZ-6 Sports Edition comes with sharper looks than the regular version, led by an illuminated Mazda logo as well as red brake calipers and gloss-black 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin tyres. Gloss black exterior detailing includes the mirror caps and bumpers, as wheel as wheel arch surrounds – with a boot-mounted lip spoiler adding to the sports flavour. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The cabin sees Alcantara seat trim and red stitching on the seats and steering wheel, which also has a red 'straight ahead' marking at its base. Red ambient lighting and a 14.5-inch centre screen, augmented reality head-up display, and 14-speaker Sony stereo are also standard. The EZ-6 Sports Edition has only been announced for China showrooms only so far, but the Mazda is also being introduced in Europe and the United Kingdom where it'll be known as the Mazda 6e. Despite being made in right-hand drive, Mazda Australia has yet to announce the 6e/EZ-6 for our market in any spec. Specs for the EZ-6 Sports Edition for China have not been announced, with Car News China suggesting it may be a cosmetic pack available in a choice of extended-range or battery electric powertrains offered across the range. The extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version offers a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and a 160kW rear-axle mounted motor, with a claimed 3.6L/100km fuel economy enabling total driving range of 1301km on the CLTC cycle. The battery-electric EZ-6 uses a 190kW electric motor with a smaller battery offering 480km of CLTC electric-only range and a larger optional battery improving range to 600km. Pricing above the standard EZ-6 in China is yet to be announced. The Mazda 6 – a rival to the Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata and Honda Accord – left Australian showrooms in 2025 after being on sale here for 23 years. The model was axed after Australian Design Rule 98/00, mandating autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems meeting specific technical requirements across all new vehicles on sale, came into effect in March 2025. Mazda Australia sold 1354 Mazda6s in 2024, its final full year on sale. The nameplate's best sales result was 2005, when 14,783 were sold. The Mazda 6 had already been discontinued in most markets, leaving the EZ-6/6e – a Chinese-built vehicle riding a platform developed by Mazda's joint-venture partner Changan – as its natural successor. However, Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro recently confirmed the company is weighing a six-cylinder Mazda 6 successor – likely on the rear/all-wheel drive Large Architecture used by its new larger SUVs – but has yet to lock it in. Content originally sourced from:
Auto Blog
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
U.S. Tariffs Create a Dramatic Shift in Mazda's Strategy
The Japanese automaker is bracing for a huge sales drop in its most important region. Japanese automaker Mazda is withholding its earnings forecast for its current fiscal year According to Automotive News, Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro stated during a May 12 presentation on the fiscal year ending March 31 that the automaker requires more time to assess how tariffs might affect its operations. 'We will work toward maintaining global sales volume at levels close to the previous year to the greatest extent possible,' Moro said. 'Regarding the outlook for the current fiscal year, considering the uncertain business environment, including U.S. tariff policies, we are not yet in a position to provide a forecast.' 0:07 / 0:09 Tesla sales in Europe drop yet again Watch More 2025 Mazda CX-50 — Source: Mazda Mazda plans to offset tariffs and U.S. sales impact by focusing on other key markets Sales in North America, Mazda's biggest market, jumped by a substantial 24 percent to a record 617,000 vehicles during the fiscal year that ended on March 31, driven by all-time-high deliveries in both Mexico and the U.S. In 2024, Mazda's U.S. sales grew by 17% to a record 424,382 vehicles, the best sales year for the brand since 1986. As recently as February, Mazda executives predicted that it would have another year of record U.S. sales, leaning on the success of a redesigned CX-5 to help it move 450,000 vehicles in 2025. However, Mazda CFO Jeffrey Guyton now predicts that U.S. demand will fall due to tariff-induced price increases. Mazda's CEO claimed that tariffs cost the company ¥9 billion to ¥10 billion (~$60.1 million to $66.8 million) in April alone, however, the company intends to combat by pushing Mazdas in other key regions like its native Japan, Southeast Asia, and China, as well as aggressive cost-cutting. 'We can imagine there will be some risk to our U.S. sales in the coming year,' Guyton said. 'And our intention is to find sales opportunities among all the other countries.' Mazda imports a lot of cars One caveat behind the numbers is that Mazda heavily relies on vehicle imports on a larger scale than contemporaries like Toyota, Honda, and even Nissan. In 2024, Mazda imported 235,738 vehicles from Japan to the U.S., including models like the CX-5 crossover and the CX-70 and CX-90 SUVs, which make up roughly 55% of its U.S. sales. In addition, Mazda also imports the compact Mazda3 and the CX-30 crossover from its plant in Mexico, which are compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, U.S.A., the automaker's only stateside factory, is a jointly operated site in Alabama where Mazda makes the CX-50 and Toyota makes the Corolla Cross on different assembly lines. Although the CX-50 is made there, Guyton says it will have to pay tariffs on imported parts used in its assembly, which will range from $2,000 to $4,000 per vehicle. More low-priced cars, fewer incentives Mazda CFO Guyton noted that the automaker will try to push more vehicles that move quicker from dealership lots instead of costlier vehicles that have higher margins. 'In service of keeping production maximized, we need to make sure that we're focused on fast-turn product,' Guyton said. 'That doesn't mean purely entry grade. But higher value and more core models are what we're looking at.' In addition, Mazda will try to curb its incentive spending as car prices increase. Over its past fiscal year, Mazda says that incentives took away over 124.9 billion yen (about $833.9 million) from its operating profits. According to data from Motor Intelligence, Mazda's incentives averaged $3,224 per vehicle from January-March 2025, a 36% year-over-year increase. Mazda3 Overall, Mazda saw a 26% dip in operating profit and a decline in its operating margin from 5.2% the year before to 3.7%. Mazda CEO Moro said that the company expects to give an earnings outlook when it announces its fiscal first-quarter results, which typically happen in August. However, as political leaders from Tokyo and Washington, D.C. negotiate some amendments to the tariffs, Moro maintains that clear guidance won't come unless something gets ironed out between the respective trade representatives. 'At the moment, the Japanese government is still negotiating with the U.S. government. So, I don't think we should provide guidance based on an uncertain outlook or an uncertain premise,' Moro said. 'As the situation is highly volatile, we cannot come up with an estimate at this moment in a rational manner, and so our guidance is undecided.' Final thoughts Mazda's withdrawal of its outlook guidance is the latest in a line that includes big names like its former Dearborn parent, Ford, and German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz. Though Moro stated that it's unable to get clear guidance until the U.S. and Japan work out a trade deal, such a deal is unlikely to come very quickly. According to a May 11 Bloomberg report, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will not accept any trade deal that excludes an accord on auto imports. Japanese media outlet NHK also reported that the Japanese government proposed expanding auto-related investment in the US as part of its concessions. However, they predict that any agreement will likely be reached in early July, around the time Japan announces a national election.
Miami Herald
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
U.S. Tariffs Create a Dramatic Shift in Mazda's Strategy
According to Automotive News, Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro stated during a May 12 presentation on the fiscal year ending March 31 that the automaker requires more time to assess how tariffs might affect its operations. "We will work toward maintaining global sales volume at levels close to the previous year to the greatest extent possible," Moro said. "Regarding the outlook for the current fiscal year, considering the uncertain business environment, including U.S. tariff policies, we are not yet in a position to provide a forecast." Sales in North America, Mazda's biggest market, jumped by a substantial 24 percent to a record 617,000 vehicles during the fiscal year that ended on March 31, driven by all-time-high deliveries in both Mexico and the U.S. In 2024, Mazda's U.S. sales grew by 17% to a record 424,382 vehicles, the best sales year for the brand since 1986. As recently as February, Mazda executives predicted that it would have another year of record U.S. sales, leaning on the success of a redesigned CX-5 to help it move 450,000 vehicles in 2025. However, Mazda CFO Jeffrey Guyton now predicts that U.S. demand will fall due to tariff-induced price increases. Mazda's CEO claimed that tariffs cost the company ¥9 billion to ¥10 billion (~$60.1 million to $66.8 million) in April alone, however, the company intends to combat by pushing Mazdas in other key regions like its native Japan, Southeast Asia, and China, as well as aggressive cost-cutting. "We can imagine there will be some risk to our U.S. sales in the coming year," Guyton said. "And our intention is to find sales opportunities among all the other countries." One caveat behind the numbers is that Mazda heavily relies on vehicle imports on a larger scale than contemporaries like Toyota, Honda, and even Nissan. In 2024, Mazda imported 235,738 vehicles from Japan to the U.S., including models like the CX-5 crossover and the CX-70 and CX-90 SUVs, which make up roughly 55% of its U.S. sales. In addition, Mazda also imports the compact Mazda3 and the CX-30 crossover from its plant in Mexico, which are compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, U.S.A., the automaker's only stateside factory, is a jointly operated site in Alabama where Mazda makes the CX-50 and Toyota makes the Corolla Cross on different assembly lines. Although the CX-50 is made there, Guyton says it will have to pay tariffs on imported parts used in its assembly, which will range from $2,000 to $4,000 per vehicle. Mazda CFO Guyton noted that the automaker will try to push more vehicles that move quicker from dealership lots instead of costlier vehicles that have higher margins. "In service of keeping production maximized, we need to make sure that we're focused on fast-turn product," Guyton said. "That doesn't mean purely entry grade. But higher value and more core models are what we're looking at." In addition, Mazda will try to curb its incentive spending as car prices increase. Over its past fiscal year, Mazda says that incentives took away over 124.9 billion yen (about $833.9 million) from its operating profits. According to data from Motor Intelligence, Mazda's incentives averaged $3,224 per vehicle from January-March 2025, a 36% year-over-year increase. Overall, Mazda saw a 26% dip in operating profit and a decline in its operating margin from 5.2% the year before to 3.7%. Mazda CEO Moro said that the company expects to give an earnings outlook when it announces its fiscal first-quarter results, which typically happen in August. However, as political leaders from Tokyo and Washington, D.C. negotiate some amendments to the tariffs, Moro maintains that clear guidance won't come unless something gets ironed out between the respective trade representatives. "At the moment, the Japanese government is still negotiating with the U.S. government. So, I don't think we should provide guidance based on an uncertain outlook or an uncertain premise," Moro said. "As the situation is highly volatile, we cannot come up with an estimate at this moment in a rational manner, and so our guidance is undecided." Mazda's withdrawal of its outlook guidance is the latest in a line that includes big names like its former Dearborn parent, Ford, and German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz. Though Moro stated that it's unable to get clear guidance until the U.S. and Japan work out a trade deal, such a deal is unlikely to come very quickly. According to a May 11 Bloomberg report, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will not accept any trade deal that excludes an accord on auto imports. Japanese media outlet NHK also reported that the Japanese government proposed expanding auto-related investment in the US as part of its concessions. However, they predict that any agreement will likely be reached in early July, around the time Japan announces a national election. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
