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Straits Times
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Straits Times
Fast Lane: Mazda 6e to launch in S'pore in 2026, Deepal S05 made in Thailand, Neo Aeronautics flying car takes off
The electric Mazda 6e is expected to be in Singapore in the second half of 2026. PHOTO: MAZDA Fast Lane: Mazda 6e to launch in S'pore in 2026, Deepal S05 made in Thailand, Neo Aeronautics flying car takes off Incoming: Mazda EV The Mazda 6e electric saloon is the European version of the China-only EZ-6, and it is slated for launch in Singapore and the United Kingdom in the second half of 2026. While the car will be built in China through a joint venture between Mazda and Chinese state-owned company Changan, it will be further tuned to suit European taste for the export market. This is in terms of the steering, suspension and pedal calibration. On the outside, the 6e is about the same size as the Toyota Camry, though its wheelbase, at 2,895mm, is 70mm longer than the benchmark saloon. This should translate to a significantly more spacious cabin than Mazda's current contender in the segment, the 6 Sedan. In terms of driving range, the 6e can travel up to 552km before its batteries need to be recharged. 'Sawadee' car for Singapore Changan's new Thai factory will produce the Deepal S05 (pictured here on a production line in China) for markets such as Singapore. PHOTO: JONATHAN NG The first made-in-Thailand Deepal S05 rolled off the assembly line at Changan's factory in Rayong on May 16 to mark the factory's official opening. This is the first overseas electric vehicle factory for Changan, which is a state-owned car company. Changan joins Chinese rivals including BYD, MG and GAC to have manufacturing operations in Thailand. Besides Deepal, the plant will also produce cars under the Changan, Deepal and Avatr brands. The factory has workshops for welding, painting, general assembly and batteries, among other functions. The annual production capacity is expected to double from 100,000 units to 200,000 units by 2027. The S05 is a mid-sized electric sport utility vehicle competing against the likes of the BYD Atto 3. Expected to be launched in Singapore later in 2025, the S05 will likely come from the Rayong factory. Made-in-Singapore flying car to take flight in US The Crimson S8 'flying car' will take to the skies in 2026, albeit only in the US. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO Home-grown aeronautical company Neo Aeronautics is aiming to make its 'flying car' available for rental to tourists and adventure seekers in 2026 at clubhouses set up in scenic and tourist spots in the US. The Crimson S8 is a compact machine that can fit into a standard parking space. Four pairs of electric propellers mounted on carbon fibre arms enable it to take off and land like a helicopter. The S8 will undergo further development before launching in the US in 2026. There are currently no plans to launch the Crimson S8 in Singapore. Virtual self-driving grand prix racing in UAE Come November, 10 research teams, including one from Singapore, will compete in the autonomous racing league at the Yas Marina Circuit in the UAE. PHOTO: A2RL Singapore will be among 10 countries competing at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League Car Championship on Nov 15. This will take place at the Yas Marina Circuit in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Singapore's entry is a collaboration between Nanyang Technological University and UAE-based technology group Kintsugi. The teams will compete to develop the autonomous driving system to extract maximum performance from the Dallara Super Formula SF23 racer on track. The vehicle is similar to the one used in the 2024 event, but with upgraded sensors and systems. New for 2025 is A2RL Sim-Sprint, a virtual racing series to speed up the refinement of autonomous vehicle algorithms. The organiser says this extends A2RL into a year-round development ecosystem. Go to to learn more about the autonomous racing series. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
NZ Autocar
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
Mazda6e electric sedan debuts in Europe
Mazda has officially launched its electric Mazda6e in Europe. The firm describes it as 'a new era, transferring the seamless connection between car and driver into the age of electric mobility'. The emphasis is on precise handling, intuitive response and a natural sense of control, or Jinba Ittai. It means 'horse and driver as one', a concept Mazda first introduced with the MX-5 in 1989 and then later in the Mazda6 back in 2002. Read more from our first look at the Mazda6e here. The five-door hatchback's driving dynamics are 'fine-tuned for confidence and lasting driving pleasure'. A driver-focused cockpit and ergonomically designed seats ensure ease, comfort and control, lasting for longer journeys. There are two electric powertrains in Europe, delivering 190kW (16.6kWh/100km) or 180kW (long range, 80kWh battery, 550km of range, 16.5kWh/100km). Both offer 320Nm of torque, 'ensuring smooth acceleration and responsive rear-wheel drive performance'. Mazda quotes a 0 to 100km/h figure of under eight seconds and a top speed of 175km/h. Engineers from Japan and Germany refined the steering, suspension and pedal calibration for a 'harmonious and reassuring driving feel'. Rear-wheel drive, multi-link rear suspension, and an evenly balanced 50:50 weight distribution imbue the 6e with confident handling and direct feedback. Carefully tuned steering and damper characteristics 'increase precision in every manoeuvre'. An integrated brake control system means easy transitions between acceleration, braking and cornering, enhancing stability and ride comfort, Mazda says. A rear spoiler deploys automatically at 90km/h for extra downforce and improved high-speed stability. There are three drive modes, Normal, Sport and Individual. Normal mode harmonises range and performance, with regenerative braking and steering assistance on standard level. Sport mode bumps engagement and dynamic, with stronger acceleration, medium regenerative braking, and increased steering resistance for better road feel. Individual mode allows drivers to configure all these parameters. Acceleration can be set to either medium or strong, regenerative braking is in four levels and steering resistance is in either standard or sport. Mazda says its 6e retains the distinctive driving experience of its predecessors 'while introducing a new level of precision, responsiveness and refinement'. Think: a dynamic and engaging Mazda driving experience. It goes on sale in Europe midyear.
Forbes
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
Mazda Bites Bullet And Adopts Tesla's Superchargers Globally
The new Mazda 6e. Mazda may have been one of the last carmakers in the U.S. to announce it was adopting Tesla's Supercharger system — better known as NACS (North American Charging Standard) — but it just happens to be one of the first to reveal it will employ the world's best, quickest, most efficient charging system in its home country of Japan. Last year, Sony Honda Mobility's Afeela EV brand announced plans to use the NACS system in Japan, making it the first carmaker in Japan to make the switch. And that's quite an announcement for Mazda given that the Hiroshima-based carmaker has only debuted one dedicated electric vehicle so far. The fully electric MX-30 SUV launched in the U.S. in 2020 but was withdrawn after only two model years due to its poor 100-mile EPA-estimated range. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 10: Mazda 6e mid-size battery electric car on display at the AutoSalon ... More on January 10, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Sjoerd van) And while it has launched the new electric Mazda EZ-6 sedan in China, co-developed in partnership with China's Changan Automotive, and will debut the new Mazda 6e in Europe in summer, the brand does not have plans for an EV in the US before 2027. Mazda was considering an SUV derivative of the 6e for North America — rumored to be called the Mazda CX-6e — but the current stiff tariffs don't bode well for vehicles built outside the US. The company does however offer the plug-in hybrid models including the CX-70 PHEV and CX-90 PHEV variants (with electric-only range of up to 26 miles) which will be able to use the NACS system. CHAdeMO, Japan's fast-charging network, had its moment as a connector in Japan, and a few other markets, but it is getting phased out simply because it does not offer quick enough charging. CHAdeMO may offer several types of charging options, with some faster than others, but the majority of these Japan-centric chargers are only able to charge at up to 50kW while NACS delivers between 150kW to 250kW, which means that NACS can recharge batteries up to 80% in 20 minutes where as CHAdeMO can take well over an hour to deliver the same amount of charge. Meanwhile in North America at present, Mazda says on its U.S. website 'thanks to our partnership with ChargePoint, you can speed up your at-home charge time to just 1.5 hours with the installation of one of their Level 2 in-home charging units.' The NACS collaboration announcement means that Mazda owners in the US will get access to a much quicker and easily accessible charging system when it starts the program in 2027.
7NEWS
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Mazda joins other automakers to withhold profit guidance
Mazda has announced it won't issue a profit forecast for the next financial year given volatility in the United States (US), despite reporting an increase in sales, revenue and profit over the past 12 months. The Japanese automaker joins a growing number of automakers including Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Volvo, Volkswagen and Stellantis in withdrawing or delaying financial guidance for the year ahead. While announcing results including a five per cent increase in global sales and four per cent profit growth in the 2024 Japanese financial year – which runs from April 1 to March 31 – the company said the next 12 months are too volatile to predict. 'Mazda has not yet determined its outlook for the fiscal year ending March 2026,' a statement from the automaker said. 'The company is closely monitoring the US business environment – including tariff policy developments, and market demand – and will provide an update with its first-quarter financial results.' 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 automaker is optimistic about the coming 12 months, with the Mazda 6e – a Chinese-made electric successor to the 6 sedan and wagon which could make it to Australia – launching soon in the United Kingdom and Europe and already on sale in China as the EZ-6. A new-generation of the CX-5 SUV, Mazda's best-selling vehicle in Australia and its biggest volume market, the US, is set to be unveiled in 2025 with a hybrid version to rival the hot-selling Toyota RAV4. While sales fell 23.4 per cent in China over the last Japanese financial year, Mazda posted a record result in North America with a 20 per cent increase to 617,00 vehicles, led by the CX-5. A total of 435,000 Mazdas were sold in the US – a 16 per cent year-on-year rise – making up one-third of the brand's global sales. Yet the success makes Mazda more vulnerable to the tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump designed to encourage manufacturing in the US. Mazda has a single US plant in Huntsville, Alabama, a partnership with Toyota where it manufactures the CX-50 which isn't sold in Australia. A blanket 25 per cent automotive tariff came into effect on April 3, 2025 and applied to all vehicle imports into the US. The ability to measure the impact was further complicated by Mr Trump's country-specific 'reciprocal tariffs' which saw Japan's 4.5 per cent rate increased to 24 per cent. This was to be applied on to goods imported from Japan to the US – including motor vehicles – in addition to the 25 per cent automotive tariff. Mazda manufactures most of its vehicles in Japan with almost 60 per cent of its production made domestically last month, but it also has factories in China, Mexico and Thailand. Repeated changes of tariffs into the US – reduced in many cases – may appear positive but have only added pressure on supply chains and car companies with the constant uncertainty. The volatility saw Ford report a 65 per cent first-quarter fall in income, as the US car giant and rival Stellantis issued staff pricing for all customers to stave off fears of new-car price rises. General Motors (GM) paused its April 29, 2025 financial guidance – having pulled its previous January forecast – after the Trump administration announced the same day it would soften the automotive tariffs. The automaker held back to seek clarity on the changes before announcing on May 1 the tariffs – as they stood at the time – would cost the company between $US4-5 billion (A$6.8-7.2 billion) over the next 12 months.
Perth Now
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Mazda joins other automakers to withhold profit guidance
Mazda has announced it won't issue a profit forecast for the next financial year given volatility in the United States (US), despite reporting an increase in sales, revenue and profit over the past 12 months. The Japanese automaker joins a growing number of automakers including Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Volvo, Volkswagen and Stellantis in withdrawing or delaying financial guidance for the year ahead. While announcing results including a five per cent increase in global sales and four per cent profit growth in the 2024 Japanese financial year – which runs from April 1 to March 31 – the company said the next 12 months are too volatile to predict. 'Mazda has not yet determined its outlook for the fiscal year ending March 2026,' a statement from the automaker said. 'The company is closely monitoring the US business environment – including tariff policy developments, and market demand – and will provide an update with its first-quarter financial results.' 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 automaker is optimistic about the coming 12 months, with the Mazda 6e – a Chinese-made electric successor to the 6 sedan and wagon which could make it to Australia – launching soon in the United Kingdom and Europe and already on sale in China as the EZ-6. A new-generation of the CX-5 SUV, Mazda's best-selling vehicle in Australia and its biggest volume market, the US, is set to be unveiled in 2025 with a hybrid version to rival the hot-selling Toyota RAV4. While sales fell 23.4 per cent in China over the last Japanese financial year, Mazda posted a record result in North America with a 20 per cent increase to 617,00 vehicles, led by the CX-5. A total of 435,000 Mazdas were sold in the US – a 16 per cent year-on-year rise – making up one-third of the brand's global sales. Yet the success makes Mazda more vulnerable to the tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump designed to encourage manufacturing in the US. Mazda has a single US plant in Huntsville, Alabama, a partnership with Toyota where it manufactures the CX-50 which isn't sold in Australia. Supplied Credit: CarExpert A blanket 25 per cent automotive tariff came into effect on April 3, 2025 and applied to all vehicle imports into the US. The ability to measure the impact was further complicated by Mr Trump's country-specific 'reciprocal tariffs' which saw Japan's 4.5 per cent rate increased to 24 per cent. This was to be applied on to goods imported from Japan to the US – including motor vehicles – in addition to the 25 per cent automotive tariff. Mazda manufactures most of its vehicles in Japan with almost 60 per cent of its production made domestically last month, but it also has factories in China, Mexico and Thailand. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Repeated changes of tariffs into the US – reduced in many cases – may appear positive but have only added pressure on supply chains and car companies with the constant uncertainty. The volatility saw Ford report a 65 per cent first-quarter fall in income, as the US car giant and rival Stellantis issued staff pricing for all customers to stave off fears of new-car price rises. General Motors (GM) paused its April 29, 2025 financial guidance – having pulled its previous January forecast – after the Trump administration announced the same day it would soften the automotive tariffs. The automaker held back to seek clarity on the changes before announcing on May 1 the tariffs – as they stood at the time – would cost the company between $US4-5 billion (A$6.8-7.2 billion) over the next 12 months.
