Cars & Concepts

Mazda3 bets on tech upgrades to regain traction

The new Mazda3 has softer body contours. Its low-to-the-ground nose design and a reduced gap between wheel arches and tires accentuate the car’s proportions.

May 07, 2019 04:00 AM

Mazda is counting on the new Mazda3 to give it a lift in Europe's key compact segment, where the predecessor model has dropped to 18th in the ranking after three consecutive years of declining sales.

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Tariffs already hurting vehicle affordability as more price hikes loom

Despite discounts by automakers such as Ford and Stellantis, the average new-vehicle price rose 2.5 percent in April, and more increases are expected.

Michael Martinez

Tariffs already hurting vehicle affordability as more price hikes loom

Tariff costs, policy uncertainty prevent suppliers from investing in the U.S., MEMA says

Tariff costs, policy uncertainty prevent suppliers from investing in the U.S., MEMA says

Kia technician training program for veterans helps dealership boost productivity

Kia technician training program for veterans helps dealership boost productivity

$11 billion tariff tsunami poised to wash over Japanese automakers looking to boost U.S. output

$11 billion tariff tsunami poised to wash over Japanese automakers looking to boost U.S. output

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