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- Mazda Motor Corporation manufactures and sells passenger cars, SUVs, crossovers, sports cars, and commercial vehicles including pick-up trucks worldwide across more than 130 countries and regions; its core lineup encompasses the Mazda2 and Mazda2 Hybrid subcompact models, Mazda3 hatchback and sedan, EZ-6/Mazda6e electric sedan, CX-3 and CX-30 compact crossovers, MX-30 electric vehicle, CX-5 mid-size SUV, CX-50 hybrid crossover, CX-60 premium SUV, CX-70 two-row SUV, MX-5/Mazda Roadster sports car, CX-80 three-row SUV, CX-90 large SUV, and BT-50 pick-up truck. Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Hiroshima, Japan, the company operates eight production sites and six research and development facilities globally, with key markets in Japan, North America, Europe, and China. Mazda employs its Skyactiv technology across gasoline, diesel, and hybrid powertrains, alongside emerging electric and rotary engine innovations. In recent developments, Mazda launched the Lean Asset Strategy in March 2025 to optimize electrification investments to 1.5 trillion yen through partnerships including with Changan Automobile for the EZ-6 EV produced in China and exported to Europe as Mazda6e starting April 2025, Toyota and DENSO for electric powertrains, and Panasonic for battery cells; it expanded its large SUV offerings with CX-70, CX-80, and CX-90 models featuring plug-in hybrid and mild-hybrid options, introduced CX-50 Hybrid assembly in the US, and plans a dedicated battery EV platform launch in 2027 alongside SKYACTIV-Z engines in the next CX-5 by late 2027 under Mazda Monozukuri Innovation 2.0 for enhanced production flexibility.