Category: Mazda Motor Corp

A Wink, a Nod or a Duck: The Secrets Behind Car Owners’ Secret Handshakes

The New York Times – Business:
It’s more than the Jeep Wave: Miatas can wink with their pop-up headlights, and Porsche owners have their own waves, but only for the right cars.
Toyota Says Tariffs Will Erase $1.3 Billion in Profits in Just 2 Months

The automaker’s somber forecast for the fiscal year underscored how quickly fortunes have turned for many companies reckoning with President Trump’s tariffs.
Global Automakers React to Trump’s 25% Tariff on Imported Cars

Ignoring diplomatic efforts and investment pledges, President Trump said he would impose tariffs that are expected to deal a blow to American neighbors and allies in Asia.
On YouTube, Major Brands’ Ads Appear Alongside Racist Falsehoods About Haitian Immigrants

Large organizations and brands saw their advertising dollars funneled to videos amplifying inflammatory narratives, underscoring how difficult it can be to maintain brand safety online.
Japan Built Thailand’s Car Industry. Now China Is Gunning for It.

After dominating sales in Thailand for decades, Mazda, Nissan and other Japanese companies are losing their grip on a market long viewed as a regional hub.
Toyota and Other Japanese Carmakers Say They Mishandled Safety Tests

The Japanese authorities had told the companies to conduct investigations into their compliance with national standards for safety and other issues.
U.A.W. Announces Drive to Organize Nonunion Plants

The United Automobile Workers’ effort, with a long-elusive goal, follows its success in securing big raises in contracts with the Detroit automakers.