Mazda Appoints Yoshiyuki Wada as MNAO's New Vice President of R&D, Design, and QA
On October 1, Mazda North America Operations (MNAO) announced that Yoshiyuki Wada has been appointed as the company's new Vice President of R&D and Design and Quality Assurance. This will make Wada responsible for spearheading product strategy development within the U.S. market and improving collaboration across key manufacturing teams in the U.S. and Mexico. He will report directly to Executive Vice President Takuji Iwashita.

The Mazda CX-90 PHEV continues to set new benchmarks. It was recently named the 2025 Best Plug-In Hybrid SUV by U.S. News & World Report. Not only was the CX-90 PHEV applauded for its versatile performance, but this three-row model also received top marks for its well-appointed interior. Outstanding value further sets apart the new CX-90 PHEV.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Consumer Reports (CR) have named several Mazda models to the updated list of recommended new and used vehicles for teen drivers. This is a testament to Mazda’s dedication to developing remarkably secure automobiles. Parents will appreciate knowing their children are behind the wheel of a safe ride. Mazda’s cars and SUVs are built to provide superior impact protection and offer several advanced driver-assistance technologies that help you avoid an accident.
Scheduled to hit the Chinese market this year, the all-new Mazda EZ-60 is garnering a great deal of attention. This electrified crossover SUV's exciting performance, modern styling, and impressive list of smart features will appeal to a lot of drivers. Here's a rundown of what the new EZ-60 has to offer.