Dave Funston, manager, national fleet operations for Mazda North American Operations, passed away on April 1, 2021, following a three-year battle with colon cancer. He was 61.He has the distinction, to date, of being longest reining fleet manager in the history of Mazda North American Operations.
Mazda is recalling approximately 262,220 2018-2019 CX-5 compact SUVs and Mazda6 midsize sedans, as well as 2019 Mazda3 compact sedans because a software error in the powertrain control module may cause the engine to stall.
About 95% of Mazda vehicles sold in 2030 will be powered by some form of electrification, and the company will also revive its rotary engine for use as a range-extender for one of two planned battery-electric vehicles, according to the automaker.
Mazda North American Operations is recalling an estimated 682 2018 Mazda CX-5 vehicles because some side curtain airbags may not properly unfold during deployment.
The cars are still the stars, but this year’s L.A. Auto Show revealed an auto industry at a crossroads.
The recall, set to begin Aug. 21, covers nearly 228,000 vehicles in the 2014-2016 model years.
Mazda has begun building its next generation CX-5 compact SUV that will arrive in 2017 with an optional diesel engine, Mazda has announced.
The recall covers nearly 42,000 of the mid-size sedans in the 2009 and 2010 model years.
The recall, set to begin March 1, covers nearly 269,000 vehicles in the 2014-2016 model years.
Sporty compact SUVs are arguably the automotive industry's hottest segment, and they were well represented at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show. Photos by Stephane Babcock, Paul Clinton, Joanne Tucker, Amy Winter, and Chris Wolski.
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