Crossovers' success key to Mazda's shift to EVs

Mazda is counting on the success of its upcoming CX-70 and CX-90 crossovers, larger siblings of the CX-50, shown, to support its electric plans.

December 11, 2022 05:00 AM

HIROSHIMA, Japan — Mazda Motor Corp. could start building its first EVs in the U.S. as early as 2026 — but that hinges on a slew of variables, cautions CEO Akira Marumoto.

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