Mazda swimming upstream to electrify

Mazda is forging ahead with larger crossovers fit for American roads and its persistent push into the premium space. The Japanese automaker's effort is evident in the rollout of the CX-50 compact crossover as well as the forthcoming CX-70 five-seater and three-row CX-90, which will both sit on Mazda's new larger, rear-drive platform and offer two powertrains — one of them a plug-in hybrid.