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Auto Blog
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Mazda Teases The CX-5 Built To Take On The World's Best-Seller
2026 Mazda CX-5 Teases Sharper Styling It's official: the Tesla Model Y has been overtaken by the Toyota RAV4 as the world's best-selling car. That's according to analysis by JATO Dynamics' Felipe Munoz, and now Mazda wants to mount an attack, with three shadowy teaser images heralding the imminent arrival of the 2026 CX-5 crossover. This will be the third generation of the CX-5, Mazda's own best-seller, and to ensure it stays that way, the CX-5 will be evolving slightly with taillights that appear to be influenced by the CX-90 and slim headlights with stacked DRL graphics framing a large grille. From these images, it appears that the CX-5 will still be easily identifiable as a Mazda product, but it'll look a little more upmarket, and as the brand attempts to reposition itself as premium, that's a fine move. New CX-5 Arrives Soon Some comments on the Mazda USA Instagram page have likened the styling in these snapshots of the forthcoming CX-5 to that of the BMW X3 and Lexus NX, both of which are firmly in the premium crossover camp, so the designers have done their part. Will the substance match the style? According to the automaker's posts on social media, Mazda intends to reveal the 2026 CX-5 on July 10, promising 'greater utility' alongside 'human-centric technology and class-leading safety,' so we don't have long to wait to see where the improvements have been made. Beyond those areas, Mazda needs to impress under the hood if the CX-5 is to compete with the RAV4, which is now only available as a hybrid. Hybrid Power For The New CX-5 Source: Mazda Mazda hasn't given us much to go on, but it's safe to assume that a version of the 2.5-liter four-cylinder that is currently offered in the CX-5 (with or without turbocharging) will be the initial offering. At some point, a hybrid powertrain is also expected to arrive after Mazda confirmed that it would offer one in 2027. But unlike the CX-50, which uses a hybrid system developed by Toyota, the new CX-5 is expected to use an in-house-developed powertrain, potentially under the new Skyactiv-Z family of four-cylinder engines. That doesn't mean that Toyota and Mazda aren't getting along – the next Supra is rumored to be getting a Mazda engine – but it does show that Mazda is becoming more and more capable of rivaling the world's best in every area. Let's just hope that the hybrid is a good one. Best-sellers can quickly turn into flops if they and the brand they represent don't meet expectations, and the mildly updated Model Y is proof. Oops! We're unable to load this content right now. View directly on 𝕏 About the Author Sebastian Cenizo View Profile
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Elon Musk Reveals the Only Way He'd Step Down From Tesla in Next 5 Years
Elon Musk has declared that he'll only step down from his position as Tesla CEO within the next five years if he dies. When asked at the Qatar Economic Forum on Tuesday whether he had any doubt about his future leadership status at Tesla, Musk said he had no doubts before adding as a qualifier: 'I might die.' Earlier this month, Tesla's chair, Robyn Denholm, denied that the company was seeking a new CEO. Musk also claimed during his interview that Tesla's declining sales picture had 'already turned around,' despite Tesla's deliveries during Q1 2025 being the company's lowest since Q2 2022. The interviewer, journalist Mishal Husain, highlighted how Tesla sales have recently been weak in Europe, to which Musk replied: 'Europe is our weakest market. We're strong everywhere else.' Tesla sales have dropped nearly 40% in Europe since the start of the year, with sales falling over 46% in April. That same month, sales of Tesla's Model Y, the world's best-selling car in 2024, dropped 51%. Musk added that European sales declines were 'true of all manufacturers.' According to JATO Dynamics' data for 28 European nations, new car registrations remained stable in Europe. April saw 1,078,521 new cars registered, 1,399 more units than in 2024. Electric vehicles bolstered new vehicle registrations, while ICE vehicles significantly declined. In April, Chinese brand BYD, which makes hybrids and battery electric vehicles (BEVs), registered more BEVs in Europe than Tesla for the first time. 'Our sales are doing well at this point. We don't anticipate any meaningful sales shortfall. Obviously, the stock market recognizes that since we're now back over a trillion dollars in market cap,' Musk said. However, Husain emphasized how she referred to sales numbers instead of stock value. In a recent interview with Autoblog, YouTube mechanic sensation Scotty Kilmer spoke about Tesla stock value: 'Value to him [Elon Musk] is stock market value. Stock market value isn't real value. It's pumped-up stuff. It used to be that the stock market was an investment. It isn't anymore. It's just outright riverboat gambling. His [Elon Musk] stock can go up billions of dollars or go down billions of dollars with whatever he says.' Tesla continues to refuse to release its sales figures by country until the end of the quarter, with a report on Q2 sales expected during the first week of July. Still, many countries report monthly new vehicle registrations, allowing those outside of Tesla to gain clarity on the company's standing. Sales results released by Tesla for Q2 in July will be the final determiner of whether Musk's claim of a 'major rebound in demand' from customers is accurate, and if so, by what degree. Tesla stock is up over 50% in a little over a month since Musk decided to reduce his time spent in Washington in favor of the automaker, signaling investor confidence since past instances have proven Musk's dedication as worthwhile. The Model 3's production ramp-up from 2017 to 2018 is recognized as one of Tesla's most significant crises. Still, Musk led the company through it without stepping down from his executive roles at SpaceX and The Boring Company, highlighting his ability to bounce back with the cards down and while wearing multiple hats. Elon Musk Reveals the Only Way He'd Step Down From Tesla in Next 5 Years first appeared on Autoblog on May 25, 2025
Miami Herald
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Elon Musk Reveals the Only Way He'd Step Down From Tesla in Next 5 Years
Elon Musk has declared that he'll only step down from his position as Tesla CEO within the next five years if he dies. When asked at the Qatar Economic Forum on Tuesday whether he had any doubt about his future leadership status at Tesla, Musk said he had no doubts before adding as a qualifier: "I might die." Earlier this month, Tesla's chair, Robyn Denholm, denied that the company was seeking a new CEO. Musk also claimed during his interview that Tesla's declining sales picture had "already turned around," despite Tesla's deliveries during Q1 2025 being the company's lowest since Q2 2022. The interviewer, journalist Mishal Husain, highlighted how Tesla sales have recently been weak in Europe, to which Musk replied: "Europe is our weakest market. We're strong everywhere else." Tesla sales have dropped nearly 40% in Europe since the start of the year, with sales falling over 46% in April. That same month, sales of Tesla's Model Y, the world's best-selling car in 2024, dropped 51%. Musk added that European sales declines were "true of all manufacturers." According to JATO Dynamics' data for 28 European nations, new car registrations remained stable in Europe. April saw 1,078,521 new cars registered, 1,399 more units than in 2024. Electric vehicles bolstered new vehicle registrations, while ICE vehicles significantly declined. In April, Chinese brand BYD, which makes hybrids and battery electric vehicles (BEVs), registered more BEVs in Europe than Tesla for the first time. "Our sales are doing well at this point. We don't anticipate any meaningful sales shortfall. Obviously, the stock market recognizes that since we're now back over a trillion dollars in market cap," Musk said. However, Husain emphasized how she referred to sales numbers instead of stock value. In a recent interview with Autoblog, YouTube mechanic sensation Scotty Kilmer spoke about Tesla stock value: "Value to him [Elon Musk] is stock market value. Stock market value isn't real value. It's pumped-up stuff. It used to be that the stock market was an investment. It isn't anymore. It's just outright riverboat gambling. His [Elon Musk] stock can go up billions of dollars or go down billions of dollars with whatever he says." Tesla continues to refuse to release its sales figures by country until the end of the quarter, with a report on Q2 sales expected during the first week of July. Still, many countries report monthly new vehicle registrations, allowing those outside of Tesla to gain clarity on the company's standing. Sales results released by Tesla for Q2 in July will be the final determiner of whether Musk's claim of a "major rebound in demand" from customers is accurate, and if so, by what degree. Tesla stock is up over 50% in a little over a month since Musk decided to reduce his time spent in Washington in favor of the automaker, signaling investor confidence since past instances have proven Musk's dedication as worthwhile. The Model 3's production ramp-up from 2017 to 2018 is recognized as one of Tesla's most significant crises. Still, Musk led the company through it without stepping down from his executive roles at SpaceX and The Boring Company, highlighting his ability to bounce back with the cards down and while wearing multiple hats. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
