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Mazda confirms its first global EV sedan: Will it land in the US? (electrek.co)
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[–] burble@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 2 months ago

How did Mazda settle on the Femur Shatterer as the shape of their hood?

I'm still holding out hope for an electric Miata. One day.

[–] cron@feddit.org 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

If this car is made in China (what it likely is), it will have a disadvantage in both the US and (to a lesser extent) in the EU.

Edit: Someone in the comments mentioned it is a redesigned SL03. The cockpit looks very similar:

[–] Pelicanen@sopuli.xyz 9 points 2 months ago

God damnit. More capacitive touch buttons and LCD screens instead of normal buttons and a regular dash. I hate the way car interiors are evolving.

[–] klangcola@reddthat.com 3 points 2 months ago

Yay, finally more non-SUV electric cars.

Oh, it's also made in China. And it's a rebranded Chinese car. The traditional manufacturers really are falling behind in the electric transition.

[–] smuuthbrane@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Mazda Easy Sex.

I'd say "they knew", but I'd they did they wouldn't have.

[–] Nomecks@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Only in the U.S.

[–] smuuthbrane@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago

I'll concede "North America", as "zee" has infected Canada too. Not sure about Mexico.