TSMC, the world's largest foundry, is quitting GaN power-chip manufacturing. ROHM, which built its flagship 650V parts inside TSMC's fabs, has licensed the technology and is racing to mass-produce in Hamamatsu by 2027. A look at the China-US rivalry and Japan's vertical-integration bet.
Mazda has launched the third-generation CX-5 in Japan today, May 21, 2026, starting at 3.3 million yen (around $20,800). With 5 million sold globally, this redesigned SUV is Mazda's bet on hybrids and combustion as the EV boom cools — and how it stacks up against Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Tesla, and BYD.
Mazda will end domestic production of its signature compact car Mazda2 (formerly Demio) at the end of August 2026. We explore the 30-year legacy of the car that saved Mazda from bankruptcy in the 1990s, and what this means for Japan's shrinking compact car market.
Trump tariffs triggered a massive production shift by Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and Subaru from Japan to the US. With $35 billion in annual tariff costs industry-wide, we explore each maker's strategy, the impact on 5.5 million Japanese jobs, and how this echoes the 1980s trade wars.
Consumer Reports' inaugural Safety Verdict for 2026 names Mazda the safest car brand, beating Volvo, Mercedes, and BMW. Discover what makes this Japanese automaker's safety philosophy unique and why Japanese brands dominate the top 10.
Trump's auto tariffs have shaken Japan's major automakers to the core. Mazda posts its first loss in 5 years, Honda's car division sees record losses. A deep dive into their earnings, the tariff damage in dollars, and early signs of recovery.