Mazda CX-30 crossover SUV

The image features a red Mazda CX-30, a subcompact crossover SUV that debuted globally in 2019. This specific model is part of Mazda's modern lineup characterized by the 'Kodo' design language, which emphasizes fluid, emotional motion even when the vehicle is stationary.

Mazda, originally founded in 1920 as Toyo Cork Kogyo Co., Ltd. in Hiroshima, Japan, transitioned from manufacturing cork to machine tools and eventually vehicles in the early 1930s. Today, the CX-30 is produced in several locations worldwide to serve different regional markets. Key assembly plants include the Ujina plant in Hiroshima, Japan; Salamanca, Mexico; Rayong, Thailand; and Nanjing, China (through a joint venture).

Ownership of Mazda has evolved significantly over the decades. While it was famously partnered with Ford for many years, Mazda became an independent entity again around 2015. As of 2026, Mazda Motor Corporation remains a publicly traded company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange with a diverse ownership base that includes institutional investors like the Master Trust Bank of Japan and strategic partners such as Toyota Motor Corporation, which holds a minority stake.