I worry about the future of smaller car firms. With so much new technology to invest in and develop and new rivals flooding the market, the relative minnows are getting squeezed.
That's why, like many of its contemporaries, Mazda is increasingly reliant on partnerships, sharing development with Toyota and Changan. Such deals give a firm like Mazda a path into the future, but the fear is that they lose some of the individuality that is a core part of their appeal.
Get the full story
Sign up to Autocar for free and enjoy access to our in-depth features, expert opinions, plus stories from Autocar Business.
Already registered? Log in
