“The timing of the Japan-US auto tariff reduction was later than initially expected, which had an impact of ¥10.3 billion. As a result, although we aimed for break-even in the second quarter, we posted an operating loss of ¥7.8 billion. We see the second quarter result establishing a foundation for turnaround in the second half of the year,” MMC said.

“To shift toward a framework that delivers value under consistent direction centered on design strategy in order to realize Mazda 2030 Vision. Furthermore, the aim is to enhance planning accuracy by closely aligning with the corporate strategy, which will lead to high-quality mass production design development within shorter timeframes. The goal is also to build an organization that continuously drives innovation and delivers high-quality designs by fostering a culture where individuals can act autonomously and demonstrate their strengths,” Mazda said.

The Impending Changes

• Advance Design Studio, Production Design Studio, and Design Modeling Studio will be eliminated and reorganized into the newly established Design Creation Studio and Design Innovation Studio.
• Brand Style Management Dept. will be renamed Brand Style Studio.