Mazda’s global vehicle output rebounds in December

Core Viewpoint - Mazda Motor Corporation experienced a rebound in global vehicle production in December 2025, with a 9.4% increase compared to the previous month, indicating a recovery from earlier declines in production and sales [1][2][4]. Production Summary - Global vehicle production reached 99,018 units in December 2025, up from 95,232 units in November, marking a recovery from a 5.2% year-on-year decline [1]. - Domestic production in Japan increased by 6% to 66,024 units, with notable increases in specific models: CX-30 production surged by 69% to 8,961 units, Mazda 3 production rose by 25% to 11,207 units, and CX-5 volumes increased by 6% to 26,546 units [1]. - Overseas vehicle production rose over 17% to 32,994 units in December, recovering from a 9.4% decline in November [2]. Export and Sales Summary - Exports from Japan fell by 4% year-on-year to 57,223 units in December, with a significant drop in shipments to North America by 18% to 22,591 units, while exports to Europe surged by 38% to 19,047 units [3]. - In 2025, Mazda's total global production was 1,156,707 vehicles, a decrease of 3.7% from 1,201,049 units in 2024, with domestic output declining by 4.4% and overseas production falling by 2.6% [3]. - Global sales decreased by 1.7% to 1,256,215 units in the previous year, with a 5.3% increase in Japan but a 2.5% decline in overseas sales [4].