Mazda, Ford go separate ways on product development

摘要

Less than a year after Ford Motor Co. halved its stake in Mazda Motor Corp., Mazda is embarking on a more independent product development path. Seita Kanai, head of Mazda r&d, says there will be fewer joint projects, such as the shared platforms and drivetrains that the carmakers worked on during their 30-year equity tie-up.