Mazda2 Will Be a Rebadged Toyota Yaris Hatchback in Europe by 2022

The Mazda2 is struggling to stay competitive in Europe. Rather than develop an all-new model on its own, Mazda has apparently decided to borrow a small car from Toyota and slap on some of its own badges. Badge-engineering is becoming an increasingly common tactic for cash-strapped Japanese automakers. Right now, Suzuki has its badges plastered all over the RAV4 and Corolla wagon. Why? Because Toyota makes some of the best hybrids, and we ...