Mazda’s new logo sheds 3D elements for a flat design optimized for smartphones. The updated emblem may debut ahead of Mazda’s ...

UPDATE: AutoGuide first discovered Mazda's trademarked logo in July of 2024. Mazda has officially confirmed the new emblem will soon be put into use—shifting toward a simpler, more modern aesthetic.

And in first place is a story from July 2024 about the new Mazda logo. Our freelancer Joe Foley argued that the new flatter design may not break the mould, but was totally necessary.

According to Pearce, Mazda decided to change its logo after 28 years to create a look more friendly to the smartphone era.

Mazda's logo has been oval-shaped since 1997. The newly registered logo is a repeat of the current one, but it has a flatter ...