There may be tension within the ranks of Mazda.  Apparently some in the Mazda camp feel that Ford has stunted its Japanese partner’s own growth in the US.  Among the sporting element in US operations, there was disappointment that not enough was done to keep the RX-8 competitive, especially when Ford’s less-expensive and much faster retro Mustang hit the scene and undercut the rotary sport coupe.

Of larger concern, Mazda only has a single hybrid in the US–a rebadged Ford Escape.  Previous reports on the blogosphere have stated that the Mazda6 sedan will not receive a hybrid option for fear of intruding on the Fusion’s turf.  Mazda has also wanted to bring its Mazda2 subcompact to the States, but there was worry that it would conflict with Ford’s Fiesta campaign.

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Mazda may acquire former Chrysler/GM dealers as a way to widen its grip within the US market, but company execs are worried that a another fuel shock will damage sales with no sub-compact or hybrid-car available.