# Why Mazda Refuses to Kill Its Old-School Design Tradition

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Podcast: [Autoblog News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/autoblog-news-1708029)
Published: 2026-09-12T12:45:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.autoblog.com/news/why-mazda-refuses-to-kill-its-old-school-design-tradition
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Mazda fiercely prioritizes traditional clay modeling in its vehicle design process despite major industry shifts toward digital tools and spatial computing.

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