Mazda’s Chief Executive, Takashi Yamanouchi said they may introduce electric cars after a hybrid model that the carmaker will start selling by 2013 using Toyota’s technology.

Mazda would follow Nissan, whose battery-powered Leaf goes on sale this month, as well as Toyota and Honda electric cars and plug-ins planned for 2012. Carmakers are adding less polluting vehicles as governments tighten emissions rules and consumers demand more fuel-efficient models.

The European Mazda 2 facelift will make its debut in France at the Paris Motor Show in October with a new front fascia which inspired from its U.S. sibling, with new options for the powertrain and with some changes to the car frame. We can also find more comfort due to the tweaked suspension and the automatic transmission.

The design of the facelifted super mini car Mazda 2 integrates in Mazda’s unique family face.

At the Paris Motor Show will also be launched updated versions of Mazda 3 and Mazda 5 with a new MZ-CD 1.6 liter diesel for both of the models.