The iconic Mazda MX-5 RF that now comes with a power retractable hardtop roof was not the only model launched by Bermaz Motor recently, as the company also took the opportunity to introduce a trio of Mazda models fitted with G-Vectoring Control (GVC) into our local market. GVC is the first in a series of new SkyActiv-Vehicle Dynamics technologies that provide integrated control of …

Mazda is teasing us with some internal glimpse of their upcoming CX-8 crossover SUV which will be launch in Japan later this year. It is a new model and a new generation lineup in Japan and it will have three rows of seating. Mazda aims to start sales before the end of 2017. It won’t totally be completely new as …

Bermaz Motor, the official importer and distributor of Mazda cars in Malaysia, has announced the availability of the MX-5 RF (Retractable Fastback) in Malaysia. Based on the MX-5 soft-top sports car, the new model is equipped with a power retractable hardtop roof. The MX-5 RF is powered by a SkyActiv-G 2.0 petrol engine instead of the 1.5-litre engine found in …

After an arduous tour around the world organised by Mazda, the one-millionth MX-5 is finally back in Japan at the company’s Hiroshima headquarters. The car travelled through countries such as the UK, Spain, Germany, Belgium, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Throughout the tour, more than 10,000 MX-5 fans signed their names on the body of the car.   “Seeing so …

Bermaz is organising the “Let’s Celebrate Driving” roadshow at Setia City Mall from 27 April to 1 May 2017 as well as a test drive event at Setia City Convention Centre from 28 April to 1 May 2017. Mazda will be showcasing their newly launched cars at both locations. At the “Let’s Celebrate Driving” test drive event and roadshow, customers …

The Mazda MX-5 RF, the hard top version of the famous Mazda MX-5, has won the “Red Dot: Best of the Best” prize at the 2017 Red Dot product design awards. This goes to show that Mazda’s KODO – Soul of Motion styling seems to hit it off. It looks like the hard top version of the MX-5 continues the …

Honda and Mazda both saw a sales decrease in vehicles sold in the Japan domestic market, whilst Toyota continues to show strength and recorded 4 months of increased sales. Both Honda and Mazda decreased domestic production and saw an increase in overseas vehicle production whilst Toyota, on the other hand, saw an increase of 23.5% year-on-year which also includes their …

Good news for Mazda owners, as Mazda has said that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will be added to their lineup. Cars.com spoke to a Mazda spokesperson during the launch of the 2017 Mazda CX-5. However, the Hiroshima-based firm did not specify when or which model would be the first to receive it. Good news is that adding Apple CarPlay and …

We sampled the 2017 Mazda CX-9 back in January. The largest SUV from Mazda is set to be Bermaz’s flagship model when it arrives here officially later this year. But before the official launch, the supposed updated pricelist of the new Mazda CX-9 has surfaced, thanks to Mazda 4S with Body & Paint Centre’s Facebook page. Below are the prices for …

Mazda is issuing a recall for several of its top-selling models globally over multiple defects in their diesel engine, including a problem that could lead to engines stalling. The recall involves about 460,000 CX-5, Mazda3 and Mazda6 sedans. The cars subject to the recalls were manufactured between Feb 13, 2012 and Feb 2 this year. Mazda said no injury or fire has …

Well well well. What do we have here? Looks like Bermaz is going to debut the Mazda MX-5 RF real soon. Spotted at Mazda’s headquarters in Glenmarie is the Mazda MX-5 RF, which is a regular Mazda MX-5 but with a  Retractable Hardtop, hence the name RF. The Mazda MX-5 RF remains identical to its soft-top sibling, this retractable hardtop can …

A couple of days ago, we reported that Mazda Thailand was preparing to debut the updated Mazda 2. Visual changes aren’t as apparent as the facelifted Mazda 3, but keen eyed readers will notice the chrome surrounds on the front fog light housings, updated LED-illuminated turn signals in the wing mirrors and a new shark fin antenna. On top of that, …

UPDATE: The updated Mazda 2 is also tipped to receive a new interior trim colour called Crimson Brown. Teaser image can be found below. After Mazda Thailand unveiled the updated 3 in Thailand last month, the company will be launching the updated Mazda 2 next week. Like the Mazda 3, the smaller Mazda 2 will now feature Mazda’s G-Vectoring Control, …

Mazda Thailand has just announced that the company has made the Mazda 3 facelift official, which was first unveiled in Japan back in July 2016. Visually, the updated Mazda 3 receives a reshaped front grille, re-positioned Mazda logo and shorter chrome inserts. Both the headlights and foglights are now LED-illuminated, flanking a redesigned lower air dam. Improvements continue inside, with the …

“This is big. Real big. A little too big.” Those words were continuously playing in my mind the moment I got behind the wheel of the all-new 2017 Mazda CX-9. How big? Well, the Mazda CX-9 is marginally larger than the Audi Q7. No, really.. For its second iteration, Mazda has reworked the CX-9 from the ground up, plus the …