First announced back in 2017 before going into production two years later, Mazda’s innovative SkyActiv-X engines could be axed in the near future, as reported by Japan’s BestCarWeb. For those in the dark, Mazda’s SkyActiv-X engine features a lean burning and supercharged 2.0-litre Spark Controlled Compression Ignition (SPCCI) engine, producing 180 PS and 224 Nm. Think of SkyActiv-X as the engine that combines the benefits of both gasoline and diesel engines into one. According to the report by B

In spite of retaking the title of Indonesia’s best-selling car in 2021, the Toyota Avanza had its crown snatched by the Mitsubishi Xpander in January 2022. According to sales data compiled by Gaikindo, 5,282 units of the Xpander were sold compared to 3,188 units of the Avanza in the first month of the year. But hold on, ever since the all-new Avanza and Veloz were introduced back in November 2021, Gaikindo has split them up in their sales figures. The previous generation’s figures combined both

Toyota Astra Motor, the distributor of Toyota vehicles in Indonesia has, overnight decided to slap the hallowed Gazoo Racing (GR) badge on its regular cars, a move that will make fans of pure-bred GR cars like the GR Yaris, GR Supra, GR86 go queasy. At least when Malaysian distributor UMW Toyota Motor introduced the Vios GR-Sport (a legit brand sitting one spot below pure GR cars), it had an upgraded chassis with fine-tuning done by local racing ace from the Toyota Vios Challenge one-make race’s

Mazda Motor Corporation has updated the suspension of the 2021 Mazda CX-30 to now feature a "more natural", gentler ride. Updates to the CX-30's front and rear dampers are said to improve the suspension's damping characteristics on rough roads, simultaneously improving the ride quality to be gentler and smoother. Also read: Review: All wheel drive 2020 Mazda CX-30, at RM 176k, you can buy a CPO BMW X1, worth it? Aside from that, the e-SKYACTIV X range of engines (featuring a 48V mild hybrid syst

The Toyota Yaris nameplate isn’t exactly new in Malaysia, as it was first introduced here back in 2006 before getting discontinued a couple of year later. Fast forward to 2019 and UMW Toyota Motor reintroduced the Toyota Yaris in Malaysia, this time based on the NSP151-generation Toyota Vios. In this article, we will take a closer look and see how much you need to make each month before you can apply for a loan to purchase and maintain a Toyota Yaris. How much do I need to make? Starting things

Toyota’s small cars family will be next in line to benefit from Toyota’s much vaunted TNGA platform. Short for Toyota New Global Architecture, the all-new TNGA platform has been the key reason why recent Toyota models like C-HR, Camry, and Corolla have been grabbing the title of best-in-class handling away from Mazda. Currently, there are three variations of Toyota’s TNGA platform (actually there are four if you include the Lexus LS’ GA-L). GA-C was the first of the TNGA platform series introduc