Make no mistake, the affordable sports car of the future will either go the way of the dodo bird or burn a hole in your wallet. Mazda wants to fix that with one of the most controversial powertrain combinations that’s being previewed in its Mazda Iconic SP concept. What’s running it? A rotary electric hybrid. Yeah, kind of wild but we’re digging it. The concept was first unveiled virtually last year as the “Vision Study Model.” In the metal, it’s the Iconic SP. Once you delve under its streamlin

The Mazda MX-5 seems to be the quintessential answer for those who want to experience a fun topless sports car. The current fourth generation, the ND, has been on sale since 2015 with a few minor changes along the way. However, this latest update sees some of the biggest changes presented to the ND MX-5 even if it is still very subtle visually. The refreshed ND which will be delivered to customers in Japan from January 2024 receives redesigned LED headlights, new wheels, and the addition of a ne

Mazda has been heavily invested in alternative fuels, especially in racing, and will continue to do so with its Mazda Spirit Racing MX-5 CNF concept that runs on a synthetic carbon-neutral fuel. The MX-5 will be put to the sword from Round 4 onwards of the Eneos Super Taikyu Series 2023 at Autopolis. Under the hood of the MX-5 will be the same naturally-aspirated SkyActiv-G 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. Additionally, all vehicles under the Mazda Spirit Racing banner are developed inhouse in the n

Not one to let up with the party, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has introduced the 2023 Mercedes-AMG SL43 in the country, previewed for attending guests at the ongoing Mercedes-Benz Driver Experience in Sepang Circuit. Note that it isn't a market launch just yet, though we were given an estimated starting price of circa RM 1 million. This comes after the company launched the updated A-Class range just this morning, encapsulating the facelifted A200 and A250 4Matic sedan, as well as the A45 S 4Mat

Toyota and Mazda are two very different car companies. Toyota is a corporate giant, the world’s largest car maker that makes everything from commercial vans, to sedans for Japanese salaryman to large SUVs and minivans for American families. Mazda on the other hand, sells just one tenth of Toyota’s volume, and only wants to build cars for people who love cars. At the same time, Toyota is undergoing a rapid change in character. Its President Akio Toyoda is the only car company boss who actively pa

In line with Mazda’s centenary celebrations, Bermaz Motors has also opened the books for the new 2020 Mazda MX-5 RF facelift, alongside the Mazda CX-9 and Mazda2. CBU from Japan, the new MX-5 RF now comes with new gadgets and safety systems with an asking price of RM 266,154. On the outside, the MX-5 RF received minimal changes with only an updated Mazda badging and fonts design to show. Tech lovers would be happy to know that the MX-5 RF’s Mazda Connect Infotainment display has been updated wit