Mazda has announced that it will be discontinuing production of the Mazda CX-8 3-row crossover SUV at its Hiroshima plant in late December. It serves as the flagship model in the Land of the Rising Sun. The CX-8 was first introduced in Japan in 2017 and is the sole 3-row model offered there following the discontinuation of its MPV models, the Biante and the Premacy/Mazda 5. Basically a narrower twin to the CX-9 which was never sold in Japan, the CX-8 saw minor improvements throughout its 6-year

Mazda is all about Jinba-Ittai to enthusiasts but their bread and butter these days are SUVs whether those same keyboard warriors like it or not. The Mazda CX-8 was given a powerful 2.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder (230 PS/420 Nm) back in June and though that is a boost to the 3-row SUV’s performance capability, it’s more than that. Priced from RM 220,000 and locally assembled (CKD) at the Inokom plant in Kulim, the turbocharged CX-8 is the highest petrol-powered variant offered in Malaysia. Th

Unlike Malaysian driving schools and their Perodua Axias, the default learner driver’s car in Japan is not a little kei car, but sedans, ranging from early model Toyota Crown to a Mazda 2 Sedan or a Honda City (driving school specs, not sold to public) – odd considering the fact that kei cars dominate Japanese roads. In a country where public transportation is super-efficient, parking and toll charges are super expensive, and the shaken bi-annual vehicle inspection charges for cars over 3 years

Following its world debut in Malaysia late last year, the Toyota Vios GR Sport (GR-S) is also sold in a few other markets including Vietnam and the Philippines. Both countries are where the Toyota Vios and the Toyota brand itself are kings in their respective markets. However, things aren't exactly smooth sailing for Toyota in Vietnam. The Vios’ position as the best-selling car in Vietnam was being overthrown by three different cars in the first three months of 2021. Also read: Ford Ranger is Vi

If you've been following our posts, you'd know that the head-turning all-new 2021 Toyota Harrier is heading to Malaysia very soon. Loads of you have commented positively on the car's looks, but Modellista thinks they can do better by modifying it. Have they improved on it? Or quite the opposite? Take a peek at these photos and tell us below. Also read: Launching soon in Malaysia, register your interest for the 2021 Toyota Harrier Less subtle, but more sharpness Called the 'Avant Emotional Style'

While we wait for the official prices of the 2019 Mazda CX-8 to be announced, Mazda has already updated it in Japan. Don’t worry though if you’ve already booked one, the changes are pretty minor. Here’s a quick run through on the updates: USB ports for the third-row seats Optional powered sunroof Larger center display, up by an inch to 8 inches Extra sound damping material on the roof to reduce rain noise Walk-in switch to electrically fold the second row seats down AWD models get Off-Road Tract