After 22 years across 3 generations, the Mazda 6’s chapter in Japan will end as Mazda announced its D-segment sedan and wagon models will be discontinued. The Hiroshima carmaker stated that production of Japanese-spec models is scheduled to end in mid-April 2024. Initially sold in Japan as the Mazda Atenza, the Mazda 6 is an important model that turned fortunes for the carmaker. It was the first model introduced under Mazda’s Zoom-Zoom campaign and received plenty of praise from automotive pundi

Bermaz Motor is expected to launch a new locally assembled (CKD) Mazda CX-30 in the first quarter of next year, according to a report by RHB Investment Bank. The investment bank added that the CX-30 now contributes around 4 to 21 percent of Mazda’s total sales in Malaysia, and the new CKD model is expected to increase this further. Currently, the Mazda CX-30 is imported (CBU) from Japan. Prices are as below: 2.0G Core: RM 149,000 2.0G High: RM 164,000 2.0G Ignite: RM 173,000 1.8D High: RM 173,00

Hyundai Sime Darby Malaysia (HSDM) is expected to launch two new models by this year – the Hyundai Creta and the 10-seater Hyundai Staria. Previously, a 10-seater Hyundai Staria was spotted at an undisclosed location in Malaysia, showing us a simpler version of the current, luxury-oriented 7-seater offered here. Also read: Possibly your cheaper Kia Carnival alternative: 10-seater Hyundai Staria spied in Malaysia Having 10 seats means the Hyundai Staria qualifies as a commercial vehicle in Malays

The 2021 Hyundai Staria made its Malaysian debut earlier today via a virtual launch event hosted by local Hyundai distributor, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM). Positioned as a premium offering, it introduces futuristic styling, a lounge-like interior, and a complete suite of advanced driver assistance systems. Pricing for the Staria starts from RM 358,888 (2-year / 50,000 km warranty) and RM 368,888, if you include the 5-year / 300,000 km warranty. Prices are with the 50% sales tax (SST) waiver

Last week, Hyundai officially released more photos of the 2021 Hyundai Staria and it wouldn’t be surprising if the designers’ mood board contains Daft Punk, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and NASA because it looks so futuristic. However, we recently discovered spyshots of a Staria undergoing testing in Thailand courtesy of Car News Update. Based on the photos, the camouflaged Staria was decked out in black cladding but we did see glimpses of the dark grey paint job. The overall shape is looking more lik

The oddly named Mazda CX-30 slots between the B-segment CX-3 and the C-segment CX-5. Why is called the CX-30 instead of a more logical CX-4 then? That's because the CX-4 already exists as a totally unrelated China-only model (based on the previous generation CX-5). This 2020 Mazda CX-30 that you see here is Mazda's latest global product. It's a C-segment SUV, similar to the CX-5 but this one sits closer to the smaller Toyota C-HR than the larger CX-5. Just as its little brother the CX-3 is based