Bermaz Motor launched an updated Mazda 3 today. There is no change in styling, but the list of features has been expanded. The updates are focused on improving the infotainment and driving aids, more on those later. The biggest change in the updated 2023 Mazda 3’s range in Malaysia is that the base 1.5-litre variant has been dropped. With this, the entry point to the Mazda 3 family is the 2.0-litre High Sedan variant. Like many other recent models, prices have been adjusted upwards, a reflection

The third-generation Kia Picanto (JA-generation) is a car that is perhaps a bit of a left-field choice in Malaysia, but a hugely successful A-Segment car in many other markets around the world. Small in stature but big on style, the Kia Picanto JA is a well-built, reliable and economical little car which is ideal for first- or second-car buyers, as well as enthusiast types who will enjoy it for the way it drives. Kia PICANTO Overview of the Kia Picanto The Kia Picanto has been on sale in Malaysi

** This article is the personal experience of a 2018 Kia Picanto EX owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Zenyu Loh Choosing My First Car - A Straightforward Choice? The story begins back in 2018 when I was scouting for options as my first ride. I have been heavily dependant on public transportation and good-will from friends and family alike for most of my commute needs up till this point. Naturally, as a fresh graduate, I would want something affordable and reli

In conjunction with Mazda's centennial year celebration and the Mazda 3 bagging the 2020 World Car Design of the Year award, Bermaz Auto Philippines, the official distributor of Mazda vehicles in the Philippines, has just released the 2020 Mazda 3 edition100. Separating the regular Mazda 3 from the edition100 is the addition of the Mazdaspeed bodykit, which is finished in Soul Red for the Snowflake White Pearl and Jet Black Mazda 3 models, while Soul Red Crystal Mazda 3 units receive Gloss Black

Come August 2020, Mazda Australia will include the much-vaunted SkyActiv-X M Hybrid to its line-up, but don’t expect it to be cheap. Compared to regular SkyActiv-G engines, the advanced SkyActiv-X system commands an AUD 3,000 premium. As such, the SkyActiv-X powertrain is limited to the range-topping “Astina” trims. The Mazda 3 X20 Astina will be priced from AUD 40,590 for the manual transmission, putting it into the Mazda 6's price point (AUD 38,785 to AUD 55,348). Then there's the Mazda CX-30

Last week, this column spoke about why the next generation rear-wheel Mazda sedan with a straight-six engine (possibly next generation Mazda 6) is something that enthusiasts should root for, and why Mazda has been doing a better job at preserving the joy of driving than BMW, which is (understandably) prioritizing infotainment and digitization over driver engagement. We applaud Mazda for their audacity but also concluded that Mazda will have to lose more money in their quest to build better cars