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

The Proton Saga remains a national icon even if the brand is technically no longer called national. That was what the N stood for when Proton was first announced 40 years ago as a project to showcase Malaysia’s ability to industrialise and to allow Malaysian families a chance to get around on four wheels. During the first Saga’s launch in 1985, Proton assembled the local automotive journalists for a nationwide tour called the Sagarama and eventually almost every Malaysian driveway has a Saga. As

A woman was seriously injured after the iron gate of a house that was crashed into by a Proton Saga fell on her yesterday morning, 2-August in Taman Luyang, Kota Kinabalu. According to Utusan Malaysia, the incident involving victim Maria Jari - a 41-year-old Indonesian woman - took place around 10 am. The Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (JBPM) Sabah received an emergency call regarding the incident at 10:25 am before six officers and two vehicles were despatched to the scene. Looking at a

Flagship sedans, they are the pride and torchbearers for luxury brands. They display the swankiest interiors, the latest technology, and nothing is left on the table. Captains of industry are regularly seen schlepping around in such luxobarges. They want to be seen in nothing less than the latest and greatest. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7 Series (replete with gargantuan, unsightly nostrils) are perennial favourites for those seeking an opulent and luxuriant motoring experience, and as suc

The Mazda 6 is currently the oldest model in its class. The dominating Toyota Camry and Honda Accord duo have since been replaced by new generation models while the Volkswagen Passat was recently updated, leaving the imported Mazda 6 as the oldest. Despite its age, you’ll be surprised to know that the Mazda 6 is still the one to have, especially if you are the sort who understands the difference between driving a car and being part of a car. Yes, the Toyota Camry is still the benchmark. It still

Volvo S60 gallery Earlier today, Volvo Car Malaysia introduced the locally-assembled (CKD) Volvo S60, roughly seven months after the imported (CBU) model was introduced here. If you were expecting the locally-assembled S60 to be priced lower than the USA-made model, sorry to burst your bubble as that is not the case. The Volvo S60 CKD is priced from RM 295,888 (on-the-road, without insurance), identical to the USA-made model. The reason is less about the CKD version being cheaper and more about