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

Befitting its sporty badge, Toyota Thailand has now introduced a more powerful version of the 2023 Toyota Fortuner GR Sport. Improving on the GR Sport model first introduced in 2021 – the third GR Sport model introduced in Thailand – the range-topping 2023 Fortuner GR Sport now offers more power from its 2.8-litre turbodiesel engine, and several equipment upgrades. Also- read: Third GR Sport model launched in Thailand, say hello to the 2021 Toyota Fortuner GR Sport Starting with the highlights,

Hyundai Motor Group’s electrified vehicle sales in South Korea jumped 39% in the first half of 2021 compared to a year earlier as the wave of hybrid and electric vehicles swept the nation. Similar to how slapping on BTS’ logo on some nuggets sparked some frenzy around the world, the Koreans are quickly accepting these eco-friendly models. Also read: BTS welcomes Boston Dynamic robots to the Hyundai family with a dance-off According to its sales data, the Korean automotive group’s two affiliates

Although Malaysians can expect the locally-assembled (CKD) Mazda CX-30 to be introduced in the near future, it may not be too soon. Contrary to AmInvestment Bank's report, checks with Bermaz Auto confirms that there will be no CKD CX-30 for 2021. However, this doesn't completely rule out the model's local assembly. Plans to locally-assemble the model is still afoot, but the CKD CX-30's introduction is only slated for 2022 or later. Locally-assembled CX-30 This news comes on the back of AmInvestm

When the Mazda MX-30 made its world debut at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, the car, which is based on the CX-30, was presented as Mazda’s first series production fully electric vehicle, and that it will go on sale sometime in 2021. However, many have speculated that the MX-30 won’t exist as an electric-only model range, and that a hybrid model will eventually join the MX-30’s variant line-up. A small capacity rotary-type range extender engine was also speculated to complement the electric-only vari

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT), distributor of Toyota and Lexus in Malaysia has issued a recall to replace the fuel pump units on selected models. Affected vehicles equipped with said fuel pump may stop operating, where warning lights and messages will appear on the instrumental panel, engine power drops, stalling and end up being unable to start. This situation may increase the chance of an accident at high speed. Based on information received from Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), there are around 12,0