As this blue and green third rock from the sun completes its orbit around the pulsating red giant heat sphere, another year passes. 2023 could also see another record-breaking year of automotive sales in Malaysia. Still, as we get accustomed to writing 2024 (or 2023A for the superstitious) on our calendar dates, we also would like to remember the key models that did not make it. Bar certain variants that have been discontinued like the Mazda 3 1.5-litre variants and the Volkswagen Golf R-Line, w

The Mazda 6 is perhaps one of the most seductive and beautiful D-Segment sedans to ever come out of Japan. Some 10 years after it was first launched, it continues to attract buyers with just a few aesthetic and tech updates throughout the years. Besides good looks, the Mazda 6 also offers a sublime driving experience thanks to its stellar chassis, SkyActiv-G drivetrains and slick-shifting 6-speed automatic. However, there is a common perception that maintaining an used Mazda is more expensive th

The Mazda 6 and Mazda CX-3 have been confirmed to be discontinued in the US market. Mazda says the decision is based on the evolving consumer interests and added that the company is “proud of the performance, design, quality, and safety they contributed to our brand.” The current generation Mazda 6 was introduced in late-2012, followed by a mid-cycle facelift in 2017. However, the facelift didn’t help with the declining sales of the Mazda 6 in the US. As for the Mazda CX-3, it made its debut in

Hyundai Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has officially launched the all-new fully imported from Korea (CBU) 2020 Hyundai Sonata in Malaysia after a few years of being absent from the market. This is launched alongside the Hyundai Kona. The all-new Sonata is only available with a single variant with a special introductory price of RM 189,888 inclusive of tax savings for the first 50 units. The D-segment sedan competes with the likes of the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. What are the features of the all-

No, it's not going to be launched in Malaysia Looks classier in the metal Display unit not open to the public The Hyundai Sonata is a familiar name to Malaysians but unfortunately, the slowing demands for D-segment sedans made local distributor Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM), to discontinue this model. So, what is this eight-generation Hyundai Sonata doing on Malaysian soil? Well, it’s a display car owned by Hyundai Motor Company (HMC), which has nothing to do with HSDM. For the uninformed, HM

Now with G-Vectoring Control Plus Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard Available as a sedan or wagon Bermaz Motor, the official distributor of Mazda vehicles in Malaysia has introduced the updated Mazda 6 in Malaysia. Specifications have been improved (upgraded infotainment and GVC Plus) but prices have also gone up by quite a bit, no doubt due to the weakening Ringgit (the 6 is imported from Japan). The new prices are: 2.0L petrol Sedan: RM 173,659 (was RM 165,215) 2.5L petrol Sedan: RM 2