Ford, Mazda issue do-not-drive advisories for remaining open Takata recalls in U.S. On August 13, both Ford and Mazda issued a do-not-drive advisory for owners of certain vehicles who have not yet had their vehicles repaired under past safety recalls. These previously announced recalls, the first issued in 2015, involve several vehicle lines equipped with Takata non-desiccated airbag inflators.  Approximately 765,600 airbag inflators in Ford and...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/14

Mazda Philippines confirms local launch of CX-90 SUV by end of 2023 Reported on June 9, 2023, Mazda Philippines has confirmed that the first-ever CX-90 will make its local launch by the end of 2023.This 3-row SUV will be offered with one engine option, the e-Skyactiv-G 3.3-liter inline-6 engine, mated to an all-new 8-speed automatic gearbox. It is also equipped with M-Hybrid Boost, a mild-hybrid system. The CX-90 SUV is said to co-exist with the...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/14

Hyundai Palisade 7-seater SUV officially returns to Philippines Reported on January 1, 2023, Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH)’s website has marked the return of the Palisade SUV, coming with a starting price of PHP 3.78 million. The Palisade, which is available as an indent order-only model, owns a bolder look, presented through Hyundai’s parametric shield design. Its wider grille also pushes the forward lighting to the edges. Dimension-wise,...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/04

Sollers, Russia plans to resume Yelabuga, and Vladivostok plants On September 6, multiple sources reported that Sollers is planning to resume the work of factories in Yelabuga, where the Ford Transit used to be assembled, and in Vladivostok.At the plant in Vladivostok, Mazda Sollers Manufacturing Rus produced Mazda CX-9, CX-5, and Mazda 6 cars.It intends not only to resume production but also to launch new projects that will replace joint project...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/06

Mazda Sollers, Russia announces corporate leave of nine days in May 2022 On April 25, multiple sources reported that the automobile plant "Mazda Sollers Manufacturing Rus" in Vladivostok will go on a corporate vacation from May 4 to 6 and from May 11 to 18, 2022. Taking into account public holidays, the Mazda Sollers plant will be idle from April 30 to May 18.The company will carry out scheduled maintenance of equipment. The plant in Vladivostok ...

News  Updated at: 2022/04/28

Bermaz Motor’s Mazda car deliveries in Malaysia hit by chip shortage Reported on September 7, 2021, Bermaz Motor is among carmakers in Malaysia being hit by the ongoing semiconductor chip shortage. The official distributor of Mazda vehicles in Malaysia recently unveiled that it expects deliveries of certain vehicles to be delayed.According to a spokesperson of Bermaz Motor, its CBU (fully-imported) cars were affected. Production was delayed (in...

News  Updated at: 2021/09/08

Mazda Motor postpones final year of Medium-term Management Plan by one year On November 9, 2020, Mazda Motor Corporation announced the company has postponed the timing to achieve targets under the Medium-term Management Plan by one year. However, financial targets for the final year ending March 2026 remain unchanged. Mazda aims to achieve net sales of approx. JPY 4.5 trillion and operating return on sales of 5% or more. Regarding the break-even...

News  Updated at: 2020/11/10

Visteon supplies center information display unit for Mazda’s 2021 CX-9 Visteon announced that it is supplying the new 10.25-inch center information display (CID) for Mazda’s 2021 CX-9 as part of a significant cabin upgrade for the three-row, midsize crossover SUV. Using an innovative manufacturing process involving adhesive bonding to develop the cutting-edge look, Visteon's technology delivers optical clarity and low reflectance to optimize ...

News  Updated at: 2020/10/15

Bermaz Auto Malaysia may introduce new CKD Mazda SUV during FY2021 Reported on February 20, 2020, Bermaz Auto Malaysia may introduce a new locally-assembled (CKD) Mazda SUV during its FY2021. The company is currently in FY2020, which will come to a close at the end of April 2020. Bermaz Auto stressed that more CKD models will allow the company to be able to mitigate the impact if the sales of one particular model are delayed. Bermaz Auto’s curr...

News  Updated at: 2020/02/20

Mazda to showcase various SUVs at Los Angeles Auto Show Mazda announced that the Mazda CX-30 compact crossover SUV would make its U.S. debut at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show. Originally debuting at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, the CX-30 is positioned between the CX-3 and CX-5 and is Mazda’s second model to feature the brand’s latest version of Kodo design techniques. In addition to the CX-30, Mazda will also showcase the 2020 CX-5 compact cro...

News  Updated at: 2019/11/18

Mazda Malaysia officially opens bookings for CKD CX-8 SUV Reported on October 1, 2019, Mazda Malaysia officially opened bookings for Mazda CX-8 SUV, available in 4 variants, all assembled at the Inokom plant in Kulim, Kedah.The three-row SUV is positioned between the CX-5 and CX-9, and is powered by two engines. The base 2.5L 2WD Mid, 2.5L 2WD Mid Plus, and 2.5L 2WD High all share the same naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder SkyActiv-G en...

News  Updated at: 2019/10/01

Mazda to introduce CX-8 in Malaysia by Q2, new Mazda 6 by Q3 2018 Bermaz Auto, the distributor of Mazda vehicle in Malaysia, is planning to introduce the CX-8 as well as the refreshed Mazda 6. The seven-seat CX-9 is already being sold in Malaysia, so the introduction of the CX-8 is likely to give customers access to a more affordable seven-seat SUV from Mazda. Currently, the CX-9 is priced at MYR 281k, whereas the CX-5 goes for MYR 135k.The CX-5 ...

News  Updated at: 2018/03/19

Mazda Sollers launched production of Mazda CX-9 crossover in Vladivostok, Russia Mazda Sollers Manufacturing Rus launched a series production of a new model - a large seven-seat crossover Mazda CX-9. This is the third model of Mazda, the assembly of which is organized in Vladivostok at a joint venture of Mazda Motor Corporation and PJSC SOLLERS, where the Mazda CX-5 crossover and Mazda6 sedan are already produced. Within the framework of prepara...

News  Updated at: 2018/02/26

Fourteen OEMs list more models in Takata recall in U.S. On January 18, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released the names of models from 14 different automakers that are being recalled to replace Takata air bag inflators.The models posted on January 18 include the various model years Ford Mustang, Edge, Fusion, Ranger; Lincoln MKX and Zephyr; Mercury Milan; Nissan Versa Hatchback and Sedan; Mercedes-Benz C250, C300...

News  Updated at: 2018/01/24

Acura leads J.D. Power 2017 Mexico Vehicle Dependability Study Acura ranked highest in J.D. Power’s 2017 Mexico Vehicle Dependability Study with a score of 59 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100), based on the evaluations of 9,950 owners in Mexico who purchased their vehicle between March 2014 and June 2016. The study measures problems experienced during the past 12 months by original owners of vehicles in Mexico after 12-36 months of ownership. I...

News  Updated at: 2017/11/30

Mazda CX-9 - Malaysia-spec model officially launched Mazda officially announced its Malaysian-spec Mazda CX-9 that comes in two variants - 2.5 2WD and 2.5 AWD. The 2WD is priced at MYR 281,449.70, while the 4WD goes for MYR 297,349.70.The CX-9 has the 2.5 liter SkyActiv-G turbocharged petrol engine that delivers 228 hp at 5,000 rpm and 420 Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm. The engine is mated to a six-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic transmission and an a...

News  Updated at: 2017/11/20

Japanese automakers confirm no impact on safety of parts using Kobe Steel aluminum plates In response to alteration by Kobe Steel, Ltd. (Kobe Steel) of aluminum product quality data, Toyota Motor Corporation and other Japanese automakers announced on October 19 that they have confirmed no negative impact on the safety and durability of parts made using Kobe Steel's aluminum plates. Since the revelation of Kobe Steel's manipulation of quality data...

News  Updated at: 2017/10/20

Mazda's five U.S. car models receive highest safety rating in U.S. Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) announced that its five American specification car models like CX-5 have been awarded the highest 2017 safety rating "Top safety pick+" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the U.S. Among the 16 automakers that produced car models tested for the 2017 rating, Mazda is the only automaker that was awarded the highest score for all mo...

News  Updated at: 2017/07/14

Mazda Thailand recalls 100,000 cars for airbag replacements Mazda (Sales) Thailand Co has announced a recall of more than 100,000 of its cars in Thailand for airbag replacements. The recall involves 102,296 cars of five models made between 2004 and 2014. The models being recalled are RX-8 (2004-07); Mazda6 (2007); CX-9 (2007-12); BT-50 (2006-11); and Mazda2 (2009-14). The problem involves the airbags made by Takata, a Japanese parts supplier, whi...

News  Updated at: 2017/03/08

2017 North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year announced at NAIAS The 2017 North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year (NACTOY) awards were announced on January 9 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.The Chevrolet Bolt EV was given the 2017 Car of the Year award, beating the Genesis G90 and Volvo S90.The Honda Ridgeline won the 2017 Truck of the Year designation, beating the Ford F-250 and Nissan Titan.The Chry...

News  Updated at: 2017/01/10