These concepts are unquestionably better with the roof chopped off
by Tom Ford
“It’s more fun to drive a slow car fast than to drive a fast car slow”
Some Sundays back, as I was on my way to Batangas on the invitation of a friend, my wife and I made a stop at the Petron station just outside Dasmariñas Village to sort out a minor issue we had with
Overall, the cup comprised three legs and 24 hours of driving
The results are in. Mazda Philippines and its #55 Team MSCC Mazda Miata have conquered the 2025 Petron Makabayan Cup. The MX-5 has been competing in the series since 2019, and it has finally captured its first full sweep and overall
The list was made through Consumer Reports’ new Safety Verdict criteria
Consumer Reports has just released its new Safety Verdict system, which ranks car brands based on their crash test results from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and their adherence to federal safety standards in the United States. Other benchmarks, such as
by Billy Caluag
That’s a lot of CX-5s
Mazda is marking a milestone with one of its most popular crossovers: the Japanese carmaker recently shared that it had officially sold five million units of the CX-5 worldwide by the end of 2025.The CX-5 has been sold in
That’s for the gasoline variant—the diesel costs an extra P100k
It hasn't even been three years since the Mazda CX-60 was launched in the Philippines, but it's already getting a refresh. Ladies and gents, say hello to this update crossover.Visually, it's virtually the same. No aesthetic changes
When you know, you know
Mazda operates on a smaller scale compared to other global carmakers. But go to places like Rockwell in Makati, or the parking areas of upscale malls, or any major hospital's basement, and you would think Mazda is a top five player.
We are praying and pleading
Small, fun cars are under attack. Tricky to package batteries inside, tight on profit margins, not as shareholder-pleasing as crossover SUVs. The Ford Fiesta is dead, and Volkswagen has made noises about not directly replacing the Polo. Scary times.Enter Japan
by Ollie Kew
Please, just build this already, please
Mazda has impeccable form when it comes to knocking out delightfully shaped concept cars, and this new one is no different. It's called the Vision X-Coupe, and despite sounding like a superhero team, it is in fact a four-door,
by Vijay Pattni
A pilgrimage for any Mazda fan
We've talked about and you've seen our posts and videos about the Mazda Fan Festa at Fuji Speedway, but we just can't stop gushing about it. From the sights and especially the sounds of rotary madness echoing off the
It will be officially unveiled at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show
The 2025 Japan Mobility Show is right around the corner, and Mazda has just teased what it will show at the event. Visitors can catch the all-new CX-5 in its first public display, and that'll sit alongside the modified
by Billy Caluag
If you needed a sign to go to Japan, this is it
When a brand asks if you want to go to Fuji Speedway for an event, there aren't enough ways to say "yes." So, when the call came in through Mazda Philippines' president and CEO, Steven Tan, our bags were packed faster
And we got to see a few units up close
When Mazda announced that the most powerful production version of the MX-5 would be a Japan-exclusive release, a collective sigh of sadness hushed over the international visitors at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon-including our own assistant managing editor, Leandre
Does it live up to the legend?
There are very few cars that have the livery and reputation that live up to their iconic nature. From the Castrol Tom's Supra, to the Martini Racing Delta HF Integrale, to the Marlboro Ferrari, and even the 555 Subaru Impreza, these
It could share the same platform as the MX-5
The current-generation Toyota GR86 isn't exactly an aged product, but there are already reports of a next-generation model coming soon. Launched in 2021, the car has enjoyed a fair bit of success, but it seems this model won't
It’s just been launched in Australia with its 2.2-liter turbodiesel
Of all the midsize pickups available in the market right now, one could argue that the BT-50 is the least utilitarian-looking of them all. Perhaps that's partly because of Mazda's positioning as a more premium Japanese brand.But
Rest in power, legend
Sad news from the automotive industry this weekend. Tsutomu 'Tom' Matano, the legendary designer behind the original NA chassis Mazda MX-5, has passed away at age 76.Matano was born in Nagasaki in 1947. He graduated as an engineer from the
We’re keeping our fingers crossed
Mazda has been busy expanding its premium crossover lineup these past few years. The most recent addition to that range has been the Mazda CX-80, serving as the bigger brother to the CX-60 and slots just below the CX-90.
The Philippines is one of the biggest Asian markets for the Miata outside Japan
Has it been a decade since the fourth-generation Mazda MX-5, also called the Miata 'ND', been introduced in our market? Time really does fly when you're having fun. Mazda Philippines recently gathered the Miata faithful to celebrate 10 years
by Dinzo Tabamo
Now more macho but still very elegant
I don't like pickups-they're too big for our roads and they don't offer much interior space. On the other hand, I like Mazda-the brand has beautiful and well-crafted cars. Which is why I have mixed feelings
And not buttons, surprisingly
Ferrari recently announced that it would bring back a button-centric steering wheel on its newer models, including the recently debuted Amalfi-a move that appeared to cement the growing demand for more physical controls in new cars.Over the last few
by Billy Caluag
