Mazda MX-5 Car News in the Philippines

The 2023 Japan Mobility Show (JMS) has set the stage for Mazda as it unveiled its new Iconic SP concept car on Oct. 25, 2023. The new sports car is slightly bigger than the Mazda MX-5, which could indicate a Mazda RX-7 successor. It is 4,180 mm long, 2,103 mm wide and 1,148 mm tall. This is 266 mm longer than the current generation MX-5 and 104 mm shorter than the FD3S RX-7. Sleek, futuristic styling The concept car takes on a sleek design with its coupe styling and swept-back roof line. It also

Joey Deriquito

Oct 25, 2023

The Mazda MX-5 is one of the Japanese carmaker’s most enduring and most well-loved models. That’s because it offers undiluted driving pleasure – two seats, a folding roof, perfect weight distribution and just enough power to keep you excited. And while the current ND model has just gotten a facelift, the next-generation MX-5 may make an appearance soon. According to a report from our friends at sister publication WapCar, the MX-5 NE may debut at the upcoming 2023 Japan Mobility Show. Mazda relea

VJ Bacungan

Oct 14, 2023

The current-generation Mazda MX-5 is getting to the prime age for a replacement or a refresh as it approaches its eighth year of sale. However, Mazda still wants to keep the sports car around slightly longer as it prepares for an all-new model to arrive. Photos on the internet have already spied a test mule that hast the front of the vehicle hidden with camouflage. It hints that the Japanese automaker may have a facelift planned for the car to extend its model life. Mazda has yet to reveal the d

Joey Deriquito

Jun 3, 2023

Mazda Philippines has once again proven the Mazda MX-5 is still a formidable racing platform by taking the 2023 Petron 4-Hour Kagitingan Cup win on April 16, 2023. The race is the first of three grueling endurance races in this season's Petron Makabayan Cup Endurance Race Challenge Series. The Team MSCC Mazda MX-5 completed 89 laps with a best time of 1:56:054, bagging them the Class 1 and Open A categories for the four-hour race. They also were able to finish in 2nd place for the two-hour race.

Joey Deriquito

Apr 21, 2023

Mazda Philippines and the Manila Sports Car Club have announced the race calendar for the second of the MSCC Miata Spec Series. Billed as the country’s only one-make sports car racing series, the championship will be held over four Saturdays split between the Batangas Racing Circuit and Clark International Raceway. This will be the series' first time racing at BRC. 2023 MSCC Miata Spec Series Calendar Date Rounds Venue April 15, 2023 1 - 2 Batangas Racing Circuit June 24, 2023 3 - 4 Batangas Rac

Mikko David

Mar 12, 2023

Having a set of wheels for Valentine’s Day helps a lot. Having a set of wheels that can quickly take you and your date from point A to point B helps even more. Having a set of wheels that look good and can be a conversation piece helps even further. You and your co-confidant can be the talk of passers-by, possibly the envy of many, and even get an occasional glance or stare at your faithful steed for that fun day. Having a set of wheels that have suitable seating for just two, narrow gaps betwee

Jude Morte

Feb 14, 2023

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. And we assume that you're reading this because you have an affinity for cars too. And for you, driving with your date is an experience worth cherishing. So setting up the perfect date with your significant other or potential person of affection, wheels included, ranks high on your priority list. It isn't easy to arrive on time for a rendezvous – and thus impress your selected would-be partner if you don’t have an automobile to bring you and your bae to

Jude Morte

Feb 9, 2023

When we reported on Toyota’s supposed plan to revive the MR-S sports car, you folks couldn’t get enough of it. Whether it was the baby-Lamborghini Huracan looks rendered by Japanese publication BestCarWeb or the promise of yet another 21st-century Toyota sports car, the idea of a nippy, mid-engine two-door clearly captured your imagination. Throughout our racing careers, both AutoFun Philippines content head Mikko David and I have been able to take the Toyota MR-S convertible to its limits on th

VJ Bacungan

Dec 21, 2022

Fans of sports-car racing got no shortage of excitement at the fourth and final race weekend of the 2022 Manila Sports Car Club (MSCC) Miata Spec Series. Veteran racer and Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup champion Allan Uy emerged victorious at Clark International Speedway last Nov. 27, 2022 to clinch the overall title in the Shell Pro Class. Renowned car builder and international grand-touring car racer Angie King, despite her best efforts to snatch the top spot from Uy, finished second overall. Pa

VJ Bacungan

Dec 10, 2022

Veteran race driver and former Vios Cup champion, Allan Uy, is the 2022 Manila Sports Car Club Miata Spec Series Champion. After four race weekends and eight grueling rounds, the first-ever one-make sports car race series in the country concluded yesterday, November 27th, at the Clark International Speedway, with points leader Allan Uy taking two more wins in Rounds 7 and 8 to secure the necessary points to bag the championship. Coming into the fourth race weekend, Uy held a slim 9-point advanta

Mikko David

Nov 27, 2022