Mazda Motor Corp. has announced that it will launch its first electric vehicle-only model in 2027. The Japanese automaker’s CEO, Masahiro Moro, stated in a recent interview in Tokyo that the new model is part of the brand’s effort to speed up its electrification efforts to keep it competitive globally. Mazda has already dabbled with electric vehicles (EVs) with the Mazda MX-30 crossover, launched as a hybrid vehicle with electric-only and rotary range-extender models also available. It also sell

The Mazda CX-60 recently launched in the Philippine market. It brings new technology, a powerful 3.3-liter motor, and a mild-hybrid system that helps fuel economy while adding a bit of power to the SUV. We will compare it against the recently launched Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 4MATC and the BMW X3 xDrive20d Professional to see if Mazda has what it takes to compete against established European luxury brands. To keep things fair for the Mercedes-Benz, which only has one variant available in the Philip

From Audi to Weltmeister, it seems that every major carmaker is offering a battery-electric vehicle (EV) in the Philippines. Of course, these companies are taking advantage of the zero duties on imported EVs and parts, which has led to huge price drops for many EV models like the Nissan LEAF. There’s also Republic Act 11697 or the “Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act,” which not only offers non-financial incentives for EV owners, but also provides a roadmap for infrastructure like charging

The Mazda CX-60 won’t be the only luxury crossover to take on European brands in the Philippines. Mazda Philippines president and CEO Steven Tan announced at the CX-60 launch on June 9, 2023 that the larger CX-90 will be in the country within the year. “The reason why we pre-launched it in the market today, number one, because the development team is here,” he said at a press conference. “Number two, the answer is very soon,” Tan replied, when asked about an exact timeframe for the launch. RWD c

Mazda Philippines is shooting for the stars (including “three-pointed” ones) with the launch of the all-new CX-60 crossover on June 9, 2023. Launched globally on April 2022, the five-seater rides on a completely new Skyactiv platform designed for rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive applications. The Philippines will get the 3.3-liter inline-six gasoline and the turbodiesel Sport variants. The company said aside from targeting current Mazda CX-5 owners who want to move upmarket, the CX-60 positi

The Mazda CX-60 can be considered the enthusiast’s crossover, if ever there were one. Much like its roadster sibling, the Mazda MX-5, the CX-60 is rear-wheel drive with the option of all-wheel drive in other markets like Australia, Japan and Europe. But now, the CX-60 is finally coming to the Philippines, with Mazda Philippines officially announcing its local launch on June 2023. Most powerful, non-racing Mazda The CX-60 is the first model to use Mazda’s Skyactiv Multi-Solution Scalable Architec