Showing posts with label Mazda MX-5. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mazda MX-5. Show all posts
October 14, 2019
Why the Mazda MX-5 Remains Loved for 30 Years
Signs pointed out, “Welcome home [to] Hiroshima” around Mazda’s Miyoshi Proving Ground. Here, around 2,300 MX-5 descended onto the track in celebration of the roadster’s 30th anniversary; also in attendance were 102 members from the Miata Club of the Philippines and the MX-5 Club of Malaysia. There were other countries in attendance as well from Australia to Thailand to Italy to the United Kingdom, but none as big as the contingent from the Philippines.
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Feature,
Mazda MX-5,
Travel
October 12, 2019
This is the Purest Road-Going MX-5 ND According to Global Ambassador Nobuhiro Yamamoto
Glancing through Nobuhiro Yamamoto’s CV is enough to convince you that he’s cut his teeth doing go-fast Mazdas. After joining the Japanese carmaker in 1973, he worked on rotary engines culminating in their 24 Hours of Le Mans winning effort with the 787B in 1991. It was only fitting that after that, he became the program manager for the MX-5 including the current-generation ND.
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Mazda MX-5,
News,
Sports Car
September 12, 2019
Mazda Philippines Turns Over First 10 Units of MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition
The first 10 units of the rare Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition were received by their new owners during a simple ceremony held at the Mazda Premium Experience pavilion in Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City last Sunday. The keys of the limited-edition MX-5s were personally handed over by Tom Matano, the legendary designer of the iconic first-generation Mazda MX-5 NA, and Susumu Niinai, General Manager of the ASEAN Business Office, Mazda Motor Corporation.
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Mazda Corporate,
Mazda MX-5,
News,
Sports Car
September 9, 2019
The Universality of Design
The day before its global reveal, the fourth-generation MX-5’s chief designer, Masashi Nakayama was nervous. While he was confident that his design will be well-received by the public, it had to pass muster with who could be his biggest critic: Tom “Tsutomu” Matano.
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Feature,
Mazda MX-5,
Sports Car
July 21, 2019
The Mazda MX-5 Has to Thank Its Loyal Philippine Fanbase
With Mazda celebrating the 30th anniversary of the MX-5 this year, it’s important to note its significance in the Philippine market.
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Feature,
Mazda MX-5,
Sports Car
July 3, 2019
For P 2.990M Mazda Philippines Brings in the Ultra-Rare MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition
After a lengthy pre-selling that started in February, the limited-edition Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition has finally arrived in the Philippines. And as a pleasant surprise, Bermaz Auto Philippines announced that they have managed to increase their allocation from 20 to 30 units. This means that one percent of the total 3,000-unit global production run is in the Philippines.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Mazda MX-5,
News,
Sports Car
June 25, 2019
Someone Found a Way to Make More Power and Torque in the Mazda MX-5's 2.0-liter Engine
With 181 horsepower from its 2.0-liter Skyactiv-G engine, you would think the Mazda MX-5’s performance has already been maximized. Well, apparently, it can do more. How does 202 or 220 horsepower sound?
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Mazda MX-5,
News,
Sports Car
March 8, 2019
Review: 2019 Mazda MX-5 RF Club Edition
You would think all the MX-5 stories worth telling have already been told. Yes, it’s attention-grabbing (KODO). Yes, it’s a great drive (Jinba-Ittai). And yes, it now appeals to more than just middle-aged men and hair dressers (personal observation). But then, Mazda digs deep and comes up with the 2019 model. Though it doesn’t look that radically different (spoiler alert: it’s pretty much the same car), but that new engine, BBS wheels, Recaro seats, and the available Soul Red Crystal paint job? Hnnnnnnnggggg.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Mazda MX-5,
Sports Car
February 12, 2019
Mazda Philippines Recalling Selected MX-5 Models
Mazda Philippines has confirmed that some MX-5 units in the country are affected by a recall regarding its Transmission Control Module or TCM.
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
Mazda MX-5,
News,
Recall,
Safety,
Sports Car
February 11, 2019
UPDATED: Mazda Philippines Reveals More Details on MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition
UPDATE: Mazda Philippines says 8 are now sold. 12 are left (02/12).
With a production limited to just 3,000 units globally, the Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition is poised to be a future collectible. True enough, the US market, with its 500-unit allocation sold out just 4 hours after order books were opened. With Mazda Philippines confirming that the MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition is coming in, we finally got more details on just how many we’ll be getting and how many have been sold already.
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Mazda MX-5,
News,
Sports Car
February 8, 2019
UPDATED: Yes, Philippines: We're Getting the Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition (w/ 11 Photos)
UPDATE: We have more info on allocation, price, and arrival. Check it here (02/11).
Checkbooks at the ready, Miata fans: Mazda has just dropped the MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition at the Chicago Auto Show and yes, it’s confirmed that Bermaz Auto Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Mazda in the Philippines has gotten some allocation for MX-5 fans locally.
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Chicago Auto Show,
Mazda MX-5,
News,
Sports Car
January 14, 2019
Mazda MX-5 Stays True to Motorsports Heritage by Winning 8-Oras ng Pilipinas
The near-stock MX-5 ND of Car Porn Racing once again took top honors at the 8-Oras ng Pilipinas endurance race held last December at the Clark International Speedway. The team composed of racing veterans Allan Uy, Tyson Sy, Carlos Anton, and international race driver Angie King, raced the MX-5 to 4th Over-all, 3rd in the RP Class and first in both the FM1 and FM2 race production classes as it went wheel to wheel with 31 other cars on the grid.
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Mazda Corporate,
Mazda MX-5,
Motorsports,
News
January 9, 2019
Mazda is Launching a 30th Anniversary Limited-Run MX-5
The North American International Auto Show or NAIAS hasn’t even started yet and Mazda is looking straight to February to unveil a special MX-5: the MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition.
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Mazda MX-5,
News,
Sports Car
December 18, 2018
Mazda May Soon Offer a Detachable Hard Top Accessory for the MX-5
Is Mazda bringing back a removable hardtop as an accessory for the MX-5? It sure looks like it with a tease of what the automaker has in store for the Tokyo Auto Salon 2019 and Osaka Auto Messe 2019.
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Mazda MX-5,
News,
Sports Car,
Tokyo Auto Salon
November 27, 2018
How Much Does It Cost to Restore a First-Generation Mazda MX-5?
Part of their thrust to deepen the bond between car and driver, fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 Program Director and MX-5 Ambassador Nobuhiro Yamamoto flew into Manila to personally present the much-acclaimed MX-5 NA Restoration Service as well as a piece of great news.
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Mazda Corporate,
Mazda MX-5,
News
November 4, 2018
Mazda's Revised MX-5 Engine to Go Racing Starting Next Year
It was only a matter of time, but Mazda has formally announced that by next year, the Global Mazda MX-5 Cup will move over to the more powerful 2.0-liter Skyactiv-G motor.
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Mazda MX-5,
Motorsports,
News
October 25, 2018
Mazda Philippines Finally Reveals Prices of 2019 MX-5, Mazda6, and CX-9 Signature (w/ Specs)
Last week, Bermaz Auto Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles in the country gave a sneak peek of the 2019 MX-5, Mazda6, and CX-9. Collectively known as the “2019 Mazda Collection” they were finally shown to the public at the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS).
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Car Launch,
Executive Car,
Mazda 6,
Mazda CX-9,
Mazda MX-5,
Mid-sized SUV,
News,
PIMS,
Sports Car
Mazda's Tribute to One of the Philippines's Best Racers Proves Cars Have Souls (w/ Video)
Mazda has always espoused a lasting bond between man and machine, and while it sounds more like a marketing tagline, things just got real—way real at the Philippine International Motor Show.
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Mazda MX-5,
Motorsports,
News,
PIMS
October 12, 2018
Mazda Philippines Gives Sneak Peek of 2019 Models
At a gathering of its 6 recognized car clubs, Bermaz Auto Philippines, the official distributor of Mazda vehicles in the country showcased its newest “Mazda Collection.” This year, the collection consists of the 2019 Mazda6, MX-5, and CX-9 models. These three will take centerstage at Mazda’s display at the Philippine International Motor Show or PIMS running from October 24 to 28, 2018.
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Car Launch,
Executive Car,
Mazda 6,
Mazda CX-9,
Mazda MX-5,
Mid-sized SUV,
News,
Sports Car
October 2, 2018
Here's How Much Those Re-Produced Mazda MX-5 Parts Will Cost
Mazda’s parts re-supply program for the first-generation MX-5 is now firing on all cylinders. After initially limiting it to big ticket items such as the 14-inch tires, canvas top, and the Nardi wooden steering wheel and shift knob, the Japanese carmaker has now expanded the available parts for the 29-year old “NA” roadster.
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Mazda Corporate,
Mazda MX-5,
News
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