After years of rumors and experimentation behind closed doors, the Mazda rotary engine is officially back. The Vision X-Coupe, a plug-in hybrid concept showcased at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, has ...

The rotary is kind of like the Rudy (from the movie “Rudy”) of engines. It’s a little smaller than the others, and might not be quite as good, but you can’t help rooting for it. Mazda says that you ...

Most of the details, first found and reported on by Motor1, come from a single slide of the financial report for the latest quarter, where the automaker often sneaks in announcements about where the ...

In terms of innovative engine tech, Mazda's SkyActiv-G engine and Toyota's 2.5-liter Dynamic Force engine are two industry leaders. Here's how they stack up.

Not only has the 2023 Mazda MX-30 R-EV rotary plug-in hybrid been revealed, it’s now in production, truly making it a reality. Production started Thursday. This is a momentous event since Mazda hasn’t ...

The Mazda MX-30 is a compact electric SUV with some issues. The big one is range, specifically that there isn't enough of it, as the paltry 35.5-kWh battery only offers an EPA-estimated 100 miles on a ...

Kennedy is not just another writer. Since the early 2000s, before televisions were a thing in every household, he enjoyed his dad's stories of the Safari Rally cars. He finally got a chance to attend ...

The R130 was a very rare model, produced for only three years and with fewer than 1,000 units built. It was also notable as the only front-wheel-drive Mazda model powered by a rotary engine until the ...

The Mazda rotary engine was the rebel of the automotive world. Compact, rev-happy, and unlike anything else on the road, it set the brand apart for decades. From Le Mans glory to affordable sports ...

Car enthusiasts generally have a love-hate relationship with the Mazda RX-8. It comes with buckets of personality and a unique powertrain. However, it’s also infamous for poor reliability and repair ...