Only one rotary engine has ever won the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and it’s a literal screamer that revs to 9,000 rpm and shoots flames out of its exhaust. Thankfully, Mazda doesn’t want this engine and the ...

Mazda, for all its visibility has had its shortcomings, particularly when it comes to engines. While there are viable options ...

Race cars aren't often remembered unless they mean something special; usually, it's the team or the driver that holds the recognition, the car is but a mere tool to achieve the desired result. However ...

Mazda’s rotary engine is coming back in the spotlight, but this time it’s not just a nostalgic callback to the RX-7 glory days. Instead, it’s quietly shaping the brand’s electrified future. Rather ...

In theory, Wankel-style rotary internal combustion engines have many advantages: they ditch the cumbersome crankcase and piston design, replacing it with a simple, single-chamber design and a thick, ...

Mazda’s SKYACTIV-Z tech could change the way automakers and drivers look at gas-powered engines amid today’s significant EV investment push. Expert engineer Masahisa Yamakawa at Mazda said that heat ...

Your old, reliable engine has been coughing up some strange, but concerning noises. So, you call your mechanic to find out what the problem and solution are to restoring its harmonious hum. But the ...

Mazda is known for many things, not least for championing the iconic rotary engine in cars like the RX-7 and RX-8. The Japanese automaker has a good track record with more conventional piston engines ...