Mazda sports cars are renowned for their rotary engines, but the early history of this engine design is often overlooked. A recent episode of “Jay Leno’s Garage” aims to change that by showcasing a rotary engine that was used in a German automaker’s car long before Mazda popularized it. The car in question is the…
Mazda has recently unveiled a new concept car in Japan called the Iconic SP. The show car boasts a distinctive two-rotor rotary EV system that can burn a range of fuels, including hydrogen, while also being able to generate electricity with a carbon-neutral fuel. According to Mazda, the sports car has been designed specifically for…
Finally, the rotary engine has made a comeback! After being cancelled over a decade ago, Mazda has announced that a brand new rotary powerplant is going into production. Interestingly, this new engine won’t be featured in an RX-8 successor, RX-7 successor, or any sort of sports car. Rather, it will power a plug-in hybrid compact…
It is exciting news that Mazda is finally developing a mass production model with a rotary engine after years of anticipation. This is a significant milestone as the last rotary engine model, RX-8, was discontinued over a decade ago in June 2012. It’s a bit of a disappointment for car enthusiasts, as Mazda did not…
Mazda has recently unveiled its latest sports car concept, the Iconic SP, which is a hybrid rotary-engined vehicle. This concept was first teased a year ago as the “Vision Study Model,” leading some to speculate that it could be an early look at an electric MX-5 Miata. However, the Iconic SP is actually larger than…
Mazda Motor Corporation has made an announcement today that it has produced over two million units of rotary engine vehicles. The rotary engine is known for its unique structure that utilizes rotational movement of triangular rotors to generate power. The first rotary engine vehicle produced by Mazda was the Mazda Cosmo Sport (Mazda 110S) in…
Mazda has announced updates to its Japanese-market Roadster, also known as the MX-5 Miata. These updates suggest a refresh for the American version and at least a couple more years of production for the current ND model. While the changes may not be groundbreaking, they do indicate some quality-of-life improvements that could enhance the driving…
The Mazda MX-30 crossover, the Japanese brand’s initial swing into battery-electric production models, was less successful than expected by its fans. Unfortunately, the MX-30 only lasted for two model years, 2022 and 2023, in the US due to its limited availability and subpar range rating of 100 miles. The car was only available to…
The first generation of Mazda CX-3 is approaching the end of its lifespan, with the initial release dating back to 2015 in Australia. Despite receiving several upgrades since then, it is now considered an older model SUV. Mazda CX-3, one of the most popular small SUVs in Australia, is sold in parallel with CX-30. To…
The compact CX-3 SUV by Mazda Australia has become one of the most sought-after cars in its segment and it’s been a success story for the company. It is still in its first generation after being on sale for eight years, making it a popular option for car buyers. The Mazda CX-3 is the top-selling…
