With the 2024 Mazda CX-90, the Japanese automaker is stepping up its game to establish itself as a premium vehicle brand. The car’s rear-wheel-drive-based underpinnings and turbocharged inline-six engine are reminiscent of BMW and Mercedes powertrain architectures. However, the CX-90 is more than just a well-built machine with impressive specs. Priced at $40,970 for the…
It’s interesting how the saying “competition improves the breed” perfectly captures the action in today’s mid-size four-door-sedan market. I’m not sure if it was Charles Darwin, Charles Barkley, or Charlie the Tuna who said it, but it’s clear that no-quarter competition is breeding a high order of automotive excellence. The general level of quality in…
According to a recent interview, Shigeki Saito, the Mazda Miata’s Program Manager, has revealed that the fourth-generation model of the ND3 MX-5 is here to stay for a while. Mazda recently introduced the ND3 MX-5 in Japan, indicating that the current generation of the sports car is sticking around for a couple of years, if…
Mazda has recently made an announcement stating that the production of their CX-8 model will come to an end in late December 2023. This three-row mid-size SUV is currently being sold in Japan, China, Oceania, and Southeast Asia. However, Mazda is planning on replacing the CX-8 with an all-new electrified model, the Mazda CX-80, which…
According to reports, Mazda has unveiled a new mid-engine sports car concept known as the Mazda Iconic SP. While some speculate that this could be the brand’s latest rotary-powered sports car, others believe it could be the next generation of the iconic Mazda Miata. The new concept could be a sneak peek of the upcoming…
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…
