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…
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…
