The rotary engine has been absent on the frontline for quite some time, and it's on the way back. But not with Mazda.

After multiple repair shops failed to solve the problem on this 2005 Mazda RX-8, it’s finally time to dig in and find the real issue. From misdiagnoses to overlooked details, this one turned into a ...

The 2004 Mazda RX-8 arrived as a high-stakes bet that sports car buyers would still embrace a rotary engine in an era ...

The rotary engine will make a comeback, but it won’t be coming from the brand most recognised for using it in high-performance cars, Mazda, instead emerging from a Chinese manufacturer. According to ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Lyon is based in Tokyo and writes about the car industry. At the Japan Mobility Show two years ago, Mazda unveiled a ...

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, ...

Since the debut of the Iconic SP concept at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show, Mazda enthusiasts have been waiting for the day it leaves the stand and hits the street. The coupe sparked immediate ...

The Mazda Vision X-Coupe concept was revealed at the Japan Mobility Show 2025. The four-door show car has a plug-in hybrid powertrain that integrates an electric motor and a two-rotor rotary engine.

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Mazda has done well to make cars that are priced reasonably low, look good, and, more importantly, offer a fulfilling driving experience. The carmaker has distanced itself from its Japanese ...

This is an attractive, usable sports car from Mazda With a penchant for rusting and ruined engines But is it a clever buy?