Mazda's rotary engines are compact and lightweight, making them easy to install in small cars. The Cosmo Sport, Mazda's first car with a rotary engine, solidified Mazda's reputation as an ...

A rotary may come, but it might not be what you're hoping for. Mazda debuted its rotary engine 50 years ago in the Cosmo Sport in part as a way to stand out from its larger Japanese competitors.

Still, their distinctive sound and quirky construction earned them fans and enthusiasts worldwide — and no, we're not just talking about Mazda. Since the rotary engine's arrival, enthusiasts ...

Shown at PIMS is the special MX-30 R-EV Edition R. This variant has a black-based exterior and interior with a Maroon Rouge ...

The rotary engine offers vibration-free operation, compact size, and high power output compared to traditional engines. Mazda did not invent the rotary engine but were instrumental in furthering ...

The Wankel rotary engine, most notably used in automobiles by Mazda, has been around since the late 1950’s. The Wankel rotary is an example of a design which makes sense on paper. However ...

Mazda recently launched the CX-80 into the Japanese market, and that's where it also announced its future electrification ...

For the past few years, Mazda has been teasing us with concept cars seemingly inspired by some of their contemporary models.

Essentially, Mazda’s rotary engine is being utilized in a similar fashion to Nissan's e-Power system. The MX-30 R-EV’s ...

The engine does like revs ... The RX-3 wasn’t the next rotary Mazda produced – that fell to the R100 of 1968 – but it was one of the most successful early rotaries, selling well in both ...

On Sept. 14, the automaker unveiled its first rotary engine-mounted passenger car for the Japanese market in 11 years. The vehicle in question is the plug-in Mazda MX-30 Rotary-EV gas-electric ...

The new Toyota Prius is a PHEV, while Mazda’s MX-30 R-EV is a rotary-engined range extender. Which takes charge here?