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 ...

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.

The Mazda RX-8 came equipped ... were powered by 2.6-liter four-rotor engines that were detuned to 700 horsepower. Afterward, the FIA announced that rotary engines would no longer be allowed ...

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 ...

There's a hybrid system borrowed from Toyota, plus a copycat "strong hybrid" setup to come from within Mazda eventually, maybe with rotary engine power. In the U.S. and Japan, where Mazda has ...

The first rotary engines were primarily used for aircraft during World War I ... they entered into an agreement with Japanese company Mazda to develop Wankel rotary engines for its cars.

The 2009 Mazda RX-8 offers a unique driving experience in the automobile world. Not only is the twin-rotor 1.3-liter RENESIS rotary engine the only one of its kind, but no other car in the class ...

The price of the 2025 Mazda CX-30 starts at $26,415 and goes up to $38,370 depending on the trim and options. While that optional 250-hp turbocharged engine ... by a rotary knob on the center ...

Mazda's 2007 RX-8 breaks the sports car mold by offering real back seat capacity for two adults. Access to the rear seats is made easy by "free style" rear opening doors. Engine performance is brought ...