Rotary engines have plenty of quirks, but they can still put up some impressive power figures. Here are some of the most ...

This year, Mazda’s 45 year history of using the rotary engine came to an end. In June, the last RX-8 rolled off the Mazda production line in Hiroshima. This was the only car in the world ...

Fans of Mazda's rotary engines are among the most vociferous advocates you'll find in the automotive world. While some will never understand the appeal of rotary engines, others love their ...

Loads of power in a tiny, simple, lightweight package. There's a lot to love about the rotary engines, but not enough to keep it alive.

Mazda's rotary engine will return to the US with the MX-30 EV Great news to kick off the year that is 2021 in the auto world, folks. The Mazda MX-30 is coming to America in both fully electric and ...

That has a rotary engine which can run on hydrogen or other carbon-neutral fuels, and which is used to generate electricity. That powers electric motors, which are responsible for the concept's ...

And like other rotary engines, the RX-4’s Achilles heel was the rotors’ “apex seal” wear and fuel consumption. That said, when properly hopped up, rotary engines will go like gangbusters.

First, rumors said Mazda would kill the rotary engine in the MX-30: the range extender would not be feasible. Asked about it, the company said it was not the case but that it had no date for that.

Mazda has toyed around with hydrogen rotary engines in the past, so the rotary as a range-extender or hybrid could have utility moving forward in a carbon emissions-free future. It’s not clear whether ...

The rotary engine will only kick in to recharge the depleted lithium-ion battery pack. The engine, generator, and 2.6-gallon fuel tank are located underneath the trunk area.

Mazda studying a rotary with Skyactiv-X technology Ever since the RX-8 went out of production seven years ago, Mazda has insisted that the rotary engine wasn't completely dead and that work ...