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

Between Mecum’s big Kissimmee sale (January 6–18) and the series of Arizona sales headlined by Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale ...

Changan’s R05E prototype achieves first ignition, signaling renewed interest in rotary engines but for a wilder application. A report from CarNewsChina says Changan, via its Harbin Dongan Auto Engine ...

Long before Felix Wankel became synonymous with rotary engines, an inventive Hungarian-American engineer named Stephen M. Balzer secured one of the earliest patents for a rotary-powered automobile on ...

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 ...

Automotive engineers have invested countless billions trying to improve upon the humble internal combustion engine, but not all those efforts have translated well. In fact, sometimes, things got weird ...

When enthusiasts talk about engine reliability, overheating is often one of the biggest concerns. The cooling system of any motor is its lifeline, ensuring that the metal components stay within safe ...

Car enthusiasts are often drawn to the promise of more horsepower, better acceleration, and an aggressive exhaust note. The allure of customizing a vehicle’s powerplant fuels a thriving aftermarket ...

While every enthusiast knows or at least has heard about Mazda legends like the Cosmo Sport, RX-7, RX-8, or the 787B race car, those weren't the only interesting models that the manufacturer has ...

The Iconic SP is almost certain to house the new rotary powertrain announced by CEO Moro. It’s official. The rotary is coming back. Earlier this month at the Tokyo Auto Salon, Japan’s biggest car ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...