The Wankel rotary engine was made popular by Mazda, who built rotary style engines from in production cars such as the RX-7, RX-8, and others from 1967 to 2012. The Wankel rotary engine is unique in ...

The rotary was the most radical rethink of the combustion engine in over a hundred years — and it paid the price for being different. Mazda introduced the innovative Wankel rotary engine in the 1967 ...

I was at a carwash earlier today and realized how old my station wagon is. It’s a 2012 model, and everyone there seemed to have a 2025+ SUV or luxury sedan. That explains why the bill was slightly ...

It is tough to admit that car enthusiasts make a very small percentage of car buyers. While they are the most vocal of the bunch, the harsh reality is that they don’t bring carmakers the biggest ...

The 1970s weren't kind to performance cars. Between stricter emissions regulations, the oil crisis, and insurance companies declaring war on horsepower, the decade seemed intent on killing off the ...

The revival, however, isn’t coming from Japan’s automotive veteran alone. In a move few anticipated, China’s Changan Group has developed its own rotary engine, signaling a potential shift in how the ...

You might not need the latest Mazda CX-5 model for a comfortable, athletic, and capable SUV. Sure, the 2026 Mazda CX-5 is rocking a refreshed redesign with modern amenities. However, the 2025 model ...

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 ...