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Don’t Get Too Excited About Mazda’s New Rotary Plans
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Like all new things automotive, it’s electric-related.
Mazda Hints At Hydrogen-Powered Rotary Engine
Could Mazda have a hydrogen-powered rotary car in the works?
Someone Paid $22,000 for This Atrocious Mazda RX-7 Limo
Why would someone buy said vehicle? Abject insanity is the only reason we can think of.
Mazda Patent Spills Details on New Rotary Engine
Mazda stunned the world with the RX-Vision concept last year and now we have the first details on its new rotary engine.
New Mazda Rotary Engine Could be Turbocharged
The new Mazda rotary engine could be turbocharged.
New Mazda Rotary Engine Rumored to Pack Over 450 HP
Mazda previewed its rotary revival at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show with the RX Vision Concept and now rumors on the new rotary engine have surfaced.
Mazda Boss Says No New RX Models Coming
Mazda’s future product plans don’t include reviving its RX sports car nameplate.
New Mazda RX-7 May Get Turbo Rotary: Report
Mazda isn’t only working on a next-generation rotary engine, but a turbocharged one at that.
New Mazda RX-7 Scheduled for 2016 Launch
Rumor has it that Mazda is preparing to resurrect its RX-7 nameplate and it will be powered by a next-generation rotary engine.
Mazda Revives the Rotary for Mazda2 Range Extender
Despite reports that Mazda has shelved plans for a next-generation rotary engine, the Japanese automaker unveiled a Mazda2 hybrid that utilizes a rotary engine that recharges the vehicle’s battery.
Mazda Rotary Revival Shelved: CEO
Despite numerous reports this year that Mazda was developing a next-generation rotary engine, its new CEO has confirmed it’s not in the plans for now.
Mazda Rotary Engine to Return in Two Years with All-New Model
Wankel fans, it’s time to celebrate! A new rotary engine is certainly in development by Mazda, and it will make its debut in two years under the hood of an all-new model.
New Mazda RX-7 Due to Arrive in 2017
Big news out of Hiroshima, Japan. Mazda will reportedly resurrect its legendary RX-7 sports car.
New Reverse Rotary Engine Aims for Extreme Efficiency
Small engine manufacturer LiquidPiston is developing a tiny, lightweight, super-efficient engine that functions a lot like Wankel rotary units.
Mazda Will Continue to Develop Rotary Engines
Mazda is committing to fuel economy with its new SkyActiv technology, which was expected to render the companies rotary engine lineup defunct. Not so says Mazda, confirming that development continues on the next generation of rotary.
1974 Mazda RX-4 is the Rotary Powered Wagon to Lust After – Retro Resale
Present-day fans of Mazda‘s rotary engine probably have two cars come immediately to mind: the Mazda RX-7 and RX-8. Both feature the Wankel found in the brand’s cars since the lat 60’s.
Mazda Rotary Engine Returning thanks to Breakthrough
It would have been easy to write rotary engines off the speculative books at Mazda — poor milage and questionable long-term reliability made traditional piston engines seem favorable to many. Yet against the odds, the Japanese automaker seems to have found a formula to keep the smooth-spinning screamer alive in its lineup. Mitsuo Hitomi, general manager of…
Mazda RX-8 Spirit R Signals End Of Rotary Engine, 1,000 To Be Made
The Mazda RX-8’s production run has already ended for much of the world, but Japan is sending off the last rotary engine equipped sports car (for the time being) with a special run of 1,000 cars dubbed the “Spirit R”. Special badging, red brake calipers, Recaro seats and 18″ wheels are the main highlights of…
Mazda RX-8 Production Ends
Mazda has announced the cancellation of production to its RX-8 rotary engine sports car, because of falling sales and stringent global emissions standards. Production in Hiroshima, Japan, ended in early July and global sales of the car will conclude later this year. The RX-8 and the three generations of the RX-7 that preceded it, have…
Le Mans Winning Mazda 787B To Partake In Goodwood Festival Of Speed Hill Climb
The famous 1991 24-Hours of Le Mans winner, the Mazda 787B will be featured at this weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. Ex-Formula 1 driver and Le Mans veteran Mike Wilds and current Mazda works driver Mark Ticehurst will be racing the 787B up the hallowed Goodwood hill for the festival this weekend. The race car…
There Is Still A Future For The Mazda Rotary Engine
With the passing of the Mazda RX-8 this year, many believe this might be the end of the famous wankel-rotary engine, especially since there is no replacement model in sight. The rotary engine might be down for now, but don’t count it out just yet, as Mazda is now developing a new rotary engine, with…
Mazda Continuing to Develop Rotary Engine, Possible Audi Partnership in the Works
Rotaries may seem like a thing of the past these days, especially with Mazda preparing to retire the RX-8. But the Wankel-powered sports car won’t be the last Mazda to get the odd powerplant, thanks in part to a recent breakthrough. A recently big step forward for Mazda’s engineers is a newly developed laser ignition…
Ferrari Dino Kit Car With Mazda Rotary Power Found on eBay
Even though this isn’t a genuine 1972 Ferrari Dino 245 GT, the Magnum kit car makes for a great replica. Most interesting about this entire replica is the fact that it sports a 13B rotary powerplant under the hood with a turbocharger paired to it. The entire combination is mated to a 914 transmission and…
Mazda Not Working On RX-9, RX-7 Rebirth A Possibility
Bad news for Mazda rotary engine enthusiasts – the company has no plans to build the RX-9 hybrid sports car, contrary to recent rumors. Even worse, minimal sales of the RX8 may jeopardize the Mazda rotary engine all together. Production of the Mazda RX-8 is drawing to a close, with U.S sales of just 291…
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