Sadly, the rotary engine basically died off in 2008 when production of the RX-8 sports car ceased. However, a humble little SUV has re-introduced such tech into the modern automotive landscape ...

The Mazda RX-8 came equipped with a six-speed manual ... Afterward, the FIA announced that rotary engines would no longer be allowed at Le Mans.

Our comparison will help you prioritize the trims that are right for you. 232.0-hp, 1.3-liter, Rotary engine (Gasoline Fuel) ...

It’s a great shame, because Mazda’s rotary engine has a lot going for it. It’s a light unit, and its compact size allows it to be positioned low down and far back in the RX-8’s chassis ...

Piston engines can have issues with backfiring when fueled on H2 but Mazda has been running a fleet of over 30 hydrogen-fueled rotary RX-8s for several years with some success. Last week at the ...

Our comparison will help you prioritize the trims that are right for you. 238.0-hp, 1.3-liter, Rotary engine (Gasoline Fuel) ...

“The rotary engine was the only option that could be ... and in 2012 production was terminated when the RX-8 sports car became obsolete. But within Mazda, engineers maintained a passion for ...

Mazda uses a rotary engine as a range-extender for its MX-30 R-EV, and previously used such a motor on the RX-8 sports car. Also known as a Wankel engines, after creator Felix Wankel, a rotary ...