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.

Despite their problems, rotary engines are often tipped for a comeback, especially by Mazda, the main supporter of their virtues. There was the RX-Vision concept revealed at Tokyo back in 2015 ...

The 2009 Mazda RX-8 offers a unique driving experience in the automobile world. Not only is the twin-rotor 1.3-liter RENESIS rotary engine the only one of its kind, but no other car in the class ...

Mazda's 2007 RX-8 breaks the sports car mold by offering real back seat capacity for two adults. Access to the rear seats is made easy by "free style" rear opening doors. Engine performance is brought ...