Mazda's rotary engines come in various shape and sizes. From the popular 13B, to the lesser-spotted 20B, to the racy 26B.

The 1971 Mazda RX-2 was a groundbreaking vehicle that introduced the innovative rotary engine to the public in a way that was both accessible and exciting. This car was a testament to Mazda’s ...

When most people hear the term "rotary engine," they probably think of Mazda first, as rotary engines have been part and parcel of the Japanese automaker's mantra for decades. In fact, Mazda proclaims ...

The traditional piston engine has garnered the vast majority of attention and application in the internal combustion age, but there was another: the Wankel rotary engine. German engineer Felix Wankel ...

Photo: Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. Though ICEs have evolved tremendously during the last century, most of the units that powered production cars share many similarities. However, a few companies ...

After what feels like countless news stories anticipating its return, the rotary engine is officially back as a backup generator for the new Mazda MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV. Whereas the regular MX-30 is a ...

Rotary engines such as the Wankel have strange shapes that can be difficult to machine (as evidenced by the specialized production machines and patents in the 70s), which means it lends itself well to ...

Lexus had the LS, but what Mazda nearly had could've been so much greater. But the odds were always stacked against the ...

Today's Nice Price or No Dice RX-7 is a time warp both in condition and in the fact that it has a Wankel rotary engine nestled behind its pointy prow. Let's see if its price is equally old-school. I ...

According to a report from motor1.com, the long-awaited MX-30 R-EV is expected to debut at the Brussels Motor Show on January 13, 2023. In addition to the all-electric drive of the MX-30, the R-EV ...