Mazda unleashed its all-encompassing Skyactiv automotive technologies in 2010 to increase fuel economy with zero penalties to handling and performance. Although Skyactiv became increasingly known for ...

Mazda's SKYACTIV engine family debuted in 2009 and was first launched with the Mazda DEMIO in 2011. The lineup includes traditional SKYACTIV-G gasoline engines and SKYACTIV-D diesel engines that power ...

When Japanese automaker Mazda debuted the fourth-generation Mazda3 in 2019, it came with the brand's Skyactiv-X engine. This revolutionary powerplant combines the attributes of spark ignition and ...

Back in October, we compared the relative merits of two new and very good small crossovers: the 2013 Ford Escape and 2013 Mazda CX-5. The CX-5 we tested then had Mazda’s 2.0-liter Skyactiv-G engine ...

Briefly offered in the CX-5 crossover and slated for the Mazda6 sedan, the Skyactiv-D engine is now a thing of the past. Steven Ewing spent his childhood reading car magazines, making his career as an ...

From Ford's EcoBoost to Audi's Quattro, the car world is filled with trademarked terms intended to put the unique selling point of an automaker's vehicles front and center. Mazda's Skyactiv is no ...

Forget acceleration times or base prices: new small cars are now measured against the benchmark of 40 mpg. There are now at least 16 new cars on sale with EPA ratings of 40 mpg highway or better.

Since its debut, the Mazda 3 has been one of the best choices for enthusiasts on a budget. The 2012 3 has lost some of the previous car's character but it makes noticeable gains in refinement. In the ...

The Mazda3 SkyActiv-X hatchback will arrive in the United Kingdom in October with a £23,555 ($29,252/€26,075) starting price. The saloon will also make its local debut this fall with the new mill and ...

The latest Mazda3 is a cornerstone for the Japanese automaker for many reasons, starting with the SkyActiv-X engine option. A 1.8-liter turbo diesel is also available in Europe, and as for the ...

Following the introduction of the RX-Vision and Vision Coupe concepts, the rumor mill started questioning about Mazda’s plans for the long-anticipated rotary sports car. Nicknamed RX-9 because it ...