Mazda’s iconic Wankel rotary engines may be neat pieces of engineering, but they have ill reputes that aren’t entirely undeserved. They lack torque, chug gas and oil alike, and are so sensitive to ...

For 25 years, Pettit has been active in endurance road racing, building a name for itself with upgrades for the Mazda RX-7. How does the new RX-8--a great sports car straight out of the box--respond ...

Since the RX-8 was discontinued in 2012, fans of Mazda’s Wankel-powered sports car have been clamoring for a successor. Rotary diehards may be on the verge of disappointment, however, as new ...

It’s been nearly seven years since the last time a new Mazda with a rotary engine graced the carmaker’s showrooms. That was the RX-8, an odd-looking four-door coupe with a highfalutin’, high-revving ...