Three of NASCAR's touring series will compete at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the Kroger Super Weekend at the Brickyard, with the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series on the 2.5-mile oval - the latter for the first time in its 31-year history competing in the Indianapolis area...
On, off, on, off--it's not a light switch, it's Mazda's program for its next rotary engine. While speaking about commitment to the history and soul of the company out of one... October 11, 2011 by Nelson Ireson
In August we were sad to report that Mazda was ending production of its RX-8 sports car and with no successor in sight will effectively end production of the world’s... October 7, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Mazda has reportedly ceased production of its RX-8 sports car, the only rotary-powered vehicle currently on the market, and possibly the last. The reason is due to falling... August 22, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
No automaker in history has done more to further the rotary-engine design of Felix Wankel than Mazda. Originally used by Mazda in the 1967 Mazda Cosmo, the rotary engine has... August 9, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
Remember the awesome four-rotor Mazda 787B race car that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans 20 years ago and is now set to run the famous French circuit during a demonstration ahead... June 7, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Back in 1991, when the McLaren F1 supercar had just been born and the Persian Gulf War was still raging, Mazda was working on a new endurance racer, one with a four-rotor... May 20, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Thanks to the kind folk at EA Games we've got hold of a copy of the latest game in the long-running Need For Speed franchise, Shift 2 Unleashed (S2U), in PlayStation 3... March 31, 2011 by Antony Ingram
Photo: Anne Proffit It’s been a few years since I’ve had the chance to drive Mazda’s iconic RX-8 model, the auto manufacturer’s sole Wankel-powered... January 18, 2011 by Anne Proffit
As we reported last month, Mazda has no plans to abandon its Wankel rotary engine despite the automaker struggling to meet new fuel economy and emissions standards with its... November 4, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
The Mazda RX-8 has given rotary fans something to cheer on since 2003. The car may not be the fastest or most economical in its price range, but it is fun to drive due to a... May 5, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
We've been reporting for years now on the possibility of a revived RX-7, and it looks like Mazda may be moving one step closer to that goal with reports today that the RX-8... May 5, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
The new Honda CR-Z is getting a lukewarm reception from performance car enthusiasts all the while selling like crazy in the home market of Japan, probably due to its sporty... May 3, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
The RX-8 is a fun car to drive. It has the fabulous rotary engine that the driver can rev the snot out of, and the rear seats and extra doors give the car an everyday... April 20, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
Our hub-site, The Car Connection, has just revamped its entire site, offering a more in-depth Bottom Line reviews. Bengt Halvorson has done one for the 2010 Mazda RX-8. The... January 25, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
Fans of Mazda's unique little rotary engine used in the company's sweet RX-8 sports car will be glad to know that Mazda is continuing development of the engine. The company... January 25, 2010 by Matthew de Paula