Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries is in talks to co-develop new engines for Germany's Taurus cruise missiles, two sources ...

Mazda’s CEO said the response to the Iconic-SP concept was good enough to restart rotary engine development, too.

Debuting in 1978, the RX-7 quickly attracted a following with its lightweight body and rare rotary heart. Entering the 1981–1983 FB (Series 2) period, Mazda made practical improvements to the ...

The Mazda RX-8 is a unique Japanese sports car from the 2000s with a rotary engine. Despite reliability issues, it's set to ...

The automaker is preparing for the Tokyo auto show with a new concept vehicle that it says represents the future of the brand ...

Scientists have created the world's hottest engine running at temperatures hotter than those reached in the sun's core. The ...

Mazda's new Skyactiv-Z engine will most likely arrive at some point in 2027, bringing with it modern tech to make it more ...

From Bugatti’s W16 to Saab’s variable compression, these engines redefined performance with brilliant, complex, and sometimes ...

WASHINGTON – LiquidPiston, supported by Army innovation programs, is poised to transform the U.S. Army’s capabilities as the company delivers compact, heavy-fuel-capable rotary engines and hybrid ...

The history of automotive engineering is punctuated by brilliant innovations that challenged conventional wisdom. Among these, the Wankel rotary engine stands as one of the most fascinating examples ...

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Rob Dahm, notorious rotary-powered car builder, has firmly jumped into the deep end of the pool with his latest project: The world's only 15.7-liter, tri-turbo Y12 rotary engine. If that doesn't make ...