The Wankel engine is named after its inventor, Felix Wankel. In the 1960s, Mazda's president, Tsuneji Matsuda, sought to ...

There are many different forms of internal combustion engines, but most use the same basic principle. Explosions in the combustion chamber move pistons up and down to spin a crankshaft. That ...

In the high-stakes world of import drag racing, a new king has been crowned. As of early 2026, the “Grey Bullet” 2021 Mazda RX-9 has officially set the record for the quickest rotary car in the world, ...

You've probably seen this rare '94 Mazda RX-7, as it has appeared at the 2016 and 2017 SEMA Shows as well as on the cover ofSuper Street'sOctober '17 print edition. What makes this machine so special?

Jack Hubbell is a European based writer and automotive enthusiast who joined the HotCars team in 2024. Jack has been building cars and motorcycles since a young age and was a member of the SCCA from ...

If you're not ready to listen to the Brap-Brap soundtrack while checking out the GT styling cues of the stunning Ferrari 456, there's good news and bad news. The first revolves around the fact that ...