Despite its critics and moves toward electrification, the internal combustion engine is not yet dead. Though its design for passenger vehicles may have begun to reach its apex with Mazda’s Skyactiv ...

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 ...

The rotary's reliability problem was mostly an owner problem. Here's the disciplined playbook that keeps FC 13Bs alive.

Getting an engine compression test for your car is a bit like having your blood pressure taken. It sounds complicated without context, but it's a relatively straightforward and painless procedure that ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While browsing auto repair and maintenance tools at your local parts store, you've likely come across compression testers like the Orion Motor ...

How the 13B-MSP Renesis evolved from earlier Mazda rotary designs, technical features explained, and common problems and maintenance issues discussed. The 13B-MSP Renesis rotary engine powered the ...

Mazda has officially announced the Skyactiv-Z, an all-new gasoline engine set to debut in the next-generation Mazda CX-5, expected in late 2027. The engine will be paired with a hybrid system, and ...