Sadly, the rotary engine basically died off in 2008 when production of the RX-8 sports car ceased. However, a humble little SUV has re-introduced such tech into the modern automotive landscape ...

Mark it down, auto enthusiasts. Mazda built its last rotary engine on Friday, June 22. By final, we mean the line that assembled Renesis engines for Mazda's RX-8 sports car was idled, and there ...

At the end of 2011, the Mazda RX-8 rotary-powered sport coupe/sedan will cease to exist in new-car showrooms. With it, the mass-produced rotary engine will take another hiatus. The original plan ...

The Mazda RX-8 was taken from us way too soon, but there are plenty of used models out there. So which model year is the most ...

The Mazda RX-8 came equipped with a six-speed manual ... Afterward, the FIA announced that rotary engines would no longer be allowed at Le Mans.

On Friday 22 June, the last ever Renesis rotary engined car – the RX-8 – rolled off the production ... has no current plans to re-introduce the engine in a mainstream model.

The RX-8 has a lot of competition among sporty vehicles in the $30,000 range, but it is the Mazda's unique features that enhance its appeal. The Mazda RENESIS rotary engine is the only one of its kind ...

However, its niche appeal and the complexities of its rotary engine ultimately limited its long-term market success. For its final model year, the 2011 Mazda RX-8 remained largely unchanged ...

Our comparison will help you prioritize the trims that are right for you. 238.0-hp, 1.3-liter, Rotary engine (Gasoline Fuel) ...

The 2009 Mazda RX-8 offers a unique driving experience in the automobile world. Not only is the twin-rotor 1.3-liter RENESIS rotary engine the only one of its kind, but no other car in the class ...