Not only was the Mazda Cosmo one of the first-ever production cars to feature a two-rotor Wankel engine, but it was also Mazda's first-ever sports car, spawning a lineage of some of the most ...

When you take a look back at the extensive timeline of the automobile, there are plenty of brands that have a particular affinity with a certain type of engineering solution or technology. Think of ...

With his 20 years of experience as a motoring editor, Marnus has written about cars covering topics from motorsport and EV's to international new model launches and auto shows. He has experience of ...

Mazda's history with the rotary goes back to the early 1960s when it licensed Wankel technology from West German automaker NSU, now part of Audi. Created by Felix Wankel in the early '50s, the rotary ...

Designed and championed by self-taught engineer Felix Wankel, the rotary engine is now most closely associated with Japanese automaker Mazda. Many of the greatest Mazdas ever made, including the RX-7 ...

Mazda began 1920 as Toyo Kogyo Co., Ltd, a manufacturer of corks. Toyo didn't make its first vehicle until 11 years later, a three-wheeled motorbike called the Mazda-go. Founder Jujiro Matsuda named ...

View post: Audi Rebuilt the 203-MPH Car That Vanished in 1935 The Mazda Cosmo pioneered the brand’s sports cars and showcased innovative rotary engines. Four Cosmo generations built Mazda’s reputation ...