Believe it or not, Mazda made its first proper car in 1960. It is called the R360 and it’s the precursor of the modern kei car. But the first rotary engine-powered Mazda came in 1967 with the Cosmo ...

Believe it or not, the rotary engine that put Mazda on the map isn’t a Japanese design. The Hiroshima-based automaker relied on the Germans at NSU, and themselves took inspiration from the design ...

Fifty years ago today, Mazda sent a shockwave through the industry by offering for sale the world's first rotary powered sports car—the beautiful and futuristic Mazda Cosmo Sport 110S. Despite its ...

When the Mazda Cosmo Sport broke cover in Japan in May 1967, its combination of drop-dead good looks and the world's first production rotary engine placed it in a segment all its own, lending it ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Lyon is based in Tokyo and writes about the car industry. This year, Mazda is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its ...

In the early 1960s, Mazda was facing a crisis. The Japanese government, seeking to mold its nascent automotive industry into a powerful global force, had set in motion plans to combine the many ...

Antonio is a chemical engineering student pursuing his master's degree in chemical engineering and sustainable processes. Throughout his academic journey, he has gained substantial knowledge in areas ...

Davies Elabha is a dedicated automotive journalist who blends technical expertise with a lifelong passion for cars. With over 200+ articles published across multiple media outlets, Davies specializes ...

Although it showed plenty of promise during development, the rotary engine was never widely used. Rotary (or Wankel) engines are renowned for smoothness, but they chew through fuel and lack torque ...

A young, leathery-faced mechanic brought the low coupe to the sun-drenched test track of the Toyo Kogyo Company in a suburb of Hiroshima. Asked if there was any instruction he wanted to give before ...