Followers of the performance car scene in Australia might recognise this little beast. It’s a Mazda 1300 wagon, aka R100 wagon, that has been transformed into a crazy little show car. The ‘FROGGA’ nickname relates to its small green appearance and ability to pounce off the line with its huge […]
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Mazda2 RE Range Extender previews possible rotary revival
Although it’s probably not quite the rotary all of the fans are expecting to see, this special Mazda2 RE prototype does feature a new rotary engine, virtually cementing in the fact Mazda is committed to developing the Wankel layout. The special prototype is essentially an electric vehicle only it uses […]
Mazda engineers pushing for more RWD cars – report
Mazda engineers have apparently been pitching to company executives a push for more rear-wheel drive development, a recent report has revealed. The engineers would like to see the Japanese company rekindle some of the spirit of yesteryear. In the 1960s and ’70s, and even most of the ’80s, most of […]
Video: Red Bull Mazda RX-7 in epic 10.4km mountain drift in NZ
New Zealand drift star Mike Whiddett, also known as Mad Mike, recently drifted up the Crown Range in New Zealand for an epic new drift video for Red Bull. The run was 10.4km in length, incorporating 47 corners, all of which were driven sideways. The Crown Range is located in […]
For Sale: Original 1972 Mazda RX-3 travelled just 45,000km
An immaculate and original 1972 Mazda RX-3 is up for sale in Victoria, featuring a retro Earth Green exterior and an orange interior trim. The two-door coupe even comes with the original 10A rotary engine. In the Seventies, Mazda introduced a number ‘RX’ rotary sports cars. They were the company’s […]
Mazda rotary engine development continues – report
With the Mazda RX-8 now out of production, there are currently no rotary-powered vehicles on the market. Mazda is working on a new-generation ‘RX’ sports car though, and a new rotary engine is under development. According to a recent Autocar report in the UK, Mazda engineers are still developing an […]
Mazda rotary to be revived next year, for new hybrid
The Mazda RX-8 was the last rotary-powered vehicle on the market. It went out of production earlier this year. While development of a new ‘RX’ rotary sports car is still underway, Mazda will introduce a new rotary engine next year. Before we all get too excited though, the engine will […]
New Mazda RX-7 coming in 2017
Mazda sports car development chief Nobuhiro Yamamoto has confirmed that a new Mazda RX-7 successor is on the way. The new model will feature a rotary engine and is expected to be based on the same platform that will underpin the next Mazda MX-5. When it comes to power, Yamamoto […]