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 ...

The world is changing, and drivers have found their attitudes changing somewhat, too. Perhaps you weren't very conscious of how much gas you were using but are leaning towards more environmentally ...

Mazda’s implementation of the Miller-cycle engine in their production vehicles, starting with the 1995 Xedos 9, marked a significant shift in automotive powertrain design. The unique 2.25-litre V6 ...

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 ...

Mazda's 2019 SkyActiv-X engine may have cracked the HCCI engine challenge. It uses a spark plug to address typical HCCI problems but can also run on compression alone. These engines are 20–30% more ...

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 ...