From Ford's EcoBoost to Audi's Quattro, the car world is filled with trademarked terms intended to put the unique selling point of an automaker's vehicles front and center. Mazda's Skyactiv is no ...

The Mazda 3 Turbo AWD might be the biggest secret in the tuner world, and here’s how easy it is to gain power.

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 ...

The Mazda CX-90 feels like a bona fide luxury SUV, but the company's current upmarket push isn't its first. At one time, Mazda was actually going to launch its own luxury sub-brand, and it would bring ...

Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...

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 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 ...

Mazda's Miller-cycle engine was a notable entry in the annals of automotive history, combining variable valve timing with a screw-type supercharger to maximize the brief compression cycle. The most ...

While we like to think of 2002 as being part of a high-tech age, our beloved internal combustion engine hasn't really changed much in the last 50 years. We're still using pushrods and overhead valves, ...