Mazda has announced a new four-cylinder engine, the Skyactiv-Z. Set to replace the Skyactiv-G and Skyactiv-X engines, the Skyactiv-Z aims to build on Mazda’s commitment to high efficiency and low ...

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 ...

Mazda's trick Skyactiv-X engine has the auto industry's eyes on it because it will be the first gas mill to operate primarily on compression, though a small spark is still needed to ignite and control ...

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 ...

When Japanese automaker Mazda debuted the fourth-generation Mazda3 in 2019, it came with the brand's Skyactiv-X engine. This revolutionary powerplant combines the attributes of spark ignition and ...

Mazda’s left-of-field approach when it comes to power trains has come a long way since 1961, when it first dabbled in the murky rotary engine waters. These days, it builds some of the most reliable ...

At the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata reveal event last month, Mazda was tight-lipped about any powertrain details of the new car. This opened up plenty of speculation about what would power the latest version ...

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