Variable Geometry Turbochargers (VGTs) dominate the Japanese market due to their ability to dynamically adjust exhaust flow, ...

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While Japanese cars are typically extremely reliable, that's not always the case. These are the Japanese vehicles that Consumer Reports says to avoid.

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Mazda's willingness to leave the Otto cycle behind when designing its engines brought us the rotary-powered RX-7 and RX-8, but what about the Miller Cycle?

The Mazda CX-50 is a compact SUV full of style and charm. It debuted in 2023, and I had the opportunity to road test the premier model on a scenic coastal run in California. Since then, I’ve road ...

Mazda has developed a wide variety of engines and propulsion systems over the years. Famously, Mazda pioneered rotary technology, but the Japanese automaker has also developed rotary hybrids, fully ...

Swiss marine power company WinGD and marine engine manufacturer Hanwha Engine have produced the world's first X72DF-2.2 VCR engine equipped with Variable Compression Ratio technology. This ...

Nissan's innovative variable compression engines were a fascinating innovation when they were first revealed, but the jury is still out on whether or not the combustion technology will stick around. A ...

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 ...

Engine knock, also known as pinging, detonation, or pre-ignition, represents one of the most significant challenges in internal combustion engine design and operation. This phenomenon occurs when the ...