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 ...

James Kelly didn't grow up knowing he wanted to be a writer, but once he fell into the whacky world of automotive journalism, he hasn't wanted to leave. In college, he found ways to make every paper ...

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 ...

Mazda's SKYACTIV engine family debuted in 2009 and was first launched with the Mazda DEMIO in 2011. The lineup includes traditional SKYACTIV-G gasoline engines and SKYACTIV-D diesel engines that power ...

Japanese automakers Mazda and Toyota, among other brands, have been working hard on furthering efficiency without sacrificing performance or power. The SkyActiv engine was introduced in 2010 and ...

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 ...

Getting an engine compression test for your car is a bit like having your blood pressure taken. It sounds complicated without context, but it's a relatively straightforward and painless procedure that ...

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 ...