If you’ve read the full tech breakdown of Mazda’s new SkyActiv-X petrol engine , with its claims of diesel economy and well-to-wheel CO2 emissions that better an electric car’s, then you’ll probably ...

Mazda has revealed that it's working on a new four-cylinder engine called Skyactiv-Z. The new engine is set to replace the Skyactiv-G versions in the United States, and it will launch in 2027. Mazda ...

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 ...

A top motoring personality has taken to YouTube to warn drivers against buying a certain used model with a notoriously problematic diesel engine. Whilst the mechanicals in cars are getting ...

Vik is the Co-Founder and former Editor at MotorAuthority, a leading U.S. website covering performance and luxury cars. Since 2025, he has contributed to CarBuzz, blending his engineering background ...

SkyActiv originally started life as the Mazda Sky concept, which was unveiled at the 2008 Tokyo Motor Show. It is the brand name given to a number of technologies - including engines and gearboxes - ...

Mazda is developing a new powertrain for its new ‘3’ which promises diesel efficiency from a petrol powertrain. The carmaker is currently developing the updated car which could put an end to diesel ...

It’s all about the engine. An bold claim, perhaps, for a family SUV with no pretensions at hot hatchery, but our new Mazda CX-30 is fitted with Mazda’s shiny new SkyActiv-X petrol, a very unexciting ...

Even at the entry point to the range, the Mazda 3 1.5 SkyActiv is a fine car. The ‘right-sized’ engine is smooth, revvy and helps maintain the newcomer’s reputation as one of the best drivers’ cars in ...

We all know that cars need to become more economical and more efficient. We know that this must be achieved while keeping exhaust emissions at least at their present level of near-squeaky cleanliness.