The Numbers Are In: All About the Mazda SKYACTIV-X Engine
The long-awaited Mazda SKYACTIV-X has finally arrived — well, in Europe, at least. American buyers have to wait a bit longer to rev up this fuel-efficient engine. Here’s a look at what this innovative, highly anticipated engine brings to the Mazda3. Shop Now: New Mazda3 models Power and performance According to figures that Mazda released […]
Mazda Skyactiv-3 Engine to Achieve 56% Thermal Efficiency
In 2011, Mazda introduced its new Skyactiv-G high-compression engine technology, which has been well received among drivers who enjoy fun, peppy engines but don’t enjoy awful fuel economy. However, it is slowly beginning to show its age and Mazda has been getting ready to introduce the next generation of Skyactiv tech: Skyactiv-X. But already, the […]
Mazda’s Hybrid Future to Rest on SKYACTIV-X Engine
Mazda has long been one of the largest supporters of internal combustion engines whether due to natural inclination or small size, continuing to improve its existing engines using SKYACTIV design technology to increase fuel efficiency rather than follow other automakers in creating ranges of hybrids, electrics, and hydrogen-fueled vehicles. In fact, just at the end […]
Mazda’s Compression-Ignition Gas Engine Now Has a Name: SKYACTIV-X
Mazda has said for some time that it would be introducing a new kind of gasoline engine that would use compression to ignite its fuel, rather than using spark plugs like most gasoline engines do. In this way, Mazda could offer the same performance with much lower emissions and using less fuel. More from Mazda: Check out […]
Mazda to Introduce New SKYACTIV 2 Engine Using HCCI Tech in 2018
Mazda has achieved some great things with its engineering. Its SKYACTIV engines have boosted the brand to the most fuel-efficient automaker in the US for four years in a row, while the brand’s car designs have preserved the cars’ fun-to-drive mechanics, leading to a highly-acclaimed lineup of vehicles. However, the brand still appears to be […]
Mazda Introduces Skyactiv-D Diesel Engine for the Mazda3…in the UK
So close. We were surprised at the first part of that headline as well, especially given that Mazda‘s managing executive officer in charge of research and development and cost innovation Kiyoshi Fujiwara specifically told us that the release of the Skyactiv diesel engine, originally planned for 2016, is going to be delayed due to the […]
SkyActiv Technology: The Last Nail in Mazda’s RX Series’ Coffin
If you haven’t heard the news already, brace yourself: There will be no revival of Mazda’s RX Series. If you’re still in denial and need a reality check, Mazda’s CEO, Masamichi Kogai, confirmed that he and the brand as a whole have no intent of bringing the sports car back to life. With the company […]
Mazda’s SkyActiv Technology Hits new Milestone
Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that it has sold over one million units of its three full SkyActiv vehicles (the Mazda CX-5, Mazda6, and Mazda3) as of the end of March – just two years and four months after the technology was first introduced in the first CX-5. Mazda developed SkyActiv Technology as a way […]
SkyActiv Chassis for 2016 MX-5 Debuts in New York
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the MX-5’s initial unveiling at the Chicago Auto Show, and Mazda did not hold back on the celebration at today’s unveiling at the New York Auto Show. In fact, Mazda even brought along part—yes, just a part—of the all-new 2016 MX-5 Miata to mark the occasion: the SkyActiv […]
Mazda Says Next-Generation SKYACTIV Engines Will Undercut EV Emissions
So here’s a novel concept: a gasoline-powered engine that emits less CO2 than an electric car. Sounds like quite a lot of hogwash, right? Well, Mazda seems to think it’s possible with their next-generation SKYACTIV engines. According to Auto Car UK, Mazda is positive that they will not have to introduce hybrid models in […]
SKYACTIV Toyota Subcompact to Be Manufactured at Mazda Mexico Plant
If you’re anything like us, your parents taught you the virtues of sharing with your friends when you have something nice. Clearly, Mazda Mexico CEO Keishi Egawa’s mama done raised him right, as he told Automotive News that the company will be utilizing their SKYACTIV® engine in a new subcompact produced by Toyota. It’s entirely […]
2014 Mazda6 SKYACTIV-D Places in Thunderhill 25-Hour Race
Endurance races are becoming increasingly popular across the globe; many of them lasting 24 hours of straight racing. The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) wanted the record for the longest endurance race in America, so they bumped it up an hour and created the US Air Force 25 Hours of Thunderhill. The race is headline-worthy […]
SKYACTIV Gets 2013 Mazda CX-5 Best-In-Class MPG
The 2013 Mazda CX-5 is a breath of fresh air in the stuffy compact SUV segment. The CX-5 doesn’t just look like a sporty crossover, thanks to its sleek, aerodynamic body; it also plays the part by generating about 155 hp and 150 lb.-ft. of torque. Most importantly, at a time when money is as […]
Name Game: Mazda’s SKYACTIV on the Tip of Tongues
To create a unique and identifiable brand, companies often need to create equally unique and identifiable names. Think back to a time before Google was both a noun and a verb—back when it was just a strange word people often confused with goggles. Similarly, there was once a time where names like iPod, Twitter, and […]
2024 Mazda CX-90 Overview
The Mazda CX-90 now stands as the flagship model of the Mazda lineup. This three-row SUV is slated to replace the CX-9. But don’t fret — the new model is bigger and bolder. Plus, it comes with standard all-wheel drive and offers an available plug-in hybrid powertrain. Exterior While it’s not trying to rock the […]
Mazda Miata Named One of Best Daily Driver Sports Cars
Sports cars may seem like an expensive and impractical pick for most drivers. However, in a recent roundup of the segment, HotCars named the Mazda Miata as one of best daily driver sports cars. Here’s why this classic roadster made the shortlist. Show Off Your Style on Your Daily Commute: Customize your Miata with genuine […]
2022 Mazda MX-30 Headed to America
The 2022 Mazda MX-30, the brand’s first-ever battery electric mass-market vehicle, is finally headed to America. After finding success in key international markets, the new model will land stateside later this year. Meet the MX-30’s Gas-Powered Sibling: Shop for the Mazda CX-30 A glimpse into Mazda’s electrified future According to an official press release, the […]
Understanding the Mazda Warranty Program
Don’t want to read through that hefty warranty information booklet that came with your new Mazda? Don’t sweat it — here’s a quick and easy guide to the Mazda warranty program. Check out the 2021 Mazda CX-5: Learn more about this family-friendly crossover New-Vehicle Limited Warranty This transferrable warranty lasts for three years or 36,000 […]