This Mazda Concept Helped Save the Rotary Engine
For some reason, the rotary engine refuses to die. Even in the face of battery-electric vehicles, Mazda recently relaunched a new rotary engine development group tasked with designing "attractive cars that excite customers." The announcement arrived a few months after the debut of the Iconic SP, a stunning concept with a rotary engine previewing the powertrain's hybrid future. And 25 years ago, the Mazda RX-Evolv played a similar role for the unique power unit.