When it comes to unique engine designs, one of the most prolific is the trusty rotary configuration. Instead of featuring a number of spherical cylinders moving up and down like in most internal ...

The rotary engine was an unconventional design that delivered great power for its size. Here's what's good and bad about it.

Antonio is a chemical engineering student pursuing his master's degree in chemical engineering and sustainable processes. Throughout his academic journey, he has gained substantial knowledge in areas ...

Wankel rotary engine powered thousands of aircraft. One of several problems: It spewed castor oil on its pilots.

The fascinating history of Chevrolet's mid-engine prototype, the Aerovette, and its unique rotary engine powerplant.

Chris Bruce has worked in the automotive industry since 2011 and has written thousands of stories about cars, motorsports, and motorcycles in that time. He has written for Autoblog, Autoviva, CarFax, ...

Mazda filed six patents related to rotary engines with the Japanese Patent Office on the same day in June, CarBuzz has discovered. The Wankel rotary engine popularized by Mazda will make its return as ...

If Mazda wants to build one, it can. The automaker has applied for and been granted a patent for a rotary hybrid sports car. The basic design is similar to others we’ve seen applied for in the past, ...

There are a lot of strange automotive designs out there, but this defunct engine from the '70s may just be the weirdest one ...

What's the first thought that comes to your mind when someone says Corvette? For some, it's a white Corvette C4 driven by Burt Reynolds as he drives off into the sunset in a glorious V8 symphony.