Automobile Mazda RX-8 Articles

2009 Mazda RX-8 R3

Here is a sports car that is not only affordable, it's unique: it shares neither its platform nor its unconventional powertrain with anything else. more

2009 Mazda RX-8 R3

The RX-8 is an inviting car-small, sporty, fun to drive. more

2008 Mazda RX-8 R3

The RX-8 is an inviting car-small, sporty, fun to drive. It's not overly endowed with power (238 hp with a manual transmission), but with only about 3000 pounds to motivate, that's plenty. It's somewhat lacking in low-end grunt (only 159 lb-ft of torque), but more

2008 Mazda RX-8 R3

The RX-8 is an inviting car-small, sporty, fun to drive. more

2009 Mazda RX-8

If you're looking for an inexpensive sports car, but need room for child seats or extra passengers, the RX-8 is worth a look. more

2004 Mazda RX-8 Four Seasons Test

Our year with the Mazda RX-8 was like spending time with young children: deeply rewarding most of the time but occasionally very frustrating and annoying. more

2005 Mazdaspeed Mazda RX-8

Mazda dives head first into the aftermarket with an arsenal of hot rx-8 performance parts. Can they compete with seasoned aftermarket veterans? more

Vile Gossip

The fickle finger of fate deals a blow to the myth of invincibility. Jean Jennings Reports. more

2004 All-Star: Coupe

The risky and ambitious RX-8 is the rear-wheel-drive flagship of a new wave of greatness from Mazda. Most obviously, it looks special, with two rear half-doors that swing back to give unusual access to the snug rear cabin. Kids fit back there, and they love it back there. more

2004 Man of the Year

Mazda is currently producing the kind of cars we love at Automobile Magazine--affordable, stylish products with real character. Just think of the outgoing Protege, the 6, and the RX-8. Without Martin Leach, those cars never would have happened. more

Vile Gossip: Cars, a Car Dealer, and a Deal

News updates you've no doubt been dying for, a good word about a car dealer, and a fabulous eBay Motors opportunity. more

Mazda RX-8

Mazda calls its RX-8 a sports car for the real world. How does it stack up against the two- and four-door sporting benchmarks? more

Rotary Motoring

A beginner's guide to what makes a rotary engine work. Just don't snicker when you say "Wankel" more

Mazda RX-8

Mazda's rotary rocket is reborn into middle age. more