Mazda

Mazda has officially dismissed speculation that it is developing a revived Mazdaspeed3 performance hatchback. The clarification comes after reports circulated claiming the Japanese automaker was preparing to launch a new high-performance variant delivering more than 295 horsepower. Speaking to Australian automotive outlet Drive, Mazda Australia Managing Director Vinesh Bhindi squashed the buzz directly, stating that

Inherent engineering obstacles—most notably thermal inefficiency, difficult sealing conditions, and strict emissions mandates—remain the primary reasons rotary engines have failed to achieve widespread adoption in passenger cars despite their smooth delivery and compact packaging. At the center of the engine’s struggles is its combustion chamber geometry. The design features a triangular rotor turning inside a