Rotary engine+electric motor+rear-wheel-drive=all sorts of fun
by Vijay Pattni
Big plans ahead
Planning for an all-new model doesn't just takes months. If we were to include research, development, and further testing, it can take as much as five to ten years, depending on what kind of car an automaker is set
by Anton Andres
It’s about time!
Though Mazda's Japan Mobility Show stand was awash with MX-5 messaging-even going so far as showcasing a mint Mk1-this stunning new concept coupe instead doffs its cap to the Mazda RX-7. About. Time.Welcome to the classiest
by Vijay Pattni
Yup, they’re still at it
We've all heard the story before: Mazda wants to revive the rotary engine. Ever since the RX-8 was dropped over a decade ago, the company vowed to revive the concept of a rotary-powered sports car. Eleven years have passed
No pistons, no problem
In simple (verging on simplistic) terms, it's an engine with one or more rotors that rotate - go figure - instead of pistons that reciprocate. The basic principles of internal combustion - suck, squeeze, bang, blow - still apply, but the method by which this
Yay or nay?
Confused? We don't blame you. Is it a Toyota Supra A80 that's undergone a butt transplant or a Mazda RX-7 that's undergone a face swap?We'll save you a sleepless night and give you the answer: It'
by Drei Laurel
More carmakers should do this
Some will tell you that hunting for car parts can be a fun, fulfilling experience. Browsing forums, visiting countless shops, meeting fellow owners and asking around-it's all part of the experience of owning an old-school ride, you'll be
by Drei Laurel
Yes...at a cost
Ken Block has found a pretty neat way to keep busy since turning over Gymkhana duties to fellow tire shredder Travis Pastrana: Taking on anything and everything behind the wheel of the legendary Hoonicorn V2.Since Hoonigan started its Hoonicorn vs. the
by Drei Laurel
What's your fondest memory with this brand?
The Australian bush fire, Taal Volcano's eruption, World War III scares, Kobe Bryant's passing... yep, we think it's safe to say 2020 is off to a pretty rough start. Still, one hiccup after another doesn't mean there aren'
by Drei Laurel
Hot damn
The paint job and Pandem bodykit are enough to give this RX-7 stares (plus the fact that it's an RX-7), but for us, the real highlight of this car is the three-rotor 20B sitting in the engine bay.
by Lije Martin
Useful for overtaking, slowing down, and a number of other situations
Getting a car with a manual transmission isn't really the ideal choice for most people here considering the heavy stop-and-go traffic in our cities and on our highways. That doesn't mean, however, that the good old stick-shift
by Lije Martin
Oh, how we wish this was available here
Aside from the Honda Civic Type R, Honda has made this Honda Civic Sport edition available with a manual transmission. Would you want this trim here in the Philippines?These guys live in the Amish capital of the world, so when one
by Lije Martin
It’s a sight to see
Alright, so underglow is one of those modifications that not many car guys would attempt. Some builds can look tacky if the underglow doesn't suit the car, and often times, owners would rather spend their money on other modifications. But when
by Lije Martin
Ramon Bautista takes this Japanese scooter for a spin
If you're looking for a gateway to the world of two wheels, how about giving this a try? This is the Honda Zoomer ('Ruckus' in the US and Canada), a 50cc liquid-cooled scooter with a top speed of 60kph. Despite
by Lije Martin
Temper your enthusiasm, though—it's part of an electric range extender
We love a good engine here at Top Gear, especially good engines from Mazda. To be more specific, rotary engines from Mazda. Today, the company has confirmed it will-finally-return to the configuration it made famous via the likes of the
by Vijay Pattni
Have you heard of 7's Day?
What do you call a group that's passionate about a certain car model, meet regularly, and just talk about their rides when they hang out? If you guessed 'car club,' then you're correct.The aforementioned qualities describe the local Mazda
by Dinzo Tabamo
All you need to know about driving and owning a legend
When was the last time you saw one of these? Seeing a Mazda RX-7 is rare enough; spotting one that hasn't been adorned with a Veilside body kit and had its horsepower doubled is a tale very few can tell.
An epic East Coast gathering
Rotary madness in New York City. The rotary engine is dead? We don't think so. This highlight reel of an epic gathering of Mazda RX owners in New York and New Jersey is proof that its legend is alive and well.
by Drei Laurel
Yay or nay?
It's increasingly looking like Mazda's rotary engine will be making a comeback. The thing is, its return might not be in the form we expected.A report by Automotive News says that the next iteration of the rotary will be
by Drei Laurel
Our retro wish list
Our brothers over at FHM Philippines recently reported that the legendary Nokia 3310 is going to be sold again in all its brick-shaped, rock-hard glory. This news got some '90s kids (including the younger TGP staffers) excited to see a
by Jason Tulio
