Mazda suggests a new RX-7 is in the pipeline: Autoweek TV

HOME   |   CAR NEWS   |   CAR REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   AUTO SHOWS   |   VIDEOS   |   COLLECTOR   |   SUBSCRIBE Wednesday, November 07, 2012                  A Mazda official reports that a new, rotary-powered RX-7 is in the works. It may be released in 2017. Mazda suggests a new RX-7 is in the pipeline: Autoweek TV 11/07/12, 4:13 pm et Also in this episode: Honda predicts a surge in demand for the Fit, and Superstorm Sandy costs Fisker a shipment of Karmas. TRANSCRIPT -- The Mazda RX-7 may return to production. -- The head of Honda predicts big things for the Fit. -- And more bad news for Fisker. I'm Rory, it's Wednesday, let's do the most important news broadcast you'll see today. Mazda is keeping the rotary power scene alive. At least that's what we hear from The Motor Report. They're reporting that Mazda's program manager for the MX-5 has confirmed that a new, rotary-powered RX-7 is slated for 2017. Emissions and fuel economy haven't exactly been areas of strength for past rotary power plants, but absolutely no one with a soul has ever cared. The... CLICK HERE TO UNSUBSCRIBE or to sign up for other Autoweek e-mail products. IMPORTANT: Please add Autoweek.com to your E-mail Address Book to ensure you will continue to receive our newsletters. Please DO NOT reply to this e-mail. You will not receive a reply if you use this e-mail address. Crain Communications, 1155 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48207.