Mazda R signals new wave of sports cars

Leaked trademark filings could point to new Mazda performance cars in the works. But are they rotary-powered?

A mysterious Mazda ‘R’ logo has emerged in Japan via leaked trademark filings from the Japanese car-maker, fuelling speculation that it could herald a new wave of high-performance models – possibly even the long-anticipated Mazda RX-9.

At this stage there’s little detail around the recently filed trademark, apart from the fact that it shows Mazda’s new ‘R’ logo with a stylised emblem in blue, red and white.

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