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of for the rotary, it’s good to see there are still applications for this singular powerplant. Mazda has repeatedly stated it’s not completely done with its iconic rotary engine. However, the current motoring landscape is one where fuel efficiency, lower emissions and a move towards electrification have created an environment unfit for this thirsty and polluting (but immensely fun) powerplant. Consequently, it has returned in the guise of a range extender for the

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