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Mazda can be summed up in a single word: bold. Not only do its cars generally look like nothing else on the market, but it’s also invested heavily in innovative engine technology.

So, while many car makers have moved to smaller turbocharged engines, Mazda instead offers larger motors that are still efficient. For example, the entry-level petrol option in the Mazda 3 is a 2.0-litre unit –&nbsp;far larger than what you’ll find in most rivals – but it remains very clean.

Highlights of Mazda’s line-up include the MX-5 sports car, which has won our Convertible of the Year Award multiple times, and the CX-5 large SUV, which was named as our inaugural best car for dog owners.

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As well as its new RX-8, Mazda is showing off its Furai concept car in Detroit. Although it is road-legal, the Furai is based around the Courage C65 racing chassis that competes in America and, as a result, it is expected to be sold to customers who want to drive it on race tracks. The two-seater is powered by a 450bhp triple-rotor rotary engine that will run on bioethanol or synthetic alcohols.

Aerodynamic features such as a front air-splitter, rear diffuser and special headlamp trims create downforce that stick the car to the road at high speed, while the car's sculpted bodywork helps it achieve a top speed of 180mph. For those more interested in production than track cars, the Furai should still hold some interest: it is said to incorporate some of the styling that will be present on future Mazda models.

As well as its new RX-8, Mazda is showing off its Furai concept car in Detroit. Although it is road-legal, the Furai is based around the Courage C65 racing chassis that competes in America and, as a result, it is expected to be sold to customers who want to drive it on race tracks.

The two-seater is powered by a 450bhp triple-rotor rotary engine that will run on bioethanol or synthetic alcohols. Aerodynamic features such as a front air-splitter, rear diffuser and special headlamp trims create downforce that stick the car to the road at high speed, while the car's sculpted bodywork helps it achieve a top speed of 180mph. For those more interested in production than track cars, the Furai should still hold some interest: it is said to incorporate some of the styling that will be present on future Mazda models.

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