March 19, 2008
MAZDA CX-9 ONE OF THE MOST AWARD-WINNING VEHICLES IN RECENT TIMES

IRVINE, March 5, 2008 – Coming off the heels of the prestigious 2008 North American Truck of the Year award, the 2008 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year award and a string of impressive sales numbers, the 2008 Mazda CX-9 continues to add to its impressive list of awards and accolades. Launched in 2007, the award-winning CX-9 recorded sales of 25,566 in just ten months. Combined with the awards and attention it has garnered, the CX-9 proves that it is truly best in class.

“In spite of a challenging industry this past year, the impressive sales numbers show that the CX-9 proved to be exactly what consumers wanted,” said Jim O’Sullivan, president and CEO of Mazda North American Operations. “In just a year’s time, this vehicle has accumulated numerous rave reviews; CX-9 is off to a great start and an even brighter future.”

Awards to date, through February 25, 2008:

• 2008 North American Truck of the Year
• 2008 SUV of the Year, Motor Trend Magazine
• Kelley Blue Book “Best New Family Vehicle”
• Cars.com “Best New Car for Large Families"
• Cars.com "Family Car of the Year”
• 2008 Automobile Magazine All-Stars
• “Best in Class” for large/mid-size crossovers in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance annual Car Buying Issue
• Car and Driver 5Best Trucks for 2008 – March 2008
• Consumer Guide – “Best Buy” midsize sport-utility vehicle
• 2007 Edmunds.com Editors' Most Wanted Vehicles for SUV under $35,000
• Southeast Automotive Media Organization (SEAMO) “Family Car of the Year."

March 15, 2008
NEW MAZDA2 THREE-DOOR HATCHBACK

One of the keys to Mazda’s continuing growth in Europe and around the world has been a strategy of expanding the line-up with exciting vehicles that appeal to an ever-wider group of customers. In less than two years, Mazda introduced vehicles that were never in its portfolio before, like the high-performance Mazda3 MPS, the unique power retractable hardtop MX-5 Roadster Coupe and the sports crossover SUV, Mazda CX-7. This strategy continues at Geneva 2008 with the global premiere of the first MAZDA2 three-door hatchback version. 

Launched in October 2007 as Mazda’s first new-generation vehicle to be evolved to a new level, the all-new MAZDA2 was an immediate hit with European customers, finding more than 18,000 owners through January 2008. In December last year, MAZDA2 five-door hatchback was awarded five stars for adult occupant protection at Euro-NCAP crash testing. It won a host of automotive awards as well, including Car of the Year in Austria, Belgium, Croatia and Denmark. Now MAZDA2 is about to get more popular with a new three-door hatchback model that has all the award-winning attributes of the five-door hatchback, and is even sportier and more affordable.

March 1, 2008
MAZDA TO OFFER DOCKABLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM WITH GAMEBOY ADVANCE FOR CX-9 CROSSOVER SUV

IRVINE, Calif. – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced a new accessory available for the multiple-award-winning 2008 Mazda CX-9. Providing hours of entertainment for those long hauls, the Dockable Entertainment System with Game Boy® Advance (DES) is now available, and allows customers with moonroof-equipped vehicles to enjoy a Genuine Mazda Accessory rear seat DVD system.

With the ability to play games, movies, music and more in the CX-9, the Dockable Entertainment System with Game Boy® Advance (DES) provides endless enjoyment, truly enhancing the travel experience of the passengers and driver alike. The system combines the versatility of a premium in-vehicle player, a portable DVD player, 10.2-inch display and the world’s most popular video game platform. The complete Mazda accessory kit contains a dockable DVD player, roof-mounted docking station, two wireless headphones, a wireless game controller, AC charger and a carry bag. A factory-installed, roof-mounted Rear Seat Entertainment System option with Bose 5.1 surround sound, 115V power outlet and audio/video input is available for customers choosing vehicles not equipped with a moonroof.