January 26, 2007 -- Mazda's domestic production in December 2006 was the best December result since 1992 and exports were at their highest level since 1991 for the month of December. In December 2006, Mazda achieved its highest ever overseas production volume of any December to date.
For the period January through December 2006, domestic production volume was at its highest level since 1994 and exports were their highest volumes since 1992. Overseas production reached an all-time record for a calendar year.

- It features an enlarged, easy-to-use cargo area, a more functional interior and improved exhaust emissions and fuel economy -

HIROSHIMA, Japan--Mazda Motor Corporation has released the all-new Mazda Familia Van. A commercial vehicle for the Japanese market, the new Familia Van has many improved and practical features, and goes on sale nationwide today at all Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealers.

Enhancements to the Familia Van include a larger cargo space with greatly increased capacity. The cargo floor has been lowered and flattened, and the rear liftgate aperture increased, to facilitate loading and unloading of items in the trunk area. The cabin is packed with features to maximize use of the available space: a foldaway table that is attached to the passenger seatback which can support a computer; a center console box with a whiteboard dry-erase writing surface built onto its lid; and a tray which can hold a briefcase at the rear of the center console, to name a few. Additionally, all models meet Japan's 2005 exhaust emission standards, with the 1.2-liter and 1.5-liter versions qualifying for the Japanese government's Green Tax exemptions.

- CX-7 orders achieve approximately five times the monthly sales target in the first month of sales -

HIROSHIMA, Japan--Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that as of January 19, 2007, total orders for the CX-7 in Japan reached approximately 1,800 units during the first month of sales since its domestic launch on December 19, 2006. This result is approximately five times the monthly target sales volume of 380 units, demonstrating a positive reception by Japanese consumers.

- Mazda Motor Europe Achieves 300,000 unit sales for the first time in 15 years since 1991 -
HIROSHIMA, Japan--Mazda Motor Europe G.m.b.H. (MME), a European subsidiary of the Mazda Motor Corporation, has announced that it sold 303,600 vehicles in calendar year (CY) 2006, which is 13 percent more than in CY 2005. This achievement represents the third highest CY volume in MME history, after 315,377 unit sales in 1990 and 317,640 in 1991. In CY 2006, major markets such as Germany and France and most of the European countries with Mazda operations sold significantly greater volumes compared to the previous year's results. Also, the UK, Russia, Spain and Portugal all achieved all-time sales records.

--- Sarkissian Mason Builds Interactive Museum Experience ---

NEW YORK, Jan. 12 -- Known for its design and technology heritage, Mazda Motor Corporation is offering consumers an inside look at its many automotive firsts though an online museum (www.mazdamuseum.com) developed and created by longtime interactive agency partner Sarkissian Mason.

The online museum brings the existing Mazda Museum at the Company's Hiroshima Design Center to life using a combination of flash and broadband video. Visitors can scroll back in time to learn about Mazda milestones in automotive history from its LeMans winning RX-7 to the development of the Rotary Engine, a transformative moment in car technology.

-- New powertrain and chassis planned for 2007 --

IRVINE, Calif., January 11, 2007 Faced with increased competition in the American LeMans Series LMP2 category, MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development and B-K Motorsports today announced they will partner with Advanced Engine Research Ltd (AER) and Lola Cars to develop an all-new Mazda-derived engine and purpose-built chassis for their 2007 championship effort. The goal is to improve on the 2006 result of third place in the American LeMans Series (ALMS) Championship for P2 cars, with an eye on the top step of the podium.

- The New Titan Truck features a brand new interior and exterior, meets the latest environmental and fuel economy standards and offers even more conveniences -

HIROSHIMA, Japan--Mazda Motor Corporation has launched the fully redesigned Mazda Titan, a small truck for the Japanese market. The Titan goes on sale nationwide today at all Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealers.

Improvements to the upgraded Titan include a brand new exterior and an interior redesigned to maximize functionality and comfort. Additionally, a high-power and energy efficient turbo diesel engine, Mazda's Idling Stop & Start System and lighter body parts all contribute to better environmental performance and fuel economy, ensuring the Titan meets the latest environmental regulations for commercial vehicles. The new lineup offers a variety of body types and specifications that can all be driven with a new standard license under upcoming revisions to Japanese driver's license regulations^*1.

DETROIT – At this week’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Mazda North American Operations will unveil – for the first time ever – its Ryuga design concept and its all-new Tribute SUV Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV). All attending media are invited to the formal unveiling on the Mazda show stand at 10:15 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 8, 2007.

Ryuga (pronounced: ree-yoo-ga) builds on Mazda’s concept of flow. Nagare – Japanese for “flow” – debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November and introduced the company’s new design future. Japanese for “gracious flow,” Ryuga will reflect a higher level of sophistication through the use of rich fabrics, engineered fits and hidden details. Ryuga is elegant and refined, but radiates spirit and edge while portraying unique Japanese beauty.

DETROIT – How will Mazda’s Zoom-Zoom spirit achieve form and substance in the future? Laurens van den Acker, Design Division General Manager for Hiroshima, Japan’s Mazda Motor C orporation , disturbed the status-quo and challenged every designer in his three global studios with that very question upon his arrival at Mazda early last year.

After months of soul searching, hundreds of sketches and thousands of discussions, meetings, arguments and revisions, the first part of the answer was unveiled at the recent Los Angeles Auto Show. Mazda’s provocative Nagare (pronounced “nah-gah-reh”) – Japanese for “flow” – concept introduced a new surface language that evokes the emotion of motion in a stationary automobile.

DETROIT – Showing its commitment to improving the world’s air quality, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) will unveil the all-new 2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid-Electric Vehicle (HEV) at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. With a hydrogen-powered version of the RX-8 and a hydrogen-powered hybrid version of the MAZDA 5 undergoing extensive testing in Japan, the Tribute HEV is the latest environmentally friendly vehicle to join the Mazda lineup.