February 2007: The March Geneva Auto-Show will mark the debut of the 2008 Mazda2 - B-segment entry the public has been asking for. It is not sure if Mazda is going to bring the Mazda2 to the North American market yet.

The Mazda2 is designed with Mazda family cues and proportions, with the now traditional large headlamp assemblies that frame the corporate 5-sided grill. The current Mazda design of raised hoods, blends cleanly into the A-pillars, and Mazda's theme of prominent fenders, moves down to a side body line, which is a lot more rounded than current Mazda2 model, then flows over the sides of the car to the a mid-high rear taillamp section, which is placed slightly below very clean and compact rear window.

IRVINE, Calif., Feb, 2007 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the promotion of Jeremy Barnes to Director, Product and Corporate Communications. In his new role, Barnes will continue to oversee product communications as before, but now has added responsibility for corporate communications, including dealer support activities and national shows and events. He will continue to report to Jay Amestoy, Vice President, Public and Government Affairs.


In making the announcement, Amestoy said, “With 13 years of auto industry public relations experience, Jeremy has amassed a background of business knowledge and familiarity that has readied him for this challenging role. His media relations skills and life-long passion for automobiles continue to single him out as a ‘car-guy’ of the highest order, and the perfect fit for this position.”

- Consolidated operating profit up 28 percent in the first nine months of fiscal year 2006 in the final year of the Mazda Momentum plan -

-Consolidated sales revenue up 9 percent year-on-year to 2,289.6 billion yen
-Consolidated operating profit up 28 percent to 107.3 billion yen
-Full-year operating profit outlook revised upward to 158.0 billion yen, up 28 percent

- The world's favorite lightweight, open-top, two-seat sports car sets a new record -

HIROSHIMA, Japan--Total production of Mazda Motor Corporation's Roadster reached 800,000 units on January 30, 2007. This significant milestone was achieved 17 years and nine months after production commenced in April 1989. The Roadster was certified as the world's top selling lightweight, open-top, two-seat sports car by Guinness World Records of the U.K. when production reached 531,890 units in May 2000. Now that cumulative production has topped 800,000 units, Mazda is reapplying with the Guinness organization to have the record updated. The Roadster is known as the MX-5 in Europe and North America.

- Hakaze is the third concept vehicle expressing Mazda's 'Nagare' design language -

HIROSHIMA, Japan--Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the new Hakaze design concept at the 77th annual Geneva International Motor Show to be held from Tuesday, March 6 through Sunday, March 18, 2007.

Officially titled the Salon International de l'Auto de Genève, the press days are March 6 and 7, and the public days are March 8-18.

-Sales up 6.0 Percent; MAZDA3 Celebrates Best January Ever -

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported its best January since 1994 thanks to sales of 19,265 vehicles for January 2007, accounting for a 6.0 percent increase versus last year.

January sales were led in volume by continued strong sales of the wildly popular MAZDA3, which reported sales of 7,653 units, a 25.3 percent increase versus last year. The innovative MAZDA5 multi-activity vehicle continues to be a strong seller as it posted sales of 1,326, an 8.7 percent increase versus last year.

Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the following personnel change as follows, effective February 1, 2007.

- Mazda has added 2.0L DISI engine-equipped models with five-speed automatic transmissions and a new sporty 20Z grade to the Premacy lineup in Japan -

HIROSHIMA, Japan--Mazda Motor Corporation today announced drivetrain and sporty styling upgrades to the Premacy model range in Japan. The new models for Mazda's popular compact minivan are available nationwide from today at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers. Mazda Premacy is known as the Mazda5 in overseas markets.

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.