--- 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.

--Sales exceed 81,000 for the first time in the Company’s history--

(Richmond Hill, ON): Mazda Canada set its third consecutive annual sales record by retailing 81,007 vehicles in 2006, a 4% increase over the 77,867 vehicles sold in 2005. Mazda increased sales of both passenger cars and light trucks in 2006. Passenger car sales totalled 69,209 units, representing a 2% year-over-year increase. Light truck sales of 11,798 units represented a 14% increase over 2005.

“Breaking through the 80,000 sales barrier for the first time in our history is quite an accomplishment, especially in such a competitive market,” said Don Romano, President of Mazda Canada Inc. “This is a true testament to our ability to design products that connect with Canadian consumers and the strength of the Mazda brand,” he continued.

IRVINE, Calif. - Mazda North American Operations today announced the recent appointment of Dean Case to the position of MAZDASPEED Motorsports communications officer. Reporting to Jeremy Barnes, group manager, product communications, Case will serve as the primary media contact for all North American media on issues relating to MAZDASPEED Motorsports activities ranging from production car based programs in SCCA Club Racing, the MX-5 Cup, SCCA SPEED World Challenge as well as open wheel series like Star Mazda and the Champ Car Atlantic Championship powered by Mazda.

Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the following organizational and personnel changes which are effective January 1, 2007.

1. Organizational changes

These organizational changes are aimed at strengthening Mazda's personnel and labor initiatives from a global perspective through improved services in the personnel and human development departments. This is to be achieved by further developing the abilities of managers and staff members and how they are utilized within Mazda, while also working at improving levels of job satisfaction.

- Remodeled inside and out and even more fuel efficient and eco-friendly -

HIROSHIMA, Japan--Mazda Motor Corporation has given the Carol, one of its micro-mini vehicles for the Japanese market, a fresh new look. The Carol has been a popular model with women due to its charming design and practicality, and this freshened version goes on sale nationwide at all Mazda Autozam, Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealers from today.

The upgraded Carol features a modified front end, seats and door trim design, together with improved fuel economy and eco-friendliness. Two new body colors have also been added as options: Antique Rose Metallic and Lime Green Metallic.