Press Release IRVINE, Calif. (January 4, 2012) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported December U.S. sales of 22,353 vehicles, an increase of 4.1 percent versus last year. On a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis, Mazda’s December 2011 sales also were up 4.1 percent. December 2011 represented Mazda’s best December since 2007, the strong … Read more
Press Release – All-New Compact SUV Features Full Suite of SKYACTIV Technologies, Best-in-Class Fuel Economy – IRVINE, Calif. (January 2, 2012) – The all-new 2013 Mazda CX-5 compact SUV was today named the Autobytel 2012 Crossover of the Year. A segment newcomer, CX-5 is the first Mazda to fully encompass SKYACTIV®[1] TECHNOLOGY, the brand’s engineering-focused … Read more
Press Release …And Starts to Warm-Up for 2012 December 20, 2011 (Irvine, Calif.) Racing has pretty much become a year-round sport. While most of the professional series concluded in September and October, activities continued through November and December. Among the recent MAZDASPEED highlights: The last big race of the year was the annual NASA … Read more
Press Release – Mazda’s Best-Selling Vehicle Receives Highest Safety Rating From IIHS – IRVINE, Calif. (December 15, 2011) – The 2012 Mazda3 was today recognized as a “Top Safety Pick” by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). Refreshed for 2012, both sedan and hatchback models received the organization’s highest possible crash safety rating of … Read more
Press Release – The All-New Gasoline Engine Wins Mazda’s 10th Engine Award From WardsAuto World – IRVINE, Calif. (December 9, 2011) – SKYACTIV®[1] TECHNOLOGY, Mazda’s all-new fuel-efficient and performance-oriented engineering technology, has been available in the North American market for less than two months but already the awards are piling up. Today, WardsAuto World named … Read more
Press Release Mazda dealers MX-5 at 2011 Thunderhill 25 Low Resolution(23 kb) High Resolution (3052 kb) IRVINE, Calif., December 9, 2011 – As part of the longest sanctioned road-race in North America, the National Auto Sport Association (NASA)’s 25 Hours of Thunderhill, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) entered a Mazda MX-5 Miata prepared to SCCA … Read more
Press Release – The World-Renowned Roadster Makes Its 13th Appearance on the 10Best List – IRVINE, Calif. (December 7, 2011) – The 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata has been named to Car and Driver‘s 10Best Cars list, its seventh year in a row and 13th overall since the two-seat roadster made its global debut in 1989. … Read more
Press Release MAZDA REPORTS 20.4 PERCENT SALES GAIN IN NOVEMBER IRVINE, Calif. (December 1, 2011) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported strong November U.S. sales of 18,432 vehicles, representing an increase of 20.4 percent versus last year. On a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis, Mazda’s November 2011 sales were up 15.6 percent. Year-to-date … Read more
Press Release IRVINE, Calif., December 1, 2011 – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced that, effective immediately, Leopoldo “Polo” Orellana, currently Managing Director of Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM), will become President of MMdM. Clark Colby, currently MMdM’s Assistant Managing Director, will become Managing Director of MMdM’s Operations. As President, Orellana’s … Read more
Press Release 2012 speedSource RX-8 No. 70 Graphics Low Resolution(39 kb) High Resolution (1009 kb) — Mazda Supports The Business of The Sport — December 1, 2011 (Orlando, Fla). The number one brand in road racing returns to the biggest motorsports trade show in the country to make a few early announcements for the 2012 … Read more