Mazda3 wins a Best Car award for the third consecutive year
Mazda Motor Corporation has won three Best Car awards at the Thailand Car of the Year Awards 2007. The announcement was made during a ceremony held on April 3, 2007, at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) in Bangkok. Mazda won awards in three categories. Mazda3 Sport Sedan won a best car award for the third consecutive year, this year in the Best Sedan Under 1,600cc category. Mazda MX-5 was named Best Roadster for the second year in a row, and with this award the MX-5 has won Best Roadster four times in the last five years. The Mazda BT-50 Pickup Truck won in the Best High-lifted Pickup 2,500cc category.
Now in its ninth year, the Thailand Car of the Year awards have been organized by Grand Prix International Co. Ltd. in cooperation with the Automotive Engineering Association of Thailand, the Car and Motor Reporters Association of Thailand, and the Rachayarnyon Association.
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Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Mazda to Offer Back Up Camera with Auto-Dimming Mirror Display System for Mazda CX-9 Crossover SUV
Having two sets of eyes -- one in the front of their heads and another in the back -- is something people all over the world have longed for since the beginning of time. Now, using a state-of-the-art rearview mirror-mounted liquid crystal display system, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) will be the first automotive company in North America to give SUV owners the ability to clearly see what's happening behind the vehicle without taking their eyes off the road in front of them. The first of its kind to be installed in vehicles in the North American market, this rearview mirror-mounted Back Up Camera with Auto-Dimming Mirror Display will be available on Mazda CX-9 models not factory-equipped with DVD navigation systems -- giving drivers the ability to see the display screen and the rearview mirror simultaneously.
When the vehicle is shifted into reverse, an LCD screen automatically appears within the reflective surface of the mirror, showing a real-time panoramic view of the area at the rear of the vehicle. Once the vehicle is shifted into any other gear, the display disappears.
Using special "transflective" coatings and lighting technology developed by Gentex Corporation, the high-resolution, 2.4-inch diagonal active-matrix video display is housed in an automatic-dimming rearview mirror, which dims in response to headlight glare from trailing vehicles in order to make nighttime driving safer.
"Safety is always a top priority for Mazda and we want all Mazda CX-9 customers to have the added security of a rearview backup camera, regardless of the trim level or option package they select," said Jack Stavana, director, Accessory Operations, MNAO. "The Back Up Camera with Auto-Dimming Mirror Display kit is a great alternative for CX-9 buyers whose vehicles are not equipped with the factory navigation system and its integrated backup camera."
Available as either a dealer-installed or port-installed option, the Back Up Camera with Auto-Dimming Mirror Display kit will include an auto-dimming rearview mirror with display and lift gate-mounted rear camera. Expected availability is early summer 2007, and pricing will start at $665 for a port-installed option or $675 for a dealer-installed option.
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations oversees the sales, marketing, parts, accessories and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada and Mexico through nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario, Canada, and in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.
Source: Mazda North American Operations
When the vehicle is shifted into reverse, an LCD screen automatically appears within the reflective surface of the mirror, showing a real-time panoramic view of the area at the rear of the vehicle. Once the vehicle is shifted into any other gear, the display disappears.
Using special "transflective" coatings and lighting technology developed by Gentex Corporation, the high-resolution, 2.4-inch diagonal active-matrix video display is housed in an automatic-dimming rearview mirror, which dims in response to headlight glare from trailing vehicles in order to make nighttime driving safer.
"Safety is always a top priority for Mazda and we want all Mazda CX-9 customers to have the added security of a rearview backup camera, regardless of the trim level or option package they select," said Jack Stavana, director, Accessory Operations, MNAO. "The Back Up Camera with Auto-Dimming Mirror Display kit is a great alternative for CX-9 buyers whose vehicles are not equipped with the factory navigation system and its integrated backup camera."
Available as either a dealer-installed or port-installed option, the Back Up Camera with Auto-Dimming Mirror Display kit will include an auto-dimming rearview mirror with display and lift gate-mounted rear camera. Expected availability is early summer 2007, and pricing will start at $665 for a port-installed option or $675 for a dealer-installed option.
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations oversees the sales, marketing, parts, accessories and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada and Mexico through nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario, Canada, and in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.
Source: Mazda North American Operations
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Mazda Announces Best-Ever March Sales for North America
- U.S. sales up 47.9 percent; Canada sales up 16.0 percent; Mexico sales up 182.5 percentIRVINE, Calif., April 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO), including the U.S., Canada and Mexico, today reported best-ever March sales of 47,206 vehicles, beating its previous March record of 45,892 set back in 1994. The U.S. celebrated its best March since 1994 with sales of 37,742 while Mazda Canada, Inc. reported its best-ever March with sales of 8,108 units. Not to be outdone by Mazda Motor de Mexico, which reported its best- ever month with sales of 1,356 units.
"The automotive business is a marathon not a sprint and right now we're hitting our stride as we head into the crucial spring selling season," said Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO, MNAO. "Our record-breaking sales month for North America proves that we're offering the right vehicles at the right price, driving customers into our showrooms in the U.S., Canada and Mexico."
Mazda's U.S. sales were led in volume by its popular MAZDA3, which reported best-ever sales of 15,606, while the sporty MAZDA6 also celebrated its best-ever month with sales of 9,624 units. The all-new Mazda CX-9 seven passenger crossover SUV reported its best month since launch with 2,443 units. The MX-5 Mazda Miata posted its best month since March 1997 with sales of 2,281 units.
Overall calendar-year-to-date sales for the U.S. are up 17.5 percent versus last year, with 79,074 vehicles sold.
"We're thrilled to finish our fiscal year on such a high note, leading to our best March in the U.S. in 13 years," added O'Sullivan. "We can attribute these outstanding results to a few key points: first, the Mazda CX-7 and Mazda CX-9 crossover SUVs are bringing new customers into our dealerships; second, the MAZDA3 continues as our hottest seller, despite minimal incentives and tight inventory; and third, our dealer network is stronger than ever with 673 total dealers of which 52 percent are exclusive."
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada and Mexico through nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario, Canada, and in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.
Source: Mazda North American Operations
"The automotive business is a marathon not a sprint and right now we're hitting our stride as we head into the crucial spring selling season," said Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO, MNAO. "Our record-breaking sales month for North America proves that we're offering the right vehicles at the right price, driving customers into our showrooms in the U.S., Canada and Mexico."
Mazda's U.S. sales were led in volume by its popular MAZDA3, which reported best-ever sales of 15,606, while the sporty MAZDA6 also celebrated its best-ever month with sales of 9,624 units. The all-new Mazda CX-9 seven passenger crossover SUV reported its best month since launch with 2,443 units. The MX-5 Mazda Miata posted its best month since March 1997 with sales of 2,281 units.
Overall calendar-year-to-date sales for the U.S. are up 17.5 percent versus last year, with 79,074 vehicles sold.
"We're thrilled to finish our fiscal year on such a high note, leading to our best March in the U.S. in 13 years," added O'Sullivan. "We can attribute these outstanding results to a few key points: first, the Mazda CX-7 and Mazda CX-9 crossover SUVs are bringing new customers into our dealerships; second, the MAZDA3 continues as our hottest seller, despite minimal incentives and tight inventory; and third, our dealer network is stronger than ever with 673 total dealers of which 52 percent are exclusive."
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada and Mexico through nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario, Canada, and in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.
Mazda North American Operations - March 2007
Month-To-Date Year-To-Date
March March % March March %
2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
Mazda3 15,606 8,087 93.0% 31,926 21,732 46.9%
Mazda5 1,657 1,703 (2.7)% 4,550 5,061 (10.1)%
Mazda6 9,624 7,215 33.4% 20,172 19,215 5.0%
MX-5 Miata 2,281 2,000 14.1% 4,373 4,362 0.3%
RX-8 735 1,582 (53.5)% 1,732 2,917 (40.6)%
Protege -- -- N/A -- 1 N/A
CX-7 4,221 -- N/A 9,940 -- N/A
CX-9 2,443 -- N/A 3,693 -- N/A
Tribute 941 2,911 (67.7)% 1,702 8,478 (79.9)%
B-Series Truck 233 490 (52.4)% 866 1,282 (32.4)%
MPV 1 1,526 (99.9)% 120 4,223 (97.2)%
Total Vehicles
CARS 29,903 20,587 45.3% 62,753 53,288 17.8%
TRUCKS 7,839 4,927 59.1% 16,321 13,983 16.7%
TOTAL 37,742 25,514 47.9% 79,074 67,271 17.5%
MEMO:
IMPORT CAR 20,279 13,372 51.7% 42,581 34,073 25.0%
IMPORT TRUCK 6,665 1,526 336.8% 13,753 4,223 225.7%
IMPORT TOTAL 26,944 14,898 80.9% 56,334 38,296 47.1%
DOMESTIC CAR 9,624 7,215 33.4% 20,172 19,215 5.0%
DOMESTIC TRUCK 1,174 3,401 (65.5)% 2,568 9,760 (73.7)%
DOMESTIC TOTALS 10,798 10,616 1.7% 22,740 28,975 (21.5)%
Note: MPV & Protege is a discontinued vehicles.
Source: Mazda North American Operations
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