01/10/12 2012 MAZDA3 NAMED “TOP SAFETY PICK” BY INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY

- 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 "good" in all four tests conducted.  Read More »

 

12/20/11 MAZDASPEED DROPS THE CHECKERED FLAG ON 2011...

...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:   Read More »

 

12/09/11 MAZDA’S SKYACTIV®-G GASOLINE ENGINE NAMED TO WARD’S 10 BEST ENGINES LIST

- The All-New Gasoline Engine Wins Mazda's 10th Engine Award From WardsAuto World -  Read More »

 

12/09/11 MAZDA DEALERS CONQUER THUNDERHILL 25 HOUR RACE

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 Pro Racing Playboy MX-5 Cup specifications.  The car, driven by three of the company's dealers, finished fourth in the E1 class and 35th overall out of 83 cars that started the race.  Read More »

 

12/07/11 2012 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA NAMED A 10BEST CAR BY CAR AND DRIVER MAGAZINE

- The World-Renowned Roadster Makes Its 13th Appearance on the 10Best List -  Read More »

 

12/01/11 MAZDA REPORTS 20.4 PERCENT SALES GAIN IN NOVEMBER

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 sales through November are up 9.6 percent versus last year, with 228,073 vehicles sold.

Key November sales notes:  Read More »

 

12/01/11 LEOPOLDO ORELLANA APPOINTED PRESIDENT, MAZDA MOTOR DE MEXICO

 

                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.  Read More »

 

12/01/11 MAZDASPEED MOTORSPORTS AT 2011 PRI

--  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 season.  The MAZDASPEED team gathered at the annual Performance Racing Industry show to share updates on a variety of topics.   Read More »

 

12/01/11 MAZDA UPDATES MX-5 CUP PLANS

-- Adds Skip Barber Racing School MAZDASPEED Challenge Class --  Read More »

 

12/23/10 MAZDA ANNOUNCES 2011 SCCA PRO RACING PLAYBOY MAZDA MX-5 CUP SCHEDULE AND PRIZES

 

December 22, 2010 (Irvine, Calif).  MAZDASPEED announced the 2011 SCCA Pro racing Playboy MX-5 Cup Schedule earlier today via a live webcast on www.justin.tv/mazdausa

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