Team Builds New Car In 24 Hours

Sebring, Florida - After a tremendous effort to build a complete new car after Thursday's unfortunate on-track incident with driver Ben Devlin and the B-K Motorsports BP Lola B07/46-Mazda MZR-R LMP2 car, a fuel cell leak was discovered prior to the start of the 56th running of the American Le Mans Series 56th Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring presented by Florida Fresh. Despite on-going work by the crew, the day ended prematurely due to an IMSA rule declaring any car not presented to pit lane more than one hour after the race start is excluded. Regardless, the B-K team and crew-members earned the well deserved respect of fans and their fellow competitors for their Herculean effort to make the race.

-- 2008 ALMS Effort a Three-Way Partnership --

January 29, 2008 (Sebring, Fla).  MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development used the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) Winter Test to unveil their 2008 colors, reflecting the addition of two new partners.  BP and Yokohama Tire Corporation have joined the B-K Motorsports Lola B07/46-Mazda MZR-R LMP2 team with multi-year partnerships.

TOKYO, Jan 28, 2008 -- Mazda Motor Corp. will began field tests of an intelligent transport system (ITS) in the greater Hiroshima area this Monday.

A group of 50 cars equipped with ITS devices and drive recorders will hit the roads. The data will be collected and analyzed to develop a variety of systems that can help prevent traffic accidents and lighten the burden on the environment.

Mazda will conduct the tests in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport, Hiroshima University and other private-sector companies.

Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the following personnel changes, effective February 1, 2008.

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- The all-new Mazda Atenza delivers advanced environmental and safety features coupled with superb high speed stability and comfort -

HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the launch of the fully remodeled Mazda Atenza (known as the all-new Mazda6 overseas) in Japan. Available in three body styles - Sedan, Sport (5-door hatchback), and Sport Wagon - Mazda’s globally acclaimed mid-size car goes on sale from today at all Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealerships throughout Japan.

- All Eyes on Florida for Daytona and Sebring Classics –

January 24, 2008 (Irvine, Calif). 2007 was a strong season for MAZDASPEED in open competition. Eight race wins, one manufacturers championship, one drivers championship, hundreds of laps led. For 2008, things are looking even better as the MZR-R engine enters it’s sophomore year in ALMS and new teams join the Mazda ranks in the GrandAm GT and SCCA SPEED World Challenge Touring car classes

The GrandAm and KONI Challenge kick off their 2008 season with the Rolex 24 @ Daytona this weekend. In Mid-March, the ALMS and SPEED World Challenge cars begin their 2008 season a few hundred miles away in Sebring. Mazda has a strong history in both endurance classics having scored a combined 34 class wins in the two races since 1975.

- Four Series – 46 Races – Over $5,000,000 in Awards --

January 24, 2008 (Irvine, Calif). In late 2006, Mazda North America partnered with Skip Barber Racing. That partnership included the highly regarded BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National Series. In early 2007, Mazda announced support of multiple karting organizations. These new partnerships, coupled with already successful programs with Star Mazda, Champ Car Atlantic, and the MX-5 Cup has enabled Mazda to build a ladder like no other. The MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development Ladder begins with grassroots karting and autocrossing, and extends to the highest levels of open-wheel and sportscar racing. Simply stated, win a championship in a Mazda series and progress to the next level based upon talent alone.

-MAZDASPEED Partners with Sparco USA-

January 24, 2008 (Irvine, Calif). MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development and Sparco Motorsports today announced that Sparco will be the official safety apparel supplier of MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development. All MAZDASPEED members will be able to purchase Sparco nomex suits, underwear, shoes and gloves, as well as technical soft goods for both drivers and crew members at special MAZDASPEED pricing. As part of the standard Mazda club racing program, Sparco branding will appear on all Mazdas racing nationwide.

HIROSHIMA, Japan—For the first time ever, a Mazda2 three-door hatchback joins the popular Mazda2 model range. Bringing with it all the attributes of the five-door hatchback, the three-door model is even sportier and more affordable. Mazda will showcase the world premiere of this new vehicle at the 78th annual Geneva International Motor Show to be held from Tuesday, March 4, through Sunday, March 16, 2008.

TOKYO, Jan 24, 2008 -- Mazda Motor Corp. said Wednesday that it has developed a safety system that warns drivers who are trying to change lanes of vehicles approaching from behind.

This system will be an option starting with the new Atenza -- sold outside Japan as the Mazda6 -- that will be released at month's end.

It kicks in when the car exceeds 60 kilometres per hour. Using radar equipment below the taillights, the system detects vehicles in the adjacent lanes that are within 50 metres behind.

An LED turns on to alert the driver of vehicles approaching from behind. And if the driver activates the turn signals at that time, the system warns of the possibility of a collision via a sound and flashing LED.