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IRVINE, CA - December 3, 2007: Following three consecutive months ofdouble-digit sales increases, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) todayreported a 1.0 percent decrease in sales for November with 20,580 vehiclessold. Mazda's year-to-date sales remain strong with 271,181 units sold,accounting for a 9.0 percent increase.
"Housing uncertainties, rising fuel prices and sagging consumerconfidence all year long have finally conspired to slow Mazda's winningpace," said Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO, MNAO. "Three consecutivemonths of double-digit increases, driven primarily by increasedavailability of MAZDA3 and a first year of CX-9 sales that exceeded evenour expectations, still see us as one of the strongest car companies in thebusiness. We're selling cars and crossover SUVs, we're making money andour outlook for the year continues strong."
Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported sales of 1,468 units, accountingfor a 74 percent increase over November 2006. On a year-to-date basis,MMdM reported 14,452 total sales, an increase of 132 percent.
Rounding out North America, Mazda Canada, Inc. (MCI) sales were down 9.9percent with 4,715 units sold. On a year-to-date basis, MCI sales are up7.1 percent with 81,848 units sold.
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operationsoversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazdavehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico throughnearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc.,located in Ontario, Canada, and in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico inMexico City.
Mazda North American Operations -- November 2007 Month-To-Date Year-To-Date November November % November November % 2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change Mazda3 7,461 6,673 11.8% 110,956 87,341 27.0% Mazda5 468 1,513 (69.1)% 12,089 15,978 (24.3)% Mazda6 4,566 3,930 16.2% 52,783 60,340 (12.5)% MX-5 Miata 679 995 (31.8)% 14,306 15,873 (9.9)% RX-8 314 611 (48.6)% 5,451 8,791 (38.0)% Protege - - N/A - 1 (100.0)% CX-7 2,887 3,654 (21.0)% 38,172 18,904 101.9% CX-9 2,870 - N/A 22,501 - N/A Tribute 1,202 2,126 (43.5)% 12,304 26,284 (53.2)% B-Series Truck 133 203 (34.5)% 2,497 3,854 (35.2)% MPV - 1,087 (100.0)% 122 11,511 (98.9)% Total Vehicles CARS 13,488 13,722 (1.7)% 195,585 188,324 3.9% TRUCKS 7,092 7,070 0.3% 75,596 60,553 24.8% TOTAL 20,580 20,792 (1.0)% 271,181 248,877 9.0% MEMO: IMPORT CAR 8,922 9,792 (8.9)% 142,802 127,983 11.6% IMPORT TRUCK 5,757 4,741 21.4% 60,795 30,415 99.9% IMPORT TOTAL 14,679 14,533 1.0% 203,597 158,398 28.5% DOMESTIC CAR 4,566 3,930 16.2% 52,783 60,340 (12.5)% DOMESTIC TRUCK 1,335 2,329 (42.7)% 14,801 30,138 (50.9)% DOMESTIC TOTALS 5,901 6,259 (5.7)% 67,584 90,478 (25.3)% Note: MPV & Protege are discontinued vehicles.
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