Mazda Motor Corporation’s production and sales results for July 2008 are summarized below.

I. Production

Note: As of January 2007, overseas production figures are based on Mazda brand units coming off the production line (does not include CKD units).

1. Domestic Production
The domestic production volume for July 2008 increased 29.6% compared to July 2008, due to increased production of the Mazda3 (known as the Axela in Japan), Mazda2 (Demio), Mazda6 (Atenza) and other models. [Domestic production of key models in July 2008]

2. Overseas Production
The overseas production volume for July 2008 exceeded the figure for the same month last year, up 6.6% year-on-year, mainly due to brisk sales of the Mazda6 (Atenza) and the BT-50 pickup. [Overseas production of key models in July 2008]

II. Domestic Sales

The domestic sales volume for July 2008 rose 10.7% over July 2007 due to the sales launch of the Mazda Biante, and healthy sales of the Mazda5 (Premacy) and the Mazda6 (Atenza).

Mazda’s registered vehicle market share was 6.3% (up 0.2 points year-on-year), with a 3.2% share (up 0.5 points year-on-year) of the micro-mini segment and a 5.3% total market share (up 0.4 points year-on-year). [Domestic sales of key models in July 2008]

III. Exports

July 2008 exports exceeded the volume for the same month last year, up 29.8% year-on-year, mainly due to increased shipments of the Mazda3, Mazda2 and Mazda6.

On a market basis, exports to North America, Europe, Oceania and other markets (the Middle East and Asia) were healthy.

Courtesy: Mazda Motor Corporation, Japan

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