Mazda to Debut RX-EVOLV Concept at North American International Auto Show

10 January 2000

Mazda to Debut RX-EVOLV Concept at North American International Auto Show

    WHAT:     Mazda will debut its RX-EVOLV concept at the North American
              International Auto Show.  The RX-EVOLV is a four-door, four-seat
              concept vehicle powered by a 280-horsepower version of Mazda's
              legendary rotary engine.  The RX-EVOLV promises to be the next
              big thing in sports cars, combining exceptional performance and
              handling with dramatic styling.

    WHEN:     North American International Auto Show Media Days
              Jan. 10th - 12th
              ** Mazda's RX-EVOLV Reveal is Jan. 11th
                 from 3:00p.m. - 3:30 p.m. **

    WHERE:    Ford Trustmark Theater
              Cobo Center

    WHO:      Richard Beattie, president and CEO, Mazda North American
               Operations
              Mark Fields, president and CEO, Mazda Motor Corporation
              Kei Kado, managing director, Mazda Motor Corporation

    VISUALS:  Mazda RX-EVOLV concept

    EDITOR'S
    NOTES:    We will make staff available for early morning (1/11 or 1/12)
              or evening (1/11 only) broadcasts and welcome an opportunity to
              accommodate your logistical needs.  B-roll of  2000 Mazda lineup
              available.

    CONTACT:  Shari Gold, Mazda North American Operations, cell phone,
949-466-4593; or Fred Aikins of Hill & Knowlton, Irvine, cell phone,
714-742-1397