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North American International Auto Show Coverage

8 January 2001

North American International Auto Show Coverage

Mazda Rotary-Powered, Four-Door Concept to Make World Debut at North American
                           International Auto Show

    WHAT:       A new four-door, four-seat concept vehicle powered by a
                250-horsepower version of Mazda's legendary rotary engine will
                make its world debut at the 2001 North American International
                Auto Show. The vehicle promises to be the next big thing in
                sports cars, combining exceptional performance and handling
                with dramatic styling and Mazda's legendary rotary engine
                technology.

    WHEN:       North American International Auto Show Media Days
                Jan. 8th -- 10th
                ** Mazda's Rotary Concept Reveal is Jan. 9th from
                   9:30 a.m. -- 10:10 a.m. **

    WHERE:      Ford Piazza
                Cobo Center

    WHO:        Mark Fields, president and CEO, Mazda Motor Corporation
                Charlie Hughes, president and CEO, Mazda North American
                  Operations
                Kei Kado, senior managing director, Mazda Motor Corporation
                Phil Martens, managing director, Mazda Motor Corporation
                Steve Odell, executive vice president and COO, Mazda North
                  American Operations

    VISUALS:    Mazda rotary-powered, four-door concept

    EDITOR'S NOTES:  We will make staff available for early morning
(1/9 or 1/10) or evening (1/9 or 1/10) broadcasts and welcome an opportunity
to accommodate your logistical needs. B-roll of 2001 Mazda lineup available.

    CONTACT:  Fred Aikins, cell phone, 714-742-1397, or Heather Croke,
cell phone, 949-466-4593, both of Mazda North American Operations.