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Mazda Motor Corporation announced today that it will showcase the world premiere of the Mazda MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary Edition at the Chicago Auto Show, open to the public Feb. 7-18.1 The original Mazda MX-5 debuted at the Chicago Motor Show in 1989 and the nameplate celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. The iconic model has become a symbol of Mazda’s car-making philosophy and tireless pursuit of driving pleasure. The 30th-anniversary special edition was created as an expression of appreciation for the customers all over the world who have supported the success of the model over the last 30 years. Now and into the future, Mazda remains committed to the idea behind the original Mazda MX-5 in 1989: a car that makes everyone happy.

GREAT DRIVES. CERTIFIED. At Mazda, we believe that Driving Matters®. That's why only the best maintained late-model vehicles make the Mazda Certified Pre-Owned cut. And that's why they have to prove themselves by passing a rigorous 150-point inspection. From major to minor components, each vehicle is scrutinized and tested to make sure it meets the highest standards. So you can feel confident that your Mazda is built to last - mile after wonderful mile. 7-YEAR/100,000-MILE LIMITED POWERTRAIN WARRANTY Flywheel to freeze plug, thermostat to turbocharger, cylinder block to constant velocity joints, our 7-Year/100,000-Mile Limited Powertrain Warranty has you covered. 160-POINT DETAILED INSPECTION Each vehicle is required to endure an uncompromising 160-point inspection inside and out, performed by a factory-trained Mazda technician. ZERO DEDUCTIBLE ON COVERED REPAIRS In the rare event that a covered part needs to be repaired or replaced, your total out-of-pocket cost will be zero at Mazda Dealers throughout the United States. 12-MONTH/12,000-MILE LIMITED VEHICLE WARRANTY Each Mazda Certified Pre-Owned vehicle comes with a confidence-inspiring 12-Month/12,000-Mile Limited Vehicle Warranty with no deductible on covered repairs, which begins when the factory warranty ends. If it's out of warranty, the 12-Month/12,000-Mile Limited Vehicle Warranty begins on the CPO purchase date. TRANSFERABLE BENEFITS No one likes to say goodbye to a Mazda. But if and when the time comes, your car will be even more attractive to potential buyers since the Mazda Certified Pre-Owned Limited Vehicle and Limited Powertrain Warranties are transferable to future owners at no cost. AUTOCHECK® VEHICLE HISTORY REPORT To make sure you know exactly what you are getting, each Mazda Certified Pre-Owned vehicle comes with a full AutoCheck® vehicle history report and three-year Buyback Protection from Experian. AVAILABLE EXTENDED COVERAGE To extend the coverage of your Mazda Certified Pre-Owned vehicle, take advantage of our Mazda Total Advantage and Extended Confidence plans, with various available term and mileage intervals. COMPLIMENTARY 3-MONTH SIRIUSXM TRIAL ON EQUIPPED VEHICLES Select satellite radio-equipped Mazda Certified Pre-Owned vehicles feature a 3-month trial subscription to the Sirius Select package. You'll have access to over 130 channels, including commercial-free music, news and sports stations. 24-HOUR EMERGENCY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Mazda Certified Pre-Owned buyers and qualified family members are covered 24/7 with the complimentary Mazda 24-Hour Emergency Roadside Assistance Program for the duration of the 7-Year/100,000-Mile Limited Powertrain Warranty in the U.S. and Canada. Chances are you'll never need us, but it's nice to have the confidence of knowing we're there. Complimentary 24-Hour Emergency Roadside Assistance services include: • Jump starts • Lockout assistance • Flat tire changes • Towing to the nearest authorized Mazda dealership • Gas delivery

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the 2019 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV when equipped with specific headlights has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) “Top Safety Pick+” designation, the nonprofit institution’s highest rating. The CX-5 was awarded as a Top Safety Pick in its debut in 2013 and then from 2014 to 2019 as a “Top Safety Pick+” winner. The CX-5 is one of roughly thirty vehicles to qualify as a Top Safety Pick+ under the IIHS’s stricter criteria, which now requires a good passenger-side protection rating in a small overlap front crash. The CX-5’s standard Smart City Brake Support and effectiveness of specific LED lights were also instrumental to the CX-5 earning an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award. To attain “Top Safety Pick+” honors, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of “Good” for 2019 in six crashworthiness tests; an “Advanced” or “Superior” rating for front crash prevention; and a “Good” headlight rating. “Our Mazda Proactive Safety Philosophy guides us to develop cars and crossover SUVs that are both nimble and responsive to help a driver avoid incidents altogether. Our vehicles are both beautifully designed and exceptionally engineered, as evidenced by our continued safety recognitions,” said Masahiro Moro, president and CEO of Mazda North American Operations and managing executive officer, Mazda Motor Corporation. “Each year the IIHS ‘Top Safety Pick+’ becomes more difficult to attain but our dedication to excellent engineering continues to shine.” The 2019 Mazda CX-3 compact crossover SUV and 2019 Mazda CX-9 midsize crossover SUV were also recognized by IIHS and earned the “Top Safety Pick” designation when equipped with front crash prevention and specific headlights. To attain “Top Safety Pick” honors, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of “Good” for 2019 in five crashworthiness tests; an “Acceptable” or “Good rating in the passenger-side small overlap front test; an “Advanced” or “Superior” rating for front crash prevention; and an “Acceptable” or “Good” headlight rating. The IIHS is an independent, non-governmental safety-testing organization, funded by the insurance industry. For more information, visit IIHS.org.

During the Holiday Season more than ever, our thoughts turn gracefully to those who have made our progress possible. And we would like to say Thank You and Best Wishes for the Holiday Season and a Happy New Year!

Passport Mazda Holiday Hours Open Sunday, December 23rd, 12PM-5PM Closed Christmas Eve, December 24th Closed Christmas Day, December, 25th Open Sunday, December 30th, 12PM- 5PM Open New Year's Eve, December, 31st, 9AM- 7PM Open New Year's Day, January 1st, 12PM-5PM

How will inspiration find you? Stay connected to what you care about with available Apple CarPlay™ integration for your iPhone® during Mazda’s Season of Inspiration. Reserve your test drive.

10% OFF Do-It-Yourself Parts Discount Offer Expires 12/31/2018 Receive a discount on any Genuine Mazda Parts purchased through our retail parts department. Take advantage of this 10% off special today! Plus applicable taxes. Valid only at PASSPORT MAZDA. Cannot be used with any other applicable offer. Mazda vehicles only. Prices may vary by model. Hazardous waste fee if applicable. Please present coupon at time of write-up.

Feel the refined power of the 250 HP* turbo engine. Surround yourself with Nappa leather and layered wood trim. Experience the Mazda CX-5 Signature with a test drive during the Season of Inspiration.

Lease the 2018 Mazda3 Sport Sedan for only $149 per month. Click here to view inventory. Photo for illustrative purposes only. 36 months / 10,000 miles per year. Includes the $595 acquisition fee, any MCS lease cash available, any lease bonus cash available, and 15% MSRP customer down payment. On approved credit. Plus tax, tags, government fees, and a dealer processing fee of $300 (not required by law).

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) announced today that Apple CarPlay™ integration for your iPhone® and Android Auto™ are now available as a dealer-installed update for applicable Mazda vehicles, model year 2014 or newer and equipped with MAZDA CONNECT™ infotainment system. This dealer-installed update includes both hardware and software components. Applicable Mazda vehicles will be equipped with a more powerful, faster-charging 2.1-amp USB ports in addition to the latest version of MAZDA CONNECT™. Both infotainment technologies first appeared this summer in the 2018 Mazda6 and are available in the 2019 Mazda CX-9 and 2019 Mazda CX-5. Apple CarPlay™ integration for your iPhone® and Android Auto™ enable occupants to safely use smartphone applications through the MAZDA CONNECT™ infotainment system and help make staying connected and entertained effortless.With Mazda’s philosophy to minimize distracted driving, safer operations can be made with the multi-function Commander knob, shortcut buttons or voice command functions. This integration helps keep the driver’s hand and eyes away from their smartphone. Customers with applicable Mazda vehicles can schedule an appointment (requires approximately two service hours) with their local Mazda dealerships to have the service performed. The upgrade has a suggested retail price of $199 (MSRP) + Labor.

Mazda Motor Corporation today hosted the world premiere of the all-new Mazda3. The fully redesigned model will be rolled out to global markets starting from North America in early 2019. The all-new Mazda3 will be on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show, open to the public from Nov. 30 through Dec. 9.1 The all-new Mazda3 adopts a matured Kodo design language that attempts to embody the essence of Japanese aesthetics. While the overall form presents a simple, single motion, subtle undulations bring the design to life through shifting light and reflections that glide over the body surface. The result is a richerand more powerful expression of vitality than previous Kodo models. Despite sharing the Mazda3 moniker, the hatchback and sedan models have distinct personalities—the design of the hatchback is emotive, the sedan elegant. The all-new Mazda3 adopts Mazda’s new Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture, designed to enable people to make the most of their natural sense of balance. The powertrain lineup comprises the latest Skyactiv-X, Skyactiv-G and Skyactiv-D engines, each of which provides responsive speed control in any driving situation. Based on its philosophy of designing the car around the human being, Mazda has dramatically enhanced the car’s fundamental driving attributes such that accelerating, turning and braking feel completely natural. Having sold over 6 million units2 since its 2003 debut, the all-new Mazda3 is a global strategic model that has driven Mazda’s growth from both a brand and business perspective. It has delivered Mazda’s renowned driving pleasure to customers all over the world and been a mainstay of production at key plants globally. “The all-new Mazda3 we unveil today begins a new era for Mazda,” said Akira Marumoto, Mazda’s Representative Director, President and CEO. “The next generation of Mazda cars will enhance the value of the car-ownership experience. Though these products, we will further raise Mazda’s brand value and work towards our goal of building strong bonds with customers all over the world.”

For the fourth year in a row, Mazda has been awarded the “Best Car Brand” by U.S. News & World Report. Mazda’s line-up was praised for offering entertaining performance, intuitive infotainment systems, and upscale interiors. “Mazda’s car lineup continues to set the standard by which other brands should be judged,” said Jamie Page Deaton, executive editor of U.S. News & World Report. “From the practical Mazda6 to the sporty MX-5, engaging driving dynamics and upscale interiors make any Mazda car a pleasure to own.” To determine the award winners, U.S. News & World Report averaged the overall score of all the given brand’s products in each award class. The brand with the highest overall average score was named the winner in the category. The overall scores come directly from the U.S. News Best Cars rankings, which are based on a combination of the consensus of the automotive press, safety scores and reliability data. Every car in Mazda’s line-up has elegant KODO design and advanced safety technology to give the driver more confidence behind the wheel. Meticulously engineered and artfully crafted, Mazda’s line-up of award-winning cars are a study in what happens when an automaker obsesses over the minute details, constantly seeking to refine the industry’s standard of excellence. From body construction and engine technology, to the chassis and transmission, Mazda’s innovative, lightweight SKYACTIV Technology provides more performance with more efficiency, deriving greater enjoyment from driving. “We are grateful that U.S. News & World Report has recognized the innovative design and intuitive interior features of Mazda cars,” said Masahiro Moro, CEO of Mazda North American Operations and senior managing executive officer of Mazda Motor Corporation. “Mazda’s goal is to create premium vehicles incorporating cutting edge technology that enriches people’s lives as well as society. This award affirms the hard work of the men and women at Mazda Motor Corporation.” The all-new Mazda3 will make its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show, leading the next generation of Mazda products that will deliver new dimensions of driving pleasure. The Mazda3 will go on sale in early 2019.