| Japan's Mazda Motor Corporation and a | | | | continue to build cars with the strong |
| subsidiary company of Ford Motor Corporation | | | | understanding that safety and environmental |
| have recently held a rollout ceremony for its | | | | friendliness are a vital part of making cars |
| all-new Mazda 2 which is popularly known as | | | | fun-to-drive." |
| Demio in Japan at its Ujina Plant No. 1 (U1) | | | | |
| close to Mazda's headquarters in Hiroshima. | | | | The production of the Mazda 2 has focuses on |
| | | | weight reduction making it one hundred |
| The said event was attended by almost five | | | | kilograms lighter than its predecessor and |
| hundred fifty people of which includes | | | | placing it among the fuel efficient vehicles |
| Mazda's Executive Vice President Robert J. | | | | in its class. It has also greatly improved |
| Graziano, together with other Mazda executive | | | | the safety performance of the Mazda 2. And |
| officers, employees, and union | | | | basing on Mazda's excellent driving dynamics, |
| representatives---all gathered to celebrate | | | | the all-new Mazda 2 meets the current |
| the beginning of a new Mazda production. The | | | | demanding regulatory requirements and |
| very first car to come off the line, the | | | | customer needs for excellent styling, |
| Mazda 2 or Demio is designed for the Japanese | | | | economy, and maneuverability. The Mazda 2 is |
| market with sales scheduled to start in | | | | equipped with standard car accessories such |
| summer of this year, 2007. | | | | as high quality car floor mats and more. |
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| Mr. Garziano cheerfully greeted the attendees | | | | The all new-Mazda 2 European model was |
| saying, "The all-new Mazda2 is the first of | | | | greeted warmly during its official launching |
| Mazda's new generation products to evolve to | | | | at the Geneva Motor Show last March 2007 and |
| the next stage. While the current model was | | | | the same reception was obtained by the |
| intended for the domestic market, the new | | | | vehicles at its Asian debut during the |
| model has been developed into a globally | | | | Shanghai Motor Show last April. |
| competitive car. I wish to congratulate you | | | | |
| all on your hard work, which has now | | | | Aside from the continuing production of the |
| successfully brought us to the start of full | | | | all-new Mazda 2 at the U1 plant, additional |
| mass production. I am convinced that the | | | | Mazda 2 production will also begin at the |
| all-new Mazda2 will capture the hearts of our | | | | Ujina Plant 2 (U2) in June 2007. Sales of the |
| customers and demonstrate to drivers the | | | | Mazda 2 will start in Japan and will be |
| world over that, 'Mazda vehicles look | | | | followed by Europe and Australia and then |
| inviting to drive, are fun to drive, and make | | | | other markets. The production of Mazda 2 for |
| you want to drive them again.' The new Mazda2 | | | | the Chinese market will commence at the |
| offers an exhilarating driving experience | | | | Changan Ford Mazda Nanjing plant scheduled by |
| that is the soul of Zoom-Zoom and we will | | | | the end of 2007. |