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In January of this year, Mazda Motor Corporation celebrated its 100th anniversary. Mazda is humbled by the strong support from so many people all over the world, from enthusiastic fans, passionate engineers and designers, and all others who have supported the brand. To express the years of appreciation, Mazda has announced 100th Anniversary Special Edition models. Mazda looks to its fans to understand the best way its vehicles can help enrich their lives, focusing on every detail that will heighten the ownership experience. Each vehicle has been developed with an aspiration to look ahead, while also remembering and respecting the rich Japanese heritage that has guided the brand. The 100th Anniversary Special Edition models will be built from upper-trim levels of select vehicles while sharing design cues from the 1960 R360 Coupe, Mazda’s first passenger vehicle. more Developed with an extraordinary passion, the R360 Coupe had a personality of its own with futuristic design, lightweight features and innovative engineering that would come to define Mazda today. The micro-mini passenger car was powered by a four-cycle engine, unprecedented among its segment at the time. The stylish coupe and modest powertrain, combined with extensive weight-reduction efforts, helped allow the R360 Coupe to provide every owner with effortless driving performance. In homage to Mazda’s first passenger car, the 100th Anniversary Special Edition models were inspired by the top-trim variants of the R360 Coupe, which had a two-tone scheme of a white body contrasted with a colored roof and matching interior hue. The style was novel, yet tasteful, and helped to emphasize a sense of individuality. Each commemorative model is adorned in Snowflake White Pearl Mica premium exterior paint and accented by red styling features throughout the vehicle. The front fender has a minimalist “100 Years 1920 – 2020” badge while the wheel center caps feature the 100th Anniversary Special Logo in red and black. The red leather seats and red carpet add a level of sophistication while giving a nod to the two-tone R360 Coupe. The headrests are embossed with the 100th Anniversary Special Logo, while the red floor mats share a badge similar to the front fender. To bring the exceptional package together, the key fob is embossed with the 100th Anniversary Special Logo and presented in a special edition box to help create an emotional bond between fans and Mazda. The 100th Anniversary Special Edition models feature a unique logo that celebrates Mazda’s past, present and future. The logo overlays the current Mazda brand mark atop the round “Industry” logo created when Toyo Kogyo was first formed. The design reflects the company’s desire – inherited from its founder – to contribute to the world through engineering and its determination to move boldly toward the next 100 years. In the midst of the global crisis, U.S. availability of the 100th Anniversary Special Edition models has not been announced. Keep up to date with Inside Mazda for future information and news.

Preventative Steps We’re open and here to help. To all of our valued customers, As you manage taking care of your family and work during the current situation, we know that your vehicle may play a key role. If you are looking to purchase or service a vehicle, we look forward to seeing you, and want to reassure you that we are doing everything we can to promote a safe and secure experience. SALES Our sales department is open and ready to assist you with your car buying needs. For showroom visits, we ask you make an appointment prior to coming in, so we can ensure proper social distancing. We are still available to answer all of your new or pre-owned vehicle questions via phone or email. To contact our sales department, click here. more SERVICE Our service and parts department is also open to accommodate the needs of our customers. Hours have adjusted so please call or check our website before you come in. We will also service vehicles the same day to ensure our customers can be in and out as quickly as possible. To contact our service department, click here. We have increased the frequency of cleaning and disinfecting of all public areas, i.e. waiting rooms and bathrooms. All waiting rooms have also been rearranged to ensure proper social distancing, and all staff who drive or handle customer’s vehicles are required to wear new gloves. We will continue to monitor developments and make adjustments as this situation evolves to help keep our employees, customers, and communities safe. Best, Team Passport

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) today announced that the Mazda3 Sedan and Hatchback, Mazda6, CX-3, and CX-5 vehicles have earned its 2020 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award. Mazda’s CX-9 Crossover earns an additional TOP SAFETY PICK for 2020 Model Year (MY) when equipped with specific headlights. IIHS noted Mazda as a standout, earning more awards than any other automaker. To qualify for the 2020 TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, Mazda vehicles earned good ratings in each of the Institute’s six crashworthiness evaluations: moderate overlap front, driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraints & seats. Mazda vehicles also earned advanced or superior ratings for front crash prevention in both vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations. Additionally, Mazda achieved good or acceptable headlight ratings, with the “plus” awarded to its models that come exclusively with good or acceptable rated headlights. more “We are proud to be the top 2020 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award recipient. It’s a big accomplishment and stems from our commitment to our owners,” said Mazda President Jeff Guyton. “Always keeping our customers in mind, Mazda is dedicated to providing the most advanced safety technologies, giving our customers a more enjoyable and confident driving experience.” Mazda’s i-Activsense is an umbrella term covering a series of advanced safety technologies which make use of detection devices such as milliwave radars and cameras. They include active safety technologies that support safer driving by helping the driver to recognize potential hazards, and pre-crash safety technologies which help to avert collisions or reduce their severity in situations where they cannot be avoided. Mazda’s i-Activsense advanced safety technologies include Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Pedestrian Detection, Smart Brake Support with Collision Warning, Smart Brake Support, Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go Function, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning System with Lane-Keep Assist, Driver Attention Alert, High Beam Control, Adaptive Front-Lighting System, and Traffic Sign Recognition.

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You can send and receive text messages through the vehicle’s interface using a compatible Bluetooth device that is connected to the system. Please be aware that text messages are displayed only when the vehicle speed is less than approximately 5 miles per hour. Laws in some jurisdictions may restrict the use of some of the applications and features, such as social networking and texting. Check local regulations for any requirements. Some phones require additional setup to enable text messaging features. During the Bluetooth connecting procedure, please accept any requests for Message Access on your device. Other phones may require you to enable notifications in order to receive text messages. On your device, in your Bluetooth menu, select the info icon next to the name of your vehicle. Enable ""Show Notifications"" if this option is available. more Please be aware that not all phones will support every feature of the vehicle Bluetooth system. Some popular phones may not allow sending of text messages over Bluetooth. Please see your device's Owner's Manual for more information. To send text messages: ● Push the TALK switch on the steering wheel. ● After the tone, say “Phone”. ● After the next tone, say “Send Text”. ● When prompted, speak one of the options on the screen to choose the recipient of the text message. The system will prompt you to select a message to send. You can choose from a list of predefined messages or your customized text messages. To read an incoming text message: ● Push the TALK switch. ● After the tone, say “Phone”. ● After the next tone, say “Read Text”. The text message, sender and delivery time are shown on the screen. When viewing incoming text messages, additional options can be accessed on the touchscreen, including: ● PLAY, to have the system read the text message. ● REPLY, to send a text message response to the sender, and ● CALL, to call the sender of the message using the Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System. To turn the text messaging feature on or off: ● Press the MENU button, ● Touch SETTINGS, ● PHONE, ● TEXT MESSAGE, then ● TEXT MESSAGE again on the next screen to toggle the setting ON or OFF. From this same screen, touch TEXT MESSAGE RINGTONE to turn text message sound notifications in the vehicle ON or OFF. Touch EDIT CUSTOM TEXT to create or edit the custom messages used when sending text messages. Please see your INFINITI InTouch™ Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional operating and feature information."

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Toyota was ranked the No. 1 motor vehicle company for the sixth consecutive year on Fortune Magazine’s 2020 “World’s Most Admired Companies” annual ranking. Fortune also recognized Toyota as No. 30 among the Top 50 “All-Star” companies surveyed, which included companies from various industries. Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” list is widely acknowledged as the definitive report card on corporate reputation and is based on company surveys and industry peer ratings from senior executives, directors and industry analysts from around the world. For each company, the survey measures nine attributes considered critical to a company’s global success, including quality of products and services, social and environmental responsibility, global competitiveness, and value as an investment, among others. “To top Fortune’s list of the most admired auto companies for the sixth year in a row is an exciting accomplishment for all of us here at Toyota, and I continue to be impressed by the talent of our global team,” said Jim Lentz, Toyota Motor North America chief executive officer. “This honor underscores our collective commitment to continuous improvement for our customers, and I can’t wait to see what lies ahead for Toyota.” The full list appears in the magazine’s February issue and can be viewed online now on Fortune’s website at https://fortune.com/worlds-most-admired-companies/. more FORTUNE’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” Methodology Korn Ferry Hay Group started with approximately 1,500 companies, including 1,000 of the largest U.S. companies ranked by revenue, along with non-U.S. companies in Fortune’s Global 500 database that have revenues of $10 billion or more, then selected the highest-rated companies in each industry, a total of 680 in 30 countries. To arrive at the top 50 Most Admired Companies overall, Korn Ferry Hay Group asked 3,750 executives, directors, and securities analysts to select the 10 companies they admired most. They chose from a list made up of the companies that ranked in the top 25 percent in last year’s surveys, plus those that finished in the top 20 percent of their industry. Anyone could vote for any company in any industry. To create the 52 industry lists, participants were asked to rate companies in their own industry on nine criteria: Innovation, People Management, Use of Corporate Assets, Social Responsibility, Quality of Management, Financial Soundness, Long-Term Investment Value, Quality of Products/Services, and Global Competitiveness.

With a sense of adventure at every turn, the Mazda CX-3 is ready to venture into the urban landscape. For 2020, Mazda has equipped the subcompact crossover SUV with Apple CarPlayTM and Android AutoTM, an extensive suite of safety features and more standard premium conveniences. Developed with Mazda’s striking design philosophy, athletic driving dynamics and straightforward driving position, CX-3 offers an engaging package for urbanites who don’t settle for the conventional. The city continuously offers something new to discover. Mazda’s four-cylinder Skyactiv-G 2.0, rated to deliver up to 148 horsepower and 146 lb-ft of torque, allows CX-3 to be more than capable of exploring the events and experiences in the city. Paired with standard front-wheel drive and a quick-shifting Skyactiv-Drive six-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift mode and Sport mode help create an enjoyable, premium driving experience. For the more adventurous types, Mazda’s predictive i-Activ all-wheel drive is available for the occasional times when one may want to escape the hustle and bustle to reconnect with nature. more Mazda CX-3 Sport has a modern, stylish cabin with well-appointed standard features. Fans can enjoy amenities such as Apple CarPlayTM and Android AutoTM, Active Driving Display and automatic climate control which are all new standard features for 2020. The subcompact crossover is benefited by a seven-inch, full-color touchscreen display with Mazda ConnectTM, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio and a six-speaker audio system. These features can be safely accessed through the multi-function commander knob or steering wheel mounted controls. Other premium standard features include electronic parking brake with auto-hold feature, push button start, remote keyless illuminated entry system, power windows with one-touch automatic up/down feature for the driver side and cloth seats. An urban lifestyle accompanies a need for safety and the CX-3 Sport includes an extensive suite of i-Activsense safety features. Newly standard Mazda Radar Cruise Control with stop and go function can be helpful for extended drives or congested commutes. Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Pedestrian Detection, Smart Brake Support with Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Control all join Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and a rearview camera as standard safety features. Smooth, flowing designs help CX-3 emphasize an athletic persona, creating a sense of motion. Appealing to the senses, CX-3 Sport now features all LED exterior lighting as standard, including headlights, taillights and daytime running lights. To add function to form, the LED headlights have automatic on/off and automatic leveling capabilities. Rain-sensing windshield wipers, also newly standard, provide continence and complement the rear window wiper. To bring the entire package together, the CX-3 is styled with 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels, a roof spoiler, shark fin antenna, dual stainless-steel exhaust outlets and an understated black front grille design that brings greater depth and distinction. Packaged with substance and style, the 2020 Mazda CX-3 is the exceptional urban vehicle that continues to embody outstanding design and exhilarating driving that Mazda vehicles are known for. With many different and unique experiences in the world, fans can look to CX-3 as an inspiration to take advantages of the opportunities before them.

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