Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported June 2008 sales of 23,771 vehicles, a 7.7 percent decrease over last year, but an increase of 3.7 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.  There were 24 selling days in June 2008, 27 in June 2007.  Despite a tough economic state in the automotive industry, Mazda’s year-to-date sales are up 0.3 percent with 153,141 vehicles sold (up 0.9 percent on a DSR basis).

“Small, stylish, fuel-efficient – those are the buzz-words of the car business these days,” said Jim O’Sullivan, President and CEO, MNAO.  “As always, customers want the right vehicle at the right price, and never has this been so true as today, as MAZDA5 and MAZDA3 sales are proving.”

Leading the way yet again, the MAZDA5multi-activity vehicle posted a 29.2 percent increase versus last June, with 1,416 units sold.  Redesigned for 2008, the MAZDA5is a spirited vehicle that targets a very specific driver, with three rows, room for six passengers and up to 28 mpg (highway).  Year-to-date, MAZDA5 sales are up 44.1 percent.

MAZDA3 also had a great month, recording its best June sales ever, up 8.9 percent with sales of 12,346.

Additionally, Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) celebrated its best-ever June with sales of 1,586 vehicles, up 30 percent versus last year.  MAZDA3 5-door and MAZDA6 both had their best sales month ever.  On a year-to-date basis, MMdM reported 9,961 total sales, accounting for a 34 percent increase. 

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico through nearly 900 dealers.  Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario; in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City; and in Puerto Rico by Mazda de Puerto Rico in San Juan.

				Month-To-Date						Year-To-Date
		June		June		%		June		June		%
		2008		2007		Change		2008		2007		Change
Mazda3		12,346		11,341		8.9%		61,475		62,629		(1.8)%
Mazda5		1,416		1,096		29.2%		11,977		8,309		44.1%
Mazda6		3,685		3,814		(3.4)%		33,063		32,684		1.2%
MX-5 Miata		1,064		1,608		(33.8)%		7,149		9,603		(25.6)%
RX-8		333		509		(34.6)%		1,881		3,300		(43.0)%
CX-7		1,975		4,103		(51.9)%		15,974		20,455		(21.9)%
CX-9		1,830		1,955		(6.4)%		13,223		9,318		41.9%
Tribute		1,008		1,071		(5.9)%		7,576		4,646		63.1%
B-Series Truck		114		263		(56.7)%		823		1,618		(49.1)%
MPV		-		1		(100.0)%		-		122		(100.0)%
Total Vehicles
CARS		18,844		18,368		2.6%		115,545		116,525		(0.8)%
TRUCKS		4,927		7,393		(33.4)%		37,596		36,159		4.0%
TOTAL		23,771		25,761		(7.7)%		153,141		152,684		0.3%
MEMO:
IMPORT CAR		15,159		14,554		4.2%		82,482		83,841		(1.6)%
IMPORT TRUCK		3,805		6,059	#	(37.2)%		29,197		29,895		(2.3)%
IMPORT TOTAL		18,964		20,613		(8.0)%		111,679		113,736		(1.8)%
DOMESTIC CAR		3,685		3,814		(3.4)%		33,063		32,684		1.2%
DOMESTIC TRUCK		1,122		1,334		(15.9)%		8,399		6,264		34.1%
DOMESTIC TOTALS		4,807		5,148		(6.6)%		41,462		38,948		6.5%
Note:  MPV & Protegé are discontinued vehicles.