TOKYO (July 6, 2006) – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced it would release a new family of global cars over the next two years with sales of the first variant to start in China in 2006. The Livina Geniss, the name of the Chinese variant, will be the first Nissan car ever to be released in China ahead of other global markets.

"This new family of global cars represents a substantial investment for Nissan," said Nissan Executive Vice President Carlos Tavares. "We expect the Livina Geniss and the other variants to become significant contributors to Nissans growth in China and other key global markets," continued Tavares.

The Livina Geniss will make its world premier at the Guangzhou International Motor Show later this month. Based on the concept of a luxurious, yet practical vehicle, the model seats up to seven people and accommodates a wide variety of customer needs. The exterior features a bold, modern design and is complemented by a highly flexible interior that provides multiple seating arrangements and a high standard specification.

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2020 Mazda to Exhibit New Mazda MX-5 with Power Retractable Hard Top at the British International Motor Show
- The Mazda stand will also feature the Mazda BT-50 one-ton pickup truck-

HIROSHIMA, Japan, June 20, 2006—Mazda Motor Corporation will use the 2006 British International Motor Show for its global reveal of the new Mazda MX-5, now equipped with a power retractable hard top roof ** - and the regional debut of the Mazda BT-50 one-ton pickup truck.

The British International Motor Show will be held in London from Tuesday, July 18, through Sunday, July 30, 2006.

Featuring a new, unique power retractable hard top roof, this is an all-new addition to the third-generation Mazda MX-5 which has been celebrated globally since 2005. This new Mazda MX-5 model provides a unified sense of driving exhilaration, ready to spread the fun of lightweight sports cars in diverse and distinct new ways.

"Jinba Ittai"—or 'rider and horse as one' is the essence of Mazda MX-5, the expression reflecting the emotional connection between a horse and rider.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe (European Specification)

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  Mazda Launches Freshened Mazda Axela in Japan
-Adds Mazdaspeed Axela with Direct Injection Turbo Engine to the Axela lineup-

Mazda Axela Sport 23S

The Axela Sport (five-door) and Axela (four-door) body styles were launched in the Japanese market in October 2003 as Mazda's next generation sports compact car. With a total global production volume of more than 920,000 units, as of the end of April 2006, this vehicle has emerged as a key product for Mazda.

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TOKYO (May 29, 2006)The new Presage minivan goes on sale in Japan today featuring enhancements to its exterior and interior.

New Presage 250 Highway Star (2WD)

The new Presage, which is available with a 2.5- or 3.5-liter engine, features design changes to its grille, front and rear bumpers, headlamps, hood panel and front fender that give it a more sophisticated and dynamic appearance.

Changes to the interior include separate, constantly lit instrument-panel gauges, illuminated AT-shift position indicators and silver-colored paneling on the center cluster. The Presage also features a wood-grain trim on the instrument panel and an illuminated vanity mirror. The overall result is a more elegant-looking interior.

  Tokyo, May 11, 2006– Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), a global manufacturer of transportation and aerospace-related products and the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced that its 2.5-liter, Horizontally Opposed boxer engine with a turbo charger was voted this year’s winner in the 2- to 2.5-liter engine class of the International Engine of the Year Awards. The award ceremony took place today at the Engine Expo in Stuttgart, Germany. The award granted to the Subaru engine, with which Subaru Impreza and Forester models are equipped, marks the first time a Horizontally Opposed engine has been chosen in the prestigious annual awards.

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 - Roadster NR-A race specification model is the standard model for Roadster One Make races in Japan -

HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that it will release the NR-A version Mazda Roadster for sale at its Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealers throughout Japan in early April 2006. The Roadster is known as the MX-5 in overseas markets.

Mazda Roadster NR-A (with factory-installed options)

Designed with specifications that enable drivers to compete in NR-A category races in after the addition of special racing kit, Mazda has been selling the base model NR-A Roadster since December 2001. Since then, the NR-A model Roadster has been favorably received by motorsports enthusiasts thanks to its reasonable cost and the added dimension of exhilarating driving possibilities that come with meeting the NR-A race requirements.

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 - One million units achieved in four years and one month is the fastest time ever for a Mazda model -

HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that total global production of the Mazda6 (known as Atenza in Japan) reached the one million-unit mark in late February 2006. It took four years and one month to reach this important milestone since the first Mazda6 came off the line at the Hofu No. 2 Plant in February 2002. This is the fastest time ever to reach one million units of production for a single Mazda vehicle model.

In October 2002, Mazda started U.S. production of the Mazda6 at its AutoAlliance International (AAI) facility, a joint venture plant in Michigan shared with the Ford Motor Company. Production also continues at Mazda's Hofu No. 2 Plant in western Japan. In addition, FAW Car Co. Ltd. (FCC) commenced production of the Mazda6 in Jilin Province, China, in January 2006, which further established its stature as a core model in Mazda's global production system.

Mazda Atenza SPORT '23Z'

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 World's First Hybrid System Designed Specifically for Rear-Wheel-Drive Passenger Vehicles

Tokyo, March 16, 2006 — Lexus launched in Japan today the GS450h as the first hybrid sedan in the Lexus lineup.  The GS450h, powered by the world's first hybrid system designed specifically for rear-wheel-drive passenger vehicles, is available through "Lexus" dealers nationwide.

The GS450h is emblematic of the GS series, aiming—in the GS fashion and in line with the Lexus concept of providing peace of mind even during high-speed driving—to offer, with its newly developed rear-wheel-drive hybrid system, advanced environment performance and a driving experience that stimulates people's sensitivities beyond mere numbers and performance.

GS450h (with options)

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TOKYO (Feb. 1, 2006)--Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today began sales of the all-new Moco, a stylish minicar with class-leading fuel economy and plenty of handy storage facilities.  

The new Moco E

The Moco’s unique features include:
*All-new stylish exterior and interior
*Class-leading fuel economy and environmental performance
*A front passenger’s seat with a convenient in-seat storage feature

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 Tokyo — TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today the nationwide sales launch in Japan of the completely redesigned Camry through "Toyota Corolla" dealers.

Camry G "Dignis Edition"^*1

The new Camry was developed with a theme of "creating a new global standard for mid-size sedans".  While combining dynamic styling and a comfortable interior, this high-class front-wheel-drive sedan features driving performance that makes it fun to be behind the wheel. It also offers some of the highest levels of safety and environmental performance in its class^*2, as well as advanced equipment that provides comfort befitting a high-class vehicle.

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