Mazda North American Operations

Mazda Design America Appoints Jacques Flynn to Senior Director

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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IRVINE, Calif., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is pleased to announce Jacques Flynn's promotion to Senior Director, Mazda Design America (MDA).

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  • IRVINE, Calif., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is pleased to announce Jacques Flynn's promotion to Senior Director, Mazda Design America (MDA).
  • In this role, Flynn will lead all design activities related to Mazda Design in North America.
  • Throughout his tenure at Mazda, Flynn has established strong relationships with Mazda Design, as well as its Marketing team, which will allow the company to maintain its position as a leader in both automotive design and brand.
  • He previously served as Brand Style Director at Mazda Design America from 2022 to 2023 and Lead Exterior Designer from 2006 to 2017.

Mazda Announces Pricing and Packaging For All-New 2025 Mazda CX-70

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced pricing and packaging for the all-new 2025 CX-70. This mid-size two-row crossover SUV, with select models starting to go on sale this spring, features sporty design elements, a captivating interior, generous cargo space, and exhilarating electrified powertrains. Designed for the needs of an active and engaged customer base, CX-70 will offer seven different packages to best fit their specific needs.

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  • Mazda has also announced that Qmerit is now their approved and recommended home electric vehicle charger installation partner.
  • IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced pricing and packaging for the all-new 2025 CX-70.
  • Supporting these powertrains is Mazda Intelligent Drive Select, or Mi-Drive, with Sport, Off-Road and available Towing or EV modes, depending on the model.
  • Keeping this in mind, Mazda has developed several key features for CX-70 that improve utility, connectivity, and overall occupant comfort.

MAZDA EMPLOYEE BUSINESS RESOURCE GROUPS LAUNCH $320,000 GIVING PROGRAM WITH 27 NONPROFITS

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In collaboration with its eight Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs), Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is proud to announce donations totaling $320,000 to expand the company's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In collaboration with its eight Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs), Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is proud to announce donations totaling $320,000 to expand the company's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts.
  • These vital donations will be distributed to 27 nonprofits across the U.S.
  • "These donations and volunteer opportunities represent a critical avenue for our employees to live our values and grow our MNAO community by giving back where we live and work."
  • MNAO is proud to announce donations to the following 27 organizations:

MAZDA FOUNDATION (USA), INC. AWARDS GRANTS TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER AND CREATE EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE OPPORTUNITIES IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE U.S.

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of the Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc., has awarded funding for seven programs this year, renewing the organization's commitment to addressing food insecurity and some of its many root causes, particularly equitable access to education and job opportunities. In total, the Mazda Foundation awarded over $500,000 to organizations across the United States.

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  • In total, the Mazda Foundation awarded over $500,000 to organizations across the United States.
  • The Mazda Foundation's partnerships continue to serve increasing numbers of people across several major metropolitan areas throughout the United States, with funding concentrated in Southern California, the greater Huntsville, AL, area, and the greater Baltimore, MD, area.
  • This year's awards seek to extend STEM education and workforce opportunities to underserved young adults in high school and beyond.
  • Awards include the following:
    Food Security: funding for Second Harvest Food Bank (Irvine, CA), marking the 19th consecutive year of support for Second Harvest.

Premiere of New Mazda CX-70 Crossover SUV

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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HIROSHIMA, Japan, Jan 31, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation ("Mazda") announced that Mazda North American Operations, which oversees operations in North America, unveiled the Mazda CX-70, the company's newest crossover SUV, on January 30 (Pacific Standard Time).

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  • HIROSHIMA, Japan, Jan 31, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation ("Mazda") announced that Mazda North American Operations, which oversees operations in North America, unveiled the Mazda CX-70, the company's newest crossover SUV, on January 30 (Pacific Standard Time).
  • This two-row crossover SUV was developed for the strategic North American(2) market.
  • (5) Currently, the SUV lineup available in the United States includes the Mazda CX-90, Mazda CX-50, Mazda CX-5, and Mazda CX- 30.
  • (10) To use of the Trailer Hitch View requires the installation of a Mazda genuine trailer hitch.

MAZDA RECEIVES CARLINE-WIDE CAR AND DRIVER EDITORS' CHOICE AWARDS

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Mazda CX-90 today was named as Car and Driver Editors' Choice, marking the first year the 3-row crossover SUV has received the award. Along with CX-90, every other current Mazda vehicle sold in the United States returned to the Editors' Choice list for 2024.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Mazda CX-90 today was named as Car and Driver Editors' Choice, marking the first year the 3-row crossover SUV has received the award.
  • Along with CX-90, every other current Mazda vehicle sold in the United States returned to the Editors' Choice list for 2024.
  • All other current Mazda models are returning segment winners who continue to be top picks by Car and Driver.
  • Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada Inc. in Richmond Hill, Ontario; operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City; and operations in Colombia are managed by Mazda de Colombia in Bogota, Colombia.

MAZDA REVEALS FIRST-EVER 2025 CX-70

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations today announced the first-ever 2025 Mazda CX-70. Utilizing Mazda's most advanced powertrains that offer responsive and electrified performance, CX-70 provides intuitive handling that keeps the driver engaged and in control, whether driving around the city or engaging in lifestyle activities.  

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations today announced the first-ever 2025 Mazda CX-70.
  • CX-70 is the first Mazda crossover to feature Alexa, with the goal of reducing driver distraction and improving ease of use.
  • Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada Inc. in Richmond Hill, Ontario; operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City; and operations in Colombia are managed by Mazda de Colombia in Bogota, Colombia.
  • For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at News.MazdaUSA.com .

IDIQ Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer Michael Scheumack Joins the Identity Theft Resource Center's Alliance for Identity Resilience Advisory Board

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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IDIQ ®, a leader in financial and identity protection, announced today that Michael Scheumack, IDIQ chief marketing and innovation officer, will be joining the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) newly formed Alliance for Identity Resilience (AIR) Advisory Board and will play a crucial role in advising the ITRC on matters related to identity theft crime.

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  • IDIQ ®, a leader in financial and identity protection, announced today that Michael Scheumack, IDIQ chief marketing and innovation officer, will be joining the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) newly formed Alliance for Identity Resilience (AIR) Advisory Board and will play a crucial role in advising the ITRC on matters related to identity theft crime.
  • Scheumack is a cybersecurity expert with more than 20 years of experience in the financial, credit, and identity theft protection industries.
  • “I am honored to be one of the first members of the ITRC's AIR Advisory Board and contribute to its mission of combatting identity crime,” Scheumack said.
  • “We are pleased to add Michael to our Alliance for Identity Resilience Advisory Board,” Velasquez said.

The Identity Theft Resource Center Creates Advisory Board: Announces First Members

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC), a nationally recognized nonprofit organization established to support victims of identity crime, is pleased to announce the addition of an advisory board that will operate as the Alliance for Identity Resilience (AIR). Six executives across a variety of disciplines, industries and sectors are the first Board members to be appointed.

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  • Six executives across a variety of disciplines, industries and sectors are the first Board members to be appointed.
  • The AIR Advisory Board will operate within the framework of the ITRC's mission to empower individuals and businesses through education, support and innovative strategies.
  • The primary purpose of AIR is to advise the ITRC on matters related to identity crime.
  • "Identity crimes are dynamic and ever-evolving, which means we need help keeping pace with the tactics of criminals so we can create the services needed to support victims," said Eva Velasquez , President and CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center.

More Mazda Models Earn 2023 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Awards

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is honored to announce that the 2024 Mazda3 sedan, Mazda3 hatchback and Mazda CX-30 have earned TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is honored to announce that the 2024 Mazda3 sedan, Mazda3 hatchback and Mazda CX-30 have earned TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
  • Earlier this year, the 2023 Mazda 3 sedan, Mazda3 hatchback and Mazda CX-30 earned IIHS's lower-tier TOP SAFETY PICK award.
  • The 2024 Mazda3 and CX-30 models now join 2024 Mazda CX-90 as recipients of the 2023 TOP SAFETY PICK+, the highest award in safety, while the 2024 Mazda CX-5 and CX-50 currently hold the distinguishment of being 2023 TOP SAFETY PICK award winners.
  • These awards were won with safety features that Mazda is pleased to offer as standard equipment on all models.