HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation announced today that operations have begun at the first Mazda dealership in Myanmar. Located in the center of Yangon, the opening of the new dealership means that Mazda vehicles are now on sale in all ten member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) .^*

The dealership was established by Mazda's distributor in Myanmar, Automobile Alliance Co., Ltd. (AACL), and opened its doors to customers on October 7, 2014. Today, a ceremony was held at the dealership to celebrate the start of Mazda vehicle sales in Myanmar. In attendance were Aung Moe Kyaw, President of AACL, Hiroshi Inoue, Mazda's Executive Officer, and other related persons.

The first Mazda dealership in Myanmar

In his speech at the opening ceremony, Hiroshi Inoue said, "Expectations are high regarding Myanmar's economic prospects and the growth of the automotive market. Mazda begins its business here with the aim of establishing a solid brand image. In Myanmar, as in every country in which we do business, Mazda hopes to enrich people's lives and build a special and lasting bond with our customers by providing them with Mazda's unique driving pleasure."

The new dealership in Myanmar currently sells the all-new Mazda3 (Mazda Axela in Japan), Mazda CX-5, Mazda6 (Mazda Atenza), Mazda2 (Mazda Demio), Mazda CX-9 and BT-50.

• * Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia