OREANDA-NEWS. Mazda Motor Corporation's production and sales results for October 2013 are summarized below.

I. Production
1. Domestic Production
Mazda's total domestic production volume in October 2013 increased 30.3% compared to October 2012 due to increased production of passenger vehicles.

[Domestic production of key models in October 2013]
CX-5: 29,899 units (up 44.8% year-on-year)
Mazda3 (Axela): 28,334 units (up 20.4% year-on-year)
Mazda6 (Atenza): 14,775 units (up 133.7% year-on-year)

2. Overseas Production
Mazda's overseas production volume in October 2013 decreased 3.5% year-on-year, reflecting decreased production of both passenger and commercial vehicles.

[Overseas production of key models in October 2013]
Mazda6: 7,883 units (down 12.5% year-on-year)
BT-50: 7,113 units (down 10.1% year-on-year)
CX-5: 4,341 units

II. Domestic Sales
Mazda's total domestic sales volume in October 2013 increased 22.3% compared to October 2012, due to increased sales of both passenger and commercial vehicles.
Mazda's registered vehicle market share was 4.3% (up 0.2 points year-on-year), with a 3.0% share of the micro mini segment (unchanged year-on-year) and a 3.8% total market share (up 0.1 points year-on-year).

[Domestic sales of key models in October 2013]
Mazda2 (Demio): 2,790 units (up 5.2% year-on-year)
CX-5: 2,587 units (down 7.5% year-on-year)
Mazda6 (Atenza): 1,256 units (up 1395.2% year-on-year)

III. Exports
Mazda's export volume in October 2013 increased 16.1% year-on-year, reflecting increased shipments to North America, Europe and other regions.

[Exports of key models in October 2013]
Mazda3: 24,598 units (down 2.7% year-on-year)
CX-5: 23,145 units (up 38.0% year-on-year)
Mazda6: 12,668 units (up 643.9% year-on-year).