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Mazda sales uptick stirs rebound hopes
… May gain, well outpacing the U.S. industry's 8 percent rate, "is a testament to what Mazda is capable of," Jim O ' Sullivan , CEO of Mazda North American Operations, told Automotive News . Although one good month does not constitute a recovery …
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Mazda revising store plan; goal is upscale look
… Mazda to draft a dramatically different look for its showrooms. "I have trust in Robert [Davis] and [Mazda CEO] Jim O ' Sullivan , and I don't think they'll throw the baby out with the bath water," MacDonald said. "I would hope that if …
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New products, digital ads expected to lift Mazda
… U.S. sales rose 11 percent, compared with an increase of 13 percent for the industry. In a recent interview, Jim O ' Sullivan , CEO of Mazda North American Operations, said he expects Mazda sales to outpace the industry in 2013. Key to achieving …
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Mazda’s O’Sullivan on outpacing industry growth
Mazda's North American CEO Jim O'Sullivan expects the automaker to outpace U.S. industry growth in 2013 after two years of lagging behind. In this video, O'Sullivan explains how stability in Washington, D.C., could positively impact the industry.
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Whitacre's Pick: Reuss (1/23/13)
… bullish when it comes to 2013 US sales. We're looking at outpacing the industry growth vases North American boss Jim O ' Sullivan says a new product will help drive sales. Number one before CX five. He also a full year of 2.5 meters by. And …
sales. We're looking at outpacing the industry growth vases North American boss Jim O'Sullivan says a new product will help drive sales. Number one before -- CX five. He also a full year of 2.5 meters -
Mazda banking on outpacing U.S. industry in 2013
… outpace industry growth in 2013, Mazda's North American CEO said in an interview at the show here on Monday. CEO Jim O ' Sullivan credited improved availability of the CX-5 compact crossover, a new 2.5-liter motor added to the CX-5 lineup …
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Looming fiscal cliff troubles auto execs
… game of chicken in Washington could take a toll beyond the dollars in consumers' pockets, some executives suggest. Jim O ' Sullivan , CEO of Mazda North American Operations, predicts the industry would see a "major pause" if negotiations fail …
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Revamped Mazda6 to offer optional diesel engine
… of the engine have generated 160 hp and 310 pounds-feet of torque. "We've dangled the carrot long enough," Jim O ' Sullivan , CEO of Mazda North American Operations, said in a statement before the show. The third-generation Mazda6 goes …
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Redone Mazda6 gets sporty stance
… for sales globally. The United States, Mazda's largest single market, should account for most of that volume. Jim O ' Sullivan , CEO of Mazda North American Operations, declined to set a sales target for the redesigned model. In 2011 the company …
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Redone Mazda6 gets sporty stance
… for sales globally. The United States, Mazda's largest single market, should account for most of that volume. Jim O ' Sullivan , CEO of Mazda North American Operations, declined to set a sales target for the redesigned model. In 2011 the company …
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Mazda names ad veteran Wager to lead U.S. marketing
… industry- focused marketing communications experience. "We're thrilled to have Russell join the Mazda team," said Jim O ' Sullivan , MNAO president and CEO. "He brings a passion and knowledge to the position that will be the cornerstone of our …
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Suddenly, a slowdown -- what gives?
… cuts automatically kick in Jan. 1, unless a deadlocked Congress can agree on legislation to alter or prevent them. Jim O ' Sullivan , Mazda's top U.S. executive, says Europe's economic crisis and uncertainty about how Washington policymakers …
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Why Mazda is headed in the right direction in U.S., Mexico
MONTEREY, Calif. -- What with financial losses and job reductions at Mazda North American Operations, Jim O ' Sullivan has had a tough year. "But we are headed in the right direction again," said Mazda's top U.S. executive during …
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Report: Mazda will cut jobs in U.S. and Europe
… targeting another 50 or so jobs in the United States. The company had 701 workers there at the beginning of March. Jim O ' Sullivan , CEO of Mazda North American Operations, told employees in his March memo that layoffs could occur if Mazda didn …
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Decision near on Mazda layoffs
… reorganization that began in March, 107 of 701 U.S. employees accepted buyout packages. But in a March 7 memo, Jim O ' Sullivan , CEO of Mazda North American Operations, told employees that involuntary layoffs could occur if Mazda fails to achieve …
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Mazda says 107 U.S. employees agree to leave automaker
… lump-sum payment based on years of service and assistance locating a new job. In a March 7 memo to employees, Jim O ' Sullivan , CEO of Mazda North American Operations, wrote that Mazda is "in the midst of an extremely challenging business …
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Dealers
… Mazda Roger Beasley, left, of Roger Beasley Mazda in Austin, Texas, receives a 40-year award for Mazda from Jim O ' Sullivan , CEO of Mazda North American Operations. 25 with Jaguar Jeff DeNooyer, right, of DeNooyer Jaguar in Kalamazoo …
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Mazda looks to shed workers as it aims to top 300,000 U.S. sales for 1st time since 1994
… even as it cuts its U.S. work force. Mazda also is reducing staff in Japan and Europe. In a March 7 memo, Jim O ' Sullivan , CEO of Mazda North American Operations, laid out to all 700 employees the terms of voluntary buyout offers. Although …
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Ford's Escape to Reality (3/12/12)
… company says it may have to dismiss workers as it tries to cut costs. In March 7 memo to employees. North American CEO Jim O ' Sullivan says monster is quote. In the midst of an extremely challenging business and hire me. American Idol dancing with …
to cut costs. In March 7 memo to employees. North American CEO Jim O'Sullivan says monster is quote. In the midst of an extremely challenging business and hire me. American Idol dancing with the stars and -
Mazda offers U.S. buyouts
… dismissals to cut costs. The plan was prompted by the "extremely challenging business environment" facing Mazda, said Jim O ' Sullivan , CEO of Mazda North American Operations, in a March 7 memo to employees. Mazda expects its largest full-year …
