Hotels.com, http://www.hotels.com/, the
largest specialized discount lodging online travel site worldwide,
announced today that Mazda is the official sponsor of its Hotels.com Road
Trips Set Your Wheels In Motion national sweepstakes. The sweepstakes is
kicking off the launch of the new Hotels.com Road Trips product—an
all-inclusive one-stop shopping option for travelers researching and
booking overnight drive trips—geared to the domestic auto travel market.
The Hotels.com Road Trips Set Your Wheels In Motion sweepstakes is
available to all consumers who visit the hotels.com web site now through
August 17, 2004. The grand prizewinner of the sweepstakes will receive
their choice of a brand new 2004 MAZDA6—MAZDA6 Sports Sedan, MAZDA6
5-Door, MAZDA6 Sport Wagon—a family of sporty overachievers for drivers
who want versatility without sacrificing performance. The winner will also
receive their choice of a Hotels.com Road Trip. No purchase is necessary
to enter. Full details and rules are available via http://www.hotels.com/.

“We are thrilled to be working together with Mazda, one of the finest car
manufacturers in the world,” stated Cheryl Rosner, president of
Hotels.com. “The family of MAZDA6 vehicles is the perfect automobile
choice for travelers wanting to escape for a three to four day adventure
on the road.”

The MAZDA6 is the only car in the mid-size vehicle segment that offers the
choice of a Sports Sedan, Sport Wagon, or 5-Door version to accommodate
every traveler’s needs. Its spirited performance and handling delivers
Mazda’s Zoom-Zoom driving experience, while distinctive styling and
innovative safety features bring confidence and peace of mind during even
the shortest road trip.

“Participating in the Hotels.com Road Trips program is a natural fit for
the MAZDA6,” said Eric Johnston, Director of Marketing, Mazda North
American Operations. “This is a true driver’s car that provides the
comfort and fun that is essential for summer road adventures.”

The MAZDA6 has won more than 60 domestic and international industry
awards, including Car and Driver’s “10Best,” Automobile Magazine’s
“All-Star,” Money Magazine’s “Best Mid-Sized Sedan,” and the Insurance
Institute for Highway Safety’s “Best Pick.”
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