St. Jude Supporters In 65 Communities Nationwide Stepping Out Nov. 22 For St. Jude Give Thanks. Walk.

November 5, 2014

St. Jude Supporters In 65 Communities Nationwide Stepping Out Nov. 22 For St. Jude Give Thanks. Walk.

Family-friendly event asks participants to give thanks around the holidays

by walking for childhood cancer research and treatment

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Walkers from more than 65 communities are stepping out on Saturday, Nov. 22 to support kids battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases at this year’s St. Jude Give thanks. Walk.™, benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital^®.

Since it began, the St. Jude Give thanks. Walk. has raised more than $17 million to help St. Jude provide cutting-edge treatment and pursue visionary research. These funds are critical given that no family ever receives a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.

“The annual St. Jude Give thanks. Walk. is a great way for families and friends to join together and kick off their holiday celebrations while helping children fighting cancer and other deadly diseases,” said Richard Shadyac Jr., President and CEO of ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “Funds raised from the walk each year help St. Jude pursue the pioneering research and treatments that can help save the lives of children in communities everywhere.”

Anchor and producer for CNN en Español, Ismael Cala, is one of the many Latin talents and St. Jude friends expected to walk alongside participants at a St. Jude Give thanks. Walk. event. This year’s event also welcome the support to the lifesaving mission of St. Jude from artists such as: Raul Gonzalez, Rashel Diaz, Ximena Duque, Gabriel Coronel, Gloria Ordaz, Sonja Smith, Alberto Mateo, Roxana Garcia, Karent Sierra, Christian Carabias, Paula Arcila, Anna Sobero, Maria Andrea Fridmann, Guadalupe Venegas, Galo Arellano, Carolina Sandoval, James Tahhan, Juan Manuel Cortes, Carlos Augusto Maldonado, Jose Antonio Alvarez, Fabian Rios, Cynthia Olavarria, Kimberly Dos Ramos, Karolina Con K, Paula Lamas, and many more.

“Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to visit the hospital campus in Memphis and today, more than ever, I am committed to its cause. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a pillar of hope for thousands of patients and their families who suffer from cancer and other life-threatening disease.” said Cala. “The St. Jude Give thanks. Walk. is a great opportunity for us to join this holiday season and give thanks for the blessings in our life supporting thousands of sick children who desperately need our help.”

In addition to supporting the lifesaving mission of St. Jude, participants receive incentives at the $35, $100 and $250 levels to help make great strides in achieving their fundraising goals. Prizes include a St. Jude Give thanks. Walk. t-shirt, tumbler and tote bag.

Target and American Airlines are National Series Sponsors of the St. Jude Give thanks. Walk., and Gold Level national teams include: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Tri Delta Fraternity, New York & Company, Brooks Brothers, AutoTrader.com and Chili’s Grill & Bar.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The hospital freely shares the breakthroughs it makes, so every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children.

Registration for the St. Jude Give thanks. Walk. is free, except in select markets, as participants are encouraged to form teams and raise funds to help support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude. Visit givethankswalk.org to find out market-specific event day information.

About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital:
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. St. Jude has the world’s best survival rates for the most aggressive childhood cancers, and treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to 80 percent since we opened more than 50 years ago. St. Jude is working to drive the overall survival rate for childhood cancer to 90 percent in the next decade. St. Jude freely shares the breakthroughs we make, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Join the St. Jude mission by visiting stjude.org or following St. Jude on facebook.com/stjude and twitter.com/stjude.

Statement by Dr. Samuel Rodriguez, President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC) / Conela Regarding the 2014 Mid-Term Election Results

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Statement by Dr. Samuel Rodriguez, President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC) / Conela Regarding the 2014 Mid-Term Election Results

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — “The outcome of the 2014 mid-term elections serves as a repudiation to the idea of perpetual gridlock and the status quo. Voters determined that a Congress in the hands of the Republicans and a White House under the stewardship of a Democrat can prayerfully result in bipartisan solutions that will benefit all Americans.

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“Accordingly, we call upon the newly elected Republican-led Congress to resurrect Abraham Lincoln’s justice platform and engage Ronald Reagan’s optimism in passing legislation that elevates life, strengthens families, protects religious liberty, and integrates millions of undocumented individuals created in God’s image into the fullness of the American experience by passing immigration reform.

“Moreover, Hispanics voted and will continue to play an even more significant role in elections to come. The good news extends from the fact that America’s Hispanic electorate continues to emerge as the quintessential independent voting constituency free from political manipulation but fully engaged in prophetic activism.

“To that regard, we call upon both parties to work together for the greater good. For at the end of the day when the donkey and the elephant work together in advancing our God-given rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness then together we advance the Lamb’s agenda and reemerge as ‘a city on a hill.'”

NHCLC/Conela is the largest Hispanic Christian organization representing millions of Evangelicals, 40,118 U.S churches and more than 500,000 churches across the globe. Seeking to reconcile evangelist Billy Graham’s message of salvation with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s march of prophetic activism, the NHCLC emphasizes “7 Directives” of Life, Family, Compassionate Evangelism, Stewardship, Justice, Education and Youth. For additional information, visit http://www.nhclc.org.

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Appoints Richard Morley as Chief Executive Officer

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Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Appoints Richard Morley as Chief Executive Officer

INDUSTRY, California, Nov. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), the leading national organization aimed at motivating Hispanics to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), announced today the appointment of Richard H. Morley as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

After an extensive national search, Mr. Morley was selected because of his experience and knowledge of nonprofit operations, financial management, grant funding and management, and fundraising. He also has an extensive entrepreneurial background in training and development at his own company with scientists and engineers for more than 18 years.

Prior to joining SHPE, Mr. Morley was the executive director for Irvine Valley College (IVC) Foundation, serving 15,000 students. Previously, Mr. Morley was executive director of the Mt. San Antonio College Foundation, one of the largest Hispanic serving community colleges in the country with more than 65,000 students. Under his leadership, both the IVC Foundation and Mt. San Antonio College Foundation, exceeded their annual targeted growth rates, reached the highest total net assets for the first time in their history and implemented new programs that allowed for significant growth. Mr. Morley and his team were also responsible for tripling scholarships at IVC and quadrupling scholarships at Mt. San Antonio, including STEM scholarships.

Mr. Morley holds a bachelor’s degree in English and Alternative Education from Indiana University Bloomington and holds two of the highest earned distinctions in non-profit management, Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and Certified Specialist in Planned Giving (CSPG).

“As we celebrate SHPE’s rich 40 year history and all the achievements this organization has accomplished, we are pleased to welcome Richard to our organization to move us further toward our vision,” said Barry Cordero, SHPE Board President. “Richard brings a strong set of skills that will enable SHPE to grow in membership, sponsors and make more of an impact in changing the lives of Hispanics in STEM.”

“I am delighted to join SHPE,” said Richard Morley. “From the days of owning my own company and working with scientists and engineers, to my work in philanthropy and STEM scholarships, I am honored to lead SHPE through this critical time of financial stability and exciting growth. As SHPE enters a new era, I look forward to being instrumental in shaping the organization’s mission, growing its membership and increasing the impact SHPE makes on a national level.”

About SHPE
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers offers a network of more than 400 chapters nationally. SHPE’s mission is to change lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support and development. SHPE provides a variety of programming and resources including hosting the largest annual Hispanic STEM conference in the nation. For more information, visit www.shpe.org.

NALCAB, Sam’s Club Giving Program Catalyze Growth of U.S. Small Businesses and Jobs with $1.1M in Grants

November 5, 2014

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NALCAB, Sam’s Club Giving Program Catalyze Growth of U.S. Small Businesses and Jobs with $1.1M in Grants

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As part of a national initiative made possible with the support of Sam’s Club Giving Program to spur job creation and grow Latino-owned business in the U.S., NALCAB – National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders awarded $1.1 million to 24 small business projects across 17 states that are managed by community and economic development nonprofit organizations. To learn more about this year’s grantees, visit http://www.nalcab.org/Grantees2014

“Integrating Latino entrepreneurs into the mainstream economy is critical for rebuilding wealth and ensuring a strong U.S. economy,” said Lance de la Rosa, senior vice president of operations for Sam’s Club. “Our philanthropic investment in the NALCAB network helps to increase capacity of nonprofits serving small businesses to deliver culturally and linguistically relevant services to Latino business owners, to open access to capital and to catalyze business growth. All of these steps ultimately create jobs in the communities that NALCAB serves.”

“Latinos are the fastest growing small business segment in the country,” said Noel A. Poyo, NALCAB Executive Director. “Latino entrepreneurial activity has increased over the course of a deep recession and demonstrates the determination and resilience of Latino business owners and entrepreneurs. The NALCAB Network is investing in this dynamic small business segment and our nation will benefit from the return on investment.”

In 2013, the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce study shows the number of Latino start-ups increased 6.66% from 2007-2013; a full 3.5% more than the overall population. Since 2002, the number of Latino firms has doubled to 3.1 million and, in 2013; they jointly contributed $468 billion to the economy.

The $1.1 million in NALCAB grants will focus on three key elements of growth:

Expanding capital – focus on small business development services
Increasing lending to small and micro businesses, and
Strengthening food-based business incubators

Projected Outcomes for the grants include:

24 nonprofit organizations will strengthen their capacity to provide small business development services, conduct lending to small businesses and operate innovative local food industry-focused incubators.
Grantees will cumulatively leverage more than $5 million in grants and debt capital.
3,500 individuals will receive small business development training and coaching.

Grantees will also receive technical assistance and training in an integrated effort to support nonprofit-operated small business development and lending programs that effectively promote Latino/a small business start-ups and expansion. To learn more about this year’s grantees, visit http://www.nalcab.org/Grantees2014

Sam’s Club Giving Program has provided over $3 million in funding to Inversiones: A National Small Business Investment Initiative; an ambitious plan by NALCAB to strengthen the nonprofit infrastructure that delivers culturally and linguistically relevant small business development services to Latino business owners.

About the Sam’s Club Giving Program
Established by the Walmart Foundation in 2008, the Sam’s Club Giving Program is dedicated to micro- and small business prosperity, investing more than $11 million in national and local programs dedicated to improved training, education and increased access to capital for small business owners. For more information on national or local giving, visit SamsClub.com/giving.

About NALCAB
NALCAB-The National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders is a San Antonio based organization that represents and serves over 100 members that are a geographically and ethnically diverse group of nonprofit community and economic development organizations that are anchor institutions in our nation’s Latino communities. NALCAB’s mission is to build financial and human assets as well as real estate and technology resources for Latino families, communities, and organizations. For additional information, visit NALCAB’s press room or go to www.nalcab.org.

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Noticias MundoFox 22 Reigns As L.A.’s Fastest Growing Station In Primetime Programing And News In October 2014 Ratings Period

November 5, 2014

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Noticias MundoFox 22 Reigns As L.A.’s Fastest Growing Station In Primetime Programing And News In October 2014 Ratings Period

KWHY Canal 22 Posts Significant “Year-to-Year” Growth among Key Demo of Adults 18-49 for Primetime, Early and Late Local Newscasts

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MundoFox 22, the MundoFox Los Angeles television network affiliate, scored one of its strongest ratings books to date in the October 2014 Nielsen ratings cycle, posting the following highlights:

The fastest growing Spanish language TV station in Los Angeles, based on average primetime ratings (Weekdays, 7-11PM) among Adults 18-49, with an increase of 52% from October 2013 — more than KVEA (+29%), KRCA (+29%), KAZA (+13%), KFTR (flat), and KMEX (-1%).
The fastest growing Spanish newscasts early and late local newscasts. The Adults 18-49 ratings for Noticias MundoFox 22 at 5P increased 160% from October 2013, more than any other station’s early local news.
Among late local newscasts, the Adult 18-49 ratings for Noticias MundoFox 22 at 10P increased 167% from October 2013, more than any other station’s late local news.
KWHY’s digital sub-channel, “Super 22.2,” also scored impressive gains from last year. The Adult 18-49 ratings for the channel’s primetime movie, Cine Mexicano at 8P, rose 133% from October 2013.

“We are proud of the great strides made over the last year for both our flagship station, MundoFox 22 and Super 22,” said Meruelo Media President Otto Padron. “The ratings in October demonstrate our momentum in delivering quality entertainment and news to L.A.’s diverse Hispanic population.”

About Meruelo Media
Meruelo Media (MM) is the media division of The Meruelo Group. MM currently operates two Southern California Legendary media platforms; the classic hip-hop and R&B radio station, 93.5 KDAY and one of Los Angeles’ oldest Hispanic TV stations, KWHY-TV Canal 22, which is currently the flagship of MundoFOX Television Network. MM also owns the first and only US Hispanic Super Station, Super LA, airing on its KWHY-TV second digital stream and reaching over 6 Million Homes over various multiple video delivery providers. MM also operates television stations in Houston and Santa Barbara. The Meruelo Group is a minority owned, privately-held management company serving a diversified portfolio of affiliated entities with interests in banking and financial services; food services, manufacturing, distribution and restaurant operations; construction and engineering; hospitality and gaming; real estate management; media, public and private equity investing. For more information please visit www.meruelogroup.com.

Media Contact:
Rebekah Salgado
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GM Promotes Engineering Careers at Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Conference

November 5, 2014

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GM Promotes Engineering Careers at Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Conference

Automaker is ‘Visionary Sponsor’ of 40th anniversary event in Detroit

DETROIT, Nov. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — General Motors will encourage Hispanic students to pursue engineering careers with the automaker when it welcomes the annual conference of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) to Detroit from Nov. 5-9 at Cobo Center.

SHPE is the leading national organization aimed at motivating Hispanics to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). GM is the Visionary Sponsor for the conference, the largest annual Hispanic STEM technical and career event in the country.

“We are thrilled to welcome SHPE to Detroit as it celebrates 40 years serving as a vital resource for Latinos in STEM,” said GM President Dan Ammann. “GM wants to be the employer of choice for Hispanic engineers and this conference is a great opportunity to strengthen our relationship with this important community.”

The four-day conference is expected to attract more than 5,000 engineering professionals, students and corporate representatives for unique program workshops, featured guest speakers, award ceremonies, technical competitions and a Career Fair and Graduate School Expo. The conference is an opportunity for companies to recruit top talent from SHPE membership and provides educational, technical and career opportunities for professional and student engineers.

The conference places Detroit and the automotive industry front and center before the fastest-growing segment of the population, pointing young students to opportunities that can help propel the industry and positively impact Detroit.

Chevrolet donated a 2014 Chevy Spark to be raffled in support of the organization’s goal to raise more than $250,000 for the SHPE Foundation. Ticket sales close Nov. 7. The winner will be announced in Detroit on Nov. 8.

“In GM we have a committed partner that is helping us empower the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential,” said Barry Cordero, SHPE Interim CEO. “GM has embraced the values of our ‘SHPE-familia,’ joining students, sponsors and supporters of SHPE and all those Hispanics in STEM across the country who share common goals and dreams. Our appreciation goes out to our Visionary Sponsor and to Chevrolet for its tremendous support.”

GM was named Company of the Year during last year’s SHPE conference for its effort to advance STEM education in the Hispanic community and for enhancing the achievements of its Hispanic employees. In 2013, GM deployed 40 employees to recruit top talent at the SHPE Career Fair, resulting in the hiring of 26 Hispanic engineers. These new employees are now referred to as “SHPE-mates,” a term that unites these young people as part of a new generation of talent at the company.

“At GM, our workforce thrives on diversity,” said Ken Barrett, GM chief diversity officer. “Our goal is to continue to create opportunities for Hispanics and others to take their performance to the next level with careers that fit their skills and ignite their passion.”

Throughout the year, GM leverages its partnerships with key Hispanic organizations to engage with Hispanic talent around the country. One of these is Great Minds in STEM™ (GMiS) which recognized Grace Lieblein, GM vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain, as the 2014 Engineer of the Year during the 26th Annual HENAAC Conference in New Orleans earlier this year.

About General Motors
General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM, TSX: GMM) and its partners produce vehicles in 30 countries, and the company has leadership positions in the world’s largest and fastest-growing automotive markets. GM, its subsidiaries and joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Cadillac, Baojun, Buick, GMC, Holden, Jiefang, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety, security and information services, can be found at http://www.gm.com.

About SHPE
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers offers a network of more than 400 chapters nationally. SHPE’s mission is to change lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support and development. SHPE provides a variety of programming and resources including hosting the largest annual Hispanic STEM conference in the nation. For more information, visit www.shpe.org.

Post® Pebbles™ Launches New Limited Edition Pebbles™ Sugar Cookie Cereal, Just in Time for Holiday Baking and Entertaining

November 5, 2014

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Post® Pebbles™ Launches New Limited Edition Pebbles™ Sugar Cookie Cereal, Just in Time for Holiday Baking and Entertaining

Pebbles™ Sugar Cookie Cereal is the Perfect Fun & Festive Treat to Sweeten Up the Holiday Season

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With the holiday season approaching, Post Foods, LLC is kicking off the most wonderful time of year with its Limited Edition Pebbles Sugar Cookie cereal. Sure to bring holiday cheer to cereal lovers across the nation, the festive red, green and white cereal provides the perfect color scheme for creating delicious holiday-inspired snacks in the kitchen.

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New Limited Edition Pebbles Sugar Cookie, great for holiday baking, entertaining.

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“We are excited to offer our delicious limited edition flavor just in time for the holidays. We strive to bring our fans flavors they can get excited about and since baking cookies is a fun holiday tradition, we wanted to bring those flavors to the cereal bowl,” said Sue Fruzzetti-Reich, Senior Brand Manager at Post Foods, LLC. “Pebbles Sugar Cookie is not only delicious right out of the box, but we know our creative fans will find plenty of fun ways to use the cereal in holiday baking and entertaining!”

When searching for the perfect treat to share with friends and family at upcoming holiday parties or gatherings, look no further than the back of the Pebbles Sugar Cookie box. The scrumptious Snowflake Treats recipe combines Pebbles Sugar Cookie, miniature marshmallows and butter into a festive winter treat creation. Using holiday cookie cutters, the treats can be shaped into snowflakes and decorated with frosting, icings and candies. The recipe is simple and a perfect family activity kids will love.

Similar to the iconic family favorites, Post Fruity Pebbles and Cocoa Pebbles, Pebbles Sugar Cookie contains 10 essential vitamins and minerals, and is an excellent source of vitamin D.

Limited Edition Pebbles Sugar Cookie is available at select grocery stores nationwide through the end of December. Pebbles fans can find Pebbles Sugar Cookie near them using the Post Foods store locator at www.PostFoods.com/where-to-buy/.

For more information about Post Pebbles and to find more entertaining recipes, please visit www.PostFoods.com/our-brands/pebbles/. Connect with Pebbles on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/PebblesCereal, on Instagram via @TeamPebbles, and on Twitter by following @GoTeamFruity and @GoTeamCocoa.

About Post Foods, LLC
Post has enriched the lives of consumers, bringing quality foods to the breakfast table since the company’s founding in 1895. Post’s portfolio of brands includes diverse offerings to meet the taste and nutritional needs of all families, including such favorites as Honey Bunches of Oats®, Pebbles™, Great Grains®, Post® Shredded Wheat, Post® Raisin Bran, Grape-Nuts®, Honeycomb® and Post Goodness™-To-Go. Post is dedicated to nourishing goodness, providing consumers with a variety of breakfast choices to meet their nutritional needs from whole grain and fiber to lower sugar offerings. For more information about Post Foods, visit www.PostFoods.com.

(Español) MassMutual aprueba la histórica cantidad de $1.6 mil millones para el pago de dividendos de pólizas

November 5, 2014

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Honda Performance Development Engines On Display at SEMA

November 4, 2014

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Honda Performance Development Engines On Display at SEMA

– Ladder of HPD engines featured, from karting to Indy car

– Indianapolis 500-winning Honda Dallara centers display

– B-Spec HPD Fit demonstrates range of available products

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today Honda Performance Development (HPD) will feature nearly a dozen racing products at the Honda booth at the 2014 Specialty Equipment Market Association Show (SEMA) in Las Vegas, illustrating the wide range of competition products and services offered by the racing subsidiary of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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HPD racing engines covering every racing discipline from the entry-level karting and Quarter Midget categories to the 2014 Indianapolis 500-winning HI13RT Indy Twin-Turbo V6 will be featured in the display.

In addition to nine different HPD racing engines, the display will include an HPD B-Spec Fit – popular in a variety of amateur club racing categories and rallying – and a replica of the Honda Dallara DW-12 driven to victory at this year’s Indianapolis 500 by champion driver Ryan Hunter-Reay

“HPD has long championed a logical development ladder system for young drivers in all forms of motorsports,” said Art St. Cyr, president of HPD. “The HPD engines and cars on display at SEMA demonstrate this commitment, from four-stroke Quarter Midget engines for our youngest racers to Ryan Hunter-Reay’s Indy-winning chassis, with cutaway bodywork to show the Honda engine that helped make his victory possible.”

Other HPD engines featured at SEMA will include:

GX120 and GX160 Quarter Midget engines
GXH50, CR125 and CRF250 karting engines
The very popular L15A7 Formula F engine, which has revitalized this entry-level, open-wheel racing category
The new HPD K20 Formula Atlantic engine
The AR35TT GT twin-turbocharged V-6 engine utilized in the all-wheel-drive Acura TLX GT race car which competes in the Pirelli World Challenge Series

In addition to the full range of HPD racing engines, the display will showcase the wide range of Honda-powered racing cars found at race tracks around the country, from the B-Spec HPD Fit that has competed, and won, in both SCCA and NASA club racing, to the cutaway of Hunter-Reay’s Indy-winning car, featuring the Honda HI13RTT Indy V-6 engine that powered the Andretti Autosport driver to victory in the Indy 500.

About Honda Performance Development

HPD was founded in 1993 as the performance arm of American Honda, to spearhead the company’s entry into Indy car racing. No other manufacturer has matched Honda’s success in Indy cars, which includes 211 race victories, 15 drivers’ championships, six manufacturers’ championships and 10 Indianapolis 500 victories.

HPD’s prototype racing efforts have resulted in more than 70 victories and multiple American Le Mans Series championships. The company’s sports-car racing debut in 2007 at the 12 Hours of Sebring marked the first win for HPD’s LM-V8 engine and the first for a Honda racing engine designed and developed outside of Japan.

HPD won the LMP2 title in the inaugural 2012 World Endurance Championship and has twice won the LMP2 category at the 24 Hours of Le Mans since 2010. In 2013, HPD and Honda again swept the LMP1 and LMP2 manufacturers’, engine, team and drivers’ championships in the American Le Mans Series; while HPD-equipped Strakka Racing claimed the LMP1 class win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans for private team entries.

HPD participates in competition on both two wheels and four. The company offers a complete line of race engines for cars from grass roots to pinnacle; for professional, amateur and entry-level racers. For more information about HPD and the company’s racing and Street Performance product lines, please visit http://hpd.honda.com.

2015 Honda Fit takes SEMA Show by Storm

November 4, 2014

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2015 Honda Fit takes SEMA Show by Storm

— Fit wins SEMA Award as “Hottest Sport Compact”

— Tjin Edition voted Fan Favorite in the 2015 Fit Performance Project

— HPD displays extensive line of available racing “crate motors”

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The all-new 2015 Honda Fit (automobiles.honda.com/fit/) arrived at the 2014 SEMA Show in strength, with nine personalized versions on display in the Honda booth, quickly winning the coveted SEMA Award as the “Hottest Sport Compact” at a ceremony formally opening the show. The Honda booth at the SEMA Show is highlighted by the Fit customized by Tjin Edition, voted as the Fan Favorite in the 2015 Fit Performance Project, which enabled fans to track the build processes of several teams through an interactive Honda Tumblr site.

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“The 2015 Fit is a worthy addition to Honda’s strong heritage of developing tuned sport compact vehicles, and it wears the mantle of “Hottest Sport Compact” well,” said Jeff Conrad, SVP & General Manager of Honda Division, American Honda Motor Co, Inc. “Fun to drive, versatile and a great value, the new Fit does so many things right, and it’s great to see it becoming a popular platform for owner personalization.”

Over the past few months, Honda and its fans followed the progress of six build teams that customized the all-new 2015 Fit through an ambitious project vehicle program and interactive Tumblr experience dubbed the 2015 Fit Performance Project (#ProjectFit). The six build teams, Tjin Edition, voted Fan Favorite; Bisimoto Engineering; Kontrabrands; MAD Industries; Spoon Sports USA; and the award-winning Kenny Vinces, each personalized the Fit virtually in public, something rarely seen in a very competitive industry. Photos, video and animated GIFs of the transformations in progress were posted throughout the campaign at hondaloves.tumblr.com where fans ultimately voted for their favorite build.

Three additional personalized 2015 Honda Fit vehicles are on display in the automaker’s booth including a Fit B-spec race car prepped for competition by Honda Performance Development (HPD), Honda’s North American racing company; a Fit loaded with available dealer-installed Honda Genuine Accessories; and an additional Fit personalized by prominent tuner, Bisimoto, on behalf of Norm Reeves Honda in response to fan feedback prompted through the 2015 Fit Performance Project.

HPD is back at the SEMA Show displaying its extensive line of racing engines which are available for purchase for sanctioned racers in North America. HPD has long supported grassroots through pinnacle racing, and the display highlights the broad spectrum of available engines ranging from go-cart motors to IndyCar and ALMS engines. Please refer to the separate HPD SEMA Show press release for full details on the display or visit hpd.honda.com/racing-line/racing-line-store for consumer information.

Bringing a “fun to ride” element to the Honda display, a range of Honda Powersports products help highlight Honda’s broad range of enthusiast oriented products beyond automobiles. On display at the show: the Pioneer 500 side by side, the NC700X, CBR300R, and the wildly popular Grom.

After viewing all of the impressive vehicle displays at the 2014 SEMA Show, attendees with media credentials are also invited to celebrate at the second annual “Honda Soiree” on Nov. 4 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Tao Nightclub inside the Venetian hotel complex. Members of the media are invited to visit the Honda booth in the Central Hall at the SEMA Show on Nov. 4, where a limited number of media entry wristbands will be available.

About Honda

Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive automobiles for American car buyers through approximately 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Accord, Crosstour, Civic, Fit, CR-Z and Insight along with the Pilot, and CR-V sport-utility vehicles and the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for more than 30 years and currently operates 16 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2013, more than 94 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

¹ Based on model year 2012 fuel economy data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and its report: “Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 Through 2013.”

² Longevity based on IHS Automotive, Polk U.S. vehicles in operation registration statistics 1988-2012 for Honda and non-luxury competing brands.

About Honda Powersports

American Honda Motor Co., Inc., is the sole distributor of Honda motorcycles, scooters, ATVs and Side-by-Sides in the U.S. American Honda’s Motorcycle Division conducts the sales, marketing and operational activities for these products through independent authorized Honda retail dealers.

For more information on Honda products, go to powersports.honda.com.

Summary of Vehicles on Display at the American Honda Booth

Honda Automobile Display
2015 Honda Fit EX equipped with Honda Genuine Accessories

From Honda Performance Development

2015 Honda Fit HPD B-SPEC Concept Race Car
#28 Andretti Autorsport DHL Show Car – Winner of the 2014 Indianapolis 500 (replica)
HPD Supercharged CR-Z IndyCar Series Pace Car
HI13RT IndyCar Engine
HPD K20 Formula Atlantic Engine
HPD L15A7 Formula F Engine
CRF250 Karting Engine
GXH50 Karting Engine
CR125 Karting Engine
GX120 .25 Midget Engine
GX160 .25 Midget Engine
AR35TT GT Engine

Project Vehicles⁵Bisimoto Engineering 2015 Honda Fit for Norm Reeves Honda

Bisimoto 2015 Honda Fit Turbo

Bisimoto 2015 Honda Fit Spec Car
Kontrabrands, LLC A.M.L. (Active Metropolitan Lifestyle) Honda Fit

Spoon Sports Super Taikyu 2015 Honda Fit

Kylie Tjin Special Edition Fit

Powersports Display
Pioneer side-by-side
Grom
CBR300R
NC700X

⁵ Aftermarket project vehicles. All modification information listed was provided by the vehicle builders and has not been confirmed by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. The modifications to these vehicles may void the manufacturer’s warranty, may not be legal for street driving in all 50 states and have not been specifically suggested, recommended or approved by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.