Honda Trucks Set Records, Acura Cars Rise for American Honda in January

February 3, 2020

TORRANCE, California, Feb. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

American Honda trucks and Honda brand trucks captured new January sales records as HR-V set a new mark and Ridgeline deliveries jumped almost 60% for the month. While the industry continues its dramatic shift toward light trucks, Honda entered 2020 by maintaining its retail market share gains with passenger cars, led by Civic with sales of 20,054 units.

American Honda			Honda			Acura
Total	Cars	Trucks	Total	Cars	Trucks	Total	Cars	Trucks
101,625	42,371	59,254	92,395	39,595	52,800	9,230	2,776	6,454
-4.3%	-10.6%	+1%	-4.1%	-11.6%	+2.3%	-5.5%	+5.8%	-9.6%

“As we enter a new decade, we will continue to focus on our core values and maintain the kind of sales discipline that has made us a retail sales leader in the industry,” said Henio Arcangeli Jr., senior vice president of the American Honda Automobile Division. “The arrival of our new CR-V Hybrid next month will also bring new opportunities to further strengthen our light-truck lineup and extend our two-year streak of record electrified vehicle sales.”

Honda	BRAND REPORT
Sales Highlights		Model Notes
Honda trucks captured a new January sales record as HR-V also set a new mark and Ridgeline deliveries jumped almost 60%. While the industry continues its dramatic shift toward light trucks, Honda entered 2020 by maintaining its retail market share gains with passenger cars, led by Civic with sales of 20,054 units. Honda brand trucks set a new January record, gaining 2.3% on sales of 52,800 vehicles. HR-V set an all-time record in January with a strong 24.8% increase on sales of 7,457 units. Ridgeline sales jumped 57.1% for the month, with 3,083 deliveries. CR-V started the year strong, topping 26,000 sales in January, while Civic surpassed 20,000.		2020 CR-V Hybrid	Coming off a 5^th straight year of record sales, Honda’s light truck lineup gets its first electrified model with the launch of the all-new 2020 CR-V Hybrid early this year.
		2020 Civic	Honda is looking to extend its two-year run as the retail #1 passenger car brand in America, led by Civic, which leads the industry in sales to first-time, Millennial and Gen Z car buyers.

Acura	BRAND REPORT
Sales Highlights		Model Notes
Acura cars found sales strength again with a 6% gain in January as the brand’s gateway luxury sedan continued its segment-leading ways. The TLX sedan also rose in the first month of 2020 as buyers continue to recognize its balanced goodness. ILX scored its best January sales since 2016, gaining a robust 16.1%, while TLX sales rose 6%. Acura light trucks entered 2020 on a bit of a hangover after an incredible finish to 2019, but RDX and MDX still posted sales of almost 6,500 units.		2020 MDX	MDX just surpassed cumulative sales of 1-million units in the U.S., continuing its run as America’s best-selling 3-row luxury SUV of all-time.
		2020 ILX	Acura’s gateway model, the ILX, was the retail #1 and fastest-growing model in segment with the highest percent of sales from under-35 buyers among all compact luxury sedans

	American Honda Vehicle Sales for January 2020
					Month-to-Date				Year-to-Date
					January 2020	January 2019	DSR** % Change	MoM % Change	January 2020	January 2019	DSR % Change**	YoY % Change
	American Honda Total				101,625	106,139	-4.3%	-4.3%	101,625	106,139	-4.3%	-4.3%
	Total Car Sales				42,371	47,401	-10.6%	-10.6%	42,371	47,401	-10.6%	-10.6%
	Total Truck Sales				59,254	58,738	0.9%	0.9%	59,254	58,738	0.9%	0.9%
	Honda			Total Car Sales	39,595	44,777	-11.6%	-11.6%	39,595	44,777	-11.6%	-11.6%
	Honda			Total Truck Sales	52,800	51,598	2.3%	2.3%	52,800	51,598	2.3%	2.3%
	Acura			Total Car Sales	2,776	2,624	5.8%	5.8%	2,776	2,624	5.8%	5.8%
	Acura			Total Truck Sales	6,454	7,140	-9.6%	-9.6%	6,454	7,140	-9.6%	-9.6%
	* Total Domestic Car Sales				37,078	37,509	-1.1%	-1.1%	37,078	37,509	-1.1%	-1.1%
			Honda Division		34,365	35,004	-1.8%	-1.8%	34,365	35,004	-1.8%	-1.8%
			Acura Division		2,713	2,505	8.3%	8.3%	2,713	2,505	8.3%	8.3%
	* Total Domestic Truck Sales				59,019	56,486	4.5%	4.5%	59,019	56,486	4.5%	4.5%
			Honda Division		52,565	49,346	6.5%	6.5%	52,565	49,346	6.5%	6.5%
			Acura Division		6,454	7,140	-9.6%	-9.6%	6,454	7,140	-9.6%	-9.6%
	Total Import Car Sales				5,293	9,892	-46.5%	-46.5%	5,293	9,892	-46.5%	-46.5%
			Honda Division		5,230	9,773	-46.5%	-46.5%	5,230	9,773	-46.5%	-46.5%
			Acura Division		63	119	-47.1%	-47.1%	63	119	-47.1%	-47.1%
	Total Import Truck Sales				235	2,252	-89.6%	-89.6%	235	2,252	-89.6%	-89.6%
			Honda Division		235	2,252	-89.6%	-89.6%	235	2,252	-89.6%	-89.6%
			Acura Division		0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
MODEL BREAKOUT BY DIVISION
	Honda Division Total				92,395	96,375	-4.1%	-4.1%	92,395	96,375	-4.1%	-4.1%
		ACCORD			15,099	18,786	-19.6%	-19.6%	15,099	18,786	-19.6%	-19.6%
		CIVIC			20,054	21,553	-7.0%	-7.0%	20,054	21,553	-7.0%	-7.0%
		CLARITY			475	1,271	-62.6%	-62.6%	475	1,271	-62.6%	-62.6%
		FIT			2,534	1,405	80.4%	80.4%	2,534	1,405	80.4%	80.4%
		INSIGHT			1,433	1,762	-18.7%	-18.7%	1,433	1,762	-18.7%	-18.7%

		CR-V			26,027	29,152	-10.7%	-10.7%	26,027	29,152	-10.7%	-10.7%
		HR-V			7,457	5,974	24.8%	24.8%	7,457	5,974	24.8%	24.8%
		ODYSSEY			5,622	5,828	-3.5%	-3.5%	5,622	5,828	-3.5%	-3.5%
		PASSPORT			2,846	126	2,158.7%	2,158.7%	2,846	126	2,158.7%	2,158.7%
		PILOT			7,765	8,556	-9.2%	-9.2%	7,765	8,556	-9.2%	-9.2%
		RIDGELINE			3,083	1,962	57.1%	57.1%	3,083	1,962	57.1%	57.1%

	Acura Division Total				9,230	9,764	-5.5%	-5.5%	9,230	9,764	-5.5%	-5.5%
		ILX			935	805	16.1%	16.1%	935	805	16.1%	16.1%
		NSX			9	31	-71.0%	-71.0%	9	31	-71.0%	-71.0%
		RLX / RL			63	119	-47.1%	-47.1%	63	119	-47.1%	-47.1%
		TLX			1,769	1,669	6.0%	6.0%	1,769	1,669	6.0%	6.0%

		MDX			2,961	2,968	-0.2%	-0.2%	2,961	2,968	-0.2%	-0.2%
		RDX			3,493	4,172	-16.3%	-16.3%	3,493	4,172	-16.3%	-16.3%

	Selling Days				25	25			25	25
	**** Electrified Vehicles				3,310	4,612	-28.2%	-28.2%	3,310	4,612	-28.2%	-28.2%

	* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic & global sourced parts
	** Daily Selling Rate
	**** Electrified Vehicles equal: Total sales of Hybrid (FHEV & PHEV), EVs (BEV) and Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCV) from the Honda and Acura brands.

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Mazda Reports January Sales Results

February 3, 2020

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Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com.

IRVINE, California, Feb. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total January sales of 23,621 vehicles, an increase of 17.8 percent compared to January 2019. With 25 selling days in January, compared to 25 the year prior, the company posted an increase of 17.8 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.

Sales Highlights

Sales of Mazda’s crossovers, including the CX-3, CX-30, CX-5 and CX-9, increased 40.7 percent in January with 18,974 vehicles sold.
The CX-9 saw its best January with 2,552 vehicles sold, an increase of 37.2 percent compared to January 2019.
January sales of the CX-5 increased 21.2 percent compared to January 2019 with 12,908 vehicles sold.
January sales of the CX-3 increased 18.0 percent with 1,146 vehicles sold.
Sales of the all-new CX-30, which launched in November, totaled 2,368.
Sales of the Mazda6 increased 8.4 percent with 1,755 vehicles sold.
Sales of the MX-5 Miata increased 14.1 percent with 396 vehicles sold.
CPO sales totaled 4,665 vehicles in January, an increase of 19.8 percent compared to January 2019.
Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported January sales of 4,784 vehicles, a decrease of 6.6 percent compared to January last year.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through approximately 620 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

Follow MNAO’s social media channels through Twitter and Instagram at @MazdaUSA and Facebook at Facebook.com/MazdaUSA.


	Month-To-Date				Year-To-Date

	January	January	YOY %	% MTD	January	January	YOY %	% MTD
	2020	2019	Change	DSR	2020	2019	Change	DSR

Mazda3	2,496	4,596	(45.7)%	(45.7)%	2,496	4,596	(45.7)%	(45.7)%
Mazda6	1,755	1,619	8.4%	8.4%	1,755	1,619	8.4%	8.4%
MX-5 Miata	396	347	14.1%	14.1%	396	347	14.1%	14.1%
CX-3	1,146	971	18.0%	18.0%	1,146	971	18.0%	18.0%
CX-30	2,368	0			2,368	0
CX-5	12,908	10,652	21.2%	21.2%	12,908	10,652	21.2%	21.2%
CX-9	2,552	1,860	37.2%	37.2%	2,552	1,860	37.2%	37.2%


CARS	4,647	6,562	(29.2)%	(29.2)%	4,647	6,562	(29.2)%	(29.2)%
TRUCKS	18,974	13,483	40.7%	40.7%	18,974	13,483	40.7%	40.7%

TOTAL	23,621	20,045	17.8%	17.8%	23,621	20,045	17.8%	17.8%


*Selling Days	25	25			25	25

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Toyota’s “GO HIGHLANDER” Campaign Takes You Where They Need You

February 3, 2020

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PLANO, Texas, Feb. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Much to the excitement of fans across the country, the marketing campaign for the all-new 2020 Toyota Highlander has officially kicked off. The “GO HIGHLANDER” campaign will highlight the best-selling retail model in the midsize SUV segment standing apart from the rest thanks to its unique combination of power, sophistication and functionality.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8679951-toyota-go-highlander-campaign/

The “GO HIGHLANDER” campaign for the fourth-generation benchmark SUV will feature Highlander and Highlander Hybrid models that speak to the vehicle’s performance, dramatic new design and sophisticated detailing, making it the ultimate vehicle for those who are at the center of making memories.

“We hope the campaign inspires our guests to live their lives with no compromises while going above and beyond for their version of ‘family'”, said Ed Laukes, group vice president, Toyota Marketing, Toyota Motor North America. “The all-new Highlander gives our guests the ability to go wherever they’re needed, which inspired the ‘GO HIGHLANDER’ campaign.”

“Heroes”, a humorous and action-packed :60-second spot featuring actress Cobie Smulders and the all-new Highlander, ran in this year’s Big Game and officially kicked off the campaign. The spot was created by Saatchi & Saatchi.

The fully-integrated Highlander campaign was developed using the Total Toyota (T²) model which provides multicultural insights aimed at a transcultural mainstream audience. T² features a blended and cohesive marketing approach inclusive of multicultural marketing, bringing together its agencies into a total market model. The T²agency team includes Saatchi & Saatchi, Burrell Communications, Conill Advertising and Intertrend, with Zenith placing TV and outdoor media buys.

Matching opening and closing sequences and production features showcase a unified style across all creative throughout the campaign spots, which are highlighted below:

In Burrell Communications’ “Top Hat”, directed by Daniel Azancot, a group of fashionable women use the all-new Highlander to ‘show up and show out’ at a premier event. In “Home Team”, a family featuring four generations and baseball legend Jim Robinson celebrates togetherness, baseball, and their proud family legacy. The spot was directed by Antony Hoffman.

“Allies”, created by Conill Advertising and directed by Albert Uria, features the unapologetic fun that comes from always being there for your group when it matters most at milestone moments such as sending a loved one off to college.

Intertrend created two Highlander Hybrid spots for the campaign: “Arrival”, where a heroine puts her cultural pride on display as her and her family shine on the red carpet; and “Sweethearts”, where an intergenerational family turns a simple trip into a grand gesture of love that will be remembered for years to come. The spots were directed by the duo known as Skinny.

In the spots created by Saatchi & Saatchi and directed by Dante Ariola, “Rocket,” features a diverse group of daring and determined young girls on an inspiring mission in their Highlander Hybrid. “Knights” highlights a group that goes above and beyond for their friend on his wedding day by giving the couple something unforgettable.

Media Placements
The fully-integrated “GO HIGHLANDER” campaign extends across linear TV, in-cinema, digital video, digital content, imedia, social media, audio, print, and out-of-home. High-profile prime and sports programming includes NBA Playoffs, ABC, CBS This Morning, ESPN Deportes, Discovery en Español, BET, Telemundo, and more. Digital content/video includes partners such as BuzzFeed’s “Worth It” Series, Condé Nast Traveler, Bon Appétit, Amazon, CNN, Hulu and Hulu Latino, YouTube, OWN, ESPN, Condé Nast, Stage13’s Family Style, People en Español + Hola Film Festival, Bleacher Report with Steve Nash, PopSugar, UPROXX, WaCow media, and more. Print includes Entertainment Weekly, Sports Illustrated, Wired, Essence, and Parents Latina, among others. Social includes Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, Snapchat, and Reddit. Additionally, spots will air within select movie titles in theaters nationwide.

The “GO HIGHLANDER” spots are available for viewing here. Click here to view the 2020 Toyota Big Game spot, “Heroes.” For images and credits please click here.

About the 2020 Highlander
The all-new Highlander gas models are available at dealerships now; Highlander Hybrid models go on sale in early spring. The 2020 Highlander is available in a choice of five grades, starting with a new L grade, then layering amenities and technology in LE, XLE, Limited and the top-of line Platinum. The Hybrid is offered on all but the L grade.

Key features include:

Best-in-class MPG and range for hybrid models and largest-in-segment 12.3″ multimedia display
Standard Android Auto, Apple CarPlay^®, SiriusXM^®, Waze and Amazon Alexa compatibility
Standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 (TSS 2.0)
Enhanced driving refinement thanks to the new Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA-K) platform
Available 7- or 8-passenger seating
Choice of V6 or new-generation hybrid powertrain offering FWD for the first time

About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. and North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands. During that time, Toyota has created a tremendous value chain as our teams have contributed to world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 38 million cars and trucks in North America, where we have 14 manufacturing plants, 15 including our joint venture in Alabama (10 in the U.S.), and directly employ more than 47,000 people (over 36,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold 2.8 million cars and trucks (2.4 million in the U.S.) in 2019.

Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights the way it partners with community, civic, academic and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move, anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

Media Contacts:
Leigh Anne Sessions
Toyota Motor North America
469-292-5849
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Marissa Borjon
Toyota Motor North America
469-292-6395
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Kimberly Harms
Saatchi for Toyota
702-234-9517
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For customer inquiries, please call: 800-331-4331

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MAJORITY Launches Out of Beta With Enhanced Capabilities Made Available to All 50 States

February 3, 2020

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STOCKHOLM and HOUSTON, Feb. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MAJORITY, the first financial membership focused on migrants, today announced its launch out of beta, making the product widely available to anyone living in the U.S. On top of the product’s broad availability, new features are now available including Early Direct Deposit.

With MAJORITY direct deposit, users’ paychecks will go straight to their MAJORITY account, which can be accessed as soon as it’s deposited by an employer. Users can get their paychecks up to two days earlier than non-members, which means no more worrying about lost checks, mail delays or other problems related to physical paychecks.

“Everyone should have equal access to the tools, support and information needed to build a better financial future for themselves and their families—regardless of their country of origin,” said Magnus Larsson, CEO of MAJORITY. “More than half of the 68 million underserved in banking are people that have moved to this country. We exist to solve these problems so people can thrive and succeed faster!”

MAJORITY is unique in its approach to growing customers. Until now, customer acquisition has been fostered by a community-first approach—relying on referrals, brand ambassadors, and the company’s advisor program. Since its beta launch in October of 2019, the community has grown from its initial 1,000 beta testers to 20,000 members—an achievement made possible through the company’s heavy focus on the community, with a large portion of the member base coming from the Houston area.

Currently, MAJORITY also has 5,000 subscription-based users, a number that is expected to grow rapidly within the next year, with Meetup spaces opening in Houston later this month followed by Miami, FL later this year.

Membership costs $5 per month and includes an FDIC-insured account and Visa® prepaid card. Users also have access to more than 55,000 ATMs across North America, free and unlimited remittance to four countries including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and Senegal—with plans to open remittances to 15 additional countries by the end of 2020, Mexico becoming available this spring. Additionally, free international calling to more than 25 countries and native language advisors are readily available to assist users. MAJORITY partners with the established Sutton Bank®, Member FDIC, for the U.S. market.

Media Contact:
Angela Smith
InkHouse for MAJORITY
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Vanessa Buendia
Global Head of Content, MAJORITY
+46 73 633 54 61
[email protected]

About MAJORITY
MAJORITY is the first digital financial service dedicated to serving migrants worldwide. For $5 a month, MAJORITY members in the U.S. receive an FDIC insured account, Visa® debit card, use of more than 55,000 ATMs across North America, remittance and international calling, native language advisors, and access to our network of community meet-up spaces, local discounts and events. With MAJORITY, there are never overdraft fees or minimum balance requirements. MAJORITY was started in Sweden by a diverse team of banking, fintech, payments, and telecom executives serving migrant communities globally for the last 15 years. MAJORITY’s U.S. headquarters are in Houston, Texas. The Visa debit card is issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc.

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Vme TV launches new series “Vivir Vale la Pena”

February 3, 2020

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MIAMI, Feb. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Vme TV (Vme Media Inc) announces the premiere of Vivir Vale La Pena hosted by Juan Diego Humpierre. The program premieres in the U.S. on Monday Febrary 3^rd at 7:30 pm EST/ 4:30 pm PST. New episodes will air every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the same hour.

“We are very happy at Vme with the premiere of Vivir Vale la Pena, a space for personal reflection. For us it is important to discuss issues that are relevant for the community and for the personal growth of our viewers,” said Doris Vogelmann Vice President of Programming.

This program invites the viewer to analyze various topics where the power of the experiences will lead them on an emotional path of discovery. Your perspective will change when you join us on this journey.

Juan Diego Humpierre added: “I am very happy with the series. It provides a space of reflection that will motivate viewers to embrace the power of transformation. Each of the guests, each story and topic covered will provide reflection to make us think, analyze and lead us to the commitment of life. I am very happy because it will surely be a space that can generate the evolution we so much deserve.”

Vivir vale la pena, is an intimate journey that will lead us to experience the knowledge, wisdom and the ability to interpret each of our guests, who show us that everything that has happened has a reason; and in the end we can come to one conclusion… Vivir vale la pena.

ABOUT VME TELEVISION

Vme TV is a premiere national Spanish language television network that provides a quality alternative to Latino families by selecting programming that is engaging, empowering, educational and entertaining. Vme is available in 15.5 million households in the United States, distributed via on DIRECTV, DISH Network AT&T U-verse & AT&T TV Now. It is expected to grow to 20 million by the end of the year through additional cable provider expansion. The 24-hour digital broadcast service is dedicated to entertaining, educating and inspiring families in Spanish with a contemporary mix of original productions, exclusive premieres, acquisitions, and popular public television programs specially adapted for Hispanics. To find your local channel or to learn more about Vme TV, visit www.vmetv.com (http://www.vmetv.com/mediakit) or follow us on social media via www.facebook.com/vmetv or www.twitter.com/vmetv.

Media Contact:
Michael Fernandez
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786-924-8330

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Acura to Highlight Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ Technology Throughout Chicago Auto Show

February 3, 2020

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TORRANCE, California, Feb. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Acura will showcase its groundbreaking Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) technology at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show in February, which just surpassed cumulative North American sales of one million units. The activation will include social media engagements, displays and videos about the system. Acura’s industry-first SH-AWD® technology debuted 16 years ago based on extensive research into “direct yaw control” that led to the world’s first torque-vectoring all-wheel drive system.

Featured on five of the six Acura models, SH-AWD® or Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® is available on the TLX and RLX sport sedans, RDX and MDX SUVs, and NSX supercar. Through four generations of continuous innovation Acura has raised the bar for performance-enhancing AWD. For more information on the system watch the Acura SH-AWD video.

Timed to the winter season and customers’ attendant focus on traction-enhancing technologies, Acura SH-AWD® stars in a new marketing campaign showing how Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ can make anyone a better, more confident driver: https://acura.us/SHAWD.

Acura SH-AWD® at Chicago Auto Show Press Days Schedule

Acura at the Concept & Technology Garage: Wednesday, Feb. 5 (8:30-11:30 a.m.)

Acura SH-AWD® vehicles: RDX and MDX PMC Edition
Location: McCormick Place, West Building, Hall F2

Acura SH-AWD® focus: Thursday, Feb. 6, and Friday, Feb.7

Location: Acura Booth, McCormick Place South Exhibit Hall

SH-AWD® Preview Presentation: Friday, Feb. 7 (10:00 a.m.)

Head of Acura Product Planning Rob Keough to present the technology and benefits of SH-AWD®
Location: Acura Booth, McCormick Place South Exhibit Hall

Acura SH-AWD® Key Highlights

Acura SH-AWD® is not just about foul-weather traction. SH-AWD® uses dynamic torque vectoring to provide more accurate and predictable handling performance in all road conditions.
Up to 70% of engine torque can be sent to the rear wheels as needed, with up to 100% of that torque apportioned to either the left or right wheels. Further, today’s SH-AWD® can overdrive the outside rear wheels by up to 2.7 percent, creating additional rotational speed that helps “pull” the car through the turn with increased grip and cornering accuracy.
The 2020 Acura RDX features the 4th-generation SH-AWD®, the most sophisticated and capable SH-AWD® system yet, with faster response and a 40 percent increase in maximum torque capacity.
Acura also has an advanced electronic Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® system, as featured on the NSX supercar, RLX sedan and MDX three-row luxury SUV, using twin electric motors to provide instantaneous negative (braking) and positive torque independent of the gasoline engine.
Acura AWD sales are growing in Illinois: AWD sales in Illinois have grown 7%.
Vast majority of Acura sales in Illinois are AWD: AWD sales now represent nearly 80% (79.1%) of all Acura sales in Illinois — compared to national average mix of 55.7%.
Illinois is one of Acura’s top sales markets, including sales of AWD vehicles: Illinois is Acura’s #4 state for sales of AWD vehicles in the U.S.

Acura SH-AWD® History

1^st Generation SH-AWD
Applied on:	About:
RL (2005-2012)	The world’s first all-wheel drive platform that actively and continually distributes torque not only to enhance traction, but also to elevate cornering performance. By overdriving the rear wheels SH-AWD can provide an inward yaw moment while accelerating into and through corners.
2^nd Generation SH-AWD
MDX (2007-2015) RDX (2007-2012) TL (2009-2014) ZDX (2010-2013)	SH-AWD is enhanced with Hill Logic that automatically adjusts the front/rear torque split based on the grade of the underlying surface as well the integration of Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) and, in 2009, Traction Control Systems (TCS). The rear differential is constantly overdriven by 1.7 percent.
3^rdGeneration SH-AWD
MDX (2016-Present) TLX (2015-Present)	The 3^rd generation system uses a 25-percent lighter rear differential with reduced friction and increased yaw effect. The rear differential is constantly overdriven by 2.7 percent, providing a greater torque-vectoring effect across a broader spectrum of driving conditions to further enhance cornering capability.
4^th Generation SH-AWD
RDX (2019-Present)	The newest version of Acura’s mechanical SH-AWD is more compact, while offering 30 percent faster response and a 40 percent increase in maximum torque capacity.
Sport Hybrid SH-AWD
RLX (2014-Present) NSX (2017-Present) MDX (2017-Present)	The first and still only electric torque-vectoring system in the world to enhance every element of dynamic performance – acceleration, braking and cornering – able to apply both positive and negative electric motor torque with instantaneous response on- and off-throttle.

About Acura

Acura is a leading automotive luxury nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to evocative styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The Acura lineup features six distinctive models – the RLX premium luxury sedan, the TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX sport sedan, the five-passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, the seven-passenger Acura MDX, America’s all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV, and the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar.

Five of the six Acura models sold in North America are made in central Ohio, using domestic and globally-sourced parts, including the ILX and TLX luxury sports sedans (Marysville Auto Plant), the RDX and MDX luxury SUVs (East Liberty Auto Plant) and the Acura NSX supercar, which is built to order at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio.

Additional media information including pricing, features & specifications and high-resolution photography is available at Acuranews.com. Consumer information is available at Acura.com. Follow Acura on social media at Acura.us/SocialChannels.

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Carmen Escalera’s New Book Un Nuevo Amanecer De La Man O De Dios, A Memoir Of The Author’s Healing From Illness And Her Devotion To The Lord

February 3, 2020

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Un Nuevo Amanecer de la Man o de Dios was created by Carmen Escalera. Carmen is an author hailing from the Lagunera Region, where she studied and practiced food engineering before moving to California.

Carmen Escalera said this about her book: “My awakening from the hand of God arose on February 6, 2011. At that time, I was going through illness. According to the doctors, my destiny was to end up like a vegetable. When I returned home, I lay in my bed, and with tears, I told myself, ‘Die or live?’ And I decided to live. That day, at night, I stood before God and said, ‘I can no longer do what you want me, and your will be done.’ After this, I started writing by the inspiration of God. I remember that the first time, I won the laughter with great joy in my heart since I was receiving the Spirit of God. Already having agreed to be instructed by God. Jesus came to meet me to give me my physical therapies using my hands, and I was healed by Jesus. In thanks, I said, ‘Here I am. May your will be done in me!’ Since then, my soul and heart were transformed into the grace of God in his love.”

Published by Page Publishing, Carmen Escalera’s new book Un Nuevo Amanecer de la Man o de Dios will captivate readers with the author’s experiences of pain, bargaining, and discovering God who ultimately healed her from sickness and to whom she dedicated her whole life to.

Consumers who wish to be spiritually stirred with the grace of faith in times of great trial can purchase Un Nuevo Amanecer de la Man o de Dios in any bookstore, or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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Iris Elizabeth Cabral’s New Book, Las Mariposas Del Tata Orlando, Is A Wonderful Account That Inspires Hearts And Minds With Positive Perspectives

February 3, 2020

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NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Las Mariposas del Tata Orlando was created by Iris Elizabeth Cabral. Iris Elizabeth Cabral is an author and a motivator, preschool educator, psychologist, and child-care provider. She is also a cancer survivor, animal lover, and self-taught in metaphysics and is now living with her family in New York City.

Convinced that love and positive thinking are two “keys” that open doors, in this book the author motivates us to improve and change lives.

See several metaphors that invite reflection on the process of your own metamorphosis.

Adopting the attitude of thinking about yourself by achieving everything you set out to do with faith and claiming yourself is part of the process of practicing ‘letting go’ and choosing “light living”.

The value of your time is unique and very yours. Don’t waste it; it has no return.

Perhaps the time has come for you to live here, your life in fullness, feeling that failures are only postponed triumphs.

Drop your “backpack” and be encouraged to believe.

Published by Page Publishing, Iris Elizabeth Cabral’s new book, Las Mariposas del Tata Orlando, will amplify the virtue of finding one’s purpose in life and allowing an optimistic change in one’s self toward betterment in life.

Consumers who wish to be enraptured with fulfilling thoughts can purchase Las Mariposas del Tata Orlando in any bookstore, or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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OneWest Bank Launches New Small Business Banking App

January 31, 2020

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PASADENA, California, Jan. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — OneWest Bank, CIT’s Southern California branch network, today announced the launch of a new small business mobile app, a new platform to help small business customers seamlessly reach their financial goals.

The OneWest Bank business app empowers small businesses to pay bills, digitally deposit checks, transfer funds between OneWest accounts, schedule appointments and locate the nearest branch. In addition, customers using the app can apply for funding to support their equipment financing and working capital needs directly from their mobile devices.

“Small business owners are often on-the-go and are increasingly reliant on digital banking tools to keep up with their busy schedules,” said Heather Ellison, head of Retail Banking for OneWest Bank. “Our new app is an accessible and convenient solution for local entrepreneurs looking to manage their money digitally, from anywhere at any time.”

“With this seamless banking experience, we’re reinforcing our commitment to helping businesses thrive across the communities where we live and work,” continued Ellison.

OneWest offers a competitive range of products and account features designed to empower local small businesses. These include OneBusiness Interest Checking and Money Market Savings accounts. OneWest is also enabling customers to apply for equipment financing through its parent company CIT and its national Small Business Solutions division.

In addition to its products and services, OneWest empowers local entrepreneurs through Launch + Grow, an ongoing partnership with the nonprofit Operation HOPE that includes a series of in-person workshops and classes for female small business owners.

Find out more information on OneWest’s small business offerings and commitments.

About OneWest Bank
OneWest Bank is committed to helping Southern California consumers and small businesses meet their financial goals by offering a variety of personal and small business banking and lending solutions. We are passionate about serving the Southern California community and are proud to invest in the neighborhoods where we live and work. OneWest Bank is a division of CIT Bank, N.A. (Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender), a subsidiary of CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT). For more information, visit OneWestBank.com and follow us on Facebook.

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(Español) La CPSC anuncia el retiro del mercado de más de 165,000 productos inclinados para dormir a un bebé a fin de prevenir la asfixia; 4 compañías llevan a cabo los retiros

January 31, 2020

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1973 and charged with protecting the American public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call the CPSC hotline at 1-800-638-2772, or visit http://www.saferproducts.gov. Further recall information is available at http://www.cpsc.gov.

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