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Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza’s Annual Winter Wonderland Brings Holiday Cheer To South Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza’s annual Winter Wonderland and holiday celebration engages thousands of residents for a day of free holiday activities. The event returns Saturday, December 14th, from 3:00p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and is expected to attract more than 10,000 families from South Los Angeles. The annual Winter Wonderland is a partnership between City Council District 8 and Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza (BHCP) designed to bring winter festivities to South Los Angeles and get the community into the holiday spirit.
Creating a holiday celebration like no other in South LA, Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza and Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson present a day full of free winter activities for the entire family, including sledding and snowman building with real snow, holiday crafts, festive entertainment, as well hot chocolate and holiday treats. There will also be a visit from Santa Claus, toy giveaways, along with surprise entertainment.
“Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson and Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza are proud to present the largest annual holiday event within the Crenshaw corridor. We are dedicated to giving back and celebrating here in the community,” says Rachel Freeman, President & CEO, Capri Retail Services.
Los Angeles City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson echoes Freeman’s sentiments and states, “I love to see our community come together. As a life-long South Los Angeles resident, I understand the value of having events like this that spread joy and allow us to celebrate the holidays together. It’s also an opportunity for us to give back to families and children that may have never experienced winter activities like sledding, or may not receive toys for Christmas.”
Since its debut in 2011, Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza’s annual Winter Wonderland has attracted more than 20,000 attendees and featured past musical performances by GRAMMY-nominated soul artist Aloe Blacc.
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza is located at 3650 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008 (the event will be held on the upper deck along Crenshaw Blvd). All activities are free and open to the public. RSVP at www.tinyurl.com/BHCPWW.
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Jimmy Jiménez’s New Book Volleyfireball, Is An Exciting Story About A Dangerous Sport, Where The Team Must Be The Best So They Will Not Die Playing
KISSIMMEE, Florida, Nov. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Jimmy Jiménez García, was born on February 16, 1965 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He is the father of two children; studied electricity in 1988, currently he continues to practice that career. His passion is to write, in 2003 he took scriptwriter and playwright seminars, worked in several films as an extra for film and TV, traveled to Los Angeles, California, looking for his dream, then New York, to continue searching. Then, circumstances took him to Florida to continue to search for his dream. He published his third story, called Volleyfireball, he hopes this story would become his first step to continue with others.
Jimmy Jiménez tells readers: “This script is about former Olympic medallions in volleyball that were abandoned by their leader. During that time, they became theater comedians. His former leader returns to offer them to participate in volleyball competitions with the fireball, with a higher net, and high voltage, and the widest court, the teams are made up of six men and one female, the female is called the queen, who must beware of the hunter, always receives the second pass and stays with the ball until is reached by the hitter spiker, if one of those shots gives one hundred percent strength on the ground, it will catch fire burning the players.”
Published by New York City based Page Publishing, Jimmy Jiménez’s amazing book, Volleyfireball brings us a world of strength and determination to win a mortal game at any cost.
Readers who wish to experience this extraordinary work can purchase Volleyfireball at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.
About Page Publishing:
Page Publishing is a traditional New York based 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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J. V. Del Val’s new book “The Eagle’s Splendor”, is a moving work whose lines provide peace to any tormented soul and a totally magical and positive worldview
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — JV Del Val, an author recognized for his clarity and balance in his writing, tells us: “What inspired me to write this novel was a hot sunset in the cool waters of the beaches of a French suburb, the rays of the sun lit the plains of the Atlantic Ocean immensity, that was in the west, on the opposite side, the full moon was peeking in the high mountains giving it color and a radiance that was able to paralyze you for a few moments. I was stunned by what was seen in the distance, by that time I had read countless books and I remembered one of them written by Dr. Lozano: ‘If they could write a book, why not you?’ and thus The Eagle’s Splendor was created.
Parenting with my predecessors made me love flora and fauna. Respect the neighbor and be a positive person, because the eagle is the queen of the birds, of the high mountains, can see the heights and pulls large fishes from the lake. Not only that, it is renewed after thirty years, it crashes against the rocks, thus renewing its claws; that is The Eagle’s Splendor. That we humans, should imitate, we damage our body with the atrocities that happened to us in the past. So, we must imitate the eagle when it takes flight never looks back. Forget the past, the evil one; look straight ahead and forgive, if you do, you are forgiving yourself. If you are looking for God, you will not go far because God is within you”
Published by New York City based Page Publishing, JV Del Val’s wonderful story The Eagle’s Splendor, enlightens and provides peace to our hearts and minds with the life lessons it contains.
Readers who wish to experience this brilliant work can purchase The Eagle’s Splendor at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.
About Page Publishing:
Page Publishing is a traditional New York based 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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Day Two of Thomas J. Henry’s “Austin Elevates” With Special Concert Performances by Kygo, Daddy Yankee, DaBaby & 88Glam
NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Philanthropist and Attorney Thomas J. Henry‘s launched the new art and music experience “Austin Elevates,” in Austin, Texas. The two-day event was free to the public and benefited local nonprofit organizations SAFE Alliance, Superhero Kids and St. David’s Foundation Community Fund.
Day two of “Austin Elevates” saw a special benefit concert at the Austin360 Amphitheatre featuring live performances by recording artists Kygo, Daddy Yankee, DaBaby and 88Glam. All donated proceeds from the event supported the participating nonprofit organizations.
Notable guests included: Thomas J. Henry, Alec Monopoly, Kygo, Daddy Yankee, DaBaby, 88Glam, DJ Quiz, Jennie Garth, Ashlee Simpson Ross, Evan Ross, Khloe Terea, Edwina Carla Isaacs, Jameill Showers, Shawn Onyechi, Erika Gray, Elaine Thi, Meghan Gilbert, Jarrod Richardson, Kinsey Sue, Chase Crawford, Alvin Jones, Pierre Gasly, Hélio Castroneves, Simon Pagenaud, Will Owen, Alexa Dellanos, Evelin Crossland, and Jenna Jenovich.
“I am completely taken aback and honored by the positive reaction we’ve received from the community for ‘Austin Elevates,'” said Attorney Thomas J. Henry. “It was my mission to not only bring a unique event tailored to this amazing city but to raise awareness and funds for the local nonprofits making a difference in the lives of so many every day.”
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About Thomas J. Henry Law Firm
Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys is one of the largest plaintiffs’ firms in the country. The firm currently houses more than 175 attorneys and 350 supporting staff in six office locations across Texas in San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Austin and Houston. For more information about Thomas J. Henry’s Personal Injury Law Firm, visit: thomasjhenrylaw.com.
About SAFE Alliance
SAFE is a Central Texas nonprofit committed to providing safety, stability, and healing to those who have experienced violence and abuse.
About SuperHero Kids
Superhero Kids addresses quality of life issues for children and their families at the Children’s Blood and Cancer Center of Central Texas.
About St. David’s Foundation Community Fund
St. David’s Foundation Community Fund delivers the benefits of good health across the entire spectrum of health-related issues facing five-county areas in Central Texas.
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Alec Monopoly Mural Unveiling & Special Performance by G-Eazy at Day One of Thomas J. Henry’s “Austin Elevates”
NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Philanthropist and Attorney Thomas J. Henry‘s launched the new art and music experience, “Austin Elevates,” in Austin, Texas. The two-day event was free to the public and benefited local nonprofit organizations SAFE Alliance, Superhero Kids and St. David’s Foundation Community Fund.
To kick-off the two-day event, contemporary street artist Alec Monopoly, publicly unveiled a new mural dedicated to the Lone Star State on Friday, November 8, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Parlor and Yard (601 W 6th St, 78701). Monopoly’s work has received international recognition by leading luxury brands, art galleries and celebrities. The mural unveiling was followed by an exclusive invitation-only afterparty at Summit Rooftop Lounge (120 W 5th St, 78701) with a special performance by ‘G-Eazy.’
Notable guests included: Thomas J. Henry, Alec Monopoly, G-Eazy, Brooke Burke Charvet, Jennie Garth, Brandon Marshall, Maddy Belle, Courtney Tailor, Alvin Jones, Erika Gray, Elaine Thi, Meghan Gilbert, Jarrod Richardson , Kinsey Sue, Khloe Terea, Ciara Price, Bri Teresi, Katie Teresi, Monica Lee Sims, Alexa Dellanos, DJ Quick, Jenna Jenovich, Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, Monica Lee Sims, and Dylan Marer.
“I am completely taken aback and honored by the positive reaction we’ve received from the community for ‘Austin Elevates,'” said Attorney Thomas J. Henry. “It was my mission to not only bring a unique event tailored to this amazing city but to raise awareness and funds for the local nonprofits making a difference in the lives of so many every day.”
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About Thomas J. Henry Law Firm
Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys is one of the largest plaintiffs’ firms in the country. The firm currently houses more than 175 attorneys and 350 supporting staff in six office locations across Texas in San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Austin and Houston. For more information visit: thomasjhenrylaw.com.
About Alec Monopoly
“Alec Monopoly” is the alias of an unidentified graffiti artist, originally from New York City whose work subversively depict various iconic pop culture characters.
About G-Eazy
G-Eazy is a rapper and producer whose first major-label album, These Things Happen, topped the US Billboard’s Hip-Hop/R&B as well as Top Rap Albums charts.
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Toyota Drives Culture Forward Through Music
PLANO, Texas, Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Toyota drove culture forward throughout 2019 for thousands of passionate guests during some of the year’s hottest music festivals. Partnering with the freshest talent in the Latin music scene, Toyota’s Music Den and overall Música experience brought music and art together in a space where music aficionados across the country celebrated culture. Through the hashtag #MásLoud, festivalgoers shared how they stand out and express pride in their heritage.
“Music permeates our lives daily – in the car, hanging with friends or celebrating with family,” said Matt Ozawa, engagement marketing manager, Toyota Motor North America. “Supporting talented, emerging Latino talent is fundamental to our belief in bringing our guests closer to their favorite artists in an atmosphere that further propels music and cultural connections.”
The music season kicked off with Toyota’s fourth year at Ruido Fest, an annual multi-day Latin American alternative music festival held in Chicago, Illinois. The ride continued to the epic Lollapalooza, highlighting some of the most anticipated artist performances in the U.S. and marking Toyota’s ninth year as the automotive sponsor of the festival. The Toyota Music Den kept the festivities going over Labor Day weekend at the third installment of Los Dells Festival, coined as the biggest Latin music festival in the Midwest.
Toyota capped its 2019 festival season as the official automotive sponsor of the third annual Tropicalia Festival, held November 9-10 in Pomona, California. Toyota’s branded stage featured an impressive lineup of artists throughout the weekend. In addition, indie/alternative band The Red Pears returned to the Toyota Música activation area for a special meet and greet with fans.
At each of the year’s festivals, the Toyota Música interactive area highlighted vehicle activations featuring the all-new 2020 Toyota Corolla sedan (at Tropicalia; 2019 model at other festivals) and the all-new 2019 Toyota RAV4. Socially-shareable activities and cool giveaways enhanced the fan experience, which emphasized the evolution of culture through music, art and self-expression.
Toyota’s Music Den within the Música footprint provided an intimate setting for an impressive lineup of emerging artists to perform and connect with fans, including:
- Puerto Rican singer, songwriter and poet, Camila Luna
- Mexican electro-pop duo, Clubz
- South Floridian, Dominican singer and rapper, DaniLeigh
- Los Angeles based producer and DJ, Deorro
- Mexican R&B and contemporary artist, Nan de Miguel aka Girl Ultra
- Chicago born contemporary urban and R&B artist, Jesse Baez
- Two-time GRAMMY award-winning producer, composer and reggaeton singer, from Puerto Rico, Jhay Cortez
- Ecuadorian contemporary urban artist, Kablito
- Singer and songwriter, Loyal Lobos
- Mexican singer, songwriter and producer, Marrón
- Mexican hip-hop artist and rapper, Niña Dioz
- Uruguayan band fusing cumbia and pop, Rombai
- L.A. native indie/alternative band, The Red Pears
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 2018.
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.
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2020 Honda HR-V Arriving in Showrooms with Available Honda Sensing®, Class-Leading Cargo Space
2020 Honda HR-V Arriving in Showrooms with Available Honda Sensing®, Class-Leading Cargo Space
– HR-V Sport offers youthful appeal with 18-inch wheels and blackout trim
– Honda Sensing® standard equipment on EX and above trims
– Enhanced technology features include available Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The sporty and spacious 2020 Honda HR-V begins arriving in Honda showrooms Nov. 18 with a starting price of $20,8201 (excluding $1,095 destination and handling). Fresh from an extensive refresh for model year 2019, the 2020 HR-V carries over the new attitude and bolstered lineup with new Sport and Touring trims and available Honda Sensing®, while maintaining its class-leading cargo space and class-above interior refinement.
The 2020 HR-V is available in five trims: LX, Sport, EX, EX-L and Touring. New for MY2019 were styling upgrades that included updated headlights and revised bumpers, grille and taillights. HR-V Sport with blackout trim and 18-inch wheels was added to the lineup last year and quickly became the second most popular trim. HR-V Touring, also new last year, features full LED headlights, fog lights, dark chrome trim, and exclusive 17-inch machined alloy wheels, along with an upgraded interior featuring double-stitched leather seats with 8-way power for the driver. Inside, HR-V Sport trims and higher receive a 7-inch touch-screen Display Audio system with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration.
Powering the 2020 Honda HR-V is a responsive 1.8-liter i-VTEC® 4-cylinder with 141 horsepower and 127 lb.-ft. of torque (both SAE net), connected to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Available on all trims and standard on Touring is Honda’s Real Time all-wheel drive system. Under most circumstances, HR-V operates in front-wheel drive mode to help save fuel, but when the system detects wheel slip, a clutch engages to send power to the rear wheels, enhancing stability and making the best use of available traction in foul weather, snowy conditions, or light off-road use.
2020 HR-V Pricing & EPA Data
|
Trim |
MSRP |
MSRP Including $1,095 |
EPA Fuel Economy Ratings (city/highway/combined)2 |
|
LX (2WD) |
$20,820 |
$21,915 |
28/34/30 |
|
LX (AWD) |
$22,320 |
$23,415 |
27/31/29 |
|
Sport (2WD) |
$22,520 |
$23,615 |
28/34/30 |
|
Sport (AWD) |
$24,020 |
$25,115 |
26/31/28 |
|
EX (2WD) |
$23,970 |
$25,065 |
28/34/30 |
|
EX (AWD) |
$25,470 |
$26,565 |
26/31/28 |
|
EX-L (2WD) |
$25,570 |
$26,665 |
28/34/30 |
|
EX-L (AWD) |
$27,070 |
$28,165 |
26/31/28 |
|
Touring w/Navi (AWD) |
$28,890 |
$29,985 |
26/31/28 |
Safety and Driver Assistive Features
Standard on HR-V EX and above is the Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies. Honda Sensing includes Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) incorporating Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) and Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) incorporating Lane Departure Warning (LDW).
The 2020 Honda HR-V also features a long list of standard active and passive safety features, including Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with traction control, driver and passenger front and side airbags, side-curtain airbags with rollover sensor, Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist and Honda’s next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, and a multi-angle rearview camera with guidelines. HR-V earned a 5-Star Overall Vehicle crash safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and targets a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), including a “Good” ratings in the IIHS’ small overlap frontal collision test and a “Superior” rating for front crash prevention when equipped with Honda Sensing.
About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through over 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic, Insight, Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan.
Honda has been producing automobiles in America for more than 35 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2018, more than 90 percent of all Honda brand vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.
For More Information
Additional media information including detailed pricing features and high-resolution photography of all 2020 Honda models is available at hondanews.com. Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com. To join the Honda community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/honda.
1 Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price plus $1,095 destination charge, excluding tax, license, registration and options. Dealer prices may vary.
2 Based on 2020 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
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The U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce announces the 19th Annual CEO Summit of The Americas Miami For Global Executives to Amplify International Networks
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce (USMCC) announces the 19th Annual CEO Summit of The Americas Miami taking place December 16 through 17, 2019 at the Trump National Doral Hotel in Miami, Florida. This year’s summit theme is focused around investment in the Future of next generation minority entrepreneurs. The 2019 CEO Summit of The Americas in Miami is an opportunity for impact-driven leadership and future-oriented social enterprises, to take actionable measures to unlock opportunities, design and create the necessary economic ecosystem to ignite the next generation of minority owned enterprises in the United States and its neighbors across the Western Hemisphere.
The 19th Annual CEO Summit of The Americas convenes U.S. Government officials, private industry leaders, expert moderators, funded start-up enterprise speakers and panelists in a two day summit to ignite the future, share knowledge and empower the next generation of minority businesses and social enterprises looking to make an immediate community development impact. In addition, a focus on leadership experience, the development of healthy, corporate cultures, impact-oriented global trade, international cooperation and peace through enterprise, public-private partnership development, innovation, environmental impact, to develop the future of emerging communities as the economic powers of tomorrow.
Doug Mayorga, a C-Suite leadership and international business coach and President and CEO of the U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce, also the CEO Summit of The Americas Miami Founder said: “There is great opportunity in the future that is here, for the leadership of underrepresented enterprises and the leadership of those leading these organizations, play a central role in developing sustainable economies, peace across nations for the United States to carry its mission of transnational cooperation as it seeks to improve goodwill with its international affairs. There has never been a better time to evolve commercial relationships, through communication, knowledge-sharing, uplifting potential and cultural acumen that develops vibrant engines of a sustainable economic resiliency for a cooperative economy among all neighboring nations of the Western Hemisphere.”
The 19th Annual CEO Summit of The Americas Miami CEO will feature an awards ceremony on the evening of its last day, to recognize national and international icons working towards igniting opportunity, sustainable economies and next generation enterprise goals through their core businesses and public service. The U.S. Minority Chamber invites businesses interested in participating and sponsoring the next generation of minority enterprises innovating for a new, sustainable economy of innovation and opportunity. For more information visit our website: www.ceo-summit.com.
About the U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce: Founded in September 2000, The U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce (U.S. MCC), has more than 25,000 members in U.S. and Latin America with headquarters in Washington DC and operation centers in Miami, Los Angeles and Puerto Rico. The USMCC is a recognized national leader in educating and empowering communities through business, economic development, entrepreneurship education, public-private partnerships and international cooperation for lifelong success. We seek to ignite the globe with opportunities to reduce and alleviate poverty through influencers, leaders, inspiration, information, relevant knowledge and paths to development. The USMCC also has a foundation that serves rural and vulnerable communities with tools for peace and economic development in Honduras, Colombia, throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2020, we celebrate 20 years of pioneering initiatives for prosperity, innovation, sustainable economies and opportunity in the Americas.
For more information on the 19th Annual CEO Summit of The Americas Miami CEO please contact:
MARIA LOAISIGA
Vice President of Public Affairs
The United States Minority Chamber of Commerce
Direct: (202) 250-0260 /Miami Office: (786) 406-2190
[email protected]
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Get A Grip: Toyota Introduces New Camry and Avalon All-Wheel Drive Sedans
PLANO, Texas, Nov. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With winter about to spread its icy grip to much of the United States, Toyota is introducing the new all-wheel drive Camry and Avalon models to help drivers get a better grip on the road. It’s the first AWD Camry since 1991, and the first-ever Avalon with AWD. The Toyota-developed Dynamic Torque Control AWD system will be available as a standalone option for the Camry LE, XLE, SE and XSE grades and on Avalon XLE and Limited grades.
In recent years, market demand for AWD passenger vehicles has increased significantly, due in no small part to the rising popularity of SUVs and crossovers. Midsize sedan customers outside the luxury category, however, have had relatively few AWD choices. Now, Toyota gives them two more with Camry, America’s best-selling midsize sedan for 17 years, and Toyota’s flagship sedan, Avalon.
Notably, the Camry AWD and Avalon AWD are North America-only models developed in the U.S. and assembled exclusively at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky.
Both the Camry AWD and Avalon AWD get a high-efficiency 2.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine teamed with an 8-speed Direct-Shift automatic transmission. Most Camry AWD grades have 202 horsepower, while the Camry XSE AWD and both Avalon AWD grades have 205 hp with dual exhaust. The new AWD system balances added traction with exemplary fuel efficiency.
The Camry and Avalon AWD models underscore Toyota’s commitment to the sedan category, a space that some brands have been leaving while Toyota has been expanding choices. Both the new-generation Camry and Avalon sedans offer hybrid models, and, this fall, both added their first-ever TRD (Toyota Racing Development) performance versions.
Toyota previously offered an AWD Camry in 1988-1991, called the AllTrac. The company appreciates the loyalty, patience and perseverance of all those customers and dealers who sent letters, emails, comments and texts asking for a modern AWD version of America’s favorite sedan.
Smarter All-Wheel Drive
To many car buyers, “all-wheel drive” may mean one thing, but there are many different AWD technologies on the market. Toyota found an ideal type of AWD for Camry and Avalon in its new-generation RAV4 compact SUV introduced for 2019. The Dynamic Torque Control AWD system provides effective traction for inclement and slippery weather while minimizing AWD’s typical drag on fuel economy. Admittedly, the system name is a mouthful; Camry and Avalon models equipped with it will carry a simple “AWD” badge on their trunk lids.
The Camry and Avalon AWD system can direct up to 50 percent of engine torque to the rear wheels, in response to acceleration from a start or slippage at the front wheels.
Notably, when AWD isn’t needed, such as on long highway stretches, the electromagnetic controlled coupling on the front of the rear drive axle can disengage the propeller shaft from the differential to prioritize fuel efficiency. The AWD is designed to re-engage in an instant when needed. AWD operation is transparent to the driver and passengers. On that note, the Camry and Avalon AWD models match their FWD counterparts in critical passenger space, trunk room, ride comfort, cabin quietness and vehicle agility.
All-American Effort
Neither the new-generation Camry nor Avalon was originally planned to have an AWD version, so the engineering team at Toyota Motor North America Research and Development in Saline, Michigan, developed them to meet the market demand for AWD sedans. The flexibility and components of the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), and specifically the Camry and Avalon’s TNGA platform, allowed the team to develop the AWD versions in-house with improved efficiency.
Far more than a vehicle platform, TNGA brings together new approaches to engineering, design, production and materials. Its flexibility to develop different models from the same tools had already been proven. The North America-only Camry and Avalon AWD show that TNGA can be used by individual Toyota regions to tailor vehicles to that market’s local needs.
Since the RAV4 is also based on the TNGA platform, the opportunity to share components and basic engineering was built in. The team combined the upper body structure of the Camry and Avalon with the engine, transmission, transfer case and rear differential from the RAV4. The RAV4’s version of the multi-link rear suspension was adapted with some modifications and tuning to suit the sedans. Both the Camry and Avalon AWD use a modified version of the propeller shaft from the all-new Highlander SUV.
Adapting the AWD drivetrain to the Camry and Avalon required floor structure modifications, plus the use of an electronic parking brake and a saddle-style fuel tank with an optimized capacity for AWD models rather than the flat-style tank in the FWD models. Inside the car has the same rear seat hip point height as the Camry and Avalon hybrid models. Despite the addition of a rear differential, the trunk floor height remains the same as in the FWD versions.
The transformation to AWD adds just 165 lbs. over the Camry FWD while the Avalon AWD weight is similar to that of its FWD V6 siblings.
Customers can expect the Camry and Avalon AWD to provide similar ride and handling characteristics as the FWD models, plus of course the added traction capability. The suspension tuning, wheels, and tires differentiating the Camry and Avalon model grades carry over to the new AWD models. That means, for example, the Camry XSE grade features the same sport-tuned suspension and 19-inch wheels in FWD and AWD versions.
The Camry AWD will be model year 2020 and arrive at dealerships in early spring. All AWD grades can get an optional Cold-Weather Package, which adds heated seats and mirrors on the LE, heated seats, mirrors and steering wheel on the SE, and heated steering wheel on the XLE and XSE. All other standard and optional features carry over from the FWD versions of the LE, XLE, SE and XSE model grades, including the latest Toyota Audio multimedia systems with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa compatibility.
The Avalon AWD will be model year 2021 and go on-sale next fall. Both XLE and Limited AWD grades will receive a standard heated steering wheel while other standard and optional features carryover from the FWD versions.
Toyota Safety Sense-P
All 2020 Camry and Avalon models come standard with Toyota Safety Sense-P (TSS-P) a suite of cutting-edge active safety systems that includes:
- Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD)
- Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA)
- Automatic High Beams (AHB).
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) are available on Camry and standard on Avalon. Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) with Rear Cross Traffic Braking (RCTB) also are available on both models.
Star Safety
All 2020 Camry and Avalon models have 10 standard airbags and Toyota’s Star Safety System, which includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist, Anti-lock Braking System, and Smart Stop Technology. All come equipped with a standard backup camera.
About Toyota
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