Luis Alejandro Castañeda from Colombia and Chinasa Ukandu from Nigeria win the WorldRemit and Arsenal “Future Stars” coaching programme

November 16, 2019

Future Stars winners, Chinasa Ukandu from Nigeria and Luis Castaneda from Colombia

LONDON, Nov. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Online money transfer company WorldRemit and Arsenal today announced that Luis Alejandro Castañeda from Colombia and Chinasa Ukandu from Nigeria are the winners of the 2019 Future Stars coaching programme.

The two youth coaches will now prepare to travel to London for a personalised training session with Arsenal Football Development coaches, and their trip will be sponsored by WorldRemit.

Luis and Chinasa were among eight finalists, four men and four women, who were selected by a panel of judges from WorldRemit and Arsenal for their commitment to using football to empower young people and benefit their communities.

They emerged as the winners following a public vote on www.futurestars.worldremit.com. Almost 40,000 votes were cast in less than three weeks – Luis received the highest number among the male finalists and Chinasa received the highest number among the female coaches.

About Future Stars

The Future Stars programme was developed by WorldRemit and Arsenal to celebrate the positive impact that grassroots youth football coaches have on their communities, helping the children they train to develop life skills both on and off the pitch.

Now in its second edition, the Future Stars 2019 programme received over 1,400 applications from across Africa and the Americas. This was the first year that the programme was expanded to the Americas.

The Future Stars winners

Luis Alejandro Castañeda – Luis is a volunteer coach for a blind boys’ football team from Bogotá and the surrounding area. The team was set up by his father, who is blind, 20 years ago to help young people develop their mobility and independence.

Luis said: “I’m so grateful to WorldRemit and Arsenal for this opportunity. I’ve always dreamed of travelling to London and will use the experience of training with Arsenal Football Development to help develop and raise awareness of Paralympic sport in Colombia and even globally.”

Chinasa Ukandu – Chinasa coaches boys and girls aged 5 to 16. Together with her friends, she helps provide young people with an opportunity to develop football and life skills at Help The Talent Academy in Lagos State. She completed phase three of the Premier Skills Coach Educators Course (an initiative by the English Premier League and British Council) in 2015.

Chinasa commented: “I’m so excited to win the training session in London and can’t wait to meet the Arsenal Football Development coaches. I love a challenge and will use this global coaching opportunity to take new skills back to Nigeria and give back to my community.”

Gabriel Carvajalino, Country Manager for Colombia at WorldRemit, said: “At WorldRemit, we are inspired every day by our customers, who work hard to send money home to support their communities.

“Through our partnership with Arsenal and the Future Stars programme, we are delighted to celebrate the stories of inspiring individuals such as Luis and Chinasa, who use sport to make a difference to the lives of the young people they train. Congratulations to the winners and our team looks forward to welcoming you to London!”

Simon McManus, Head Coach at Arsenal Football Development, said: “Through our programmes in London and across the globe, our Football Development coaches are dedicated to helping set young players up for success both on and off the pitch.

“The Future Stars winners’ work within their communities shows just how powerful football can be and the importance of promoting diversity within the sport. We are excited to meet Luis and Chinasa and support them in amplifying their contributions to grassroots football in Colombia and Nigeria even further.”

Contact: Isabel Bolivar, [email protected].

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An unprecedented event for today’s religious world–Shincheonji surpasses 100,000 graduates in under a year

November 15, 2019

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CHICAGO, Nov. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Shincheonji, Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony hosted an epic graduation ceremony on November 10th where over 100,000 people were officially registered as congregation members—writing a new history in spreading the gospel.

The number of graduates totaled 103,764. These graduates evangelized at a rate of 142%—which attests to the exponential global growth of Shincheonji, Church of Jesus.

This ceremony was held simultaneously in cities across the world. Over 112 countries participated in the graduation ceremony, including US cities (Chicago, Los Angeles and New York).

Mr. Man-Hee Lee, the chairman of Shincheonji, emphasized at the graduation that, “There must be physical reality that appeared according to the Book of Revelation. The purpose of God is to create His kingdom by harvesting the ripened fruits from the seed that was sown 2,000 years ago. God creates His new kingdom and new people with those who are born of His seed today [Shincheonji].” He continues, “Since it is [by] God’s grace that you are graduating today, you must thank God and Jesus. For we believe in God, we should be the glorious light as God’s family and His children. Also, we must understand the Bible perfectly. This is what we must do.”

A Los Angeles graduate, Aaron K., the product of three generations of pastors working in Brazil shared his testimony. Kim stated the most rewarding part of studying was being able to share the logical understanding of the Bible with his Brazilian church of 300—who were among the 100,000 graduates.

An honorary Chicago graduate, Aaron G. stated, “This event was unique because we gathered over 60,000 believers in one building to give glory to God. It was special because all the students received the same teaching and had to persevere to graduate from the course.”

Shincheonji has strict graduation guidelines, where students must master Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced curriculum, covering material from Genesis to Revelation. Graduates must achieve at least 90% scores on exams. It is especially significant to understand that it is only possible to enter Shincheonji after completing this Bible course and passing the course level exams. These high standards are indicators of a great movement inside the Christian world, as graduates are expected to preach the gospel at a pastoral level.

Watch the graduation ceremony here.

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(Español) La FDA emite una carta de advertencia a las tiendas Dollar Tree por recibir medicamentos potencialmente nocivos

November 15, 2019

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Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza’s Annual Winter Wonderland Brings Holiday Cheer To South Los Angeles

November 15, 2019

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(L to R) Mrs. C., Rachel Freeman (Capri Retail Services), Black Santa, Los Angeles City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson (District 8) and Santa Claus. Photo Credit: Ricky Richardson

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

November 15, 2019

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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

November 15, 2019

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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

November 14, 2019

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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”

November 14, 2019

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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.

Contact: Norah Lawlor, [email protected], 212-967-6900

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Toyota Drives Culture Forward Through Music

November 14, 2019

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Band members Jose Corona (drums), Henry Vargas (vocals, guitar) and Patrick Estrada (bass) of The Red Pears joined Toyota for a special meet and greet with fans during the Tropicalia Festival in Pomona, California.

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.

Media Contacts:
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Toyota Motor North America
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Toyota Motor North America
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2020 Honda HR-V Arriving in Showrooms with Available Honda Sensing®, Class-Leading Cargo Space

November 14, 2019

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The sporty and spacious 2020 Honda HR-V begins arriving in Honda showrooms tomorrow with a starting price of $20,820 (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.

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 Destination¹	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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