(Español) El equipo digital de MegaTV, #LaBullaTV para millennials y amantes de las redes protagoniza la portada de la revista “Soy Latino Magazine” en México en la edición Febrero 2019

February 1, 2019

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El equipo digital de MegaTV, #LaBullaTV para millennials y amantes de las redes protagoniza la portada de la revista “Soy Latino Magazine” en México en la edición Febrero 2019 (PRNewsfoto/Spanish Broadcasting System, In)

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American Honda Reports Sales Increases for Both Honda and Acura Brands Despite Winter Chill

February 1, 2019

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American Honda today reported January sales increases for both Honda and Acura brands. The Acura RDX led gains for the company, with sales rising 41 percent to help push the Acura brand up 9.6 percent for the month.

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

American Honda			Honda			Acura
Total	Cars	Trucks	Total	Cars	Trucks	Total	Cars	Trucks
106,139	47,401	58,738	96,375	45,224	51,598	9,764	2,624	7,140
+1.5%	-1.7%	+4.3%	+0.8%	-1%	+2.4%	+9.6%	-11.7%	+20.4%

“Our Honda and Acura dealers delivered a strong January and have put us on course for a fast start in 2019, despite extreme weather conditions throughout much of the country during the last week of the month,“ said Henio Arcangeli Jr., senior vice president of the American Honda Automobile Division. “While solid sales of our light-truck offerings continue, our balanced results across other segments of our business further showcase real consumer demand beyond trucks and SUVs.”

Honda	BRAND REPORT
Sales Highlights		Model Notes
Continuing sales momentum from late 2018 led the Honda brand to a new January truck sales record—a strong start for 2019 despite severe winter weather that suppressed car shopping in the last week of January. CR-V was the biggest gainer, and Accord had a strong month as well. Fresh from an all-time sales record month in December, CR-V gained a robust 19.8% on sales of 29,152. Accord finished January up 6.3% continuing momentum that saw it lead the mid-size segment in retail sales over the entire second half of 2018. Civic topped 21,000 units in sales to continue its dominant performance, as America’s best retail-selling sedan in 2018 begins its quest to lead the compact segment in retail sales for a 10^th straight year.		Production of the new Insight in Indiana and Accord Hybrid in Ohio helped the Honda brand to all-time record production and sales of electrified vehicles in 2018.
		Civic finished 2018 as America’s top retail-selling car and is the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. millennial, multicultural and first-time new vehicle buyers.

Acura	BRAND REPORT
Sales Highlights		Model Notes
Acura brand sales withstood the polar vortex in late January to post a 9.6% gain for the month, with RDX leading the brand with a 41% increase. RDX continued its record sales march unabated, setting a new January benchmark with 4,172 vehicles sold for a gain of 40.9%. It was the 8^th straight record sales month for RDX. Acura light trucks just missed an all-time January record on sales of more than 7,100 units. ILX sales were up 22.7%, just ahead of the start of the marketing campaign for Acura’s redesigned gateway model, refreshed for 2019.		Acura was the only top-5 luxury brand with positive retail gains in 2018 and carries this momentum into 2019 thanks to a strong month from RDX and ILX.
		The Acura brand was born in the U.S. and with 5 out of Acura’s 6 models built in Ohio, about 99% of all Acura sales are made in America.

	American Honda Vehicle Sales for January 2019
					Month-to-Date				Year-to-Date
					January 2019	January 2018	DSR % Change**	MoM % Change	January 2019	January 2018	DSR % Change**	YoY % Change
	American Honda Total				106,139	104,542	1.5%	1.5%	106,139	104,542	1.5%	1.5%
	Total Car Sales				47,401	48,203	-1.7%	-1.7%	47,401	48,203	-1.7%	-1.7%
	Total Truck Sales				58,738	56,339	4.3%	4.3%	58,738	56,339	4.3%	4.3%
	Honda			Total Car Sales	44,777	45,224	-1.0%	-1.0%	44,777	45,224	-1.0%	-1.0%
	Honda			Total Truck Sales	51,598	50,410	2.4%	2.4%	51,598	50,410	2.4%	2.4%
	Acura			Total Car Sales	2,624	2,979	-11.9%	-11.9%	2,624	2,979	-11.9%	-11.9%
	Acura			Total Truck Sales	7,140	5,929	20.4%	20.4%	7,140	5,929	20.4%	20.4%
	* Total Domestic Car Sales				37,509	42,467	-11.7%	-11.7%	37,509	42,467	-11.7%	-11.7%
			Honda Division		35,004	39,622	-11.7%	-11.7%	35,004	39,622	-11.7%	-11.7%
			Acura Division		2,505	2,845	-12.0%	-12.0%	2,505	2,845	-12.0%	-12.0%
	* Total Domestic Truck Sales				56,486	56,339	0.3%	0.3%	56,486	56,339	0.3%	0.3%
			Honda Division		49,346	50,410	-2.1%	-2.1%	49,346	50,410	-2.1%	-2.1%
			Acura Division		7,140	5,929	20.4%	20.4%	7,140	5,929	20.4%	20.4%
	Total Import Car Sales				9,892	5,736	72.5%	72.5%	9,892	5,736	72.5%	72.5%
			Honda Division		9,773	5,602	74.5%	74.5%	9,773	5,602	74.5%	74.5%
			Acura Division		119	134	-11.2%	-11.2%	119	134	-11.2%	-11.2%
	Total Import Truck Sales				2,252	0	0.0%	0.0%	2,252	0	0.0%	0.0%
			Honda Division		2,252	0	0.0%	0.0%	2,252	0	0.0%	0.0%
			Acura Division		0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
MODEL BREAKOUT BY DIVISION
	Honda Division Total				96,375	95,634	0.8%	0.8%	96,375	95,634	0.8%	0.8%
		ACCORD			18,786	17,677	6.3%	6.3%	18,786	17,677	6.3%	6.3%
		CIVIC			21,553	23,749	-9.2%	-9.2%	21,553	23,749	-9.2%	-9.2%
		CLARITY			1,271	853	49.0%	49.0%	1,271	853	49.0%	49.0%
		CR-Z			0	8	-100.0%	-100.0%	0	8	-100.0%	-100.0%
		FIT			1,405	2,937	-52.2%	-52.2%	1,405	2,937	-52.2%	-52.2%
		INSIGHT			1,762	0	0.0%	0.0%	1,762	0	0.0%	0.0%

		CR-V			29,152	24,326	19.8%	19.8%	29,152	24,326	19.8%	19.8%
		HR-V			5,974	6,259	-4.6%	-4.6%	5,974	6,259	-4.6%	-4.6%
		ODYSSEY			5,828	6,100	-4.5%	-4.5%	5,828	6,100	-4.5%	-4.5%
		PASSPORT			126	0	0.0%	0.0%	126	0	0.0%	0.0%
		PILOT			8,556	11,619	-26.4%	-26.4%	8,556	11,619	-26.4%	-26.4%
		RIDGELINE			1,962	2,106	-6.8%	-6.8%	1,962	2,106	-6.8%	-6.8%

	Acura Division Total				9,764	8,908	9.6%	9.6%	9,764	8,908	9.6%	9.6%
		ILX			805	656	22.7%	22.7%	805	656	22.7%	22.7%
		NSX			31	34	-8.8%	-8.8%	31	34	-8.8%	-8.8%
		RLX / RL			119	134	-11.2%	-11.2%	119	134	-11.2%	-11.2%
		TLX			1,669	2,155	-22.6%	-22.6%	1,669	2,155	-22.6%	-22.6%

		MDX			2,968	2,968	0.0%	0.0%	2,968	2,968	0.0%	0.0%
		RDX			4,172	2,961	40.9%	40.9%	4,172	2,961	40.9%	40.9%

	Selling Days				25	25			25	25
	**** Electrified Vehicles				4,612	1,535	200.5%	200.5%	4,612	1,535	200.5%	200.5%

	* 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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SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

MoneyGram Announces Amendment to Revolving Credit Facility

February 1, 2019

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DALLAS, Feb. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram International, Inc. (“MoneyGram” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: “MGI”), a global provider of innovative money transfer and payment services, today announced it has amended its revolving credit facility, which is undrawn. Bank of America, N.A. acted as the administrative agent. The Company’s term loan was unchanged by this amendment. The amendment, among other things:

reduced total commitments under the revolving credit facility to $45 million from $85.5 million;
increases the maximum under the secured leverage covenant for the fourth quarter of 2018 from 3.75:1 to 4.00:1, for the first quarter of 2019 from 3.50:1 to 4.25:1 and for the second quarter of 2019 from 3.50:1 to 4.50:1;
creates a limitation on drawing under the revolver for the purpose of increasing the Company’s cash position above $140.0 million; and
tightens certain negative covenant baskets only when the Company’s secured leverage covenant increases to greater than 3.75:1.

Larry Angelilli, Chief Financial Officer, commented, “We are extremely pleased with the flexibility and support from our bank group of Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Barclays and Credit Agricole. This amendment provides the Company with sufficient borrowing capacity and flexibility as we execute on our strategy to improve our capital structure and return to growth.”

MoneyGram Investor Relations:
[email protected]
214-979-1400

MoneyGram Media Contact:
Wendi Schlarb
[email protected]
214-999-7687

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SOURCE MoneyGram International, Inc.

(Español) Representantes electas de la Uruguayan & Argentine Chamber of Commerce Ma. Cecilia Garicoïts y Nancy Clara, visitan el Puerto de New York, New Jersey y el Consulado Argentino en NY

February 1, 2019

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Rado Saraghi de Port Authority of New York and Port of New Jersey, la Presidente de la Uruguayan American Chamber of Commerce-USA Ma. Cecilia Garicoïts, la Directora de la Argentine American Chamber of Commerce Lic. Nancy Clara y el Cónsul Argentino en New York Eduardo Almirantearena

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Tajín and MasterChef Winner Claudia Sandoval Renew Partnership for 2019

February 1, 2019

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HOUSTON, Feb. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Tajín International Corporation renewed its partnership with MasterChef winner Claudia Sandoval who will continue to serve as the brand’s official chef and recipe creator in the United States. Chef Claudia will produce a series of recipes featuring the leading seasoning brand. Chef Sandoval’s original new recipes are available exclusively on Tajín.com.

To kick off the 2019 collaboration, Sandoval created a video series featuring unique recipes including her new Bean Layer Dip and Strawberry Honey Hearts – just in time for the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day, respectively.

“Tajín is proud to continue its partnership with Chef Claudia for a third consecutive year,” said Javier Leyva, Tajín International Corp Director for the U.S. “Chef Claudia brings Tajín to life with her creativity and captivating personality. We can’t wait to show our consumers the delicious, easy-to-make and healthy recipes she’s created exclusively for Tajín.”

A San Diego native, Sandoval is known for her modern cooking style, which consists of integrating techniques from other cultures while using authentic Mexican ingredients. Her 2019 original recipes go from traditional Mexican snacks, meals and entrées to desserts and drinks for every season or occasion.

“I’m thrilled to continue working with Tajín,” said Sandoval. “I have been preparing recipes with Tajín for years; I love its versatility. Its unique blend of mild chili peppers, sea salt and lime creates a nice balance of flavors and can be used in different dishes from fruits and vegetables, to fish and poultry to even desserts. This year, I’m hoping my quick and easy recipes will encourage friends and families around the country to host more get-togethers and enjoy each other’s company while noshing on some of my favorite dishes.”

Winner of the cooking reality show, MasterChef Season 6 in 2015, Sandoval began working with Tajín on various projects soon after she earned the title with a Tajín-infused recipe. As part of her partnership with Tajín she will continue to represent the brand on media appearances and events across the United States.

About TAJÍN

TAJÍN is a privately held company established in Mexico since 1985. Its subsidiary office, TAJÍN International was incorporated in the United States in 1993. The leading fruit seasoning in Mexico and in the U.S., TAJÍN is a well-balanced blend of mild chili peppers, sea salt and dehydrated lime. Its unique flavor transforms the taste of fruits and vegetables from ordinary to extraordinary. It is also a great addition to meats and beverages. TAJÍN is produced in Zapopán, Mexico from world class chiles bought from farmers in the region and then exported to the U.S. as a packaged and branded product, approved by the FDA, to be sold at wholesale and retail. TAJÍN is sold in more than 24,000 points of sale in the U.S. www.tajin.com.

SOURCE Tajín International Corporation

Mazda Reports January Sales Results

February 1, 2019

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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. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total January sales of 20,045 vehicles, a decrease of 19.7 percent compared to January 2018. With 25 selling days in January, compared to 25 the year prior, the company posted a decrease of 19.7 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.

KEY SALES NOTES:

Sales of the Mazda6 totaled 1,619 in January, an increase of 4.3 percent compared to January 2018.
CPO sales totaled 3,892 vehicles in January, an increase of 9.3 percent compared to January 2018

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported January sales of 5,120 vehicles, an increase of 8.3 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 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 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	%	% MTD	January	January	%	% YTD
	2019	2018	Change	DSR	2019	2018	Change	DSR

Mazda3	4,596	5,825	(21.1)%	(21.1)%	4,596	5,825	(21.1)%	(21.1)%
Mazda6	1,619	1,552	4.3%	4.3%	1,619	1,552	4.3%	4.3%
MX-5 Miata	347	436	(20.4)%	(20.4)%	347	436	(20.4)%	(20.4)%
CX-3	971	1,350	(28.1)%	(28.1)%	971	1,350	(28.1)%	(28.1)%
CX-5	10,652	13,463	(20.9)%	(20.9)%	10,652	13,463	(20.9)%	(20.9)%
CX-9	1,860	2,336	(20.4)%	(20.4)%	1,860	2,336	(20.4)%	(20.4)%

Total Vehicles

CARS	6,562	7,813	(16.0)%	(16.0)%	6,562	7,813	(16.0)%	(16.0)%
TRUCKS	13,483	17,149	(21.4)%	(21.4)%	13,483	17,149	(21.4)%	(21.4)%

TOTAL	20,045	24,962	(19.7)%	(19.7)%	20,045	24,962	(19.7)%	(19.7)%


Selling Days	25	25			25	25

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SOURCE Mazda North American Operations

Adventure-Ready 2019 Honda Passport Launches Into Dealers on February 4

February 1, 2019

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TORRANCE, California, Feb. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The all-new 2019 Honda Passport begins arriving at Honda dealerships nationwide on February 4, filling out Honda’s award-winning SUV lineup and delivering a unique combination of on-road driving refinement and off-road capability along with best-in-class interior space. The entry-level yet well-equipped Passport Sport carries a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)¹of $31,990 (excluding $1,045 destination and handling).

Designed for adventure-seekers who want the exceptional on-and off-road capability of Honda’s available i-VTM4™ torque-vectoring all-wheel drive system, the power and towing capability of its 280-horsepower 3.5-liter i-VTEC^® V6, and the more personal and rugged character of a five-passenger SUV, Passport fits between the refined and compact CR-V and the larger, family-focused three-row Pilot. Using Honda’s reinforced unibody Global Light Truck platform, the 2019 Passport features a fully-boxed floor structure, and the latest generation of Honda’s proprietary Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure along with a sophisticated fully independent suspension offering exceptional on-and off-road driving performance.

Available in Sport, EX-L, Touring and Elite trims, all Passports come standard with 20-inch wheels, a blackout grille, the Honda Sensing^® suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies, as well as higher ground clearance and wider track than the three-row Pilot. Inside, Passport offers best-in-class passenger space and total interior volume and features a large “basement” cargo area ideal for storing dirty gear or keeping valuables out of sight. Key premium technologies available on Passport include in-vehicle 4G LTE Wi-Fi, Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto™ integration, a high-resolution 8-inch Display Audio system, heated and ventilated front seats, wireless phone charging, and more.

The 2019 Passport is also available with a wide array of Genuine Honda accessories including the Adventure Package and Urban Package that provide cost-efficient ways to enhance the character and functionality of the new SUV. Other accessories allow Passport to accommodate a broad variety of outdoor gear, from bikes and kayaks to skis and snowboards.

The all-new Passport was designed and developed by Honda R&D Americas in Los Angeles, California and Raymond, Ohio. The vehicle and its V6 engine are produced by associates at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama in Lincoln, Alabama, using domestic and globally sourced parts, alongside the Honda Ridgeline pickup, Odyssey minivan and Pilot three-row SUV.

2019 Passport Pricing & EPA Ratings

Model / Trim / Drivetrain	Transmission	MSRP¹	MSRP¹ Including $1,045 Destination Charge	EPA Mileage Rating (City/Hwy/Combined)²
Passport Sport (2WD)	9AT	$31,990	$33,035	20 / 25 / 22
Passport Sport (AWD)	9AT	$33,890	$34,935	19 / 24 / 21
Passport EX-L (2WD)	9AT	$36,410	$37,455	20 / 25 / 22
Passport EX-L (AWD)	9AT	$38,310	$39,355	19 / 24 / 21
Passport Touring (2WD)	9AT	$39,280	$40,325	20 / 25 / 22
Passport Touring (AWD)	9AT	$41,180	$42,225	19 / 24 / 21
Passport Elite (AWD)	9AT	$43,680	$44,725	19 / 24 / 21

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 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 2017, 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.

¹ MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) excluding tax, license, registration, $1,045 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
² Based on 2019 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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SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

American Honda Reports Sales Increases for Both Honda and Acura Brands Despite Winter Chill

February 1, 2019

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TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

American Honda			Honda			Acura
Total	Cars	Trucks	Total	Cars	Trucks	Total	Cars	Trucks
106,139	47,401	58,738	96,375	45,224	51,598	9,764	2,624	7,140
+1.5%	-1.7%	+4.3%	+0.8%	-1%	+2.4%	+9.6%	-11.7%	+20.4%

“Our Honda and Acura dealers delivered a strong January and have put us on course for a fast start in 2019, despite extreme weather conditions throughout much of the country during the last week of the month,“ said Henio Arcangeli Jr., senior vice president of the American Honda Automobile Division. “While solid sales of our light-truck offerings continue, our balanced results across other segments of our business further showcase real consumer demand beyond trucks and SUVs.”

Honda	BRAND REPORT
Sales Highlights		Model Notes
Continuing sales momentum from late 2018 led the Honda brand to a new January truck sales record—a strong start for 2019 despite severe winter weather that suppressed car shopping in the last week of January. CR-V was the biggest gainer, and Accord had a strong month as well. Fresh from an all-time sales record month in December, CR-V gained a robust 19.8% on sales of 29,152. Accord finished January up 6.3% continuing momentum that saw it lead the mid-size segment in retail sales over the entire second half of 2018. Civic topped 21,000 units in sales to continue its dominant performance, as America’s best retail-selling sedan in 2018 begins its quest to lead the compact segment in retail sales for a 10^th straight year.		Production of the new Insight in Indiana and Accord Hybrid in Ohio helped the Honda brand to all-time record production and sales of electrified vehicles in 2018.
		Civic finished 2018 as America’s top retail-selling car and is the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. millennial, multicultural and first-time new vehicle buyers.

Acura	BRAND REPORT
Sales Highlights		Model Notes
Acura brand sales withstood the polar vortex in late January to post a 9.6% gain for the month, with RDX leading the brand with a 41% increase. RDX continued its record sales march unabated, setting a new January benchmark with 4,172 vehicles sold for a gain of 40.9%. It was the 8^th straight record sales month for RDX. Acura light trucks just missed an all-time January record on sales of more than 7,100 units. ILX sales were up 22.7%, just ahead of the start of the marketing campaign for Acura’s redesigned gateway model, refreshed for 2019.		Acura was the only top-5 luxury brand with positive retail gains in 2018 and carries this momentum into 2019 thanks to a strong month from RDX and ILX.
		The Acura brand was born in the U.S. and with 5 out of Acura’s 6 models built in Ohio, about 99% of all Acura sales are made in America.

	American Honda Vehicle Sales for January 2019
					Month-to-Date				Year-to-Date
					January 2019	January 2018	DSR % Change**	MoM % Change	January 2019	January 2018	DSR % Change**	YoY % Change
	American Honda Total				106,139	104,542	1.5%	1.5%	106,139	104,542	1.5%	1.5%
	Total Car Sales				47,401	48,203	-1.7%	-1.7%	47,401	48,203	-1.7%	-1.7%
	Total Truck Sales				58,738	56,339	4.3%	4.3%	58,738	56,339	4.3%	4.3%
	Honda			Total Car Sales	44,777	45,224	-1.0%	-1.0%	44,777	45,224	-1.0%	-1.0%
	Honda			Total Truck Sales	51,598	50,410	2.4%	2.4%	51,598	50,410	2.4%	2.4%
	Acura			Total Car Sales	2,624	2,979	-11.9%	-11.9%	2,624	2,979	-11.9%	-11.9%
	Acura			Total Truck Sales	7,140	5,929	20.4%	20.4%	7,140	5,929	20.4%	20.4%
	* Total Domestic Car Sales				37,509	42,467	-11.7%	-11.7%	37,509	42,467	-11.7%	-11.7%
			Honda Division		35,004	39,622	-11.7%	-11.7%	35,004	39,622	-11.7%	-11.7%
			Acura Division		2,505	2,845	-12.0%	-12.0%	2,505	2,845	-12.0%	-12.0%
	* Total Domestic Truck Sales				56,486	56,339	0.3%	0.3%	56,486	56,339	0.3%	0.3%
			Honda Division		49,346	50,410	-2.1%	-2.1%	49,346	50,410	-2.1%	-2.1%
			Acura Division		7,140	5,929	20.4%	20.4%	7,140	5,929	20.4%	20.4%
	Total Import Car Sales				9,892	5,736	72.5%	72.5%	9,892	5,736	72.5%	72.5%
			Honda Division		9,773	5,602	74.5%	74.5%	9,773	5,602	74.5%	74.5%
			Acura Division		119	134	-11.2%	-11.2%	119	134	-11.2%	-11.2%
	Total Import Truck Sales				2,252	0	0.0%	0.0%	2,252	0	0.0%	0.0%
			Honda Division		2,252	0	0.0%	0.0%	2,252	0	0.0%	0.0%
			Acura Division		0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
MODEL BREAKOUT BY DIVISION
	Honda Division Total				96,375	95,634	0.8%	0.8%	96,375	95,634	0.8%	0.8%
		ACCORD			18,786	17,677	6.3%	6.3%	18,786	17,677	6.3%	6.3%
		CIVIC			21,553	23,749	-9.2%	-9.2%	21,553	23,749	-9.2%	-9.2%
		CLARITY			1,271	853	49.0%	49.0%	1,271	853	49.0%	49.0%
		CR-Z			0	8	-100.0%	-100.0%	0	8	-100.0%	-100.0%
		FIT			1,405	2,937	-52.2%	-52.2%	1,405	2,937	-52.2%	-52.2%
		INSIGHT			1,762	0	0.0%	0.0%	1,762	0	0.0%	0.0%

		CR-V			29,152	24,326	19.8%	19.8%	29,152	24,326	19.8%	19.8%
		HR-V			5,974	6,259	-4.6%	-4.6%	5,974	6,259	-4.6%	-4.6%
		ODYSSEY			5,828	6,100	-4.5%	-4.5%	5,828	6,100	-4.5%	-4.5%
		PASSPORT			126	0	0.0%	0.0%	126	0	0.0%	0.0%
		PILOT			8,556	11,619	-26.4%	-26.4%	8,556	11,619	-26.4%	-26.4%
		RIDGELINE			1,962	2,106	-6.8%	-6.8%	1,962	2,106	-6.8%	-6.8%

	Acura Division Total				9,764	8,908	9.6%	9.6%	9,764	8,908	9.6%	9.6%
		ILX			805	656	22.7%	22.7%	805	656	22.7%	22.7%
		NSX			31	34	-8.8%	-8.8%	31	34	-8.8%	-8.8%
		RLX / RL			119	134	-11.2%	-11.2%	119	134	-11.2%	-11.2%
		TLX			1,669	2,155	-22.6%	-22.6%	1,669	2,155	-22.6%	-22.6%

		MDX			2,968	2,968	0.0%	0.0%	2,968	2,968	0.0%	0.0%
		RDX			4,172	2,961	40.9%	40.9%	4,172	2,961	40.9%	40.9%

	Selling Days				25	25			25	25
	**** Electrified Vehicles				4,612	1,535	200.5%	200.5%	4,612	1,535	200.5%	200.5%

	* 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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SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Honda Finishes 2018 as the Retail #1 Passenger Car Brand for the First Time

February 1, 2019

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Honda Finishes 2018 as the Retail #1 Passenger Car Brand for the First Time

TORRANCE, California, Jan. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With retail passenger car sales totaling 667,762 units in 2018, Honda was the retail best-selling passenger car brand in America in 2018 – a first in the brand’s 49-year history – according to just-released retail sales data from Urban Science. Leading the charge was the Honda Civic, which continues to dominate as the retail #1 car in America for the third straight year. Civic also led all cars and light trucks in share of all-important millennial, Gen Z and first-time new vehicle buyers¹.

Accord also finished the year on a strong note, leading retail sales in the midsize car segment for the second half of 2018, while also joining Civic as the top two most popular models with first-time retail consumers, according to data from Strategic Vision.

“Passenger cars are a key part of Honda’s brand power and will remain an absolutely essential part of our business,” said Henio Arcangeli, Jr., senior vice president of the American Honda Automobile Division & general manager of the Honda brand. “The Honda Civic and Accord play an outsized role in attracting first-time buyers, young buyers and a growing population of multicultural consumers to Honda.”

Honda’s full-year passenger car sales results were boosted by all-time record retail sales of electrified Honda models, led by the Accord Hybrid, Insight compact hybrid sedan and Clarity Plug-In Hybrid.

Honda also set its fourth consecutive record year for light truck sales in 2018, with big gains from the Pilot, record sales of CR-V, and continued leadership by Odyssey as the retail #1 minivan in America, now nine years running.

Laying the Foundation for Honda’s Future
Passenger cars capture 55 percent of first-time car buyers, according to data from Strategic Vision’s New Vehicle Experience survey, and Honda captures the most first-time new vehicle buyers of any brand in America, spearheaded by Civic and Accord as the #1 and #2 vehicles in the industry among first-time buyers. Civic also has captured the most millennial buyers in every year since 2011, with Accord consistently in the top three among millennial buyers, while Civic also leads the industry in sales to Gen Z customers.

Further, demonstrating leadership among multi-cultural buyers, Civic was recently recognized by the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers and IHS Markit for having the highest ethnic volume for the 2018 model year², an award Honda has won for three straight years.

Honda loyalty also measures at the top of the industry, and that leadership in retention extends to millennial and multicultural buyers, helping Honda create a great opportunity to build lifetime customers for the brand.

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 includes the Fit, Civic, Insight, Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey lineup 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.

¹ Based Strategic Vision New Vehicle Experience Study.
² According to IHS Markit U.S. All Personal New Vehicle Registrations, Civic had the greatest volume of Ethnic consumers (AA, AS & HS Combined) register a new vehicle in the 2018 model year.

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SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

The new book by Manuel Donato Jiménez Melo, “The Love of a Great Painter” is a collection of poems, which takes readers to worlds of love, fantasy and adventure

February 1, 2019

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DENVER, Feb. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Manuel Donato Jiménez Melo, as the consolidated author he was, was born in Panama City and died in 2013, in his hometown, he was Consul, Radio Broadcaster, Academic Advisor, Professional Motivator, man of faith, he instilled in them his 7 children (Manuel Jr., Edgar, Coralia, Jessica, Gerson, Walter and Roslyn) the love of God and his neighbor, as he did with his example as accredited Pastor and founder of the Christian Center “Jehovah Rafa“, leaves us his new work, a compilation of poems on diverse topics, from love to fantasy, topics treated with respect and coherence from a certain and passionate point of view.

Published by Page Publishing, based in New York City, the work of Manuel Donato Jiménez Melo, “The Love of a Great Painter,” brings diversity and openness in the form of a collection of poems, Jessica tells us. daughter of Donato: “In this book I present a compilation of poems by my father Donato Jiménez. In them you will find poems written in tenths concerning the Woman, the Life to the Mother or the Son. Stories of Love and pain, of Tragedies, of Faith and hope and dialogues like that of a Poet with a frog or even more, like that of a Star with the Moon and the Sun, among others. In short, each of them forming a world of universal color, where each poem manifests itself in a picture of images for your mind, immersing yourself in the author’s feeling when writing them in his moment.”

For readers who wish to live a fantastic and inspiring experience, through reading this wonderful work, they can do so, specifying the purchase of “The Love of a Great Painter”, in any book store, or in online stores from Apple iTunes, Amazon, Google Play or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or any questions, please contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional publishing house based in New York City that provides all kinds of services, handles all the intrinsic issues involved in the publication of the books of its authors including the distribution in the world’s largest retail stores and the generation of royalties. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not tied to a complicated business with topics such as converting books online, establishing sales accounts, insurance, taxes and similar topics. Your list of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex and wasteful topics for them, and focus on their passion; write and create. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com

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