Bolder 2018 Acura TLX Arrives in Showrooms Next Month With Class-leading Technology and Enhanced Style

May 18, 2017

TORRANCE, Calif., May 18, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The refreshed 2018 Acura TLX performance luxury sedan goes on sale June 1 with a more sporty and alluring look reflecting the brand’s new design direction, along with an all-new TLX A-Spec variant, and new premium features. The 2018 TLX offers AcuraWatch™ as standard equipment on all grades, leading all luxury midsize sedans in the application of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies. The new 2018 TLX 2.4L starts with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)¹ of $33,000 while the V6 equipped models start at $36,200. The TLX V6 A-Spec is offered for the first time starting at $42,800.

“We’re enhancing the already outstanding dynamic performance of the Acura TLX by carrying our Precision Crafted Performance direction through to the exterior design,” said Jon Ikeda, vice president and general manager of Acura. “The addition of the new A-Spec further advances the TLX to a more distinctive position in the segment and enhances its appeal to a more performance oriented buyer.”

The 2018 TLX is the first Acura to feature a redesigned dual-screen user interface (ODMD 2.0) with more intuitive menus and command structures complemented by a new 7-inch capacitive touchscreen (previously resistive type) with a 30-percent faster response time and Android Auto™ compatibility — putting some of your phone’s most useful Apps on the TLX’s display. The new TLX also supports Apple CarPlay™, a seamless way to use your iPhone in the car to get directions optimized for traffic, make calls, send and receive messages, and listen to music.

The 2018 TLX is the first Acura sedan to take design cues from the Acura Precision Concept and boasts an alluring new style, highlighted by the Acura diamond pentagon grille and amplified by its more sharply sculpted hood and front fenders, paired with strong dynamic characteristics including more aggressive and sporty front and rear fascia and side sills. Acura’s signature 5-lamp Jewel Eye™ LED headlights and new alloy wheel designs complete the distinctive, athletic and aggressive character of the TLX.

New Features for TLX V6 Models
All TLX V6 models feature a new rear diffuser with exposed dual-exhaust outlets; while the Technology Package adds a chrome side sill garnish, leather seats with high-contrast stitching and piping, and a power-operated driver’s seat thigh extension.

The TLX V6 Advance Package gains new, premium features including trapezoidal LED fog lights, a Surround View camera system, built-in wireless charging pad, white LED ambient interior light piping (in 10 locations), a heated steering wheel and rear outboard seats, power-folding side mirrors, and a new body-colored decklid spoiler.

All-New TLX V6 A-Spec
Reflecting Acura’s Precision Crafted Performance^® DNA, the all-new 2018 TLX V6 A-Spec amps up the sporty character of TLX and features exclusive design elements inside and out, along with key enhancements to chassis tuning and wheel/tire specification.

The TLX A-Spec’s unique styling begins in front with a matte-black diamond pentagon grille with dark chrome surround, an aggressive lower front fascia with broad center air opening flanked by round LED fog lights, and a dark appearance for the Jewel Eye LED headlights. A-Spec exclusive 19-inch alloy wheels finished in Shark Gray paint are shod with 245-series tires and combine with aggressively flared side sills for a more athletic and planted stance. The A-Spec exterior upgrades continue at the rear with a gloss-black decklid spoiler, “smoked” LED taillights, and an exclusive fascia featuring a lower diffuser accented by 4-inch round dual exhaust finishers. A matte-black side window surround and A-Spec badging on the front fenders and rear decklid completes the look.

Inside, the TLX A-Spec features more aggressively bolstered front seats with high-contrast stitching and piping; red LED ambient light piping; red driver’s meter highlights; black headliner and pillar treatment; brushed aluminum-look instrument panel garnish; and an exclusive, thick-rimmed steering wheel with A-Spec badging.

In addition to the improved lateral grip and responsiveness offered by Michelin Primacy 245/40R19 tires (225/50R18 on other V6 models), the TLX A-Spec benefits from a retuned electric power steering system and damper settings. A-Spec models equipped with SH-AWD also get a quicker steering ratio for increased response and a stiffer spring rate and rear stabilizer bar for improved body control.

The TLX A-Spec is available in five exterior colors, including a trim-exclusive Still Night Blue Pearl, and one of two unique interior color schemes, Black with Alcantara™ seat and door inserts or Full Red which features a bold red leather throughout. A-Spec models have the same feature set as the TLX V6 with Technology Package as well ventilated front seats, wireless charging pad and LED ambient light piping found in the Advance Package.

Powertrain and Chassis
The 2018 Acura TLX continues to be offered with two advanced powertrains: a 2.4-liter, 206-horsepower i-VTEC® inline-4 mated to an 8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (8DCT) with torque converter; and a 3.5-liter, 290-horsepower i-VTEC® V6 mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission that has been retuned for a more refined feel.

TLX models with the 2.4-liter engine come equipped with Acura Precision All-Wheel Steer™ (P-AWS™), with independent left- and right-rear-wheel toe angle control to enhance overall handling precision, low-speed maneuverability and high-speed stability.

TLX models with the 3.5-liter V6 are available in both two- and all-wheel drive configurations. Front-drive models feature P-AWS with independent left- and right-rear-wheel toe angle control that sharpens low- and high-speed maneuverability. All-wheel-drive models feature Acura Super-Handling All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD^®), the most sophisticated torque-vectoring system in the industry, enabling a precise, dynamic driving experience that is uniquely Acura.

TLX 2.4-liter models can be equipped with the Technology Package, while V6 models are available with the Technology, A-Spec or Advance Packages.

Significant new or upgraded features and technologies for the 2018 Acura TLX:

2.4-liter TLX:

Newly styled front fascia, hood and front fenders
Restyled Jewel Eye™ LED headlights with auto on/off and auto high beam
LED daytime running lights and turn signals
Dark Burl/Acoustic wood interior appliques
ODMD 2.0 user interface with capacitive touchscreen
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Android Auto compatibility
Sirius XM 2.0
Full-color TFT driver’s meter
New 17″ 10-spoke alloy wheels
AcuraWatch™ suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies (now standard)

2.4-liter Technology Package (adds to TLX 2.4L):

Navigation
HD Radio with Digital Traffic

3.5-liter V6 (adds to 2.4-liter TLX):

New rear fascia design with chrome accents
Exposed dual exhausts outlets
Rear diffuser

3.5-liter V6 TLX Technology Package (adds to TLX V6):

Navigation
HD Radio with Digital Traffic
New seat styling with high-contrast stitching and piping
Driver’s seat power-operated thigh extender
Chrome side sill garnish

NEW: 3.5-liter V6 TLX A-Spec (adds to TLX V6 Technology Package):

A-Spec exclusive exterior styling and trim
A-Spec exclusive interior styling and trim
Round LED Fog Lights
New 19″ split 5-spoke alloy wheels
Flush-mounted front and rear parking sensors (+2 front sensors)
Gloss black rear decklid spoiler
Increased front seat bolstering
Red driver’s meter highlights
Red LED ambient light piping – 10 locations
Wireless charging pad
Ventilated front seats

3.5-liter V6 TLX Advance Package (adds to TLX V6 Technology Package):

Surround View Camera System
Trapezoidal LED fog lights
Flush-mounted front and rear parking sensors (+2 front sensors)
Body-colored decklid spoiler
New 18″ 15-spoke alloy wheels
Power folding side mirrors
Heated steering wheel
Heated rear outboard seats
Heated windshield
White LED ambient light piping – 10 locations
Wireless charging pad
Ventilated front seats

2018 Acura TLX Pricing and EPA Ratings
Model	Trim Name	Trans	EPA Ratings² ^{(city, highway, combined)}	MSRP¹
TLX	TLX 2.4L	8DCT³	23 / 33 / 27	$33,000
	TLX 2.4L with Technology Package	8DCT	23 / 33/ 27	$36,700
TLX V6	TLX 3.5L	9AT	20 / 32 / 24	$36,200
	TLX 3.5L with Technology Package	9AT	20 / 32 / 24	$39,900
	TLX 3.5L A-Spec	9AT	20 / 30 / 23	$42,800
	TLX 3.5L with Advance Package	9AT	20 / 32 / 24	$43,750
	TLX 3.5L SH-AWD	9AT	21 / 30 / 24	$38,200
	TLX 3.5L SH-AWD with Technology Package	9AT	21 / 30 / 24	$41,900
	TLX 3.5L SH-AWD A-Spec	9AT	20 / 29 / 23	$44,800
	TLX 3.5L SH-AWD with Advance Package	9AT	21 / 30 / 24	$45,750

About Acura
Acura is a leading automotive luxury nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance, an original approach to technology and design that creates a new driving experience.

The Acura lineup features six distinctive models – the RLX premium luxury sedan, the TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX sport sedan, the 5-passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, and the seven-passenger Acura MDX, America’s all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV. Last spring, Acura launched the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar as a new and pinnacle expression of Acura Precision Crafted Performance.

For More Information
Consumer information is available at www.acura.com. To join the Acura community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/Acura. Additional media information including pricing, features and high-resolution photography is available at acuranews.com/channels/acura-automobiles

¹MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, destination charge ($950) and options. Dealer prices may vary.

²Based on 2017 EPA 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.

³Dual Clutch Transmission.

New 2018 Acura TLX V6 A-Spec and Advance

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Minority Chamber to launch “10,000-Jobs Initiative” at 12th Annual National Minority Career Expo Miami

May 17, 2017

MIAMI, May 17, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Minority Chamber of Commerce (MCC) launches its annual “10,000 Jobs Initiatives” at the XII Minority National Career Fair Miami 2017 on June 12, 2 – 6 p.m. The exclusive, members-only event takes place at MCC’s World Trade Center at 1951 NW 7th Ave., Miami Florida, 33136. The highly-anticipated career event features representation by global, national, and local partner organizations that provide continued employment opportunities for minority groups and create pathways to employment in the region. This is achieved through ongoing hiring fairs; entrepreneurship training camps; and myriad other efforts to training and employment efforts for minority groups.

To attend the Minority National Career Fair Miami, job seekers must pre-register by sending a request via e-mail to [email protected]. Candidates may then complete registration by gaining access to MCC’s electronic ticket hub. The event is free of charge. The official list of employers will be announced June 10.

“Connecting South Florida’s minority groups with a pathway to employment creates an enormous ripple effect in our businesses communities and for the economy in general,” says MCC Founder & Executive Director Doug Mayorga. “Our mission is to provide an opportunity for professionals, veterans, and skilled workers to explore options, while assisting them in pursuing top positions in all three business sectors.”

About the 10,000 Jobs Initiatives: Multilateral agencies, U.S Government, and private-sector companies participating in the coalition will help to launch careers and serve as entrepreneurship camp sponsors for minority professionals, veterans, students, skilled workers, and multilingual people just entering the workforce – including internships, apprenticeships, and on the job-training. In addition, the program aims to develop potential among job fair candidates seeking to create new businesses through business courses. The program goal for the year is 10,000 jobs.

About Minority Chamber of Commerce: The mission of MCC is to create jobs and professional development for minority groups. The Career Expo is a workforce development program designed to help MCC-member employers, partners, and non-members to find and train minority employees; and to help unemployed workers find positions and engage in training to help them with new positions and different opportunities.

For information:
Maria Loaisiga /
786-406-2190 / [email protected]

(Español) AXE® lanza la iniciativa Find Your Magic para demostrar que no hay una única manera de ser “un hombre”

May 17, 2017

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Head Lice Enjoy Summer Camp as Much as Kids Do

May 17, 2017

Don't let lice ruin summer camp. Use Vamousse Lice Treatment products to defend kids against lice.

MORRISVILLE, N.C., May 17, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As you plan to send your kids to summer camp, being prepared for head lice is as important as packing sunblock, goggles and stationery. Vamousse Lice Treatment products can defend against lice before, during and after kids return home from camp.

Across the country, lice, especially “super lice,” which are resistant to traditional treatments, are a growing concern for parents and camp staff, and many camps have started conducting head checks on registration day. Campers with an infestation may be delayed from starting camp while being treated for lice, or possibly sent home.

“We do head checks when the girls arrive, and we are able to treat lice immediately and prevent lice from spreading,” said Page Lemel, the director of Keystone Camp for Girls in North Carolina. “We are thankful we can treat lice, and do not need to send girls home.”

The good news is there are simple steps parents can take to defend against lice before and after camp.

Conduct a Pre-Camp Head Check.

Here’s how:

Part your child’s hair to examine the scalp under a bright light. Watch for movement. Lice will move quickly away from the light.
Lice eggs (“nits”) may look like dandruff but cannot be flicked off with a fingernail. Eggs will be attached to the hair shaft within ½” of the scalp.
Use a lice comb to work through small sections of hair looking for lice or nits. Pay extra attention to the nape of the neck, behind the ears, under bangs, and the crown of the head.

Treat Any Infestation. If you find an infestation, get your child camp-ready quickly with a product that allows you to end an infestation in a single treatment rather than needing to reapply seven to 10 days later. Pesticide-free Vamousse Lice Treatment kills both lice and eggs in one 15-minute application – even pesticide-resistant super lice.

Keep Lice from Returning Home from Camp. It typically takes four to six weeks for telltale itching to start with a lice infestation. This means a child returning from camp with lice may not be diagnosed until family and friends have already been exposed. Some strategies for reducing the risk of lice coming home:

While kids are away at camp, have them use a daily defense shampoo such as Vamousse Lice Defense, which has been shown in lab studies to kill lice during routine hair washing.
Encourage your child to keep belongings separate – especially hair bands and hats. Encourage your child to pull hair into a ponytail or keep hair up when playing to minimize contact.

Keep the Lice Problem in Perspective

Remember that while lice are an annoyance, they do not carry disease or pose serious health risks. In fact, they are as prevalent among children as the common cold. By using Vamousse products and being prepared for lice at summer camp, you can improve the chances that your children will have great camp memories of fun, friends and fireside songs – not an itchy head and an irritating case of lice.

About Vamousse

Vamousse represents a new generation of head lice solutions available over-the-counter. The unique products give parents an accessible, affordable and effective way to tackle super lice to ensure their child is lice and worry free at summer camp. To learn more visit: http://vamousselice.com/.

Interviews

Page Lemel, owner and director of Keystone Camp in Brevard, N.C. (828) 884-9125 ext. 8202, [email protected]

Anna Warren, owner of Asheville Lice Treatment Center, in Asheville, N.C. and works with summer camps, (828) 777-6540, [email protected]

Jason Schmidt, an entomologist and Director of Product Development for TyraTech, makers of Vamousse. Contact Kathleen Linder (919) 616-4719, [email protected]

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Goya Foods & The Spain-U.S. Chamber Of Commerce Honors Henry Cardenas With The III Goya Hispanic Achievement Award

May 17, 2017

Ambassador Alan Solomont, Chairman of the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Henry Cardenas, Founder of Maestro Cares & CEO of CMN; and Bob Unanue, President of Goya Foods

NEW YORK, May 17, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company and the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce honored Henry Cárdenas with the III Goya Hispanic Achievement Award at an exclusive gala dinner at the Rainbow Room on Monday, May 15, 2017, attended by more than 300 guests. The award is given annually to distinguish a Hispanic leader or organization in the fields of business, arts, science and social responsibility.

“We established The Goya Hispanic Achievement Award to celebrate our heritage and the success of the Hispanic community,” said Bob Unanue, President of Goya Foods. “I congratulate and commend Henry Cardenas for all that he has accomplished and done for our communities around the world. Henry symbolizes and embodies the characteristics and qualities of an outstanding leader, and we applaud him for his dedication to the advancement of the Hispanic community.”

Henry Cárdenas has spent the last 30 years managing and producing some of the largest live entertainment shows and concerts in the United States and across Latin America. He founded Cárdenas Marketing Network (CMN) in 2002 and currently leads an award-winning team to orchestrate innovative campaigns for corporate giants including Anheuser-Busch, Wrigley Jr. Company and H&R Block among others. Today, CMN is recognized as the largest producer of Latin music concerts and sporting events in the United States, staging over 150 events every year.

“I am grateful to be honored by Goya and the Spain US Chamber of Commerce,” said Henry Cardenas, CEO of CMN and co-founder of Maestro Cares. “Out of all of my accomplishments, creating Maestro Cares was by far my greatest. Together, we set out to make a difference in the lives of children without food, love, and proper care, and instead, each of the children we have helped has given us so much more in return. This is just the beginning.”

In 2012, Mr. Cárdenas teamed up with business associate and Grammy Award winner Marc Anthony to launch the Maestro Cares Foundation in an effort to help disadvantaged children in developing Latin American countries. The mission of Maestro Cares is to improve the quality of life for orphaned children throughout Latin America by providing housing, classrooms, health clinics, dining and recreational facilities. Since its founding, the Foundation has opened up orphanages in the Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Mexico. New projects are currently in process in Peru, Puerto Rico, Bolivia, Guatemala and Chicago.

Goya Foods is a founding member of the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce and has fully supported the organization’s outstanding work since 1959. “We are truly honored to host and organize this prestigious event for one of our founding members,” Alan D. Solomont, President of the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce, said about this celebration.

About GOYA: Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, and has established itself as the leader in Latin American food and condiments. Goya manufactures, packages, and distributes over 2,500 high-quality food products from Spain, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. Goya products have their roots in the culinary traditions of Hispanic communities around the world; their combination of authentic ingredients, robust seasonings and convenient preparation make them ideal for every taste and every table. For more information on Goya Foods, please visit www.goya.com

About the Spain – U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Founded in New York in 1959, the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce fosters the economic ties between Spain and the United States and has grown to become one of the leading transatlantic business organizations. The Chamber is a private, not-for-profit, membership institution that represents the interests of companies that have established, or are interested in establishing business and commercial relations between these two countries. We provide our members with access to practical, measurable business expansion opportunities by delivering high-caliber networking and targeted marketing platforms and events, as well as top-quality business intelligence and regulatory advice and influence. It also provides a forum in which Spanish business executives in the United States and American business executives with Spanish interests may identify, discuss and pursue common interests and opportunities regarding their activities. For more information on the Chamber, please visit www.spainuscc.org

CONTACT:
Natalie Maniscalco
1-845-659-6506
[email protected]

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(Español) La FDA advierte a los estadounidenses sobre el riesgo de resultados imprecisos de ciertas pruebas de plomo

May 17, 2017

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First-Ever POSiBLE LA Entrepreneur Summit Brings Together The Best Minds In Business And Technology

May 17, 2017

LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Univision Los Angeles has joined forces with Wells Fargo Bank and The Adelante Movement presented by Coca-Cola to host the POSiBLE LA Entrepreneur Summit, a one-day event to empower aspiring business owners to build their ideas and grow their companies. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from LA’s top entrepreneurs and self-made professionals on how to plan, finance, structure, launch and grow a business. POSiBLE LA takes place on Saturday, May 20^th at The Reef/LA Mart located at 1933 S. Broadway – 2^nd Floor, Los Angeles 90007 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The event, which is curated with Angelino entrepreneurs in mind, will feature workshops from participating nonprofits, industry leader keynotes and panel conversations focused on the summit’s four zones of a business: plan it; finance; business structure; and launch & grow it. Entrepreneurs will receive access to critical resources such as training and tools.

The all-day event features keynote speakers including the “Tropical Tycoon” Nely Galán, founder of The Adelante Movement presented by Coca-Cola, financial expert Julie Stav, Julie Stav Inc. and Tina Aldatz, CEO of Savvy Travelers. Nely Galán has also partnered with the network’s top rated morning show “Despierta América” to launch Adelante América!, a new campaign to help budding female entrepreneurs or family business owners build their financial futures.

“Latinos today are central to America’s economic prosperity; in LA there are more than 500,000 Hispanic-owned businesses that generate $55.6M in sales and receipts. There’s no question that this is a powerful and growing force in LA’s local economic life,” said Luis Patiño, senior vice president and general manager of Univision Los Angeles. “Our community is hungry for information, guidance and resources that will empower them with the connections, tools and access to prosper, and POSiBLE LA offers just that.”

Representing one of the fastest growing segments of the U.S. population, Hispanic Americans own 3.3 million businesses that contribute $500B to the American economy. Los Angeles is home to 65% of Hispanic-owned businesses in California. The POSiBLE LA Entrepreneur Summit raises awareness and skills of a growing and aspiring Hispanic community.

For more information about the event and how to purchase tickets please visit http://posiblela.com/. Entrepreneurs will be able to join the conversation via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and using the hashtag #POSIBLELA across all social platforms.

Source: Los Angeles-Long Beach-Riverside, CA Combined Statistical Area (Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura Counties). U.S. Census Bureau: 2012 Survey of Business Owners.

POSiBLE LA Entrepreneur Summit‘s founding partners are: Association of Mexican Entrepreneurs, Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State University Los Angeles, Latino Business Action Network, Los Angeles Mayor’s Office, Stanford Latino Entrepreneur Initiative, Televisa Foundation and USC Marshall School of Business.

About Univision Communications Inc.
Univision Communications Inc. (UCI) is the leading media company serving Hispanic America. The Company, a leading content creator in the U.S., includes Univision Network, one of the leading networks in the U.S. regardless of language and the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the country available in approximately 91% of U.S. Hispanic television households; UniMás, a leading Spanish-language broadcast television network available in approximately 85% of U.S. Hispanic television households; Univision Cable Networks, including Galavisión, the most-watched U.S. Spanish-language entertainment cable network, as well as UDN (Univision Deportes Network), the most-watched U.S. Spanish-language sports cable network, Univision tlnovelas, a 24-hour Spanish-language cable network dedicated to telenovelas, ForoTV, a 24-hour Spanish-language cable network dedicated to international news, and an additional suite of cable offerings – De Película, De Película Clásico, Bandamax, Ritmoson and Telehit; Univision Local Media, which owns and/or operates 59 television stations and 64 radio stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; and Univision Now, a direct-to-consumer, on demand and live streaming subscription service. The Company also includes the Fusion Media Group (FMG), a division that serves young, diverse audiences. FMG includes two cable networks: news and lifestyle English-language network FUSION TV and UCI’s interest in El Rey Network, a general entertainment English-language cable network; Univision.com, the most-visited Spanish-language website among U.S. Hispanics; Uforia, a music application featuring multimedia music content; as well as a collection of leading digital brands that span a range of categories: technology (Gizmodo), sports (Deadspin), music (TrackRecord), lifestyle (Lifehacker), modern women’s interests (Jezebel), news and social justice (FUSION.net), African American news and culture (The Root), gaming (Kotaku), and car culture (Jalopnik). FMG also includes the Company’s interest in comedy and news satire brands The Onion, Clickhole and The A.V. Club. Headquartered in New York City, UCI has content creation facilities and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States. For more information, please visit corporate.univision.com.

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Mazda Extends Partnership Agreement for Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

May 17, 2017

IRVINE, California, May 17, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) and the Monterey County Board of Supervisors recently reached a contract agreement for a one-year naming-rights extension for the iconic Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca facility. The current partnership will extend through March 31, 2018, while Mazda works directly with the County on plans for a long-term partner relationship with the track. Mazda will retain a six-month exclusive right-of-first-negotiation to enter into a new or continued exclusive agreement with the County.

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“Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is truly our spiritual home,” said Masahiro Moro, president and CEO at MNAO. “We understand the importance that facilities like Mazda Raceway play in sports car racing, which is why we’ve remained dedicated to the facility for so many years. We look forward to working with the Monterey County Board of Supervisors on a long-term agreement that will allow the facility to thrive and remain among the world’s finest race tracks.”

While Mazda has been the primary naming partner of the race track since 2001, this is the first time an agreement has been made between MNAO and the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. Previously, all naming rights agreements have been between Mazda and The Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula (SCRAMP).

SCRAMP will continue to manage and execute the Mazda agreement as it has for the past 16 years. In addition, SCRAMP, which has managed the Raceway since its inception in 1957, has an expanded management role, assuming all operations of the Laguna Seca Recreation Area and the associated campgrounds, not including the shooting range.

“Mazda has been an invaluable partner and continues to call Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca its home away from home,” said Gill Campbell, CEO and general manager of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. “There are sponsors, and then there are partners. Mazda falls firmly into the latter category, as they truly appreciate the relationship and invest far more than just money into ensuring this race circuit continues to be one of the world’s finest. We are pleased to have the Mazda team fully engaged with everything we do, now and hopefully into the future.”

To learn more about Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and to see a schedule of events, visit MazdaRaceway.com.

Mazda Motorsports boasts the most comprehensive auto racing development ladder system of any auto manufacturer in the world. The Mazda Road to 24 (#MRT24) program offers a number of scholarships to advance drivers up the sports car racing ladder, beginning with the Global MX-5 Cup series and culminating with the Mazda Prototype team. The Mazda Road to Indy (#MRTI) is a similar program that includes Mazda-powered categories of USF2000, Pro Mazda and Indy Lights. In grassroots road racing, more Mazdas race on any given weekend in North America than any other manufacturer. Mazda is also the title sponsor of the renowned Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California. Follow all of the latest news at MazdaMotorsports.com, @MazdaRacing on Twitter, and Mazda Motorsports on Instagram and Facebook.

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 more than 600 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.

Entrepreneur Resigns Six-Figure Healthcare Career to Grow Lucrative Real Estate Business with Twin Brother

May 17, 2017

ELMWOOD PARK, N.J., May 16, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Recently featured in (201) Magazine, twins Gary and Greg Laterovian’s thriving Bergen County construction firm, Capnovate Construction, has been receiving widespread recognition for its success in investing in distressed properties to build beautiful homes throughout the North Jersey area.

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To learn more about their current projects—or how Capnovate can add value to your home—visit Our Work

The company’s founder and CEO, Gary, recently traded in a six-figure salary as the corporate director of a healthcare firm to focus on the burgeoning business, which just became a certified 203K contractor. The twins opened their first permanent office location in Elmwood Park, earlier this year.

“We’re always innovating the home building and renovation process to make it more efficient for our customers,” Greg Laterovian said. “We stand behind our mission of infusing our renovations with innovation, and we’re thrilled to be recognized for our commitment to modern, stellar work. The most exciting thing is when the neighbors of our new homes thank us for doing something so positive for their neighborhood…and ask us to bid on a renovation project.”           

The twins have been involved in the real estate industry since childhood, when they first started helping their father manage the family’s investment properties. Today, their in-demand construction company is focused primarily on real estate rehabilitations or “fix and flips”.

“Our passion and experience are what make us unique. We’re young, agile, and aggressive, and if there were no passion driving us, we’d just be another group of individuals out for a profit,” Gary Laterovian said. “Greg and I always say that our passion is beautifying homes and delivering smiles—and we live for the moment when someone walks into one of our properties and just says, ‘wow.'”

Due to their popularity and reputation within the community, some of their current projects are already under contract prior to completion.

About Capnovate Construction LLC and Capnovate LLC

Capnovate Construction LLC invests in distressed properties and builds beautiful homes with the goal of rehabilitating properties and adding value to local communities throughout Northern New Jersey. The Laterovian brothers are fully licensed and insured general contractors, and recently became certified 203K contractors.

Contact:
Gary Laterovian
[email protected]
201-380-1117

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Style And Beauty Meet Mischief On The Red Carpet As The All-New Toyota C-HR Joins People en Español’s Los Más Bellos 20th Anniversary Soiree

May 17, 2017

Actors Lorenza Izzo, Diego Boneta and Ryan Guzman joined the all-new Toyota C-HR on the red carpet at the People en Español Los Más Bellos event held in New York City.

NEW YORK, May 17, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The spotlight captured the mischievously stylish first-ever Toyota C-HR as it made its film debut on the red carpet of People en Español’s 20^th anniversary celebration, Los Más Bellos, held last night in New York City.

Toyota premiered the short film “Rapunzel” based on the Toyota C-HR commercial that will air on May 29. Press and guests were treated to a sneak peek and special Q&A session with the stars of the film, actors Diego Boneta and Lorenza Izzo.

“At Toyota, we delight in utilizing innovative ways to unveil our products and the campaigns that support them,” said John Myers, National Manager – Vehicle Marketing and Communications – Crossover Utility Vehicles for Toyota. “People en Español’s celebration lent itself beautifully to unveiling the all-new Toyota C-HR creative campaign for our Latino guests, and opened the doors for us to showcase this stylish, edgy, fun-to-drive crossover vehicle full of advanced standard safety technology that is already widely available for guests at dealerships nationwide.”

The all-new Toyota C-HR joined the red carpet action in a mirrored infinity room, providing an attention-grabbing and artistic installation that offered guests an up-close look at the vehicle while producing a cool selfie GIF shareable on social media.

Actor Ryan Guzman joined the list of this year’s ‘Most Beautiful’ and took part in the Toyota C-HR fun by helping Venezuelan magician Daniel Fernandez surreptitiously enter the invite-only event thanks to the versatility of the vehicle.

Inside the venue, an area of the party featured the highly dynamic Toyota C-HR and projections of the fun photos that were taken in the infinity room during the red carpet. Emerging from the vehicle’s roomy interior, Daniel mesmerized guests with his sudden appearance and connected immediately with the stars by sharing a few awe-inspiring magic tricks aided by the Toyota C-HR.

The 20^th anniversary soiree culminated on a high note as People en Español presented their inaugural “Bellos Hall of Fame” Award to Mexican singer and actress Thalía.

“Thanks to our family of editors and readers as well as our partners like Toyota for making this evening such a special milestone for the People en Español brand,” commented Monique Manso, Vice President, Brand Sales Director, People en Español.

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. and North America for 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 33 million cars and trucks in North America, where we operate 14 manufacturing plants (10 in the U.S.) and directly employ more than 46,000 people (more than 36,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold almost 2.7 million cars and trucks (2.45 million in the U.S.) in 2016 – and about 85 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 15 years are still on the road today.

Toyota partners with community, civic, academic, and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We share company resources and extensive know-how to support non-profits to help expand their ability to assist more people move more places. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

DELIA L. LOPEZ
[email protected]
424-290-4456

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