NOVUS Expands to the United States

December 27, 2016

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., Dec. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Novus Inc., an exclusive shoe store company and renowned Puerto Rican brand announces its arrival in the American market. With over 40 years of experience and 60 stores in Puerto Rico, Novus is expanding to the United States where, without a doubt, they will win the hearts of fashionistas that look for modern and trendy styles. The new NOVUS store is in the Pembroke Lakes Mall, one of the most visited shopping centers in Broward Country and centrally located between Miami and Palm Beach.

Sandra Castellon, Grupo Novus Marketing Director, said: “Novus is aware of the importance of the South Florida market and the large Puerto Rican population of more than 300,000 currently residing in the area that has a close identification with the brand. With this expansion into the U.S., we will now be able to offer Novus’s excellence to the communities in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.”

Novus will be releasing its new prototype store with the U.S. opening. It was designed by ADV Alvarez Diaz Villalon considering the needs of the customer and the current trends in design and decoration. The store reflects the modernism that characterizes Novus, with its variety of materials and colors such as wood, metal, and the company’s distinctive shades of red.

Novus has made a significant investment in technology to soon offer a better experience with the “pick up at store” service so that customers can select the merchandise on the website (www.novushoes.com) or mobile phone and then pick it up at their favorite store. Also, premiering in January, will be the mobile payment system where customers can pay for their purchases without having to wait in line at the store.

Novus’s delightful and extensive exclusive collections for both, men and women, comes in different styles and materials that conveniently adapt to their customers’ needs while maintaining the best quality at affordable prices. Shopping at Novus is not only about buying shoes, but living a unique experience where customers get to choose their unique style. Additionally, Novus offers a variety of stylish jewelry, purses, and other fashion accessories.

For further information, photos, and interview opportunities contact Natascha Otero-Santiago at [email protected]

About Novus Inc.
Novus Inc. designs, markets, sells and manages fashion shoes and accessories via different retail store formats and internet web sites. Novus, Galeria, La Favorita, Naturalizer, Bakers, and Novus Outlet appeal to different socio- economic segments of the middle to high end consumers by sourcing directly from the best factories in Spain, Italy, Brazil, China and India. The company was founded in 1973 with its first store Novus and then grew to 65 stores between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Novus Inc. employs approximately 600 people in different areas from Store Operations to Purchasing with over 40 years of experience and reputation.

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Zapping Zika: Puerto Rico Tourism Company Optimistic for 2017

December 24, 2016

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Dec. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Experiencing a 96% reduction in the number of new Zika cases since the peak in October 2016, the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) is optimistic heading into 2017. Over the past ten weeks, there has been a markedly steady decline of reported new Zika cases, with new cases of Zika infection peaking at 5,317 for the week of October 7-14 but by the week of December 19-23 reported cases had decreased to a low of 222.

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The layered collaborative educational and fact- driven campaign has been successful. “The dramatic decrease in the number of Zika cases in Puerto Rico is a testament to our integrated aggressive program to inform and disseminate the facts and allay the fears. The PRTC worked incredibly hard with the industry and health officials to communicate accurate and precise messages about Zika to the public,” says Ingrid Rivera Rocafort, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC). “Ultimately, our team has been successful in not only educating our residents but protecting our visitors and our critical tourism industry.”

Tourism annually contributes nearly $4 billion to Puerto Rico’s economy and was the first industry to come out of the Island’s five-year recession. Since the start of Zika, total hotel registrations from Jan.-Sept. in 2016 are 1.6% above 2015 and 10 million passengers are expected to be welcomed by Puerto Rico airports by the end of 2016.

Broadway star Chita Rivera, TV Host Maria Celeste, Baseball stars Carlos Correa and Ivan Rodriguez and Olympic Gold Medalist Monica Puig also helped the industry spread the word about the reality of Zika and how travelers can experience Puerto Rico worry free. Medical influencers who also underscored the PRTC’s message and educated travelers about facts over fear included the late epidemiologist Dr. D.A. Henderson, Distinguished Scholar at the UPMC Center for Health Security in Baltimore, Maryland; Dr. Jason James, Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baptist Hospital in Miami; and Dr. Joseph Rosado, a Primary Care and Emergency Care Physician in Orange City, FL. In addition, the World Health Organization declared in November that the Zika virus was no longer considered an international public health emergency.

“Our collaborative efforts to date in 2016 have been effective in allying fears, controlling Zika and the data backs it up,” notes Clarisa Jimenez, President and CEO of the PRHTA. “It is imperative that we keep our foot on the gas pedal and aggressively continue all of our efforts to keep our visitors informed and our guests safe and worry free as we look forward with optimism through 2017.”

For more information about the Zika virus in Puerto Rico, visit PuertoRicoNow.SeePuertoRico.com.

About Puerto Rico Tourism Company
The Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC), founded in 1970, is a public corporation responsible for stimulating, promoting and regulating the development of the tourism industry. It markets Puerto Rico as a tourism destination through advertising, public relations and promotional activities; promotes tourism among visitors and local residents; provides visitor orientation and technical assistance to investors; evaluates tourism facilities and establishes standards of quality; and regulates and oversees gaming operations. PRTC has offices and representatives in the U.S. mainland, Canada, Europe and Latin America.

Class Action Settlement Reached Involving Kandoo® Flushable Wipes

December 23, 2016

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following statement is being issued by Gutride Safier LLP, regarding the Kandoo Class Action Settlement.

A San Francisco judge has given preliminary approval to a settlement of a class action lawsuit involving the “Kandoo®” brand of flushable wipes. The settlement potentially affects people who purchased the wipes in California between March 21, 2010 and December 9, 2016.

The lawsuit, filed in 2014, by the San Francisco law firm Gutride Safier LLP, claims that the wipes should not have been labeled as “flushable” or as “sewer and septic safe.” It alleges that the wipes do not dissolve quickly enough, so they are not suitable for flushing, as they can clog toilets, drainlines, sewer pipes, and sewage treatment facilities. It claims that because of the mislabeling, purchasers paid too much for the wipes.

Nehemiah Manufacturing Company of Cincinnati, Ohio, the manufacturer of the Kandoo wipes, denies these claims and contends that the products were truthfully marketed and labeled. The parties agreed to settle the lawsuit to avoid the further costs and uncertainties of litigation. At the time of settlement the court had not yet determined whether to certify a class of purchasers.

Under the settlement, purchasers can make claims for refunds of $1 per package purchased, up to $50 per household or business. No proof of purchase is required to obtain the refund for purchases of up to 10 packages. To obtain a refund for more than 10 packages (more than $10 per household or business), proof or purchase must be submitted. Claims are due by March 1, 2017.

Nehemiah also has agreed to change the material used to manufacture the wipes and language on the package label.

The settlement includes a release of various claims by class members. Class members have the right to exclude themselves from the settlement release, or to object to the settlement. The Court will hold a hearing at 9:30 a.m. on March 29, 2017 in Department 305, San Francisco Superior Court, 400 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, to consider whether to grant final approval to the settlement.

More information is available at the settlement website: www.calwipesettlement.com or by calling the court-appointed settlement administrator at 1-844-702-2784.

Hispanic IT Executive Council Honors Schneider Electric’s Ivonne Valdes on HITEC Top 100 List

December 22, 2016

ANDOVER, Mass., Dec. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, today announced Ivonne Valdes, Sales VP, Cloud and Service, Schneider Electric, has been named to the Hispanic IT Executive Council (HITEC) Top 100 list of the most influential and notable Hispanic professionals in the information technology (IT) industry. This will be the fourth year Valdes has been honored by HITEC and named as a leader in the Hispanic IT community.

The HITEC Top 100 list recognizes professionals in the Hispanic community for their leadership and achievements in all sectors of the technology industry. Honorees are evaluated on their accomplishments in the ever-changing global landscape of IT and for their mentoring and professional development activities. Members included on the list were selected by the Board of Directors of HITEC and the 2017 Nominations Committee.

“The core mission of the HITEC 100 program is to highlight and showcase outstanding professionals who have excelled in the business of IT, are role models who inspire young people to pursue careers in technology and motivate professionals to continue to excel and connect with the Hispanic community,” said Andre Arbelaez, President, HITEC. “We at HITEC are very impressed with and proud of the class of 2017 honorees, and we congratulate and salute them for their continued career achievements in the ever-changing global landscape of information technology.”

Since 2008, HITEC has honored Hispanic professionals on the Top 100 list as part of their mission to increase Hispanic representation in the IT industry and build stronger technology and executive leaders in the diversity-challenged IT industry. This mission aligns with Schneider Electric’s employee value proposition and belief that diversity strengthens business performance and is an integral part of the company’s history, culture and identity. By valuing diverse leadership within the organization, Schneider Electric is better able to ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment.

“Throughout her career in the IT industry, Ivonne has driven business growth as a sales professional and demonstrated her leadership and expertise as an avid mentor and thought leader in the Hispanic community,” said Kim Bors, Senior Vice President, Human Resources at Schneider Electric. “Ivonne’s success at Schneider Electric is a great example of our high-performance culture and belief that great people are what make our company great. We’re honored to have a member of our leadership team recognized on the HITEC Top 100 list.”

The honorees on the HITEC Top 100 list were recognized during the gala HITEC 100 Awards Reception and Dinner at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco on Oct. 28, held at the conclusion of HITEC’s Executive Leadership Summit.

To view the full list of the HITECH Top 100, please visit www.hitecglobal.org. To learn more about Schneider Electric’s employee value proposition, please visit www.schneider-electric.us/careers.

About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is the global specialist in energy management and automation. With revenues of ~$30 billion in FY2015, our 160,000+ employees serve customers in over 100 countries, helping them to manage their energy and process in ways that are safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Our connected technologies reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. At Schneider Electric, we call this Life Is On.

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Nearly 700 Organizations Push Congressional Leaders to Protect Children’s Health Care

December 22, 2016

OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cuts to Medicaid and a repeal of the Affordable Care Act would be severely detrimental to California children and families, a diverse group of 695 business, parent and community groups, faith-based congregations and health, education and social service organizations told the California’s Congressional delegation in a letter sent by Children Now today.

“California has made enormous progress in ensuring that all of our state’s children have health coverage– with all but 100,000 kids enrolled,” Children Now President Ted Lempert said. “Hundreds of organizations and businesses are sending a clear message that rolling that back now would be damaging to children and families. Our leadership in D.C. needs to carefully consider any proposed changes to Medicaid or the Affordable Care Act.”

The letter highlights the lifetime benefits for children who have health care coverage and warns leaders against harmful proposals or actions that would threaten children and family health. The letter comes on the heels of President-Elect Donald Trump’s and congressional leaders’ promise to repeal the Affordable Care Act.

The letter and listing of signatories is available on Children Now’s website here. The final pdf of the letter is available here.

About Children Now: Children Now is a nonpartisan umbrella research, policy development, and advocacy organization dedicated to promoting children’s health, education and well-being in California. Children Now also leads The Children’s Movement of California, a grassroots network of more than 1,850 business, education, parent, civil rights, faith, and community-based organizations, as well as thousands of individuals, working together to make children a top priority in public policy. Learn more at www.childrennow.org

Bold, New and Unexpectedly Upscale 2017 Honda CR-V Hits Showrooms with Premium Design, Big Versatility and Fun-to-Drive Persona

December 22, 2016

TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The all-new, completely redesigned and reengineered 2017 Honda CR-V, the fifth generation of America’s best-selling SUV, goes on sale today with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)¹ starting at $24,045. Packed with segment-busting quality, features and performance, the 2017 CR-V was recently chosen as one of Car and Driver magazine’s 10Best Trucks and SUVs for 2017.

The bold, new and unexpectedly upscale 2017 Honda CR-V hits showrooms with premium design, big versatility and fun-to-drive persona.

The 2017 CR-V boasts bold and sophisticated new styling, a more spacious, versatile and premium-quality interior, the model’s first-ever available turbocharged engine, and a host of new features and technologies for improved connectivity, comfort and convenience. Based on an all-new platform architecture, the new CR-V also targets the highest levels of quality and driving refinement in its class, including top-in-class cabin quietness, steering precision, ride comfort and body control—all designed to imbue the CR-V with a polished, fun-to-drive persona.

The top-selling EX trim includes the new 1.5-liter, 190 horsepower turbocharged engine, boasting exceptional performance and receiving best-in-class EPA fuel economy ratings of 28/34/30 mpg² city/highway/combined, along with a comprehensive selection of premium features. EX trim also brings standard the Honda Sensing™ suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies, 18-inch alloy wheels (+1 in.), auto headlights, heated side mirrors, push-button start and dual-zone climate control.

Honda customers have purchased nearly 4 million CR-Vs in the U.S., making it the best-selling SUV in America over the past 20 years. More than 2 million CR-Vs have been built in North America. All new CR-Vs for North America will be manufactured at Honda plants in East Liberty, Ohio; Greensburg, Indiana; and Alliston, Ontario, Canada, using local and globally sourced parts. To view, build and price the 2017 Honda CR-V visit automobiles.honda.com/cr-v.

Pricing and EPA Fuel Economy Ratings

Trim	MSRP¹	EPA MPG Rating ² (city/highway/combined)
CR-V LX (2WD)	$24,045	26/32/28
CR-V LX (AWD)	$25,345	25/31/27
CR-V EX (2WD)	$26,695	28/34/30
CR-V EX (AWD)	$27,995	27/33/29
CR-V EX-L (2WD)	$29,195	28/34/30
CR-V EX-L (AWD)	$30,495	27/33/29
CR-V EX-L with Navi (2WD)	$30,195	28/34/30
CR-V EX-L with Navi (AWD)	$31,495	27/33/29
CR-V Touring (2WD)	$32,395	28/34/30
CR-V Touring (AWD)	$33,695	27/33/29

Extended Safety Features with Top Safety Performance
The 2017 CR-V expands the application of the Honda Sensing™ suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies, now offered as standard equipment on EX and higher trims, and includes for the first time on CR-V both Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow (LSF). Additional new available driver-assistive features include Rear Cross Traffic Monitor, blind spot information System (BSI), Auto High-Beam (AHB) and all-new Driver Attention Monitor.

Utilizing Honda’s next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, the 2017 CR-V targets the highest available collision safety ratings, including an NCAP 5-star Overall Vehicle Score from the NHTSA and a TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the IIHS including a SUPERIOR rating for frontal crash prevention when equipped with Honda Sensing.

New Exterior Design and Vehicle Packaging
The new CR-V styling heads in a fresh new direction with an aggressive attitude, thanks to crisper and sharper front-end design elements, aggressive stylized headlights surrounded by a wing-shaped LED DRL array on all models, and wide, muscular fenders. The long hood, longer wheelbase, short rear overhang and new dual exhaust outlets give the 2017 CR-V a more sophisticated and athletic presence.

The CR-V’s new windswept front end appearance includes signature Honda LED headlights (Touring trim), a Honda-first Active Shutter Grille system that lowers aerodynamic drag, uprated aluminum alloy wheel sizes to 17 or 18 inches on all trims, narrower A-pillars for improved visibility, and sporty dual exhaust. Adding convenience is a Honda-first available Hands Free Access Power Tailgate, which allows opening and closing the tailgate simply by kicking a foot to activate a sensor under the rear of the vehicle.

The new exterior design is complimented by the new CR-V platform’s best-in-class space-efficiency. Its wider stance and longer wheelbase significantly benefit interior space – total interior volume is up 1.8 cubic feet, rear seat legroom is increased by 2.1 inches, and total cargo length with the second-row seats folded flat is up 9.8 inches versus the previous model. Converting from passenger to cargo hauling is made easier than ever with the new one-motion dive-down 60/40 split rear seat, and available power tailgate with hands-free operation.

New Powertrain and Chassis Technology
The 2017 CR-V in EX and higher trims are powered by CR-V’s first ever turbocharged engine, a 1.5-liter DOHC, Direct-Injected and turbocharged in-line 4-cylinder engine with dual Valve Timing Control (VTC), delivering notably refined and responsive performance across the engine’s full operating range. Combined with the CR-V’s more aerodynamic body, models equipped with the new turbocharged powerplant received the highest EPA fuel economy ratings in the compact SUV class (non-hybrid). CR-V LX trims are powered by a 2.4-liter DOHC direct-injected i-VTEC engine with Variable Timing Control (VTC). Both engines are mated to a smooth shifting and sporty continuously variable transmission (CVT) with Honda G-Shift control logic.

All-wheel-drive models feature an upgraded Real Time AWD system with a significant increase in maximum rear-wheel torque delivery and new electronic control allowing stepless control in everyday driving conditions and further improved all-weather confidence and control. The all-new body and chassis design in the 2017 CR-V provides more agile and confident handling, greater refinement, additional ground clearance and superior overall versatility. Its front MacPherson strut and new rear multi-link suspension utilize specially tuned low-friction dampers, with both FWD and AWD models including tubular front and solid rear stabilizer bars that promote responsive turn-in and flatter cornering. Dual-pinion, variable ratio Electric Power Steering (EPS) also contributes to the CR-V’s direct and satisfying steering feel.

More Premium and Technologically Advanced Interior
The 2017 CR-V also raises the bar for interior refinement, utility and premium features in the compact SUV class. The more spacious cabin features substantially upgraded materials throughout, including a new soft-touch instrument panel and more intricately stitched seats. A new color TFT driver information interface (DII) center meter display adds to the handsome new design aesthetic.

The CR-V offers the latest in-vehicle connectivity and audio performance with a new generation of advanced technologies. Available features include a 7-inch touchscreen Display Audio interface with Android operating system that now features a physical volume knob as well as an available new Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ developed in cooperation with the experts at Garmin^®. The CR-V ‘s Display Audio system is compatible with the Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ platforms, giving customers seamless integration of key smartphone features and functions, including smartphone-powered GPS navigation and voice-controlled search capabilities.

Some of the key new comfort and convenience features available on the 2017 Honda CR-V include remote engine start, dual-zone climate controls, heated side mirrors, an Electric Parking Brake (EPB), dual rear USB charging ports, front passenger seat with 4-way power adjustment and driver’s seat with 8-way power adjustment and 4-way power lumbar support.

Design, Development and Manufacturing
Combining an American exterior design proposal with a Japan-led interior design, the 2017 Honda CR-V was designed and developed by Honda R&D Co., Ltd. in Japan. The new CR-V will be produced at three plants in North America – in East Liberty, Ohio; Alliston, Ontario, Canada; and, for the first time, in Greensburg Indiana. Engines for the new CR-V will be manufactured in Anna, Ohio and in Alliston, Ontario, while the CVT will be produced by Honda in Russells Point, Ohio.

Key Specifications

Powertrain & Fuel Economy Ratings	2017 CR-V (LX)	2017 CR-V (EX, EX-L, Touring)
Engine Type	L-4	L-4 Turbocharged
Displacement (cc)	2356cc	1496cc
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net)	184 @ 6400	190 @ 5,600
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm (SAE net)	180 @ 3900	179 @ 2000-5000
Transmission	CVT	CVT
Front Wheel Drive	Standard	Standard
Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System	Available	Available
EPA Fuel Economy Ratings² (city / highway/ combined)	26/32/28 (FWD) 25/31/27 (AWD)	28/34/30 (FWD) 27/33/29 (AWD)

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase (in)	104.7
Length (in)	180.6
Height – FWD/AWD (in)	66.1 / 66.5
Width (in)	73.0
Track (in, front / rear)	62.9 / 63.5
Curb Weight (lbs.)	FWD: 3,307 (LX) AWD: 3,421 (LX)
Cargo volume (cu. ft.)	39.2
Cargo volume (cu. ft.) (rear seats folded)	75.8

For More Information
Additional media information including, pricing, features and high-resolution photography of the 2017 Honda CR-V is available at hondanews.com/channels/cr-v.

Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com/cr-v. To join the CR-V community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/Honda/.

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through approximately 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic and Accord 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 33 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2015, more than 99 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

¹Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) excluding tax, license, registration, $900 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
²2017 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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Celebrate The Holidays With The Know Your Stuff® Home Inventory App To Keep Track Of Your Gifts And Other Belongings

December 22, 2016

NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIR/ — The holidays are a time of giving and receiving gifts, but would you be able to replace those gifts if they were destroyed in a fire or other disaster? A home inventory is the best way to protect your personal possessions, yet only 50 percent of homeowners said they had an inventory in a 2016 Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) survey. That’s where KnowYourStuff®, the free, award-winning home inventory app can help.

The I.I.I.’s KnowYourStuff® home inventory app allows you to enter information on mobile or desktop and syncs across all your devices so you can access it anywhere, at any time. It can help you:

Purchase enough insurance to replace the items you own, if they are stolen or damaged.
Get insurance claims settled faster.
Substantiate losses or charitable donations for tax purposes.
Keep track of items that require maintenance or repair.
Declutter and organize your home.

“With the average property damage and liability claim costing more than $9,000 and about one in 15 insured homes having a claim each year, it’s important for homeowners to protect their assets,” said Loretta Worters, a vice president with the I.I.I. “Renters should also consider taking a home inventory.”

To simplify the task of creating an inventory, the Know Your Stuff® app allows you to take photographs of your possessions and organize them according to the room in which the items are located.

With the Know Your Stuff® Home Inventory app, you get:

Secure free cloud storage of your inventory data. You can also store and manage all your insurance policy information, including contact information for your insurance professional and your policy numbers.
Downloadable reports for easy recordkeeping and claims filing.
A tool that is backed by the expertise of the I.I.I., a leading independent insurance research and communications organization.

Know Your Stuff® also allows you to keep track of multiple properties and insurance policies. An opt-in service provides integrated weather alerts for your area as well as updates and tips on how to prepare your home against severe weather.

The I.I.I. has a full library of educational videos on its You Tube Channel. Information about I.I.I. mobile apps can be found here.

RESOURCES
Article: How Much Homeowners Insurance Do I Need?
Video: Know Your Stuff® Home Inventory

THE I.I.I. IS A NONPROFIT, COMMUNICATIONS ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED BY THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY.

Insurance Information Institute, 110 William Street, New York, NY 10038; (212) 346-5500; www.iii.org

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Honda and Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo Enter Discussions on Technical Collaboration of Fully Self-driving Automobile Technology

December 22, 2016

TOKYO, Dec. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda R&D Co., Ltd., the R&D subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., announced today that it is entering into formal discussions with Waymo, an independent company of Alphabet Inc., to integrate its self-driving technology with Honda vehicles. This technical collaboration between Honda researchers and Waymo’s self-driving technology team would allow both companies to learn about the integration of Waymo’s fully self-driving sensors, software and computing platform into Honda vehicles.

As part of the discussion on technical collaboration, Honda could initially provide Waymo with vehicles modified to accommodate Waymo’s self-driving technology. These vehicles would join Waymo’s existing fleet, which are currently being tested across four U.S. cities.

If both parties agree to enter into a formal agreement, Honda R&D engineers based in Silicon Valley, California and Tochigi, Japan, would work closely with Waymo engineers based in Mountain View, California and Novi, Michigan.

Honda previously announced its intention to put production vehicles with automated driving capabilities on highways sometime around 2020 related to its goal of a collision-free society. In addition to these on-going efforts, this technical collaboration with Waymo could allow Honda R&D to explore a different technological approach to bring fully self-driving technology to market. These discussions are an initial step that will allow Waymo and Honda R&D to further explore the potential of a broad range of automated driving technologies.

About Honda R&D Co, Ltd.
Honda R&D Co., Ltd. is an independent subsidiary company of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and serves as Honda’s primary research and development organization for the company’s automobile, motorcycle, power products and aviation products. Based on over half a century of accumulated engineering expertise, Honda R&D seeks to actively lead the way through new technologies and resources to define the future of mobility. Honda R&D is playing a central role in the development of Honda’s automated driving technologies, with responsibility for the entire process from fundamental research to product development. For more information, please visit: http://world.honda.com/RandD/

About HSVL
The Honda Silicon Valley Lab (HSVL) is a division of Honda R&D Americas, Inc., the North American research and development subsidiary of Honda R&D Co., Ltd. HSVL was established in May 2011 in Mountain View, Calif. as an open innovation lab for global Honda, focused on information technology. HSVL interfaces with a broad spectrum of IT innovators, from large, well established companies to small startup firms and individuals. This technical collaboration with Waymo is a part of its role. For more information, please visit: http://www.hondasvl.com

About Waymo
Waymo is a self-driving technology company with a mission to make it safe and easy for people and things to move around. We’re determined to improve transportation for people around the world, building on software and sensor technology developed in Google’s labs since 2009. In October 2015, we achieved the world’s first fully self-driving trip on public roads, in a car without a steering wheel or pedals. We refine Waymo technology through one billion miles of simulation testing each year, and our cars have self-driven over two million miles on public roads across four U.S. cities.

Acura Reveals NSX GT3 Race Liveries; Rolex 24 Driver Pairings Set

December 21, 2016

SANTA CLARITA, California, Dec. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The two-car Michael Shank Racing effort in the 2017 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship will feature striking “mirror image” black, grey and white graphics on the team’s pair of Acura NSX GT3 entries.

Michael Shank Racing will field a pair of Acura NSX GT3s in the 2017 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, starting with the season-opening Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway on January 28, 2017.

The #86 car, commemorating Acura’s 30^th anniversary since its establishment in 1986, will have a black nose, fading to a grey cross hatch pattern before giving way to white at the rear. The #93 team car, representing 1993, the year HPD was founded, will reverse the color pattern, with a white front end transitioning to a black rear deck.

Acura’s rich heritage of success in sports car racing is reflected in the design. Splashes of orange, a traditional color for Acura Motorsports dating to the company’s first era of IMSA competition in the 1990s, and green, indicating that the cars are GT Daytona class entries, complete the graphic package on both cars.

“The debut of the Acura NSX GT3 at the prestigious Rolex 24 will mark the return of the Acura brand to IMSA sports car competition,” said Art St. Cyr, president of Honda Performance Development (HPD) and Acura Motorsports. “We’ve aimed to race the NSX in North America since the car was just a sketch on paper, and we couldn’t be more excited than to debut at Daytona.”

MSR team principal Michael Shank has also revealed the driver lineups for each of the team’s two Acura NSX GT3 racers.

Second-generation racer and IndyCar Series race winner Graham Rahal will join series regulars Andy Lally and Katherine Legge in the #93 NSX GT3, joined by endurance racer Mark Wilkins.

The team’s #86 Acura will feature Indy 500 and IndyCar Series champion Ryan Hunter-Reay alongside full-season drivers Jeff Segal and Oswaldo “Ozz” Negri, Jr.; with Tom Dyer completing the endurance race lineup.

All eight drivers will take part in the January 6-8 “Roar Before the 24,” IMSA series open test prior to January 28-29 Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway, the opening round of the 12-race 2017 WeatherTech Championship.

About the Acura NSX

Created to bring a new sports experience to the supercar segment, the next-generation Acura NSX challenges conventional beliefs about supercars, with cutting-edge and world-first technologies. Much as the first generation NSX did a quarter century ago, the 2017 NSX breaks the mold through a first-of-its-kind Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive^™ power unit, a multi-material body structure, advanced aerodynamics and a cockpit that supports performance driving on every level without sacrificing comfort. The 2017 Acura NSX is the only supercar designed, developed and manufactured in the U.S. with production exclusively at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohioⁱ.

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. On March 27, 2016, Acura celebrated the 30th anniversary of its launch as the first luxury nameplate from a Japanese automaker.

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. This spring, Acura launched its next-generation, electrified NSX supercar as a new and pinnacle expression of Acura Precision Crafted Performance.

For More Information

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

ⁱ Assembled in the U.S. using domestically and globally sourced parts

The #93 Acura NSX GT3 represents 1993, the year Honda Performance Development, the racing arm for Honda and Acura in North America, was founded.

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Honda Calls It Early: American Car Buyers Make Accord, Civic, CR-V and Odyssey Tops in Sales in 2016

December 21, 2016

TORRANCE, California, Dec. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With just more than a week remaining in 2016, Honda is assured of having the #1 and #2 best-selling cars, the #1 SUV and #1 minivan in America with individual car buyers, the company announced today. American Honda, including the Honda and Acura brands, is the fastest growing automaker¹ in the U.S. in retail sales, according to data from Automotive News.

Highlights of Honda’s projected year-end retail-sales achievements:

Civic will post the all-time best sales performance in its 44-year history, making Civic America’s best-selling car with individual car buyers.
Accord will post a fourth straight year of retail sales leadership among midsize cars.
CR-V will post a seventh straight year of sales gains and further cement its position as America’s best-selling SUV over the past 21 years.
Odyssey will be the best-selling minivan with retail buyers for a seventh straight year.
Civic, CR-V and Accord will be the three highest retail-selling vehicles in the auto industry after full-size pickups and will combine for sales of more than 1 million units for the fifth straight year in 2016.

“We want to thank our customers for the trust they’ve placed in Honda, which is the basis for everything we do,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. “Retail sales are the results of customers voting with their wallets and pocketbooks, and we think that’s the only true measure of customer demand and product appeal.”

Total Honda Division sales are up 4.5 percent through the end of November to 1,333,253 Honda cars and light trucks, as the brand prepares to post a third straight year of record sales. Honda will continue its momentum into the new year as the strong cadence of new models continues in 2017 with the launch of a redesigned Odyssey; the Si Coupe, Si Sedan and Type R variants of the tenth-generation Civic; and the introduction of the Clarity Battery Electric and Clarity Plug-In Hybrid and more.

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies through approximately 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic and Accord passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V and Pilot sport/utility vehicles, Ridgeline pickup truck and the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 34 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2015, more than 99 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

¹ Automotive News Data Center. Based on CYTD November year-over-year retail sales for top seven automakers.

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