Goya Foods Launches Second Edition Of The MyPlate/ MiPlato Cookbook
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Jan. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Goya Foods, America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, in collaboration with First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move initiative and the USDA, launches the second edition of the MyPlate/ MiPlato cookbook, Happy, Healthy Celebrations: Bright, Bold, Healthy Latin Recipes to Celebrate Every Occasion! This book is part of the national MyPlate campaign designed to help educate Americans on eating healthy. [A pdf copy of the cookbook is available for free at www.goya.com.]
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Happy, Healthy Celebrations: Bright, Bold, Healthy Latin Recipes to Celebrate Every Occasion! is a free bilingual cookbook featuring 10 complete plates with 30 healthy recipes that celebrate the culinary traditions of the Latin culture from around the world. Each of the recipes incorporates all of the five basic food groups for a balanced diet including fruit, vegetable, grain, protein and dairy. The cookbook also includes nutritional information for every recipe, easy-to-follow cooking tips, and estimated costs for every affordable meal.
In January of 2012, Goya collaborated with the USDA and First Lady Michelle Obama to support and promote the MyPlate/MiPlato campaign among Hispanic and general market consumers. “We’ve always produced healthy products such as our Goya beans, rice, frozen vegetables and other household staples like olive oil and seasonings; all naturally good for you,” says Joe Perez, Senior Vice President of Goya Foods. “The MyPlate campaign has been a successful collaboration with the First Lady and has given us the opportunity to expand our product portfolio as well as provide the necessary tools and education to meet the health needs of our consumers.” Goya’s healthy product line has expanded to feature over 40 variations of low sodium and organic beans, organic rice, brown rice, quinoa, frozen vegetables, fruits, coconut water and diet beverages, as well as low sodium condiments.
In addition, Goya has produced and distributed over 400 million products marked with the MyPlate logo and created more than 250,000 copies of two editions of the MyPlate cookbook, brochures, posters and lesson plans that have been distributed to consumers, supermarkets, teachers, school programs, and events nationwide. In addition, Goya has reached millions by integrating healthy eating into its overall communications campaigns and will continue to focus on the health and wellbeing of their consumers for many more years to come.
For more information about Goya and a free pdf copy of the cookbook, please visit Goya.com. For special giveaways, please visit @GoyaFoods on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.
For all press inquiries and requests for a hard copy of the cookbook, please contact Natalie Maniscalco at [email protected]/ +1 845.659.6506.
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 2,200 high-quality food products from 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
Four Reasons to Use Canola Instead of Vegetable Oil
CHICAGO, Jan. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — When it’s time to get cooking, do you really know your oil? Some oils are great for high temperatures, others can’t take the heat. Some are heart-smart, while others are loaded with saturated fat. And no, vegetable oil does not come from vegetables, like lettuce, carrots or tomatoes, despite the pictures on the label.
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Vegetable oil is made from any number of oils. Turn over the bottle and you’ll see possibilities such as soybean, sunflower and corn, however, exactly what’s inside may not be specified. That means its nutritional content and culinary performance are unspecified, too.
“As a dietitian, I want an oil that’s healthy, and when I cook, I want an oil that’s versatile and performs consistently,” says Manuel Villacorta, R.D., author of “Whole Body Reboot.” “I can’t get that guarantee with vegetable oil.”
Sarah-Jane Bedwell, R.D., nutrition columnist at Self and author of “Schedule Me Skinny,” echoes Villacorta, noting the ideal is an everyday cooking oil that’s low in saturated fat and high in heat tolerance.
“It’s important that people understand the differences among cooking oils as they can’t be used interchangeably in everything you cook,” she says.
Four reasons Villacorta and Bedwell both prefer canola oil:
- It’s healthy. Canola oil contains the least saturated fat – about half that of olive, soybean, corn and sunflower oils – and the most plant-based omega-3 fat of all common cooking oils. Canola oil has a qualified health claim for reducing the risk of heart disease* and research also shows it may help control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. With vegetable oil, you just don’t know.
- It’s neutral. Canola oil has no taste and a light texture (unlike olive or coconut oils), which is what you want when preparing a spicy Mexican feast, tart lemon cake or an herb-laced dressing. The flavors of your ingredients, not your oil, take center stage. Other oils have heavier textures than canola oil.
- It can take the heat. Broil, sear or even deep-fry to your heart’s content. Canola oil has one of the highest heat tolerances of any cooking oil (smoke point of 468° F), so it’s an ideal kitchen partner. Smoke points vary with the type of oil.
- It’s affordable. Canola oil costs about the same as vegetable oil, but canola is superior nutritionally with guaranteed performance.
“With 100 percent canola oil, I know what I’m getting in the kitchen and on my plate,” Bedwell says. “It’s healthy and works in everything – an ‘all in one’ cooking oil.'”
For more facts about canola oil and recipes, visit www.canolainfo.org.
* The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized a qualified health claim for canola oil in 2006 based on limited and not conclusive scientific evidence that suggests that eating about 1½ tablespoons of canola oil daily may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease due to the unsaturated fat content in canola oil. To achieve this possible benefit, canola oil is to replace a similar amount of saturated fat and not increase the total number of calories you eat in a day.
Digi International Launches Industrial-Grade LTE Router for Critical Infrastructures Markets
Digi TransPort WR31 Features Advanced Security and the Intelligence to Operate on 3G or 4G LTE Networks; Offers Industry-Leading Five-Year Warranty
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Jan. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Digi International®, (NASDAQ: DGII, www.digi.com), a leading global provider of mission-critical machine-to-machine (M2M) and IoT connectivity products and services, today introduced the Digi TransPort® WR31, a rugged, versatile enterprise LTE router built for critical applications operating in harsh environments. The WR31 features advanced security and monitoring and the intelligence to operate on nearly any 3G or 4G LTE network in the world.
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Designed for critical infrastructure environments, the WR31 addresses industries that manage a large number of remote assets installed in challenging environments where onsite visits are infrequent or impractical. In addition, by supporting global HSPA+ and 4G LTE networks, the WR31 provides customers the flexibility to future-proof their router installation as wireless network requirements evolve.
Industrial Grade Intelligence to Meet Industry Requirements
At the heart of the WR31 is Digi’s license-free enterprise routing and security software that supports features required for high reliability and high-security applications in utility and industrial markets. The WR31 is ideally suited for SCADA, telemetry and other network operations teams. It is targeted for installation at electric and water utilities, state and municipal traffic agencies, oil/gas production and distribution facilities, and manufacturing automation companies.
Multi-Carrier Flexibility for Optimal Choice
The WR31 is available in multiple variants to allow companies the ability to leverage increasingly affordable and available cellular connectivity by offering software selectable 3G/4G LTE in order to choose the best network and carrier for their needs.
For North America, the WR31 joins the Digi TransPort family of M2M routers that offers Gobi 4G LTE capabilities to give customers the ability to connect to either Verizon, AT&T, or Sprint’s 2G, 3G and 4G networks across North America using a single device.
For international deployments the WR31 is available in either global LTE with HSPA+ fallback or global HSPA+ versions.
As a result, the Digi TransPort WR31 easily and reliably connects a broad set of geographically distributed devices to allow companies to quickly scale their M2M deployments without worrying about which carrier and network type is best for each location.
Hardened for Any Installation Scenario and Situational Understanding
With a ruggedized aluminum enclosure and DIN-rail form factor, the WR31 is designed for use in cabinets, weatherproof enclosures and substation sheds. The product meets Class 1/Division 2 and ATEX ratings for use in hazardous environments and includes I/O support for local sensing and alarming applications.
Three-Tiered Always-On Approach
Operators who deploy the WR31 have three tiers of support for keeping devices online. Digi Remote Manager(SM) provides a centralized portal for configuring devices en masse and reporting potential problems. Digi’s enterprise software supports redundancy features like Digi’s patented VRRP+ (Virtual Routing Redundancy Protocol) and patented SureLink™ connection persistency software. Finally, the WR31 supports dual SIMs to provide continuous service through failover from one service provider to another which is essential for applications that require continuous network connectivity and must adhere to service-level agreements (SLA).
“The Digi TransPort WR31 was built specifically for network engineers with hard hats,” said Joel Young, chief technology officer at Digi International. “No longer will they have to settle for a vendor that has tried to tack 3G onto a legacy industrial product; they can have an advanced 4G LTE router plus Digi’s proven serial, IP and I/O networking capability.”
The Digi TransPort WR31 is available at an MSRP of $589 to $699 with an enterprise software license and five-year warranty included. For a listing of authorized distributors offering the product or for more information, visit: http://www.digi.com/wr31.
About Digi International
Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII) is a leading global provider of mission-critical machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and services. We help our customers create next-generation connected products and deploy and manage critical communications infrastructures in demanding environments with high levels of security, relentless reliability and bulletproof performance. Founded in 1985, we’ve helped our customers connect over 100 million things, and growing. For more information, visit Digi’s website at www.digi.com, or call 877-912-3444 (U.S.) or 952-912-3444 (International).
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Acura Precision Concept Points to Bold Future for Acura Design
DETROIT, Jan. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Acura Precision Concept model made its world debut at the 2016 North American International Auto Show today, pointing toward a bolder, more distinctive future for Acura vehicle design. The Acura Precision Concept was developed by the Acura Design Studio in California to express the Acura brand DNA of “Precision Crafted Performance.”
“There is no more clear promise for the Acura brand than Precision Crafted Performance,” said Jon Ikeda, vice president and general manager of Acura. “We’re committed to infusing this core Acura promise into every facet of our products and every aspect of our relationship with the customer.”
With an emphasis on high-contrast details and the intersection of modern, sheer surfaces and muscular, organic sculpting, the Acura Precision Concept communicates Acura’s focus on performance and prestige through its ultra-low and wide stance, long dash-to-axle ratio, deeply sculpted surfaces and the debut of a new Diamond Pentagon grille.
“The Acura Precision Concept is more than simply a concept vehicle, it is a design study model that literally will shape the direction of all future Acura products around our Precision Crafted Performance DNA,” said Dave Marek, Acura global creative director. “The Acura Precision Concept is the leading edge of a renewed commitment to delivering Precision Crafted Performance in every facet of the product experience and creating a powerful and very exciting direction for the next generation of Acura models.”
The Acura Precision Concept’s crouched and athletic stance is further emphasized by its deeply sculpted side surfaces pouring over swelling rear wheel arches covering 22-inch wheels and tires. The forward-looking concept also features signature lighting designs – in front with its Jewel Constellation LED headlights composed of organically arranged fractal elements, and in back with floating LED taillights.
A key design theme, dubbed “quantum continuum,” is seen in the seamless transition of materials and structure from the exterior to the interior of the vehicle, which is further highlighted by the absence of a b-pillar. The large door rocker panel flows into the interior side sill, transitioning into a cantilever for the floating rear seats. The rear center high-mounted stoplight becomes an architecture element piercing the rear glass and then flowing down to help form the structure for the metal airfoil shape of the rear headrests.
The elegant and powerful exterior is matched by its dramatic interior design, where cantilevered surfaces meet with striking tones, expressive surfacing and modern detailing. Of particular note are the double-layered instrument panel, the high-contrast front seat surfaces, the ultra-thin “floating” rear seats, evoking the look of modern lounge furniture, and the hand-crafted audio speaker grilles made of exotic wood.
The driver’s space is highlighted by a compact, race-inspired, sports steering wheel with paddle shifters and Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) controls, a floating center meter, a driver’s head-up display, a cantilevered center stack and an ultra-wide, thin and curved center display screen.
New Acura HMI Concept
The Acura Precision Concept also explores a new approach for Acura’s digital human-machine interface (HMI), enabling a more intuitive, advanced and seamless connection between man and machine. The ultra-wide and curved center screen is operated by a floating touch pad suspended on the cantilevered center stack. Upon entry, the system scans each occupant and selects personalized features and functions, including maps, audio and customized vehicle performance settings.
Acura Precision Concept dimensions:
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Width |
84 inches |
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Length |
204 inches |
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Height |
52 inches |
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Wheelbase |
122 inches |
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Wheel/Tire |
– 5-spoke machined wheels – 22-inch Michelin Pilot Super Sport |
About the Acura Precision Concept
The Acura Precision Concept was created to explore new and challenging ideas for future Acura design, particularly Acura sedans. The concept was created by Acura’s California Design Studio under the direction of Acura global creative director, Dave Marek. The exterior design was led by Michelle Christensen, principal exterior designer, with the interior design created under the leadership of John Norman, principal interior designer. Both Christensen and Norman also played a key role in the creation of the next-generation Acura NSX supercar.
About Acura
Acura offers a full line of precision crafted performance-luxury vehicles through a network of approximately 270 U.S. dealers. The Acura lineup features five distinctive models – the RLX luxury flagship 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. The next-generation Acura NSX mid-engine supercar will join the Acura lineup in the spring. Acura has been recognized by Edmunds.com for the fourth consecutive year as leading all luxury brands in retained value after five years of ownership.
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.
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“Por el Placer de Vivir con Cesar Lozano” Radio Show Continues Amazing U.S. Growth
Lozano Brand Surges Online – 5.9 Million plus Fans on Social Media Alone
MIAMI, Jan. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — AIRE Radio Networks announced today that in just 17 months “Por el Placer de Vivir con Cesar Lozano” (The Joy of Living with Cesar Lozano) is airing in 30 markets covering over 60% of the top U.S. Hispanic DMAs, including Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, McAllen, and Atlanta. A world-renowned doctor and empowerment specialist, Lozano’s media influence and aspirational guidance is far-reaching – changing and influencing lives through his radio show and beyond. Lozano has clearly established himself as Latinas #1 choice for self-help advice on Spanish-language radio with 5.9 million plus fans on social media (4.6 million plus on Facebook alone). Adding to the brands already extensive reach, AIRE Radio Networks recently launched the official iTunes daily podcast of the show available to fans worldwide.
A six-time best-selling author, Lozano’s one-hour radio show airs on 41 Spanish-language stations in the U.S., Monday through Friday. Messages of empowerment, hope, and being true to one’s self has successfully resonated with both his listeners and advertisers.
“We are really pleased with the momentum and growth of the show,” said Elisa Torres, EVP AIRE Radio Networks. “Not only is Dr. Lozano bettering lives, but he is driving loyalty and tune-in for our local radio partners. His international stardom has translated into success for our affiliates and opened new doors for advertisers.”
Lozano has created one of the most powerful platforms in Hispanic media to reach fans. His connection with consumers is real. Whether it’s his wildly popular books, spoon-fed daily social media advice, standing-room-only seminars or his radio show, fans flock to his guidance.
Social Media Stats (as of January 2015):
- Facebook: 4.6 million plus fans*
- Twitter: 964k plus fans*
- Instagram: 215k plus fans*
- YouTube: 135k subscriptions |total views: 20.2 million**
Torres continues, “I’m really excited about the new engagement opportunities we’re building for both local and national advertisers. We have a strong national platform with the ability to reach fans wherever they are, online and offline. There has never been a show on Spanish-language radio with this much social muscle combined with on-the-ground presence. We will continue to leverage these capabilities to build custom experiences for advertisers.”
More than 20 million lives have been positively impacted worldwide by Lozano’s seminars. 2016 U.S. tour and seminar dates where fans can hear Lozano in person will be announced later this year.
*Source: Individual social media platform (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) as of January 2015.
**Source: YouTube 1/1/2015 -12/31/15.
About Dr. Cesar Lozano
Medical surgeon, author, international trainer and speaker, TV personality and radio host, Dr. Cesar Lozano, began his career as a volunteer doctor and university professor. He also served as managing director in key public health positions. Later in life, his passion for helping people inject positivity into their lives led him to become the host of the celebrated radio show, “Por el Placer de Vivir”, a top-rated program transmitted throughout Latin America. In addition to radio, Dr. Lozano is the author of 10 self-help publications, including the recently published best seller “No Te Enganches #TodoPasa” (Don’t get hooked, #Thistooshallpass.) He is also a weekly TV contributor to Monterrey’s Televisa News “Vivir Mejor” (Living Better) section and Televisa’s international primetime morning show, “Hoy”. Dr. Lozano has a devoted following of more than 4.6 million Facebook fans and more than 964,000 Twitter users.
For more information about Dr. Cesar Lozano check out www.cesarlozano.com
About AIRE Radio Networks
AIRE Radio Networks, is a minority certified division of Spanish Broadcasting System (NASDAQ: SBSA) the largest publicly traded Hispanic-controlled media and entertainment company in the U.S. AIRE Radio Networks harnesses the power of SBS’ radio and services in the top U.S. Hispanic markets. With over 100 affiliates, 20 owned and operated stations, and targeted network vehicles reaching 12 million listeners in an average week in more than 53 markets, AIRE Radio Networks is supported by national scale solutions; multi-genre programming; MegaTV’s television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico; live concerts and events; 21 bilingual websites, including www.LaMusica.com, an online destination and mobile app providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. AIRE Radio Networks programs include Latino superstars and megabrands such as radio’s best DJ Alex Sensation and his La Mezcla con Alex Sensation; celebrated self-renovation expert Dr. Cesar Lozano and his Por el Placer de Vivir con Cesar Lozano; and highly rated Alonso Romero a.k.a “El Raton” with his El Raton’s Show, plus 24-Hour music formats La Raza; Tropical, and Latino Pop/AC.
MEDIA CONTACT FOR SBS/AIRE RADIO NETWORKS:
Vladimir Gomez
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS)
[email protected]
(786) 394-9000 ext. 1144
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CESAR LOZANO SHOW:
Elisa Torres
(786) 470-1624
[email protected]
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Award Winners Announced For The 2016 Diversity Volume Leadership Awards – Automotive Industry
DETROIT, Jan. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For the first time in Detroit, Michigan, the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) and IHS Automotive, part of IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS) and a leading source of critical information and insight to the global automotive industry, celebrated the Diversity Volume Leadership Awards in Cobo Center. The awards are a collection of the best automotive brands driving sales with multicultural consumers.
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The inaugural event, hosted by Dariany Santana, was filled with meaningful moments from the evening’s honorees including Bill Fay, Group Vice President and General Manager of Toyota Division, Toyota Motor North America, and event hosts, Damon Lester, NAMAD President; Marc Bland, Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion, IHS Automotive; Perry Watson III, Chairman of NAMAD and Mark Sandora, Vice President, Sales – Americas from IHS Automotive.
One of the premier industry events, the DVL Awards will annually celebrate segment leaders. It is the only event of its kind focused on multicultural automotive buyers.
Of the top industry honors presented to automotive manufacturers, nominees for the DVL Awards have demonstrated the highest new vehicle registrations with ethnic, women and millennial consumers. New vehicle registration data from IHS Automotive has been used to determine the nominees based on 2015 model year actual U.S. personal new vehicle registration volumes (October 2014 through September 2015). This year’s awards are based on an analysis of more than 13 million personal new vehicle registrations.
Winners for the 2016 Diversity Volume Leadership Awards are as follows:
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Ethnic Volume Leaders by IHS Automotive Regions |
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Great Lakes Region |
Chevrolet Equinox |
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Mideast Region |
Honda Accord |
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New England Region |
Toyota RAV4 |
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Plains Region |
Toyota RAV4 |
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Rocky Mountain Region |
RAM Ram |
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Southeast Region |
Toyota Corolla |
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Southwest Region |
Chevrolet Silverado |
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Western Region |
Honda Civic |
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Volume Leaders – Millennials and Women |
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Top Women’s Vehicle |
Honda CR-V |
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Top Women’s Luxury Vehicle |
Lexus RX |
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Top Ethnic Millennial Vehicle |
Honda Accord |
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Volume Leaders by Ethnic Consumer Group |
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Top Vehicle – African American |
Toyota Camry |
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Top Vehicle – Hispanic |
Toyota Corolla |
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Top Vehicle – Asian Pacific Islander |
Toyota Camry |
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Top Vehicle – Native American |
Chevrolet Silverado |
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Top Luxury Vehicle – African American |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
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Top Luxury Vehicle – Hispanic |
Lexus IS |
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Top Luxury Vehicle – Asian Pacific Islander |
Lexus RX |
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Top Luxury Vehicle – Native American |
Buick Verano |
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Top Overall Ethnic Vehicle (Luxury or Non-Luxury) |
Toyota Corolla |
The Diversity Volume Leadership Awards would not be possible without the generous sponsorship from the following organizations:
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CORPORATE SPONSORS |
EVENT SPONSORS |
MEDIA SPONSORS |
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Cox Automotive |
American Honda |
Black Enterprise |
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Ford Motor Company |
BMW/Mini of North America |
Latino Magazine |
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General Motors |
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles |
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Nissan |
Hyundai Motor Company |
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Toyota Motor Sales |
Kia Motors America |
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Volkswagen Group of America |
Mercedes-Benz, LLC |
Connect with DVL Awards:
Hashtag: #DVLawards and #DVLawards2016
Website: www.namad.org and www.ihs.com/automotive
Twitter: twitter.com/NAMAD_USA
Facebook: facebook.com/NAMAD_USA-468806139894019
About The National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers
The National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers’ (NAMAD) objective is to pursue the meaningful presence and participation of minority businesses and diverse employees across all aspects of the automotive economic sector, including:
- Increasing the number of minority-owned dealerships in communities across America.
- Advocating workplace and supplier diversity in the automotive manufacturing environment.
- Supporting minority engagement in the automotive retail sales and service sectors.
We are committed to developing strategic relationships and advocating for the advancement of business policies and practices that ensure diversity and economic parity remain a priority in all aspects of the American automotive industry.
NAMAD is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area. For information on National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers visit: www.namad.org
About IHS Automotive (www.ihs.com/automotive)
IHS Automotive, part of IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS), offers clients the most comprehensive content and deepest expertise and insight on the automotive industry available anywhere in the world today. With the 2013 addition of Polk, IHS Automotive now provides expertise and predictive insight across the entire automotive value chain from product inception—across design and production—to the sales and marketing efforts used to maximize potential in the marketplace. No other source provides a more complete picture of the global automotive industry. IHS is the leading source of information, insight and analytics in critical areas that shape today’s business landscape. IHS has been in business since 1959 and became a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange in 2005. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, USA, IHS is committed to sustainable, profitable growth and employs approximately 8,600 people in 32 countries around the world.
IHS is a registered trademark of IHS Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. © 2016 IHS Inc. All rights reserved.
All-New 2016 Honda Civic Wins “North American Car of the Year” Award
DETROIT, Jan. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The all-new 2016 Honda Civic has earned the prestigious 2016 North American Car of the Year Award. This win for the Civic is the second for the model in the award’s history, following a win for the 2006 Civic a decade ago when it shared the stage with the 2006 Ridgeline, winner of that year’s Truck of the Year award. In total, eleven Honda models have been named “finalists” for NACOTY awards since their inception in 1994, the most of any brand outside of the Detroit Big 3 automakers.
“The all-new Civic was developed and is built in North America, making this North American Car of the Year win even sweeter,” said Jeff Conrad, Honda Division senior vice president and general manager. “Civic is a cornerstone of the Honda lineup, and we’re delighted that the automotive press has recognized the new levels of styling, performance, advanced technology, safety and value that characterize the new Civic.”
The North American Car of the Year Award is given by a group of 53 international automotive journalists. The award is unique because instead of being given by a single publication, radio or television station, it is given by automotive journalists from the United States and Canada. Presented each year at the opening of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, it recognizes the most outstanding car of the year based on factors including innovation, design, safety performance, handling, driver satisfaction and value.
Truly all-new, the 2016 Civic features a new vehicle architecture; sporty and sophisticated new interior and exterior styling; a more spacious and high-quality cabin; two advanced new engines; and a host of new available premium features and technologies, including the first application of both Apple CarPlay®1 and Android Auto™2 in a compact car sold anywhere in the world. Further, with the addition of Honda Sensing™ safety and driver-assistive technologies and the first application of Honda turbo engine technology to Civic, the 2016 Civic offers buyers a wider range of options than ever before.
With vehicle development led by Honda R&D Americas, Inc. and Civic Sedan and Coupe production in Indiana and Ontario, Canada, the new 10th-generation Civic firmly has its roots in North America. The majority of Civics sold in the United States will be produced and assembled using domestic and globally sourced parts in the United States and Canada. The Civic 5-door, set to debut in the near future, will be produced at Honda’s Swindon Plant in the United Kingdom.
About Honda
Honda offers a complete lineup of cars and trucks through a network of more than 1,000 dealerships in the United States. In 2014, Honda celebrated its 20 millionth vehicle produced in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts. Honda currently operates 16 major manufacturing facilities in North America, producing a wide range of Honda automobiles, all-terrain vehicles, power equipment products, engines and transmissions.
1 Apple CarPlay is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
2 Android and Android Auto are trademarks of Google Inc.
New Survey Separates Rhetoric from Reality When it Comes to Latino Voters’ Support for Public Lands, Protection
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Jan. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Against an uptick in anti-public lands rhetoric from militant extremists, a new Colorado College State of the Rockies Project Conservation in the West Poll released today revealed strong public support for efforts to protect and maintain national public lands.
The poll surveyed the views of voters in seven Mountain West states on key public lands issues affecting the region, including proposals to designate new national monuments in the West, establish new environmental and safety standards for oil and gas drilling, and prioritize renewable energy production on public lands.
Central to recent local controversies in Burns, Oregon and elsewhere, the poll – for the first time in its six-year history – asked voters about efforts to turn national public lands owned by all Americans over to state or private control. 65 percent of Latino respondents oppose giving state governments control over national public lands. Only 29 percent of Latino respondents support selling significant holdings of public lands like national forests to reduce the budget deficit.
“Charges of government overreach from the ideological fringes are making headlines, but in reality most Westerners in this poll favor greater protection and sensible use of the open lands and national treasures that define the region,” said Eric Perramond, professor in the Southwest Studies and Environmental Programs at Colorado College, and the Faculty Director of the State of the Rockies Project.
The poll also examined public views on the creation of new national monuments—a topic that has often been portrayed as controversial and unpopular in the West. The poll showed overwhelming Latino support—82 percent in favor—for future presidents protecting public lands with a national monument designation.
“These results make clear Western communities care deeply about the public lands that embody the best of our nation’s culture, spirit and beauty,” said former U.S. Interior Department Secretary Ken Salazar. “Western voters see our outdoor heritage as integral to our economy and our way of life, and they certainly don’t want to see their public lands seized by ideologues or sold by politicians in Washington.”
Looking ahead to the upcoming elections, 84 percent of Latinos consider issues involving public lands, waters, and wildlife as an important factor as other issues like the economy, health care and education when deciding whether to support an elected public official. Even so, 61 percent of Latinos think that most presidential candidates don’t understand issues involving public lands, waters and wildlife. Comparatively, 56 percent of Latinos think Congressional candidates are just as uninformed.
“Hispanics view the protection of our public lands as a moral obligation. It’s natural that this community would be drawn to candidates who support conservation,” said Maite Arce, president and CEO of the Hispanic Access Foundation. “With the tremendous growth of the Latino voter bloc, especially in the Western states, we’re going to see engagement in environmental policy and advocacy for our public lands at levels we’ve never seen before.”
Additional key findings include:
- Latinos consider water issues — low levels of water in rivers (85 percent), drought (87 percent), and pollution of rivers, lakes and streams (82 percent) — to be nearly as serious of an issue as unemployment (90 percent).
- Compared to other issues like the economy, health care and education, 84% of Latinos consider issues involving public lands, waters, and wildlife as an important factor in deciding whether to support an elected public official.
- More than three quarters of Latinos surveyed in Arizona, Colorado Nevada and Utah, believe the Colorado River is at risk, critical to its state’s economy, an attraction for tourism and recreation, while Latinos nearly unanimously agree (92 percent) that the Colorado River is a national treasure that should be protected.
- 82 percent of Latinos in Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah believe that we should use our current water supply more wisely by emphasizing conservation, while just 11% think water shortage issues should be addressed by diverting more water from rivers in less populated areas.
- 72 percent of Latinos support the renewal of the Land Water Conversation Fund.
- 80 percent of respondents agree with a proposed Obama Administration rule to require oil and gas producers who operate on national public lands to use updated equipment and technology to prevent leaks of methane gas during the extraction process and reduce the need to burn off excess natural gas into the air.
This is the sixth consecutive year Colorado College has gauged the public’s sentiment on public lands and conservation issues. The 2016 Colorado College Conservation in the West survey is a bipartisan poll conducted by Republican pollster Lori Weigel of Public Opinion Strategies and Democratic pollster Dave Metz of Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates.
The poll surveyed 400 registered voters in each of seven Western states (AZ, CO, MT, NV, NM, UT & WY) for a total 2,800-person sample. The survey was conducted December in December and has a margin of error of +/-2.74 percent nationwide and +/-4.9 percent statewide. The full survey and individual state surveys are available on the Colorado College website.
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