Cal/OSHA Cites Northridge Hospital for Exposing Employees to Serious Injuries, Including Sharps Violations

December 22, 2015

VAN NUYS, California, Dec. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cal/OSHA has cited Dignity Health, operator of Northridge Hospital Medical Center, for safety and health violations that exposed the hospital’s 1,700 employees to hazards. These include failure to record information in 18 cases where hospital workers were stuck with needles, and failure to provide closeable containers in emergency rooms that would keep biohazard waste from spilling out.

“California’s health and safety requirements are some of the strongest in the nation, and they’re meant to prevent hospital workers from becoming hospital patients,” said Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum.

Cal/OSHA’s Van Nuys office opened an investigation in June after receiving a complaint. Investigators aided by Cal/OSHA’s medical unit found 13 health code violations.

There were four serious violations of the bloodborne pathogens standard, which requires employers to protect workers from coming into contact with blood or other disease-carrying body fluids. A serious violation is cited when there is a realistic possibility that death or serious harm could result from the actual hazardous condition. In this case, the serious violations included:

Failure to gather information required by the Sharps injury log, such as type and brand of needles involved in the 18 injury cases. The employer had no procedure in place to review the log, or to solicit required input from employees about factors contributing to contaminated needle injuries. Well-kept injury logs, and their regular review, help to identify the causes of injuries and prevent future occurrences.
Failure to provide containers that would prevent spillage or protrusion of contaminated needles in emergency treatment and trauma rooms. Additionally, the employer did not provide readily accessible hand washing facilities for emergency room employees.
Failure to provide appropriate sizes of gloves for employees using the medication cart in the trauma room and the after-hours intake area.

Cal/OSHA also issued eight general and regulatory violations because Dignity Health kept broken gurneys in the working area, skipped essential elements of training employees in safe patient handling, and failed to take corrective action after accidents occurred. Fines for all violations total $44,125.

Cal/OSHA helps protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California. Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Services Branch provides free and voluntary assistance to employers and employee organizations to improve their health and safety programs. Employers should call (800) 963-9424 for assistance from Cal/OSHA Consultation Services.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734). The California Workers’ Information line at 866-924-9757 provides recorded information in English and Spanish on a variety of work-related topics. Complaints can also be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA district offices.

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The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. For general inquiries, contact DIR’s Communications Call Center at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

Atresmedia International wrapping up a year of successes

December 22, 2015

MADRID, Spain, Dec. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The international department of Atresmedia – consisting of the channels Antena 3 Internacional, Atres Series and ¡HOLA! TV – is ending a year of major achievements, both from the point of view of distribution as well as content provision.

With a presence in all Spanish-speaking countries, as well as the United States and Europe, its three international signals reach 31 million affluent households all over the world. Atresmedia is maintaining its standing as Europe’s private operator with the most international signals beyond its borders, and a range of supplementary content for the whole family.

In 2015, the spearhead of the group’s portfolio has been Atres Series which, after its premiere on DIRECTV Panamericana, has managed to increase its presence in Latin America through Movistar (Pere, Chile and Colombia), Liberty (Puerto Rico), and Cable Onda (Panama), among other operators. In addition, Atres Series has finished its program lineup for this year with a number of exclusive premieres in the region of some of the Atresmedia group’s most successful series, such as Vis-à-Vis, Allí Abajo (‘Down there’), Bajo sospecha (‘Under suspicion’) and Sin Identidad (‘No Identity’)

Antena 3 internacional, for its part, which already strengthened its position the year before in the U.S. Hispanic market, in 2015 has done an outstanding job as a source of information, both from its three News shows, which are broadcast live, and in current affairs, with programs such as Espejo Público (‘Public Mirror’), Salvados (‘Saved’) and Equipo de Investigación (‘Research Team’). Entertainment is also king in the program lineup of the group’s most unique channel, with the originality of El Hormiguero (The Anthill), Tu Cara Me Suena (‘Your Face Seems Familiar’), La Ruleta de la Suerte (‘Lucky Roulette’) and El Club de la Comedia (‘Comedy Club’).

Finally, ¡HOLA! TV, which since 2013 has brought the philosophy of the emblematic magazine to the small screen, has been consolidating its presence in the region with an audience approaching 11 million households, after bringing off one of the most successful startups in recent years. As for its content offering, this Miami-based channel has logged more than 550 hours of in-house production, blending it with high-quality production by others. For more information: Blanca Aguirre, +34 619 860 074, [email protected]

Law Firm Starts Suit for Bard Filter

December 21, 2015

NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Suit against Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc., was started in federal court in New Jersey last week by a man who had previously had a Bard Recovery IVC filter placed in him and has now suffered due to the arms of the device perforating his vein. Tice v. Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc., 3:15-cv-08669-MAS-LHG.

Counsel for Mr. Tice is Rheingold, Valet, Rheingold, McCartney & Giuffra LLP, a New York City firm which specializes in mass tort actions. The Tice case will be added to the national litigation already pending in the federal court system for persons who have suffered injuries from these IVC filters, which are placed in veins to attempt to stop the movement of blood clots from the leg to the lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism.

The injuries alleged in the Bard blood clot filter cases in the national litigation include perforation of the vein by the legs of the filter, sometimes leading to organ damage; fracture of filter parts; and migration of broken parts to the heart. Upwards of 27 deaths have been reported in these users.

The type of Bard filter inserted into Mr. Tice’s vena cava was promoted by the maker as removable. That is, after it was no longer needed in the body, a physician could remove it. In Mr. Tice’s case, however, attempts to remove the filter failed, due to the fact its legs were embedded in the wall of his vein and had in fact perforated through them. In the suit it is claimed that he must live with this dangerous device in him, since it cannot be safely removed.

Partner Paul Rheingold commented: “The patient is between a rock and a hard place. No doctor will remove an embedded filter because of the risk of organ damage, and yet leaving it in bears similar risks of organ perforation.”

Rheingold, Valet, Rheingold, McCartney & Giuffra LLP is a national firm handling personal injury cases including mass torts, a field which includes the Bard filter litigation. The firm is involved in many major mass tort cases and is open to hear from other people who have filters in them which are causing problems. This involves not only the Bard brand of IVC filters but also the Cook line of filters.

Contact: Paul D. Rheingold
Rheingold, Valet, Rheingold, McCartney & Giuffra LLP
113 E 37th Street, New York, NY 10016
Tel. (212) 684-1880 Toll Free: (800)349-0004 Fax: (212)689-8156
www.rheingoldlaw.com

Havana Air Launches First Automated Direct Airline Booking Service to Cuba for U.S. Travelers

December 21, 2015

MIAMI, Dec. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — United States based airline, Havana Air, has announced that it will be the first carrier to launch a fully automated air reservation system for direct flight bookings to Cuba. The game-changing rollout, which will go live on January 1, 2016, allows users to effortlessly book their flights via the airline’s website.

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Through the website’s user-friendly platform, travelers will be able to book their reservation while having the ability to access and submit all required authorization forms and Visa purchase for travel to Cuba. Additionally, Havana Air’s online reservation system is designed to seamlessly integrate with all airline Global Distribution Systems (GDS), including Sabre, Galileo, Amadeus, and others.

Established in 2007 Havana Air, which operates under authorized OFAC licenses, offers over 85 flights a month from Miami to five destinations in Cuba – Havana, Camaguey, Santa Clara, Holguin, and Santiago. Travelers can also complete planning for their Cuba travel experience through Cultural Explorations, Havana Air’s sister company, which specializes in providing one-of-a-kind Cuba cultural immersions that are uniquely tailored to each traveler’s needs.

With recently loosened U.S. restrictions and increasing interest in Cuba travel, there exists much confusion regarding the requirements, paperwork and processes needed to visit the island. The U.S. only allows for U.S. citizens and Cuban nationals to travel to the island under one of 12 provisions. Havana Air’s new automated system outlines these requirements and allows travelers to select their appropriate categories for travel. Havana Air aims to make these processes and requirements simpler so that travelers can fully enjoy their Cuba travel experience.

About Havana Air
Established in 2007 by travel industry veteran Mark Elias and business entrepreneur David Nesslein, Havana Air, the largest provider of passenger traffic to Cuba, is a U.S. based charter airline that operates Eastern Airline’s 737-800 Aircraft and serves over 85 flights a month to five cities in Cuba including Havana, Santa Clara, Camaguey, Holguin and Santiago. Multiple flights depart several times daily from Miami and twice weekly out of Key West. Havana Air’s sister company, Cultural Explorations, a tour operator, provides travelers a once in a lifetime experience in Cuba travel. For more information, please visit us at www.havanaair.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HavanaAirCompany.

FIBRA Prologis Closes US$250 Million Unsecured Senior Term Loan Facility

December 21, 2015

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL 14), Mexico’s leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today announced it has closed a US$250 million unsecured senior term loan facility.

The unsecured term loan facility is scheduled to mature in December 2020, inclusive of a 12-month extension, at the borrower’s option. Pricing is currently LIBOR plus 245 basis points and can be adjusted depending on the loan to value or credit rating of FIBRA Prologis.

The term facility will be used to repay two secured debt facilities maturing in December 2016, of approximately US$131 million, to pay off the line of credit, and to fund future acquisitions.

“We are pleased to close the first unsecured, interest-only syndicated senior term loan facility for a FIBRA in Mexico. We appreciate the support from the five global banks that comprise the syndicate,” said Jorge Girault, senior vice president, Finance, Prologis Mexico. “This unsecured term loan facility will enhance our liquidity, provide flexibility to our balance sheet, increase the weighted average term of our debt by approximately 1.5 years.”

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS
FIBRA Prologis is the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of September 30, 2015, FIBRA Prologis comprised 185 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 31.6 million square feet (2.9 million square meters) of gross leasable area.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust (“FIBRA”) status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, and (ix) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the “Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores” and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading “Risk Factors.” FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.

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If you purchased certain Avalon Organics® or JASON® brand cosmetic products in California, this notice of class action settlement may affect your rights

December 21, 2015

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following statement is being issued by Lexington Law Group regarding the Avalon Organics and Jason Brand Cosmetics Class Action Lawsuit.

A proposed settlement has been reached in a California class action lawsuit about the labeling and advertising of certain Avalon Organics® and JASON® brand cosmetic products. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit assert that the packaging and advertising for these products misled consumers to believe that the products were wholly or at least mostly organic. The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (“Hain”) denies all the plaintiffs’ allegations and is entering into this settlement to avoid burdensome and costly litigation. The settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing. The court has not decided who is right and who is wrong.

Am I a Class Member?

You may be a member of the Class if you purchased at least one Avalon Organics® brand cosmetic product in California during the time period from May 11, 2007 through May 11, 2011 or at least one JASON® brand cosmetic product in California during the time period of May 11, 2007 through January 30, 2011. The specific Avalon Organics® brand cosmetic products sold in California between May 11, 2007 through May 11, 2011 and the specific JASON® brand cosmetic products sold in California during the time period of May 11, 2007 through January 30, 2011 at issue in this litigation are referred to as the “Challenged Products.” A complete list of the Challenged Products can be found on the website below.

What Am I Eligible to Receive?

Hain will establish a $7.5 million settlement fund to pay approved Class Member claims, notice and administrative costs, incentive awards to the named plaintiffs, and attorneys’ fees and costs. Also, Hain will provide up to $1.85 million in coupons toward the purchase of Avalon Organics® brand or JASON® brand cosmetic products. Eligible class members without receipts may elect to receive either (i) a cash payment of up to $50 or (ii) a cash payment and coupons worth a combined total of $80. The amount of your payment will depend on the statements in your Claim Form (including whether you have receipts for your purchases in which case there is no cap to your recovery) and whether you choose only cash or a combination of cash and coupons. The amount of the claim paid (cash or cash and coupons) to class members will also depend on how many people file claims. Complete details of your options are in the detailed notice found at www.HainOrganicCosmeticsLawsuit.com.

What are My Options?

Submit a claim form by January 12, 2016 – this is the only way to receive a cash payment or a cash payment and coupons. Exclude yourself by January 12, 2016 – get out of the settlement. You will not receive benefits, but keep your right to sue the Defendant. Object by January 12, 2016 – write to the Court about why you do not like the settlement. Do nothing – get no cash or coupons from this settlement. You give up any rights to sue Hain or any of its affiliates on your own about the same legal claims in this lawsuit. You will also be legally bound by all orders the Court issues and judgments the Court makes in this class action.

The Judge will hold a Final Approval Hearing on February 11, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. at the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, 450 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102, in Courtroom C on the 15^th Floor. At this hearing, the Judge will consider whether the settlement is fair, reasonable and adequate, and whether to approve attorneys’ fees and costs of up to $4,000,000 and plaintiffs’ awards not to exceed $16,500 in total. The motion for attorneys’ fees and costs will be posted on the website after it is filed. You may appear at the hearing, but you don’t have to.

This is only a summary. For more information, visit www.HainOrganicCosmeticsLawsuit.com, or call 1-844-271-4788.

ACFCS forges strategic education partnership with one of the most prestigious universities in Colombia

December 20, 2015

MIAMI, Dec. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists (ACFCS), a BARBRI Professional Association, announced its partnership with Javeriana University in Colombia to deliver financial crime training and certification to university students, alumni and overall professionals in the white collar crime detection and prevention field. This new partnership is through Delitos Financieros, the ACFCS Latin American division.

Javeriana University, a private higher education institution, is one of the oldest, most traditional, and prestigious Colombian universities and enjoys an exceptional reputation both inside and outside of the country. Through the partnership, ACFCS and Javeriana University will offer university alumni, individuals taking forensic auditing courses, and other professionals in Colombia an exceptional opportunity to become certified in financial crimes expertise. The certified financial crime specialist (CFCS) credential is the only certification to verify knowledge and skills across all areas of financial crime.

With this innovative collaboration program, ACFCS seeks to help strengthen the University’s role as a leading center for educational excellence in Colombia. It offers robust education for financial services professionals with the potential of achieving global reach as leaders in the financial crime compliance field.

Additionally, through this relationship, financial crimes professionals will have access to ACFCS information and training content through webinars, podcasts, and online on-demand education, among other offerings. The university and ACFCS will co-host live events, such as the recently-held 2015 International Financial Crime Summit, a forum that gathered experts in financial crime compliance and enforcement from Colombia and several other Latin American countries.

Attended by more than 200 professionals, the 2015 Summit brought together 35 local and international experts to explain and discuss the latest developments, trends and best practices in the financial crime field. The event addressed the full spectrum of 21^st century financial crime issues, including the prevention of money laundering, fraud, corruption, asset forfeiture, risk of cybercrime and data protection, forensic audit, virtual currency, whistleblowing, among many others. Speakers ranged from current and past federal prosecutors to advisors to Colombia Ministers of Justice and Finance, as well as high-level officials at the Colombian financial intelligence unit and other money laundering, fraud, cybercrime and financial crime experts.

ACFCS and Javeriana will also host the 2016 International Financial Crime Summit March 30-31, 2016, in Bogota, where both organizations expect to replicate the successful accomplishment of this year’s event.

“This new relationship demonstrates the thought leadership and commitment of the University in providing its students and alumni community forward-thinking training and state-of-the-art certification on financial crime detection and prevention,” said ACFCS director for Latin America Gonzalo Vila. “We are certain it will be a solid and constructive relationship for both the association and the university, and we’re very excited about this new opportunity to share knowledge and exchange ideas.”

Hispanic Motor Press Names Honda Civic ‘Best Compact Sedan’ and Honda Pilot ‘Best SUV’ of 2016

December 18, 2015

TORRANCE, California, Dec. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda claimed two Hispanic Motor Press Awards® with the all-new 2016 Honda Civic named ‘Best Compact Sedan” and the all-new 2016 Honda Pilot named “Best SUV.” The awards honor the best all-new or heavily refreshed vehicles for Hispanic families in 2016.

“The all-new Civic and Pilot were designed to define their segments with striking styling, industry-leading safety ratings and advanced technology unmatched by competitors,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “Receiving these awards from the Hispanic Motor Press for Civic and Pilot validates the efforts of the many Honda associates throughout North America who developed and built these two great new vehicles.”

The all-new 2016 Honda Civic has been redesigned from the ground up to be the sportiest in brand history. The 10^th-generation Civic includes dynamic styling, two all-new powertrains, including a Civic-first turbocharged engine, a 178-horsepower 1.5-liter direct injected turbo, and a bevy of consumer and safety tech, including Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, along with the available Honda Sensing™ suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies.

The 2016 Honda Pilot puts families first with seating for seven or eight occupants, a powerful, efficient direct-injected 3.5-liter V6 engine, as well as an available 9-speed automatic transmission and advanced new Intelligent Traction Management system. The Pilot also offers all of the features families want and need, ranging from available Honda Sensing™ safety and driver-assistive technologies, to Blu-Ray DVD rear seat entertainment.

“The 2016 Civic is a bit longer, with a roomier interior and a high level of connectivity, with a smooth power plant. These enhancements make this new platform a real winner for the Hispanic consumer,” said Ricardo Rodriguez-Long, Jury Director, Hispanic Motor Press. “The new Pilot has grown into a practical and efficient family vehicle. With the AWD option, three-row seating, safety features and a premium feel, it stood out among the other options tested by the jurors. It’s a very good all-around package for the larger Hispanic family.”

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive automobiles for American car buyers through approximately 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Accord, Civic, Fit and CR-Z, along with the HR-V crossover and Pilot and CR-V sport/utility vehicles, as well as the Odyssey minivan. Honda has been producing automobiles in America for more than 30 years and currently operates 18 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2014, more than 97 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

About Hispanic Motor Press Awards
Since its inception in 2010 the Hispanic Motor Press Awards “Autos De Hoy” has been the only independent Hispanic awards presented in the country. The winners are selected by top Latino leaders who understand the value of having their unbiased voiced when selecting the best cars that embody what Hispanic families are looking for quality, reliability, style, safety, and value. The purpose of the awards is to review and present to the Hispanic community the various options available in the market to further educate and enhance their car experience.

Apple CarPlay® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
Android and Android Auto™ are trademarks of Google Inc.

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Acura Shares Details of Next-Generation Acura NSX Sales Plan

December 18, 2015

TORRANCE, California, Dec. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Acura today announced additional launch details for the next-generation 2017 Acura NSX supercar, coming to market next spring, including pricing and the order taking process. Acura also revealed plans to auction off the very first serial production NSX, VIN 001, at the Barrett-Jackson collector car auction in Scottsdale, Ariz. the last week of January 2016. All proceeds from the auction sale will go to a pair of children’s charities: the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and Camp Southern Ground, the passion project of Grammy Award-winning artist Zac Brown.

Designed, developed and manufactured in America, the 2017 Acura NSX will have a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)¹ of $156,000 in the U.S. and will top out at $205,700 when equipped with all available factory features and options¹. As Acura’s first build-to-order vehicle, customers will be able to design their NSX by selecting one of eight rich exterior colors and four interior color schemes available in three different seating surface options. Customers can further customize their NSX through several exterior and interior features including three wheel designs with painted or polished finish, carbon-ceramic brake options, a carbon fiber interior sport package, carbon fiber roof, and more.

“The NSX is the pinnacle expression of Acura precision crafted performance and we’re thrilled to take the next step toward bringing it to market,” said Jon Ikeda, vice president and general manager of the Acura Division. “We’re creating new space within the supercar realm, pushing the envelope beyond the conventional thinking about supercars – just like the original NSX.”

Customer order taking for the new NSX will begin on Feb. 25, 2016 at authorized NSX retailers, in concert with the launch of a vehicle configurator on Acura.com. The configurator will be the first engagement point for customers interested in exploring the process of ordering a vehicle from an authorized NSX retailer and enthusiasts who want to configure their dream NSX. Once customers have customized their vehicle online, they can schedule an appointment with an authorized NSX retailer to finalize the order.

The 2017 NSX will be the first all-new Acura vehicle to be auctioned for the benefit of charitable organizations – certified to be the very first serial production NSX. The winner will be able to customize their NSX to their choosing.

“The very first production NSX will be such a special and historic vehicle, so we wanted to make sure we treat the sale of it in an equally special way,” said Ikeda. “It will be available for purchase by anyone – anyone that is, who submits the highest bid for VIN number 001 at the world famous Barrett-Jackson auction. And we’re pleased to be able to support two incredible children’s charities, Camp Southern Ground and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, with the NSX.”

More information on Barrett-Jackson can be found at barrett-jackson.com.

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.

About the Acura NSX
Created to bring a new experience to the supercar segment, the next-generation Acura NSX challenges conventional beliefs about supercars, much as the first generation did a quarter century ago. Combining cutting-edge and world-first technologies, 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, Ohio².

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.

About Barrett-Jackson
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, is the leader in collector car auctions and automotive lifestyle events. The company produces auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona; Palm Beach, Florida; at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, and Las Vegas, Nevada. With broadcast partners, Velocity and Discovery Channel, Barrett-Jackson will feature live television coverage in 2016, including broadcasts in over 100 countries internationally. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit http://www.barrett-jackson.com, or call 480-421-6694.

About Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is the leading nonprofit funder of research into one of the deadliest forms of childhood cancer. Our programs also include free educational resources, college scholarships for brain tumor survivors, emergency financial aid and mission-focused events such as Ride for Kids and the Starry Night 8.5K. Brain tumors are the leading cause of solid tumor cancer death in children between the ages of 0-19. More than 28,000 young people in the United States are living with the diagnosis of a brain tumor, and nearly 13 new cases are identified each day. To help us cure the kids, call 800-253-6530 or go to www.curethekids.org.

About Camp Southern Ground
Nestled on over 400 acres in the farmlands of Georgia, Camp Southern Ground is the passion project of GRAMMY-Award winning artist Zac Brown. Inspired by Brown’s personal experience as a camp counselor, this state-of-the-art facility will serve children, ages 7-17, from all backgrounds, races and religions. There will be a special focus on young people with neurobehavioral challenges, at risk populations and children from military families. For more information, please visit http://www.campsouthernground.org/.

¹MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $1,800 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
²Manufactured using domestic and globally sourced parts.

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Acura Precision Concept to Debut at 2016 North American International Auto Show

December 18, 2015

Created by Acura’s U.S. design team, Acura Precision Concept points to performance focus of future Acura design

TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Acura will unveil the Acura Precision Concept at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 12 at 8:00 am ET, the brand announced today. Created by the Acura Design Studio in California, the Acura Precision Concept will help set the direction for future Acura design; in particular, the next generation of performance-luxury sedans.

“The Acura Precision Concept will signal the stronger and sharper focus of Acura styling on our core DNA we call ‘precision crafted performance’,” said Dave Marek, global creative director for the Acura brand. “It is our intention to more strongly express performance through design and the Acura Precision Concept will serve as the inspiration for the styling and proportion of the next-generation of Acura vehicles, especially for our sedans.”

Acura today also announced details of its launch plans for the next-generation NSX supercar, coming to market next spring. Acura is on track to post its fourth consecutive year of U.S. sales growth in 2015, and best sales since 2007, with sales up 6.9 percent through November.

For More Information
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