AARP Brain Health Survey Reveals Nearly 3 out 4 Hispanics are Concerned about Their Brain Health
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In AARP’s latest survey on brain health, it found that nearly three in four (72%) Hispanics age 40-plus are concerned about their brain health declining in the future. According to a 2011 study by the Mayo Clinic and a 2010 study published in the Nature Reviews Neuroscience Journal, engaging in aerobic exercise regularly and eating a healthy diet are the two most important activities to maintain and improve brain health. According to the survey, Hispanics are more likely to be very interested in learning how these two activities are related to the brain than the general population. To help empower Hispanics to maintain and improve their cognitive health, AARP has launched the Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH)—an independent collaborative of scientists, doctors, scholars and policy experts. This collaborative will provide trusted information on what actions people can take to support their brain health through quarterly white papers, scientific reviews and other research.
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“In the survey, we see that Hispanics prefer to turn to family or friends for advice on brain health. However, a trusted source can help make sense of all the information on how to keep a healthy brain,” said AARP Vice President Monica Cortes-Torres. “The Global Council on Brain Health is a fantastic source of information on this issue and we are thrilled to be working with them in helping to encourage the Hispanic community to live brain-healthy lifestyles.”
The GCBH is an independent collaborative convened by AARP working together with Age UK—the United Kingdom’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life—that will address a critical social issue and help people live their best lives. The collaborative will build on the Institute of Medicine’s Cognitive Aging report from April 2015, which provided a basis for understanding the aging brain and described opportunities for actions. Members are eminent experts from leading research institutions working in the fields of neuroscience and geriatrics who will address the full range of factors that can impact brain health and examine key priority issue areas—such as physical exercise, mental engagement, stress levels, and medications and supplements.
Current GCBH members include:
- Marilyn Albert, Ph.D., Professor of Neurology; Director, Division of Cognitive Neuroscience, Johns Hopkins
- Kaarin Anstey, Ph.D., Director, Centre for Research on Ageing, Health and Wellbeing, Australian National University College of Medicine, Biology and Environment
- Linda Clare, Ph.D. Sc.D., Professor of Clinical Psychology of Ageing and Dementia; Leader of Centre for Research in Ageing and Cognitive Health (REACH); University of Exeter
- Peggye Dilworth-Anderson, Ph.D., Professor of Health Policy and Management, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- S. Duke Han, PhD, ABPP-CN, Associate Professor of Behavioral Sciences Conjoint Associate Professor of Neurological Sciences Rush Alzheimer¹s Disease Center
- Yves Joanette, Ph.D., Scientific Director, Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Aging; Professor, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Montreal (Canada)
- Jason Karlawish, M.D., Professor of Medicine, Medical Ethics and Health Policy, University of Pennsylvania
- Miia Kivipelto, M.D., Ph.D., Professor, Director of Research, Development and Education, Center for Alzheimer Research & Aging Research Center, Karolinska Institutet, Head of Clinical Trials, Karolinska University Hospital
- Jessica Langbaum, Ph.D., Principal Scientist, Banner Alzheimer’s Institute; Associate Director, Alzheimer’s Prevention Initiative
- Jacobo Mintzer, M.D., Professor, Medical University of South Carolina; Director, Roper St. Francis Clinical Biotechnology Research Institute
- Martha C. Morris, Sc.D., Professor of Internal Medicine, Director, Section of Nutrition and Nutritional Epidemiology, Rush University Medical Center
- Ronald C. Petersen, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging
- Kate Zhong, M.D., Senior Director, Clinical Research and Development, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas, Nevada and Cleveland, Ohio
For more information on GCBH, please visit: www.GlobalCouncilOnBrainHealth.org. Read more about the survey here.
Visit AARP’s Brain Health Center in Spanish at aarp.org/cerebrosano.
About AARP
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of nearly 38 million, that helps people turn their goals and dreams into real possibilities, strengthens communities and fights for the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare, employment and income security, retirement planning, affordable utilities and protection from financial abuse. We advocate for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name as well as help our members obtain discounts on a wide range of products, travel, and services. A trusted source for lifestyle tips, news and educational information, AARP produces AARP The Magazine, the world’s largest circulation magazine; AARP Bulletin; www.aarp.org; AARP TV & Radio; AARP Books; and AARP en Español, a Spanish-language website addressing the interests and needs of Hispanics. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to political campaigns or candidates. The AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. AARP has staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learn more at www.aarp.org.
About Age UK
We work with our national partners, Age Scotland, Age Cymru and Age NI and our local Age UK partners in England (together the Age UK Family). We also work internationally for people in later life as a member of the DEC and with our sister charity Help Age International.
Age UK believes that everyone should have the opportunity to make the most of later life, whatever their circumstances. We provide free information, advice and support to over six million people; commercial products and services to over one million customers; and research and campaign on the issues that matter to people in later life. Our work focuses on five key areas: money matters, health and well-being, home and care, work and training and leisure and lifestyle.
Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 and company number 6825798). Age Concern England and Help the Aged (both registered charities), and their trading and other associated companies merged on the 1st April 2009. Together they have formed the Age UK Group (“we”). Charitable services are offered through Age UK and commercial products are offered by the Charity’s trading companies, which donate their net profits to Age UK (the Charity).
Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Sedan Makes North American Debut at 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell sedan makes its North American debut at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show today as Honda announced additional details for its most advanced zero-emissions vehicle in the U.S. market. Serving as the next evolution of Honda’s fuel cell technology, the Clarity Fuel Cell leverages two decades of advancement in Honda fuel cell technology, showcasing significant gains in packaging, interior space, efficiency and real-world performance. Additionally, Honda announced that the platform underpinning the Clarity Fuel Cell will also serve as the foundation for a next-generation Honda plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) that will launch nationwide by 2018, with more than triple the all-electric range of the Accord Plug-In Hybrid Sedan.
Honda will begin deliveries of the Clarity Fuel Cell to customers in late 2016 through select fuel cell dealers in select California markets starting in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento. Eventually, Honda will expand the scope of its marketing to additional California markets and other states, including the Northeast as hydrogen refueling networks expand. The Clarity Fuel Cell will be priced competitively with others in the segment and Honda expects its new generation of environmental vehicles, which includes the Clarity Fuel Cell, to serve as a new volume pillar for Honda.
“Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are a zero emissions technology that Honda believes in, and has worked to advance for more than 20 years,” said John Mendel, executive vice president, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “Vehicles like the Clarity Fuel Cell are potential game changers because they offer an uncompromising, zero emissions customer experience, with utility, range and refueling times on par with today’s gasoline-powered cars.”
Customers interested in the Clarity Fuel Cell are encouraged to sign up at http://www.HondaCars.com/Honda-FCV where they can receive more information and sign up for the opportunity to become a future Clarity Fuel Cell customer.
Honda Clarity Fuel Cell
Technological innovations to the Clarity Fuel Cell have created a fuel cell stack that is 33 percent more compact than its predecessor with a 60 percent increase in power density compared to the outgoing Honda FCX Clarity. The more compact fuel cell powertrain, comparable in size to a V-6 engine, fits entirely under the hood of the car, allowing for a spacious cabin with seating for five passengers. The new Honda Clarity Fuel Cell will feature a driving range estimated to exceed 300 miles, and an anticipated refueling time of approximately three minutes at a pressure of 70 MPa.
As the next progression in Honda’s dynamic FCV styling, the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell features a low, wide aerodynamic body with clean character lines. The interior strives to achieve a refined and harmonious experience using rich materials and intuitive, streamlined controls. Additional features include the Honda Sensing™ suite of safety and driver assistive technologies, support for Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, LED exterior lighting and 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels. The Clarity Fuel Cell will be available in black, white and signature red exterior paint schemes.
Honda sees hydrogen and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles as one of the most promising pathways to address climate change by reducing CO2 emissions of transportation. Honda has announced a company-wide goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 50 percent by 2050, and the Clarity Fuel Cell is a one of a series of bold steps towards achieving that goal
Next-Generation Plug-In Hybrid
In addition, the platform underpinning the Clarity Fuel Cell also serves as the foundation for a next-generation PHEV Honda will launch in the U.S. by 2018. This will be a new volume production vehicle in the Honda line up available nationwide. Featuring a second iteration of the two-motor hybrid plug-in system offering significant improvements in battery capacity and power, the next-generation Honda PHEV will offer more than triple the 13-mile all-electric range of the Accord Plug-In Hybrid Sedan. This range will enable a zero emissions commute for the average American, while increases in power will enable EV operation at highway speeds.
Honda Fuel-Cell Vehicle Leadership
Honda has led the industry for nearly two decades in the development and deployment of fuel-cell technology through extensive real-world testing and customer deployments, including the first government fleet customers and first-ever retail customer leasing program. Since the introduction of its first-generation fuel cell vehicle, the FCX, in 2002, Honda has made significant technological advancements in fuel-cell vehicle operation in both hot and freezing weather while meeting customer expectations and safety regulations.
Honda has deployed vehicles in the U.S. and Japan, including the FCX Clarity, which was named the 2009 World Green Car. The company has delivered these vehicles to individual retail consumers in the U.S. and collected valuable feedback concerning real-world use of both fuel-cell vehicles and public hydrogen refueling stations.
Honda’s second-generation fuel-cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity, launched in July 2008 and was quickly heralded as a technological breakthrough in the areas of design, packaging and efficiency. As the world’s first dedicated platform fuel-cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity was powered by the Honda V-flow fuel cell stack positioned in the center tunnel of the vehicle, with the electric motor located down low in the front of the vehicle, providing performance on par with a gasoline powered sedan, including 240 miles of driving range.
In an effort to speed the advancement of a refueling infrastructure outside of California, in May 2013 American Honda joined the public-private partnership H2USA, which brings together automakers, government agencies, hydrogen suppliers, and the hydrogen and fuel-cell industries to coordinate research and identify cost-effective solutions to deploy infrastructure that can deliver affordable, clean hydrogen fuel in the United States. Additionally, in an effort to support the wider introduction of fuel-cell vehicles, Honda in 2014 pledged $13.8 million in financial support to FirstElement Fuel to build additional hydrogen refueling stations throughout the state of California.
In June 2013, Honda entered into a long-term collaborative agreement with General Motors to co-develop the next-generation of fuel-cell systems and hydrogen storage technologies, aiming for the 2020 timeframe. The collaboration expects to succeed by sharing technological expertise, economies of scale and other benefits.
Honda Fuel-Cell Vehicle Firsts
The original FCX became the first EPA- and CARB-certified fuel-cell vehicle in July 2002. The FCX also was the world’s first production fuel-cell vehicle, introduced to the U.S. and Japan in December 2002.
Additional Honda fuel cell technology firsts include:
- The first fuel-cell vehicle to start and operate in sub-freezing temperatures (2003)
- The first fuel-cell vehicle leased to an individual customer (July 2005).
- The first manufacturer to build and produce a dedicated fuel-cell vehicle (FCX Clarity) on a production line specifically made for fuel-cell vehicles (2008).
- The first manufacturer to create a fuel-cell vehicle dealer network (2008).
Honda Environmental Leadership
Based on its vision of “Blue Skies for our Children,” Honda is taking a comprehensive approach to reducing the environmental impact of its products, advancing fuel efficiency, low emissions and fun-to-drive performance with new powertrain technologies, including more fuel-efficient engines and transmissions and advanced electromotive technologies. Honda will offer several next-generation, advanced powertrain vehicles, including the launch of the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell sedan in 2016, and an all-new Honda plug-in hybrid model by 2018. Honda will also expand the use of its advanced two- and three-motor hybrid systems in the years to come. Together, these vehicles will offer significant sales volume, enabling Honda to bring ultra-low carbon transportation to consumers in the U.S.
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Sawgrass Mills Announces Extended Holiday Schedule, Kicking-Off With 27 Continuous Hours Of Shopping
Black Friday deals begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 26
SUNRISE, Florida, Nov. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Featuring the best savings of the year, Sawgrass Mills announces its extended holiday hours beginning with Black Friday, which will include 27 straight hours of shopping starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 26. In addition to offering more than 350 retail outlets and stores, Sawgrass Mills is home to more than 70 outlets found nowhere else in South Florida, translating to unmatched variety combined with tremendous savings.
This holiday season shoppers will find many new stores at Sawgrass Mills including the debut of several retailers at The Colonnade Outlets. Alexis Bittar, CH Carolina Herrera, Helmut Lang, John Varvatos Outlet, Marc Jacobs, Rag & Bone, Ted Baker London, Tod’s and Vince will all make their debut this November and December. The stores join other newcomers to the center this year such as 7 For All Mankind, Brunello Cucinelli, La Perla, Montblanc, The Limited Outlet, The Webster and Zadig & Voltaire.
“Holiday season means deal season. Sawgrass Mills’ unrivaled collection of retailers make the center the top destination for shoppers looking for the perfect gift for any budget,” said Joellyn Fellmeth, regional vice president of marketing at Sawgrass Mills. “Designer fashion to electronics, housewares to hot toys, Sawgrass Mills is true one-stop shopping.”
Helping make holiday shopping as convenient as possible, Sawgrass Mills offers services including: SHOP N DROP bag storage; free Wi-Fi; multilingual ambassadors to provide assistance and elevate the shopping experience; currency exchange booths; wheelchair and smartecarte® rentals; and a Circle Bus to help shoppers get around the center easily while saving time.
Official Sawgrass Mills Holiday Hours (non-specified dates will be regular mall hours)
- Nov. 26/27: Open at 6 p.m. on Nov. 26, remaining open until 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 27
- Dec. 17-18: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Dec. 19: 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Dec. 20-23: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Dec. 24: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Dec. 25: Closed
- Dec. 26: 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Dec. 31: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Jan. 1: 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Home to a coveted mix of more than 350 name-brand outlet and off-price retail stores, Sawgrass Mills is the ideal Black Friday destination for shoppers from near and far. Top Sawgrass Mills retailers include electronic superstore, BrandsMart USA, Super Target, Calvin Klein, Columbia Sportswear Outlet, DKNY Company Store, Forever 21, J. Crew Factory, Janie and Jack Outlet, Michael Kors Outlet, Nike Factory Store, Old Navy Outlet, Under Armour Factory House, Steve Madden and more.
Brand-savvy shoppers can also take advantage of Sawgrass Mills’ impressive mix of 70 market-exclusive retailers. Name brand stores that can’t be found anywhere else in the South Florida area include AllSaints, Diesel, The North Face Outlet, Tory Burch, Prada, GUCCI and Jimmy Choo.
For more information or to find details about special Black Friday discounts and promotions, call Sawgrass Mills at 954-846-2350 or visit www.sawgrassmills.com. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SawgrassMills, and follow us on Twitter @ShopSawgrass and Instagram @ShopSawgrass.
About Sawgrass Mills
Sawgrass Mills, the largest outlet and value retail shopping destination in the United States, provides the ultimate shopping experience with more than 350 name-brand outlet and off-price retail stores, two major food courts, nine full-service restaurants – including Grand Lux Cafe, Rainforest Cafe, P.F Chang’s China Bistro and Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar – and top entertainment such as GAMEROOM and Sawgrass 23 Stadium & IMAX.
Sawgrass Mills is located at 12801 West Sunrise Blvd in Sunrise, FL at the crossroads of West Sunrise Boulevard and Flamingo Road, just 15 minutes from Fort Lauderdale and approximately 35 minutes from Miami and Palm Beach. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Restaurants, movie theaters and bars enjoy later hours.
About The Mills
The Mills®, a part of Simon, offers a unique brand of shopping with a mix of popular name brand outlets, value retailers and full-price stores, plus family-oriented dining and entertainment concepts. The Mills are well-located in major metropolitan markets and many are recognized as leading tourism destinations. Notable properties include Arundel Mills (Baltimore), Gurnee Mills (Chicago), Grapevine Mills (Dallas), Ontario Mills (Los Angeles), Opry Mills (Nashville), Potomac Mills (Washington, DC) and Sawgrass Mills (Ft. Lauderdale/Miami).
Simon is a global leader in retail real estate ownership, management and development and a S&P100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE:SPG). Our industry-leading retail properties and investments across North America, Europe and Asia provide shopping experiences for millions of consumers every day and generate billions in annual retail sales. For more information, visit www.simon.com.
Delta Announces Intention to Acquire Additional Shares of Grupo Aeromexico
ATLANTA and MEXICO CITY, Nov. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) intends to acquire up to an additional 32 percent of the outstanding capital stock of Grupo Aeromexico S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: AEROMEX) through a cash tender offer for MXP$43.59 per share. This investment will strengthen the airlines’ partnership, provide more travel options for customers in the U.S. and Mexico and deliver the industry’s best customer experience.
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Currently, Delta owns approximately 4.1 percent of the outstanding shares of Grupo Aeromexico and holds an option to acquire an additional 8.1 percent. Separately, the Delta pension trust holds options to acquire approximately 4.6 percent of Grupo Aeromexico. Following completion of the tender offer, Delta and the Delta pension trust collectively would own and/or have options to acquire up to a total of 49 percent of the outstanding shares of Grupo Aeromexico.
“This new investment demonstrates Delta’s confidence in Mexico’s future and deepens our relationship with Aeromexico, cementing Delta’s long-term commitment to the customers we serve to, from and through Latin America,” said Delta President Ed Bastian.
Delta intends to commence the tender offer once required regulatory approvals in Mexico and the United States have been obtained. The tender offer will be subject to terms to be disclosed and customary closing conditions, including the acquisition by Delta of a minimum number of shares in the tender offer. The transaction also is subject to approval by the Boards of Directors of Delta and Grupo Aeromexico.
Delta and Aeromexico launched their first codeshare in 1994. In 2011, Delta entered into an enhanced commercial agreement with Aeromexico, and in 2012, Delta invested USD$65 million in shares of Grupo Aeromexico, the parent company of Aeromexico. In March, Delta and Aeromexico filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation seeking antitrust immunity for a new joint venture on flights between the United States and Mexico. The request also was submitted for approval to the Mexican antitrust authorities, the Comision Federal de Competencia Economica (Federal Economic Competition Commission).
About Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines is working to be the best U.S. airline in Latin America and the Caribbean. Its achievements have been recognized with five World Travel Awards in 2015 in the categories of North America’s Leading Airline and United States’ Leading Airline to the Caribbean, to Central America, to South America and to Mexico. Additionally, Delta was recognized with two top customer service distinctions by Latin Trade’s Best of Travel Annual Awards 2015, leading the categories of “Best Self-Check-In” and “Best Food and Beverage in the Delta One™ cabin”. Delta continues to grow in Latin America through its long-term exclusive alliances with GOL Linhas AEreas Inteligentes and Aeromexico and is committed to building a solid regional footprint thus enhancing its global network and offering a better overall experience for its customers. Delta provides service to 32 countries and 49 destinations in the region offering over 1,300 weekly flights between Latin America/Caribbean and the U.S.
Delta Air Lines serves more than 170 million customers each year. Delta was named to FORTUNE magazine’s top 50 World’s Most Admired Companies in addition to being named the most admired airline for the fourth time in five years. Additionally, Delta has ranked No.1 in the Business Travel News Annual Airline survey for four consecutive years, a first for any airline. With an industry-leading global network, Delta and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to 316 destinations in 57 countries on six continents. Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta employs nearly 80,000 employees worldwide and operates a mainline fleet of more than 800 aircraft. The airline is a founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance and participates in the industry’s leading trans-Atlantic joint venture with Air France-KLM and Alitalia as well as a joint venture with Virgin Atlantic. Including its worldwide alliance partners, Delta offers customers more than 15,000 daily flights, with key hubs and markets including Amsterdam, Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York-JFK, New York-LaGuardia, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City, Seattle and Tokyo-Narita. Delta has invested billions of dollars in airport facilities, global products and services, and technology to enhance the customer experience in the air and on the ground. Additional information is available on the Delta News Hub, as well as delta.com, Twitter @DeltaNewsHub, Google.com/+Delta, Facebook.com/delta and Delta’s blog takingoff.delta.com.
All-New 2017 Hyundai Elantra Makes Its Debut At The Los Angeles Auto Show
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Hyundai today reveals its all-new 2017 Elantra at the Los Angeles Auto Show. As one of Hyundai’s all time best-selling models, the new Elantra enters its sixth-generation building on the momentum and success of its proven award-winning formula and strong value proposition by offering a bold aerodynamic design with sophisticated styling, all-new efficient powertrains for enhanced fuel economy, better ride quality and noise insulation, and comprehensive safety with class-above features.
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Assembled in both Montgomery, Alabama and Ulsan, South Korea, the new Elantra distinguishes itself from the compact car class with the addition of segment-first premium convenience and safety technologies, and is expected to receive a Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and a 5-Star Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The 2017 Elantra will arrive at Hyundai dealers in January.
STRIKING EXTERIOR DESIGN
The new Elantra projects confidence with sculpted body forms complemented by smoothly contoured lines that reveal the underlying inspiration of Hyundai designers. Inspired by the concept of dynamic precision, Elantra’s architecture was a perfect platform for collaboration between Hyundai designers and engineers to blend advanced styling with functional aerodynamics.
From the front, the new Elantra is defined by Hyundai’s signature hexagonal grille that projects a distinctive character when combined with its modern lighting signatures, including available HID headlights with Dynamic Bending Lights and unique vertical LED daytime running lights, which are firsts for Elantra. Elantra’s sporty lower front fascia integrates functional front wheel air curtains, a component that is derived from the Sonata Hybrid that helps manage air flow from the front of the vehicle and around the wheels to minimize turbulence and wind resistance. In addition, underbody covers, an aerodynamic rear bumper bottom spoiler and rear decklid designed with an expanded trunk edge contribute to Elantra’s 0.27 coefficient of drag.
Elantra features a sleek bodyside character line that accentuates a sweeping side window silhouette and striking side profile. Available premium features such as 17-inch alloy wheels, all-new LED door handle approach lights, side mirror LED turn signal indicators and LED taillights with high tech graphics add a level of sophistication and detail to this class-above compact sedan. The 2017 Elantra will be offered in eight exterior colors, five of which are new to the model. Elantra’s overall length has increased by just under an inch and its proportions are further enhanced by increasing its width by 1.0-inches, presenting a more athletic stance and stable appearance.
2017 Elantra Improved Proportions
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Specification (in.) |
2016 Elantra |
Change |
2017 Elantra |
|
Overall Length |
179.1 |
+0.8 |
179.9 |
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Overall Width |
69.9 |
+1.0 |
70.9 |
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Overall Height |
56.5 |
– |
56.5 |
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Wheelbase |
106.3 |
– |
106.3 |
MODERN INTERIOR DESIGN
On the inside, Elantra continues to depict a modern driver-oriented design that is optimized for intuitive control, improved interior roominess, high-quality materials and premium technology features. The contemporary interior design integrates premium soft-touch materials in key touch points and high-tech details to create an inviting and comfortable interior environment for all passengers.
The wide design of the instrument panel provides a feeling of spaciousness and is available with a 4.2-inch color TFT LCD instrument display for improved driver visibility and functionality. The rest of the center stack is laid out in a horizontal design with buttons and controls placed in logical groups by function, and a slight seven degree tilt toward the driver for optimal ergonomics. Available premium convenience features such as a segment-first integrated memory system for the power driver seat and side mirrors, dual automatic temperature control with auto defogging system and auto-dimming rearview mirror further enhance driving comfort, along with advanced ergonomic front seats. The front seats feature high-tension lightweight seat frames for improved performance against collisions, and a multi-firmness seat pad to help reduce driver fatigue over long distances.
In fact, all of Elantra’s seats, covered in either cloth or available leather, are made of SoyFoam™, an environmentally friendly seating foam that substitutes petroleum based polyol with hydroxyl-functionalized soybean oil and optimizes the formulation/process to maximize mechanical performance. For added comfort and convenience, passengers enjoy available heated front and rear seats with a versatile 60/40 split-folding rear seat. Elantra also offers class-above total interior volume with improved front and rear headroom. At 110.2 cu. ft. of total interior volume, the 2017 Elantra is classified as a Midsize car by the EPA, which is a class above Mazda3, Ford Focus and some premium models.
2017 Elantra Class-Above Interior Volume
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Specification (cu.ft.) |
2017 Hyundai |
2016 Ford |
2016 Mazda3 |
2016 Honda |
2016 Toyota |
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Passenger Volume |
95.8 |
90.7 |
96.3 |
97.8 |
97.5 |
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Cargo Volume |
14.4 |
13.2 |
12.4 |
15.1 |
13.0 |
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Total Interior Volume |
110.2 |
103.9 |
108.7 |
112.9 |
110.5 |
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EPA Size Classification |
Midsize |
Compact |
Compact |
Midsize |
Midsize |
Premium Model Comparison
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Specification (cu.ft.) |
2017 Hyundai Elantra |
2016 Audi A4 |
2016 Acura ILX |
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Passenger Volume |
95.8 |
90.6 |
89.3 |
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Cargo Volume |
14.4 |
12.4 |
12.3 |
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Total Interior Volume |
110.2 |
103.0 |
101.6 |
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EPA Size Classification |
Midsize |
Compact |
Compact |
In addition to passenger comfort, improving interior cabin noise management and reducing road noise were top development priorities for Hyundai engineers. To reduce engine sound a hood insulator is equipped on the majority of Elantra models. Engineers also reduced the aperture size in the front dash panel by 25 percent, increased the thickness of the front door window glass, and added various sound absorption materials in all pillars, inner fenders and floorpan. In an effort to further improve NVH characteristics, engineers also applied plastic and rubber bushings to the front sub-frame and increased the bushings size of the lower control arm.
REFINED & RESPONSIVE CHASSIS
The 2017 Elantra is not only lighter than the outgoing model, but its rigid chassis is now reinforced with 53 percent advanced high-strength steel compared to 21 percent from the previous model, providing improved stiffness at a lower body weight. This increased utilization results in a 29.5 percent stiffer torsional rigidity and 25.3 percent greater bending strength, which bring improvements in vehicle ride and handling, quietness, durability and driving performance. Furthermore, the new Elantra increased structural adhesive application 40 times at higher stress points on the chassis and to reinforce welding areas. A component often found in aerospace applications, these structural adhesives also contribute to improved NVH and vehicle dynamics due to extra stiffness in the chassis. Hyundai engineers focused on these enhancements to develop a more rigid body structure in an effort to target top safety ratings by the IIHS and NHTSA.
Improved ride comfort, handling and stability are achieved through Elantra’s redesigned rear suspension geometry that modifies the angle of the rear shock absorbers and changed the position of the coil springs on the coupled torsion beam axle. Additionally, an increase in rear bushing diameter helps to improve long term durability. Elantra’s front suspension uses an optimally designed McPherson strut with coil springs and gas shock absorbers along with a front stabilizer bar to help reduce body roll when cornering. The standard Motor-Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system instantly adjusts to changing driving conditions for greater precision and steering feel while improving fuel economy. Increased caster provides safe and reliable steering feedback at highway speeds.
NEW EFFICIENT POWERTRAINS
For 2017, the new Elantra receives two all-new powertrains designed for improved fuel efficiency and everyday drivability performance. The standard engine available on the base SE and Limited trim is a 2.0-liter Nu MPI Atkinson four-cylinder engine producing a peak 147 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 132 lb. ft. of torque at 4,500 rpm (estimated). This Atkinson cycle-type engine reduces pumping loss by delaying the close timing of the intake valve in the compression stroke, therefore maximizing the expansion ratio – it is the only Atkinson cycle engine to be combined with multi-port injection in the compact class. This greater expansion ratio is made more efficient by allowing additional energy to be produced. Furthermore, this engine features a high compression ratio of 12.5.
Other enhancements include intermediate valve cam phasing that increases the operational range of the intake valves and helps to reduce pumping loss. High energy ignition coils are also adopted to increase combustion efficiency through increasing spark intensity. A new electronically controlled thermostat decreases pumping energy and allows the thermostat to open at a higher temperature. Finally, piston cooling jets are added to cool down the piston by spraying oil at the lower position of the piston resulting in knock stability and fuel economy improvements. All of this results in up to a 2.2 percent increase in efficiency for optimized fuel economy, and an anticipated 29 city / 38 highway / 33 combined mpg (internal estimate for 6-A/T).
This 2.0-liter Nu four-cylinder engine is paired with either a standard six-speed manual transmission (available only on the SE trim) or Elantra’s next generation six-speed automatic transmission. The new automatic transmission helps deliver dynamic performance with an overall 3.3 percent increase in efficiency for optimized fuel economy. A new valve body improves gear shift responsiveness and control, while an optimization in oil pump size aids in improving operating efficiency. A multi-clutch torque converter is also a new addition that allows more control over lock-up. Finally, rolling resistance and friction are minimized by adopting double angular ball bearings.
The second powertrain is an all-new 1.4-liter Kappa turbocharged GDI four-cylinder engine equipped on the Elantra Eco trim, available in Spring 2016. This engine produces 128 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and a robust 156 lb-ft. of torque at a low 1,400 ~ 3,700 rpm and will be mated to an EcoShift seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The Eco trim is projected to achieve an unsurpassed estimated 35 mpg combined rating based on internal testing.
Other features of the 1.4L turbocharged GDI four-cylinder engine include an integrated cylinder head and exhaust manifold that improves fuel economy 5~7% at higher engine speeds. An optimized straight intake port increases tumble flow for fast combustion, suppressing knock tendency and improving fuel economy. The turbocharger is a single scroll design with an electric wastegate actuator. The optimized turbine and compressor employs a sophisticated scavenging strategy that improves low-end torque and response, while the electric wastegate actuator improves low-end torque and part-load fuel economy by reducing back pressure. Finally, the high pressure fuel injectors have six individually sized laser drilled holes to optimize the fuel spray pattern.
Both engines feature a multitude of friction-reducing and cooling components and high efficiency engineering features designed to enhance fuel economy and maximize performance. In addition, all Elantra trims are equipped with the new Drive Mode Select feature that adjusts both powertrain performance and steering effort, allowing the driver to customize the driving character by selecting from three modes: Eco, Normal or Sport, simply by touching a button on the center console.
COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY
In addition to the strengthened chassis, the 2017 Elantra makes structural improvements to the front side members that are now a hexagonal design and the dash-to-cowl connection has also been reinforced. The front apron to the A-pillar now features a straight and continuous load path and has hot stamping applied on the front side rear lower member. B-pillar assemblies feature partial softening hot stamping that start with a reinforcement section (150kgf grade) and then transition into a softening section (100kgf grade) to help absorb side impact. The rear doors also feature dual impact beams. A seven airbag system is standard, including a new driver’s knee airbag, along with Electronic Stability Control, Vehicle Stability Management, Traction Control, ABS and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System. The 2017 Elantra is expected to receive an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and NHTSA 5-star safety rating.
New for 2017, the Elantra also offers a wide array of advanced safety technologies, often reserved for luxury cars, to provide another defensive safety layer for its passengers beyond the standard safety system. Available Automatic Emergency Braking with class-exclusive Pedestrian Detection is a technology that utilizes both the front forward facing radar and camera through sensor fusion to detect a vehicle or pedestrian, and warn the driver of a potential collision. If the driver does not react to avoid the impact, the system will apply emergency braking.
Additional Elantra-first safety technologies include available Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Lane Change Assist, and a rearview camera, now with dynamic guidance. Lane Keep Assist uses a forward-facing camera to detect lane markings and will alert the driver if the vehicle drifts outside the lane without signaling. The system will apply corrective steering assistance if necessary, and is another active safety tool to assist Elantra drivers and help prevent accidents.
INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY & FEATURES
The 2017 Elantra truly advances ahead of the compact car class with innovative technology that enhances driver confidence and convenience, without the premium price. Elantra’s segment-exclusive hands-free Smart Trunk, allows Elantra drivers to conveniently open the trunk if their hands are full by simply approaching the rear of the vehicle with the key fob in a purse or pocket. An audible beep will sound three times, and the trunk will automatically open, making it easy to place items in the cargo area.
The new Elantra enhances the driver experience with available all new Dynamic Bending Light and Smart Cruise Control technology. Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) works in tandem with the HID headlights, so they turn-in with the direction of the steering wheel for better nighttime visibility and safety, while the additional High Beam Assist feature automatically dims the high beams when approaching vehicles are detected. Elantra’s Smart Cruise Control (SCC) makes highway and long distance driving more comfortable. Using a radar sensor mounted on the lower front grille, the SCC system maintains a set distance from the vehicle ahead in varied traffic conditions by automatically adjusting vehicle speed as needed.
ADVANCED CONNECTIVITY AND MULTIMEDIA
All Elantras come standard with iPhone®/USB and auxiliary input jacks and SiriusXM® satellite radio. New for 2017, the Elantra features two advanced infotainment systems beyond the base audio system that perfectly cater to the digitally connected – an available 7.0-inch Display Audio touchscreen system with rearview camera, and Hyundai’s next-generation 8.0-inch navigation system. Both multimedia systems are equipped with Android Auto for seamless and intuitive operation of the most commonly used smartphone functions including app-based navigation, streaming audio, voice-controlled search capabilities, plus any approved smartphone apps. Since smartphone integration requires a wired connection to the vehicle, Elantra provides an available second USB port for charging – the first application on a Hyundai vehicle.
The advanced 8.0-inch navigation system features an enhanced display with improved touch sensitivity for touch and drag control, increased screen brightness for better daytime visibility, and a split-screen display showing map and music data. Both SiriusXM Satellite Radio and HD Radio® Technology are standard on this system. For additional convenience and connectivity, navigation-equipped Elantras offer pre-loaded apps, voice control functions, and premium SiriusXM features.
- Pandora® capability
- Real-time SiriusXM® Travel Link® three-month trial period, including traffic, weather, sports, stocks, fuel prices, even movie times, multi-cultural channels and presets recording capability
- SiriusXM® Tune Start – plays current song from the beginning when tuning into a preset channel
- “Eyes Free” Siri integration –voice control function to prevent driver distraction
For the first time, Elantra also will offer an eight-speaker Infinity premium audio system, including a center speaker and subwoofer. Furthermore, music lovers will appreciate Hyundai’s first application of Harman’s patented Clari-Fi™ music restoration technology. Clari-Fi™ analyzes digital audio files during playback and automatically rebuilds much of what was lost in the compression process. This delivers a musical experience closer to the artists’ original intent, with increased dynamic range for enhanced realism, and improved overall fidelity.
NEXT-GENERATION BLUE LINK®
The 2017 Elantra offers the next-generation Hyundai Blue Link system with enhanced safety, service and infotainment telematics. Blue Link brings seamless connectivity directly into the car with technology like Remote Start w/ Climate Control, Destination Search powered by Google®, Remote Door Lock/Unlock, Car Finder, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, and Stolen Vehicle Recovery. Blue Link can be easily accessed from the buttons on the rearview mirror, the web or via smartphone app. Some of these features can even be controlled via the latest Android Wear™ and new Apple Watch™ smartwatch offerings.
Blue Link is offered in three service packages: Connected Care & Remote is available on all models and Guidance is available on Navigation-equipped models. 2017 Elantras equipped with Blue Link offer one year of complimentary Blue Link Connected Care.
Connected Care package (complimentary for 1-year):
- Automatic Collision Notification (ACN) and Assistance
- SOS Emergency Assistance
- Enhanced Roadside Assistance
- Monthly Vehicle Health Report
- Maintenance Alerts
- Automated Diagnostic Trouble Code Notification (DTC)
- Service Link
- Blue Link App (smartphone, smartwatch)
- On-Demand Diagnostics
- Driving Information
Remote package:
- Remote Start with Climate Control
- Remote Door Lock/Unlock
- Remote Horn and Lights
- Car Finder via Mobile App
- Stolen Vehicle Recovery/Slowdown/Immobilization
- Vehicle Safeguard Alerts:
- Geo-Fence
- Valet Alert
- Speed/Curfew Alert
Guidance package (Navigation-equipped models):
- Destination search powered by Google®
- Destination Send-to-Car by Google®
More details on specific Blue Link-equipped vehicles available at www.hyundaibluelink.com.
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 830 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. Hyundai Blue Link Connected Care provides owners of Hyundai models equipped with the Blue Link telematics system with proactive safety and car care services complimentary for one year with enrollment. These services include Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and in-vehicle service scheduling.
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Hyundai N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo Concept To Have North American Debut At Los Angeles Auto Show
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Hyundai debuted its N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo Concept for the North American market at the Los Angeles Auto Show. This concept demonstrates the Hyundai brand’s unique perspective on future performance characteristics and was developed as one of the latest additions to the Vision Gran Turismo. The Vision Gran Turismo project invites automakers, design houses and leading brands to design special concept vehicles that showcase the future of automotive design, exclusively for Gran Turismo®, one of the most popular video game franchises. The N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo boasts a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain capable of generating an impressive 884 PS (872 HP), using an additional super capacitor system.
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HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 830 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. Hyundai Blue Link Connected Care provides owners of Hyundai models equipped with the Blue Link telematics system with proactive safety and car care services complimentary for one year with enrollment. These services include Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and in-vehicle service scheduling.
About the Gran Turismo® Franchise
Gran Turismo® celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2013, having first appeared internationally in 1998. The multi-award-winning franchise has been the most successful ever for PlayStation®, and in 2013 it also surpassed worldwide sales of 70 million units. Various iterations of Gran Turismo have been created for PlayStation®, PlayStation®2, PlayStation®3 and PSP (PlayStation®Portable) systems, and have always been regarded as the best and most authentic driving simulators ever created due to true-to-life graphics, authentic physics technology and design. Since the inception of Gran Turismo, famed creator Kazunori Yamauchi and Polyphony Digital Inc. in Japan have revolutionized the racing category as we know it today. His offerings provide the most realistic driving simulation in the industry and a unique medium for automotive manufacturers to showcase their products. Gran Turismo®6, the latest iteration of the game, was released on December 6, 2013.
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Ad Council, U.S. Department of Transportation and Project Yellow Light Join Forces with YouTube Star Meg DeAngelis to Prevent Texting and Driving
NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As part of their ongoing Stop the Texts. Stop the Wrecks. Texting and Driving Prevention campaign, the Ad Council and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are partnering with YouTube creator and actress Meg DeAngelis to raise awareness of this dangerous behavior. The collaboration also coincides with the release of new television campaign public service advertisements (PSAs) and the launch of Project Yellow Light, a national video contest and scholarship program that aims to educate young drivers on and generate engagement around this issue.
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Meg is joining the effort as part of the Ad Council’s Creators for Good program by distributing new exclusive video content to her almost four million subscribers on YouTube. The video amplifies the campaign message, showing drivers that no matter how “safely” they think they can drive while doing other things, distracted driving is always dangerous. Created as an advice video, Meg runs through “10 Everyday Things You’re Doing Wrong” – from putting in bobby pins to folding your clothes – and ends with a serious message to her fans about the dangers of texting and driving.
“Texting and driving is such a serious issue, so I’m really proud to be a voice of this important campaign,” said DeAngelis. “I want all of my viewers to stay safe, so I hope that together, we can spread the word on the dangers of distracted driving.”
In 2013, 3,154 people were killed and an estimated additional 424,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers. Distracted driving is very dangerous, and teens are some of the worst offenders. According to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 15 percent of drivers between 15 and 18 were distracted by the use of cell phones while driving.
As part of her collaboration with the campaign, Meg will also be lending her expertise as a judge for Project Yellow Light, an annual contest and scholarship program. The national competition was established by Julie Garner of the Martin Agency in memory of her teenage son Hunter, who was killed in a fatal car crash. The contest calls on students to submit original short videos designed to encourage their peers to embrace safe driving habits and not be distracted. Recognizing the power of the peer-produced content in changing attitudes and behaviors around texting and driving, each year the Ad Council turns the winning videos into PSAs for distribution to their national network of more than 1,600 TV stations.
“We’re more focused and determined than ever to spread the word to our youngest drivers of the dangers of distracted driving,” said Julie Garner, co-founder of Project Yellow Light. “With each year, the students’ films get better and their messages stronger. We can’t wait to see what the coming year has in store.”
“One of the most powerful tools we have in saving teen lives is the influence of fellow teens,” said NHTSA Administrator Mark Rosekind. “Modeling good behavior and encouraging teens to speak up when their peers engage in risky behavior are all ways we can stop the texts and stop the wrecks.”
“Project Yellow Light has been so successful in its peer-to-peer approach of engaging creative young adults around the issue of texting and driving,” said Lisa Sherman, President and CEO of the Ad Council. “YouTube is another powerful peer-to-peer engagement tool; Meg DeAngelis’s fans see her as a trusted friend, and we hope that this will help them to realize that texting and driving isn’t acceptable.”
Since launching in 2007, Project Yellow Light has garnered widespread support from partners including NHTSA, the Ad Council, the National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS), Mazda Motorsports and U-Haul. Joining Meg on the judging panel will be recording artist and songwriter Aloe Blacc, renowned filmmaker and social activist, Kweku Mandela, President of Sparkling Brands and Strategic Marketing at Coca Cola, Wendy Clark, Co-Chairman of Goodby Silverstein & Partners, Jeff Goodby, and Chief Creative Officer at Pereira & O’Dell, PJ Pereira. The contest awards scholarship prizes in two categories: high school and college. Last year’s high school winner was Marlowe Lexvold of Minnesota for his “No One Should Text” video, and the college grand prize was awarded to brothers Sam and Wrenn Senser from Nebraska, whose “It’s Not Safe” video was shown several times at the Virginia Film Festival in Charlottesville, VA, this past weekend. First place winners receive a $5,000 scholarship, with second-place finishers receiving $2,000 and third-place finishers receiving $1,000. Scholarships are made possible by the generosity of Mazda Motorsports and U-Haul.
The Ad Council has also just released new English and Spanish language television PSAs developed pro bono by ad agency Pereira & O’Dell. The PSAs remind people that the kind of overconfidence displayed by those who text and drive is selfish and dangerous, and that no one is special enough to text and drive. The creative directs viewers to the campaign’s new Tumblr site StopTextsStopWrecks.org for more information, and tips on how to stop texting and driving. The new strategy will be supported with shareable graphics and content across the campaign’s social channels on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@StopTheTexts), with radio, outdoor and web assets released in the coming weeks. The PSAs will run in advertising time and space entirely donated by the media, per the Ad Council’s model.
“We’ve learned from previous distracted driving PSAs that texting and driving and can cause serious accidents so we are focusing on how socially unacceptable and despicable this behavior is,” said PJ Pereira, CCO & Co-Founder of Pereira & O’Dell. “You could be the nicest person on the planet but once you text and drive you should feel pressure all around you and be judged negatively by your peers.”
The Ad Council and NHTSA have been working together to address distracted driving among teens since 2012. To date, the Stop the Texts. Stop the Wrecks. campaign has received more than $192 million in donated media support and the campaign has garnered more than 708,000 visits to the website stoptextsstopwrecks.org.
The call for the 9th annual Project Yellow Light submissions began on October 31, 2015, and the program will be accepting applications through April 1, 2016. For more details on timing, judging criteria and a full list of rules and regulations, visit projectyellowlight.com.
About The Ad Council
The Ad Council is a private, non-profit organization with a rich history of marshaling volunteer talent from the advertising and media industries to deliver critical messages to the American public. Having produced literally thousands of PSA campaigns addressing the most pressing social issues of the day, the Ad Council has affected, and continues to affect, tremendous positive change by raising awareness, inspiring action and saving lives. To learn more about the Ad Council and its campaigns, visit adcouncil.org, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or view our PSAs on YouTube.
About NHTSA
For more than four decades, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has served as the key federal agency charged with improving safety on our nation’s roadways. As part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, NHTSA is working to reduce traffic-related deaths and injuries by promoting the use of safety belts and child safety seats; helping states and local communities address the threat of drunk drivers; regulating safety standards and investigating safety defects in motor vehicles; establishing and enforcing fuel economy standards; conducting research on driver behavior and traffic safety; and providing consumer information on issues ranging from child passenger safety to impaired driving. For more information visit nhtsa.gov.
Project Yellow Light
Project Yellow Light is a film competition for high school juniors and seniors and college students designed to create compelling video stories that convince their peers to develop safe driving habits. The project was created by Julie, Lowell and Alex Garner in memory of their son/brother, Hunter who died tragically in a car crash in 2007. Each year the winner of the film competition receives The Hunter Garner Scholarship. Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Scholarship is a non-profit organization that began in Hunter’s school, Riverbend High in Fredericksburg, VA, with aspirations to inspire and motivate youth all over America. The program is designed to give young adults a voice and a role in reversing the number of car crashes — the number one killer of teenagers and young adults in the U.S.