Page 2821

2016 Honda Odyssey Poised to Clean Up and Entertain with HondaVAC™ and Rear Seat Entertainment Now Applied to New Special Edition Model

0





2016 Honda Odyssey Poised to Clean Up and Entertain with HondaVAC™ and Rear Seat Entertainment Now Applied to New Special Edition Model

High-value Special Edition includes premium features such as Rear Entertainment System, SiriusXM® Radio and HondaVAC™ to offer families even more choice of Honda’s award-winning minivan


TORRANCE, California, Aug. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2016 Honda Odyssey goes on sale August 4 with a trim lineup expanded to eight models and a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)1 of $29,275. Slotted between EX and EX-L trims, the MSRP for the new Special Edition (SE) is $33,375. With the acclaimed HondaVAC® and a comprehensive selection of premium features available lower in the trim lineup, along with class-leading EPA fuel-economy ratings of 19/28/22 mpg2 city/highway/combined, the 2016 Odyssey is designed to comfortably and efficiently accommodate the lifestyles of American families.

Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150803/254087

Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140415/73520

The new Odyssey SE offers customers a high-value proposition, building on the well-equipped EX to enhance in-vehicle entertainment and convenience with several premium features found in higher trims:

  • Rear Entertainment System (RES)
  • 115V power outlet incorporated into RES control panel
  • SiriusXM® Radio
  • HondaVAC™ in-vehicle vacuum cleaner

“Our Odyssey customers have told us some of the features they value most and we have packaged these in the new Odyssey SE model to create a special value edition that we know American families are going to love,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of Honda Sales. 

The Odyssey was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Minivan for Families for its fifth straight year in 2015 and has earned the 2015 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy: Minivan award.  Also ranked highest in the ALG Residual Value Awards in the Best Minivan (MPV) category for the fourth consecutive year, the 2016 Odyssey is being introduced following a very successful year of sales and accolades. View, build and price at 2016 Honda Odyssey at automobiles.honda.com/odyssey.

TRIM

MSRP1

EPA MPG Rating 2

(city/highway/combined)

Odyssey LX

$29,275

19/28/22

Odyssey EX

$32,425

19/28/22

Odyssey SE

$33,375

19/28/22

Odyssey EX-L

$35,925

19/28/22

Odyssey EX-L with RES

$37,525

19/28/22

Odyssey EX-L with Navi

$37,925

19/28/22

Odyssey Touring

$42,180

19/28/22

Odyssey Touring Elite

$44,750

19/28/22

Powertrain
The 2016 Odyssey is powered by a 3.5-liter, 24-valve V-6 engine producing 248 hp at 5,700 rpm and 250 lb-ft of torque at 4,800 rpm. Honda’s i-VTEC® enhances power delivery while Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) helps maximize fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The engine is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission which together helped the Odyssey receive EPA fuel-economy ratings of 19/28/22 mpg2 city/highway/combined and California Air Resources Board (CARB) ULEV-2 emissions certification3.

Body
Refined and youthful, sporty and advanced, the Odyssey’s styling includes premium elements including black-trimmed headlights, available fog lights, a muscular hood, and black-surround grille for an upscale appearance. Body-color matched side mirrors and bright chrome trim add to the premium appearance. Rear styling and LED taillights with clear lenses and eye-catching perimeter “light pipes” add to the polished look.

Lightweight aluminum is used for the hood, front fenders and front suspension lower control arms. The LX model features 17-inch steel wheels with covers, while EX and EX-L models utilize 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels. Touring and Touring Elite models feature 18-inch premium sport aluminum alloy wheels.

The 2016 Odyssey EX, SE, EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite models have a wiper-linked headlight system that automatically turns on the headlights when the front wipers are activated. In addition, standard one-touch turn signals provide convenience for the driver when making routine lane changes. With this system, one flick of the turn-signal lever provides three blinks of the turn signals – ideal for changing lanes. Pressing the lever past the “click point” provides continuous blinking.

A keyless entry system with push button start – on EX, SE, EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite trims – allows the driver to approach the vehicle, open the door and start the engine – all without touching a key. The system only requires the driver have possession of the key fob. The system also simplifies opening the sliding side doors and tailgate – locking all doors when leaving the vehicle requires only touching the lock button on any door handle.

Interior
The 2016 Odyssey’s interior is ideal for families, with high-grade meter illumination and interior lighting, chrome-trimmed instrument dials and door handles, an available 7-inch touchscreen, and an ideally positioned DVD player for the available Rear Entertainment System. Sophisticated styling and white halo lighting make the instrumentation easier to read and the climate controls easy to operate.

All 2016 Odyssey models and trim levels include a rearview camera. Odyssey LX, EX, SE and EX-L models feature a single-angle “Normal View” display, while EX-L Navi, Touring and Touring Elite models have a Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with wide, normal and top-down views – all with improved optical quality. All rearview camera systems feature guidelines.

An Expanded View Driver’s Mirror is also standard on all Odyssey models. The driver’s side mirror provides a 19-percent increase in visible area, offering an enhanced view of objects that might otherwise be hidden in the vehicle’s blind spot. Included on Odyssey EX, SE, EX-L and Touring models, the Honda LaneWatch™ display provides an expanded rear view of the passenger side roadway. The system uses a camera mounted on the bottom of the passenger door mirror, which when activated by the right turn signal or the signal-stalk LaneWatch™ button, displays a live, 80-degree view of the passenger-side roadway, compared to 18- to 22-degrees typical of a standard door mirror. The Touring Elite features the Blind Spot Information (BSI) system that uses radar sensors located on both sides of the rear bumpers to continually monitor blind-spot areas to help determine whether a vehicle is in the driver’s blind spot. The system provides a visual cue by lighting an indicator near the sideview mirrors, depending on which side of the Odyssey a vehicle is detected. The system also gives an audible warning and flashes the indicator to further alert the driver if the turn signal is activated on the side where a vehicle is being detected. To prevent false alarms while maneuvering at low speed, the BSI system is disabled below approximately 20 mph.  

HondaVAC™
The Odyssey SE and Touring Elite feature the first minivan in-vehicle vacuum cleaner system, HondaVAC™, which is designed to help families keep the Odyssey’s interior neat and clean. Engineered for dry use, the HondaVAC™ operates on the vehicle’s 12-volt electrical system, and its performance easily surpasses that of a handheld rechargeable vacuums.

Integrated in the rear cargo area of the vehicle, the HondaVAC™ includes an extendable hose that can reach every interior corner of the vehicle. Two separate head attachments expand versatility, while a removable debris canister and replaceable filter bag makes maintaining the vacuum easy. To protect the vehicle battery’s state of charge, the HondaVAC™ runs up to eight minutes when the vehicle’s ignition is in Accessory mode – or continuously if the engine is running.

Audio, Connectivity and Rear Entertainment
Odyssey EX, SE, EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite models have intuitive touch panel controls that reduce button clutter on the center stack. An upper 8-inch display and a lower 7-inch display provide a simpler overall interface improving usability of multiple features at one time (i.e. phone and audio. navigation and audio, etc.).

When paired to a compatible cellular phone, Aha™ and Pandora® interfaces are available on EX, SE, EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite models. SiriusXM® Radio is included in SE, EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite models, a HDD audio system comes on the EX-L Navi, Touring and Touring Elite models, and a rear DVD player is standard in SE, EX-L RES, Touring and Touring Elite models. The Touring Elite also features HD Radio™ and new Neural 5.1 Surround™ audio.

Audio system output to seven speakers is 240 watts for Odyssey LX, 270 watts for EX, SE, EX-L and EX-L RES, and 246 watts for EX-L Navi and Touring. The premium audio system in the Odyssey Touring Elite boasts 650 watts of power and 12 speakers.

HandsFreeLink® is included on all models, and Bluetooth® audio streaming, SMS and email functions are available with compatible smartphones. Additional features include a phonebook, call history, speed dial and contact picture. Odyssey EX, SE, EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite include HondaLink™ featuring Aha™ which offers content from hundreds of channels through a tethered compatible smartphone.

The Rear Entertainment System (RES) on the SE, EX-L RES, Touring and Touring Elite models features an intuitive control layout and high screen quality. This system features ideal placement of the DVD player and intuitive operation for the rear audio controls. Screen resolution is VGA on SE, EX-L RES and Touring models, and the Touring Elite’s higher grade 16.2-inch WVGA ultra-widescreen offers increased resolution.

Safety and Driver Assistive Features
The Odyssey utilizes the next-generation of the Honda Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure and makes extensive use of high-strength steel in the A-, B- and C-pillars, roof rails, floor rails, front body area, and front subframe. This results in a very strong front frame and door structure for increased protection in a frontal collision.

Advanced driver-assistive technologies available on the Odyssey include Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW). Using the Odyssey’s front camera module, FCW warns of a possible collision with a vehicle detected in front, while LDW notifies the driver of departures from detected lanes4. The two systems are packaged together on Odyssey EX-L, Touring and Touring Elite models, and provide visual and audible warnings.

North American Development and Manufacturing
The Odyssey was designed and engineered by Honda R&D Americas in its Los Angeles design studio and Raymond, Ohio, new-model development center.  The Odyssey is produced5 exclusively by Honda Manufacturing of Alabama in Lincoln, Alabama.

For More Information
Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com/odyssey.To join the Odyssey community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/Honda/Odyssey. Additional media information including, pricing, features and high-resolution photography of the 2016 Honda Odyssey is available at hondanews.com/channels/odyssey.

1Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) excluding tax, license, registration, $880 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
22016 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
3ULEV-2 (Ultra-Low-Emission Vehicle) models as certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
4FCW cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and other factors. System operation affected by high interior heat. FCW does not include a braking function. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions. LDW only alerts drivers when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use. LDW may not detect all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
5The Odyssey is built using domestically and globally sourced parts.

The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd is under license; SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries; Pandora, the Pandora logo and other Pandora marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc. or its subsidiaries worldwide.


(Español) Los camiones Honda y Acura se combinan para alcanzar un nuevo récord de ventas para American Honda y la compañía reporta sólidas ganancias en ventas en julio de 2015

0

Sorry, this entry is only available in Español.

Four Extraordinary Nurses Dedicated to Maternal and Infant Health Recognized By March of Dimes

0






Four Extraordinary Nurses Dedicated to Maternal and Infant Health Recognized By March of Dimes


WHITE PLAINS, New York, Aug. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Four exceptional nurses have been awarded nursing scholarships by the March of Dimes for graduate and doctoral studies in the field of maternal-child nursing.

Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150409/197662LOGO

“The work of these four candidates is a testament to their dedication to improving the health of mothers and babies in their communities,” says Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, president of the March of Dimes.  “The March of Dimes is proud to help them continue their education at this critical stage of their careers.” 

Lauren Head, RN, of Decatur, GA, is pursuing a doctorate in nursing at Emory University in Atlanta with the long term goal of reducing educational and health disparities among infants. She is a research assistant with “Talk With Me Baby,” a statewide initiative to encourage parents to talk to their newborns with the goal improving their learning ability.

Valerie Willis, MSN, RN, PNP-BC, CNS-BC, is a PhD student at the University of San Diego in California. As a pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) and parent-child clinical nurse specialist serving high risk infants, she also precepts PNP students and volunteers at local middle schools to promote careers in nursing. She actively engages in child and family health advocacy through two National Associations, Neonatal Nurses and Pediatric Nurse Practitioners.

Ali Sevilla de Cocco, RN, of Nashville, TN, is pursuing a master’s degree in nurse-midwifery at Vanderbilt University. She has volunteered as a doula and as the co-director of Vanderbilt’s Shade Tree Early Pregnancy Program (STEPP) free prenatal clinic, for underinsured or uninsured women. She is also a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives Diversity and Inclusion Task Force.

Laura Manns-James, CNM, of Oberlin, OH, is pursuing a doctorate at Kent State University. She is studying how stress from racial discrimination affects the health of young African American women of childbearing age, possibly contributing to poorer perinatal outcomes.  Laura teaches at Frontier Nursing University, and also volunteers as a certified nurse midwife and a nurse practitioner at a local health clinic. 

Qualified applicants for the March of Dimes graduate nursing scholarships are registered nurses currently enrolled in a graduate program in maternal-child nursing at the master’s or doctoral level.  Applicants must be a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives, the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, or the National Association of Neonatal Nurses. Applications for the 2016 scholarships will be available this fall on the March of Dimes website at marchofdimes.org/scholarship, or by calling the March of Dimes at (914) 997-4609.  Applications are due January 15, 2016.

The March of Dimes is the leading non-profit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premiere event, March for Babies©, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.org or nacersano.org. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.



Kia Motors America Sets Third Consecutive Monthly Sales Record With Best-Ever July Performance

0





Kia Motors America Sets Third Consecutive Monthly Sales Record With Best-Ever July Performance


Year-To-Date Sales Up 7.7 Percent;


Forte Compacts Up 41 Percent in July


IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — After outpacing the industry with the best first-half sales performance in company history, Kia Motors America’s (KMA) momentum continued in July with a record 56,311 vehicles sold. Kia is up 5.0 percent year-to-date, and the best-ever July sales total came in a month that saw:

  • The K900 earn the highest-ever overall score in AutoPacific’s® Vehicle Satisfaction Awards as well as Cadenza, Soul and Sportage topping their respective segments;
  • Soul EV availability expand to Oregon and Washington; and
  • The Sedona win the J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEALsm) award in the Minivan segment.

“SUVs continue to push the industry, and while Sportage and Sorento were part of that trend, the big news for Kia is that our car line continues to make gains as demonstrated by the Forte compacts’ sharp increase in July,” said Michael Sprague, Chief Operating Officer and EVP, KMA. “Consumer confidence remains high, and with Kia’s standing as a proven quality leader we are seeing customers shopping the brand in increasing numbers as our summer sales event continues.”

About Kia Motors America
Kia Motors America (KMA) is the marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea.  KMA proudly serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and LPGA and set an all-time annual sales record in 2014, surpassing the 500,000 unit mark for the third consecutive year. KMA offers a complete line of vehicles, including the rear-drive K9001 flagship sedan, Cadenza premium sedan, Sorento CUV, Soul urban passenger vehicle, Soul Electric Vehicle2, Sportage compact CUV, Optima midsize sedan, Optima Hybrid, the Forte compact sedan, Forte5 and Forte Koup, Rio and Rio 5-door subcompacts and the Sedona midsize multi-purpose vehicle, through a network of more than 765 dealers across the United States.  Kia’s U.S. manufacturing plant in West Point, Georgia, builds the Optima* and Sorento* and is responsible for the creation of more than 15,000 plant and supplier jobs.

Information about KMA and its full vehicle line-up is available at www.kia.com. For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com.  To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at www.kiamedia.com/us/en/newsalert.

* The Sorento and Optima GDI (EX, SX & Limited and certain LX Trims only) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

MONTH OF JULY

YEAR-TO-DATE

Model

2015

2014

2015

2014

Rio

2,227

3,791

17,062

23,757

Forte

7,868

5,566

51,050

43,517

Optima

12,638

13,588

92,604

96,401

Cadenza

410

587

3,699

6,002

K900

480

132

1,190

948

Sportage

5,292

4,412

29,247

24,368

Sorento

9,749

8,749

66,170

60,670

Sedona

3,672

775

24,280

4,351

Soul

13,975

14,709

81,961

89,708

Total

56,311

52,309

367,263

349,722

1 2015 K900 V8 available in select trims and in select markets with limited availability.
2 Soul EV in select markets with limited availability.

 


Convoy of Hope’s Rev. Eddie Rentz Named NHCLC Vice President of Compassion

0






Convoy of Hope’s Rev. Eddie Rentz Named NHCLC Vice President of Compassion


SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC)/CONEL announced today that evangelist Rev. Eddie Rentz will now serve as the NHCLC’s Vice President of Compassion. Rentz currently serves as the National Spokesperson and Director for the Hispanic and Ethnic Initiative for Convoy of Hope, a faith-based, international, humanitarian-relief organization. 

Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120912/CL72800LOGO

“The NHCLC has worked with Convoy of Hope for many years, but this new partnership will help take the collaboration to another level,” said Tony Suarez, Executive Vice President of the NHCLC/CONEL. “Our members will now be able to find new ways to serve their communities and individuals around the world with Convoy of Hope’s help.”

Convoy of Hope has helped more than 70 million people who are impoverished, hungry, hurting and without Christ through their Children’s Feeding Program, Disaster Services, Agricultural Initiative, Women’s Empowerment Program, Community Events and Partner Resourcing Program.

“Dr. Rodriguez continually emphasizes the cross is both vertical and horizontal. The vertical is our continual pursuit of a real, authentic, vibrant relationship with God. The horizontal is our call to action by showing the love of God through compassionate acts of kindness,” Rentz said. “It is our responsibility to feed the poor; provide clean water; respond to disasters with needed supplies; train farmers to grow organically and increase the yield of their crops; and train women to start and sustain a business so they can break the cycle of poverty in their generation. That’s the power of partnership and compassion.”

In the role of Vice President of Compassion for NHCLC/CONEL, Rentz will work to find tangible ways for the NHCLC and Convoy of Hope to serve those home and abroad, offering compassion and sharing the love of God.

“I am thrilled and honored to help expand the relationship between Convoy of Hope and NHCLC/CONEL, impacting the world around us in bigger ways than we thought possible,” said Rentz. “Through this partnership we will be able to feed more people, provide job training more women around the world, additional disaster relief aid, and bring more people out of the cycle of poverty.”

NHCLC/CONEL emphasizes “7 Directives” of Life, Family, Compassionate Evangelism, Stewardship, Justice, Education and Youth —all of which are in line with the strengths of Convoy of Hope and its outreach in the United States and around the globe.

NHCLC/CONEL is the world’s largest Hispanic Christian organization. It serves as a representative voice for the more than 100 million Hispanic Evangelicals assembled in over 40,000 U.S. churches and another 500,000 congregations spread throughout the Spanish-speaking diaspora. The organization seeks to reconcile Evangelist Billy Graham’s message of salvation through Christ with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s march of prophetic activism. For additional information, visit http://www.nhclc.org.


Texas home prices hit all-time high, home sales rise in second quarter of 2015

0





Texas home prices hit all-time high, home sales rise in second quarter of 2015

Texas Association of Realtors releases 2015-Q2 edition of the Texas Quarterly Housing Report


AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Texas home prices hit an all-time high in the second quarter of 2015, while home sales remained strong amid high demand, according to the 2015-Q2 Texas Quarterly Housing Report released today by the Texas Association of Realtors.

“The impact of lower oil prices continues to be delayed, leading to a surprisingly strong second quarter. In fact, Texas home sales are actually stronger than they were this time last year, when oil prices were nearly $100 a barrel,” said Scott Kesner, chairman of the Texas Association of Realtors. “This is further evidence of the strong and enduring demand for Texas real estate.”

According to the report, Texas home sales increased 46.3 percent from 2015-Q1 and 4.7 percent year-over-year to 88,906 home sales.

During the same time frame, the median price for Texas homes increased 8.1 percent from 2014-Q2 to $200,000 and average price increased 9 percent year-over-year to $258,786. This is the first time the median price for Texas homes has risen to $200,000 and an all-time high for Texas home prices.

Monthly housing inventory continued to decline, falling 9.2 percent year-over-year to 3.8 months. Inventory is still firmly within a seller’s market, as the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University estimates that a monthly housing inventory of 6.5 months is a level at which supply and demand for homes is balanced.

Jim Gaines, Ph.D., economist with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, explained, “Despite expected negative impacts from the decline in the oil price and rig counts, both existing housing development and new single-family home sales continue to be strong. While a down oil and gas market makes it difficult to forecast Texas real estate for the rest of the year, preliminary numbers indicate a positive third quarter of 2015. Additionally, the expectation of rising interest rates in the near future could be stimulating demand as well.”

Chairman Kesner concluded, “As home prices continue to rise, housing affordability could become a greater issue across the state. The Texas Association of Realtors is committed to keeping homeownership affordable and fully supports the property tax exemption increase and the permanent ban on a real estate transfer tax proposed in Proposition 1.”

About the Texas Quarterly Housing Report

Data for the Texas Quarterly Housing Report is provided by the Data Relevance Project, a partnership among local REALTOR® associations and their MLSs, the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, and the Texas Association of REALTORS®. The report provides quarterly real estate sales data from a statewide perspective and for 25 metropolitan statistical areas in Texas. It is scheduled for release by the Texas Association of REALTORS® on the following dates each year (or the next business day): Feb. 1, May 1, Aug. 1 and Nov. 1. To view the 2015-Q2 report in its entirety, visit TexasRealEstate.com.

About the Texas Association of REALTORS®

With more than 100,000 members, the Texas Association of REALTORS® is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas. We advocate on behalf of Texas REALTORS® and private-property owners to keep homeownership affordable, protect private-property rights, and promote public policies that benefit homeowners. Visit TexasRealEstate.com to learn more.

CONTACT: Danielle Urban
Pierpont Communications
512-448-4950
[email protected]


(Español) Rahal, Maestro de Honda en Mid-Ohio

0

Sorry, this entry is only available in Español.

Honda and Acura Trucks Combine for New American Honda Sales Record as Company Reports Robust July 2015 Sales Gains

0

American Honda Motor Co Inc



Honda and Acura Trucks Combine for New American Honda Sales Record as Company Reports Robust July 2015 Sales Gains

–     American Honda shattered its previous July truck sales record set in 2006, climbing 13.2 percent on sales of 70,613 units leading an overall 7.7 percent increase for the month 

–     Honda CR-V has best-ever July with 31,785 units sold for an increase of 11.4 percent

–     Acura RDX jumps 29.6 percent on sales of 4,577 for another July record

–     Acura ILX also has best July with sales up 30.6 percent, joining TLX to boost Acura cars more than 100 percent for the month 


TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported an increase of 7.7 percent in July 2015, on sales of 146,324 Honda and Acura vehicles. Honda and Acura trucks led the July sales gain, combining for a 13.2 percent increase on sales of 70,613 vehicles. Honda Division sales rose 6.5 percent overall on sales of 131,409 units, while Acura reported a gain of 19.5 percent with 14,915 vehicles sold in July.  

Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150803/254146
Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100923/HONDALOGO

Honda
Honda trucks had another strong month, jumping 16.2 percent on sales of 61,059 vehicles. CR-V led the way with sales of over 31,000 units while the new HR-V grabbed 5,909 sales and, despite the continued production ramp-up, the brand-new 2016 Pilot earned nearly 10,000 new customers in July—its first full month on the market. Odyssey also gained significantly in July.

Despite the market rush toward trucks, Civic and Accord each posted stronger performances over 30,000 units – with Civic gaining 3.7 percent on sales of 31,139 while 34,496 Accords were sold in July to nearly match a very strong July 2014.

  • The award-winning CR-V rolled on to yet another record month, posting an 11.4 percent gain on sales of 31,785 units.
  • Odyssey maintained its upward trend, increasing 17.8 percent on sales of 12,851 vehicles in July.
  • 31,139 Civics were sold in July for a gain of 3.7 percent.

“This is not only the strongest lineup of Honda light trucks in our history, from top to bottom it is one of the hottest lineups in the industry’s hottest segment—trucks,” said Jeff Conrad, Honda Division senior vice president and general manager. “What feels really good is that Honda automobiles are also showing considerable strength, even with the new 2016 Accord and all-new Civic on the horizon.”

Acura
With a nearly 20 percent overall gain, sedans continue to evolve into one of the key Acura brand success stories. The recently refreshed ILX steps up with a best-ever July, combining with a still-streaking TLX to push Acura cars up 101.7 percent for the month. The RDX showed renewed strength as it set a new July benchmark with a nearly 30 percent gain, while the MDX is working through inventory issues.

  • The redesigned ILX posted a second straight monthly record, gaining 30.6 percent on sales of 1,613 units
  • The refreshed RDX continued its gains, jumping 29.6 percent with sales of 4,577 units in July
  • Acura sedan sales totaled 5,361 in July, up 101.7 percent for the month.

“With Acura sedan sales continuing to strengthen, the Acura brand is on its strongest footing in years,” said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda. “With both sedans and trucks clicking with luxury buyers Acura is on pace for our best sales year in nearly a decade.”

 

American Honda Vehicle Sales for July 2015

Month-to-Date

Year-to-Date

July 2015

July 2014

DSR** % Change

MoM % Change

July 2015

July 2014

DSR** % Change

YoY % Change

American Honda Total

146,324

135,908

7.7%

7.7%

899,325

875,344

2.7%

2.7%

Total Car Sales

75,711

73,531

3.0%

3.0%

459,727

476,945

-3.6%

-3.6%

Total Truck Sales

70,613

62,377

13.2%

13.2%

439,598

398,399

10.3%

10.3%

Honda Total Car Sales

70,350

70,873

-0.7%

-0.7%

422,414

449,405

-6.0%

-6.0%

Honda Total Truck Sales

61,059

52,555

16.2%

16.2%

374,909

335,508

11.7%

11.7%

Acura Total Car Sales

5,361

2,658

101.7%

101.7%

37,313

27,540

35.5%

35.5%

Acura Total Truck Sales

9,554

9,822

-2.7%

-2.7%

64,689

62,891

2.9%

2.9%

Total Domestic Car Sales

75,110

71,747

4.7%

4.7%

455,404

443,897

2.6%

2.6%

Honda Division

69,964

69,776

0.3%

0.3%

419,534

424,553

-1.2%

-1.2%

Acura Division

5,146

1,971

161.1%

161.1%

35,870

19,344

85.4%

85.4%

Total Domestic Truck Sales

70,613

62,377

13.2%

13.2%

439,593

398,399

10.3%

10.3%

Honda Division

61,059

52,555

16.2%

16.2%

374,904

335,508

11.7%

11.7%

Acura Division

9,554

9,822

-2.7%

-2.7%

64,689

62,891

2.9%

2.9%

Total Import Car Sales

601

1,784

-66.3%

-66.3%

4,323

33,048

-86.9%

-86.9%

Honda Division

386

1,097

-64.8%

-64.8%

2,880

24,852

-88.4%

-88.4%

Acura Division

215

687

-68.7%

-68.7%

1,443

8,196

-82.4%

-82.4%

Total Import Truck Sales

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

5

0

0.0%

0.0%

Honda Division

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

5

0

0.0%

0.0%

Acura Division

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

   MODEL BREAKOUT BY DIVISION

Honda Division Total

131,409

123,428

6.5%

6.5%

797,323

784,913

1.6%

1.6%

* ACCORD

34,496

35,073

-1.6%

-1.6%

190,242

220,351

-13.7%

-13.7%

* CIVIC

31,139

30,038

3.7%

3.7%

189,440

197,135

-3.9%

-3.9%

  CR-Z

270

356

-24.2%

-24.2%

1,562

2,355

-33.7%

-33.7%

  FCX CLARITY

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

0

1

-100.0%

-100.0%

* FIT

4,332

5,115

-15.3%

-15.3%

39,966

26,939

48.4%

48.4%

  INSIGHT

113

291

-61.2%

-61.2%

1,204

2,624

-54.1%

-54.1%

  CROSSTOUR

924

854

8.2%

8.2%

5,520

7,232

-23.7%

-23.7%

* CR-V

31,785

28,522

11.4%

11.4%

194,803

183,214

6.3%

6.3%

  HR-V

5,909

0

0.0%

0.0%

20,050

0

0.0%

0.0%

  ODYSSEY

12,851

10,906

17.8%

17.8%

75,487

74,203

1.7%

1.7%

  PILOT

9,584

10,933

-12.3%

-12.3%

78,540

61,613

27.5%

27.5%

  RIDGELINE

6

1,340

-99.6%

-99.6%

509

9,246

-94.5%

-94.5%

***

Memo: Accord FHEV

1,481

1,362

8.7%

8.7%

7,888

8,250

-4.4%

-4.4%

Memo: Accord PHEV

1

41

-97.6%

-97.6%

60

221

-72.9%

-72.9%

Memo: Civic Hybrid

463

409

13.2%

13.2%

2,727

2,904

-6.1%

-6.1%

Memo: Fit EV

0

42

-100.0%

-100.0%

0

263

-100.0%

-100.0%

Acura Division Total

14,915

12,480

19.5%

19.5%

102,002

90,431

12.8%

12.8%

  ILX

1,613

1,235

30.6%

30.6%

10,084

9,592

5.1%

5.1%

  RLX / RL

213

208

2.4%

2.4%

1,413

2,292

-38.4%

-38.4%

  TL

3

736

-99.6%

-99.6%

84

9,752

-99.1%

-99.1%

  TLX

3,530

0

0.0%

0.0%

25,702

0

0.0%

0.0%

  TSX

2

479

-99.6%

-99.6%

30

5,904

-99.5%

-99.5%

  MDX

4,977

6,283

-20.8%

-20.8%

34,397

36,947

-6.9%

-6.9%

  RDX

4,577

3,532

29.6%

29.6%

30,290

25,881

17.0%

17.0%

  ZDX

0

7

-100.0%

-100.0%

2

63

-96.8%

-96.8%

***

Memo: ILX Hybrid

0

35

-100.0%

-100.0%

19

306

-93.8%

-93.8%

Memo: RLX Hybrid

28

0

0.0%

0.0%

147

0

0.0%

0.0%

Memo: TSX Wagon

0

57

-100.0%

-100.0%

2

599

-99.7%

-99.7%

Selling Days

26

26

178

178

  **** Hybrid

2,356

2,494

-5.5%

-5.5%

13,607

16,660

-18.3%

-18.3%

*

Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic & global sourced parts

**

Daily Selling Rate

***

Memo line items are included in the respective model total

****

Hybrid includes FHEV, PHEV, CR-Z, Civic Hybrid, Insight, ILX Hybrid, RLX Hybrid and RLX Sport Hybrid


Younique Continues Global Expansion With Germany Launch

0





Younique Continues Global Expansion With Germany Launch


Cosmetics & Skin Care Company Brings Range to New Market


LEHI, Utah, Aug. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On August 1, 2015, beauty company Younique brought its groundbreaking cosmetic and skin care brand to the German marketplace.

Its flagship product — Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes+ — is widely shared on social media in the company’s other open markets due to its demonstrable nature and immediate results.

“Once a Younique customer tries Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes+, they simply can’t wait to show their ‘one eye with and one eye without’ picture on social media,” said Younique Cofounder Melanie Huscroft. “It’s one of those things that is simply too good to keep to yourself!”

In addition, Younique offers the German consumer a wide range of cosmetic and skin care products in a variety of colors and shades to fit any mood or personality. Huscroft continues, “The product line branded ‘Moodstruck’ was born because I wanted women to be able to express not only their own unique personalities, but also how they were feeling on any given day, through their makeup.”  

Throughout August, residents of Germany can purchase the Younique Product Presenter Kit that contains an assortment of cutting-edge cosmetic and skincare products such as Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes+, Divine Daily Moisturizer, Moodstruck Precision Pencil Eyeliners and Lucrative Lip Gloss. In September, Younique will offer its full range of products to consumers. 

With a mission to uplift, empower, validate and build self-esteem in women around the world, Younique provides opportunities for personal growth and even financial reward for consumers interested in starting their own online business marketing their high-quality products.

Younique currently operates in the following markets: the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and, now, Germany!

About Younique

Nature + Love + Science. Since its inception in 2012, Younique has been committed to developing beauty products that combine innovative science with the best ingredients nature has to offer. Younique, famous for its best-selling Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes, is the first direct selling company to pioneer the social media-based business model. Founded by a brother-sister team — Derek Maxfield and Melanie Huscroft — Younique offers women the opportunity to look and feel great while helping advance the brand’s mission of uplifting, empowering and validating women around the world. Learn more about Younique and the opportunity at www.youniqueproducts.com.

 

 


If You Purchased Scotts EZ Seed®, A Class Action Lawsuit May Affect Your Rights

0





If You Purchased Scotts EZ Seed®, A Class Action Lawsuit May Affect Your Rights


NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following statement regarding In re Scotts EZ Seed Litigation, Case No. 12-cv-4727, is being issued by Bursor & Fisher, P.A. and Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP and was authorized by a federal court. This is not a solicitation from a lawyer.

You may be affected by a class action lawsuit alleging fraud-based, warranty, contract, and unjust enrichment claims against The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, Inc. and The Scotts Company LLC (collectively “Scotts”) alleging that EZ Seed® does not grow grass at all or, in the alternative does not grow grass “50% Thicker With Half the Water* *Versus ordinary seed when each was watered at half the recommended rate. Results may vary,” as advertised.

The lawsuit is called In re Scotts EZ Seed Litigation, Case No. 12-cv-4727, and is in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The Court decided this lawsuit should be a class action on behalf of a “Class,” or group of people, that could include you. This notice summarizes your rights and options. More information is in a detailed Notice available at the website below. If you’re included, you have to decide whether to stay in the Class and be bound by the results, or ask to be excluded and keep your right to sue Scotts. The validity of the claims has not been proven. There is no money available now and no guarantee that there will be.

ARE YOU AFFECTED?

The Class includes “all persons who purchased EZ Seed in the States of California or New York containing the label statement ‘50% Thicker With Half the Water* *Versus ordinary seed when each was watered at half the recommended rate. Results may vary.’ ” If you purchased Scotts EZ Seed® labeled “50% Thicker With Half the Water* *Versus ordinary seed when each was watered at half the recommended rate. Results may vary,” in California or New York, you are a Class Member, and your rights may be affected.

WHO ARE THE DEFENDANTS?

The defendants are The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, Inc. and The Scotts Company LLC. They are collectively referred to as “Scotts.”

WHAT IS THIS CASE ABOUT?

Beginning in 2009 Scotts manufactured the Scotts EZ Seed® combination grass seed product. Plaintiffs claim that Defendant mislabeled the product as effective for growing grass, and as capable of growing grass “50% Thicker With Half the Water* *Versus ordinary seed when each was watered at half the recommended rate. Results may vary,” when it was neither. The lawsuit seeks to recover compensatory relief up to a full refund. Plaintiffs also seek to obtain all such other relief to which they may be entitled pursuant to California and New York law, including, without limitation, actual, statutory, and punitive damages.

Scotts denies any wrongdoing and denies the Plaintiffs’ allegations. Scotts contends that science supports their claim. The Court has not decided whether the Plaintiffs’ claims have any merit. During the remainder of the suit, the Plaintiffs will have to prove their allegations.

WHO REPRESENTS YOU?

The Court appointed the law firms of Bursor & Fisher, P.A. and Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP to represent you as “Class Counsel.” You may hire your own lawyer to appear in Court for you if you wish; however, if you do, you will be responsible for paying that lawyer on your behalf. Michael Arcuri, David A. Browne, Gwen Eskinazi, Stacy D. Lombardo, Lance Moore, Vance Smith, and Nancy Thomas are the named Plaintiffs and have been appointed as the “Class Representatives.”

WHAT ARE YOUR OPTIONS?

You have a choice of whether to stay in the Class or not, and you must decide this now. If you stay in the Class, you will be legally bound by all orders and judgments of the Court, and you won’t be able to sue, or continue to sue, Scotts as part of any other lawsuit involving the same claims that are in this lawsuit. If money or benefits are obtained, you will be notified about how to get a share. To stay in the Class, you do not have to do anything now.

If you ask to be excluded from the Class, you cannot get any money or benefits from this lawsuit if any are awarded, but you will keep any rights to sue Scotts for these claims, and will not be bound by any orders or judgments of the Court. To ask to be excluded, send a letter to the address below. This letter must actually be received by the addressee on or before September 21, 2015. Your letter must contain: (1) the name of this lawsuit; (2) your full name and current address; (3) a clear statement of intention to exclude yourself; and (4) your signature.

HOW CAN YOU GET MORE INFORMATION?

If you have questions or want a detailed notice or other documents about this case and your rights, visit www.EZSeedLawsuit.com. You may also contact Class Counsel by email at [email protected], or by writing to: In re Scotts EZ Seed Litigation, c/o GCG, P.O. Box 10208, Dublin, Ohio 43017-3908.

 


1...2,8202,8212,822...3,040Page 2,821 of 3,040
Copyright © 2016 PR Newswire Association LLC. All Rights Reserved. A Cision company.