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New Technical Details of the Next Generation Acura NSX Revealed at SAE 2015 World Congress and Exhibition

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New Technical Details of the Next Generation Acura NSX Revealed at SAE 2015 World Congress and Exhibition





New Technical Details of the Next Generation Acura NSX Revealed at SAE 2015 World Congress and Exhibition

– New information disclosed on innovative powertrain, body and manufacturing technologies further solidifies the NSX’s position as a world-class supercar

– NSX legacy of innovative, lightweight body design for high performance is advanced with world’s first automotive application of ablation casting

– Total airflow management design strategy employed to achieve world-class supercar performance


DETROIT, April 24, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In advance of the market launch of the highly anticipated next generation Acura NSX, the engineers leading the supercar’s development shared new technical details and design strategies with the automotive engineering community at the April 22nd SAE Detroit Section dinner, held in conjunction with the SAE 2015 World Congress and Exhibition. Additional information about the team’s efforts to achieve a true “New Sports Experience” included details of the NSX’s world’s first body construction process that helped create a multi-material space frame resulting in class-leading body rigidity, the advanced total airflow management system and an update on NSX’s power unit specifications.  

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Ted Klaus, chief engineer and global development leader of the new NSX, introduced key powertrain, body and dynamic performance engineers who shared new product and technical details in their related areas of the development. The unprecedented sharing of technical details prior to the car’s market introduction reflects the desire of the NSX development team and the company to inspire the imagination of automotive and technology enthusiasts along with the next generation of engineers.

“Our goal is to create something altogether new and exciting, something that advances the concept of a next generation supercar in the spirit of the original NSX,” said Klaus. “In order to provide NSX-level value, we needed to push ourselves to experiment with, refine and then realize many new technologies.”

Significant technical revelations concerning the NSX included:

  • The NSX includes Acura’s first use of a revolutionary multi-material space frame design that delivers class-leading body rigidity while remaining lightweight.
  • World’s first automotive application of new ablation casting1 technology resulting in world-class body rigidity for ultimate handling and control.
  • World’s first use of a three-dimensionally formed, ultra-high-strength steel A-pillar, supporting class-leading rigidity and crash performance while providing outstanding outward visibility.
  • The NSX achieves top-in-class aerodynamics targets without the use of active aerodynamic elements, while its three-motor Sport Hybrid power unit is cooled through 10 heat exchangers all thanks to a total airflow management strategy that maximizes the flow of air around and through NSX.
  • Displacement of the NSX’s all-new twin turbo V-6 engine was confirmed to be 3.5-liters.
  • The NSX will mark the introduction of the most capable and highest torque capacity Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system in Acura history.
  • The latest proprietary logic advances Acura’s two decades-long pursuit of Super Handling that proactively responds to driver inputs, allowing the NSX to achieve a new level of line trace while at the same time intelligently supporting the driver in changing environments.

Additional details on each of these engineering achievements follow:

Multi-Material Body
Acura’s First Application of a Multi-Material Body with Space Frame Construction 
Developing the Most Rigid-in-Class, Multi-Material Body

At the core of the NSX mission to deliver timeless sports car values is an aluminum-intensive, multi-material space frame. This innovative space frame represents a next-generation leap in body design with class-leading technology that is exclusive to Acura within the automotive market. Based on internal data, the all-new Acura NSX multi-material body is by far the most rigid in its competitive set.

While the all-aluminum monocoque body of the original NSX was ahead of its time, current aluminum and ultra-high-strength steel-intensive body architecture has been taken to the limit for supercar design.

“For this new NSX development, anything and everything that could offer incredible base rigidity and lightweight design was on the table,” said Shawn Tarr, principal engineer and Acura NSX body development leader. “We considered all-aluminum unibody, carbon fiber monocoque and space frame designs and ultimately engineered a multi-material space frame because it offers the lowest weight and best rigidity, precision and hybrid powertrain packaging capability of any design.”

A key advancement in casting technology allowed the NSX development team to realize a quantum leap in body design, for the first time being able to engineer a vehicle with castings in key locations for rigidity, that also support the ductility necessary for placement within crush zones.

World’s First Application of Ablation Casting 
The Acura NSX heralds the world’s first application of ablation casting technology in the automotive industry. Ablation casting combines traditional casting methods with rapid cooling techniques to offer the design flexibility and rigidity of casting with the ductility and energy absorption characteristics of extruded material.

Traditional castings provide the ultimate rigidity in space frame and other body designs, but have traditionally suffered a major drawback: traditional castings are brittle. With the no-compromise performance goals of the NSX, a groundbreaking new casting method within the crush zones had to be used.

  • The ablation process allows the ultra-rigid castings to be located within the crush zones and to function as large aluminum nodes, or junction points. Aluminum extrusions are then inserted into sockets in the ablation cast nodes, which act as fixtures that hold the space frame in place during welding.
  • During the welding process, shorter stitch welds can be applied, enhancing the exceptional, repeatable precision of the NSX space frame construction by reducing heat deformation during the production process.
  • Ablation castings also enable traditional aluminum castings to be used at strategic locations in the space frame and as the primary mounting points for suspension and power unit components, in addition to being the reference and temporary attachment points during the highly accurate space frame construction process.
  • Full space frame construction and vehicle assembly are conducted on-site at the new Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, OH, providing a high level of quality control.

New A-Pillar Construction Technique
In addition to the world’s first casting technology, the NSX applies an all-new three-dimensionally formed ultra-high-strength steel A-pillar that provides next-generation rigidity and precise shape specification tolerances.

The previous generation NSX had a thin A-pillar that provided very good outward visibility. Reflecting this heritage with modern rigidity and roof crush performance requirements demanded this new, ultra-high-strength production method.

Advanced Materials Strategy
NSX represents an advanced expression of modern body design theory: the strategic integration of multiple materials to achieve optimal body performance for numerous targets, including rigidity, dynamic response, superior fit-and-finish and occupant protection.

  • The aluminum-intensive space frame is complimented with precisely crafted ultra-high-strength steel and anchored with a carbon fiber floor together producing body performance at its peak.
  • For the new NSX, the body design and technologies are about more than just raw performance – a goal of any supercar development.  In keeping with the human-centered supercar concept, the NSX development team went further, to optimize how the car’s performance capabilities are experienced by the driver through the body.
  • Drivers will experience all of the on-the-rails handling provided by the Sport Hybrid SH-AWD power unit because it is communicated in high-fidelity through the most rigid body in its class.

Total Airflow Management
Engineering a Next Generation Thermal and Aerodynamic Package via Total Airflow Management

To meet the challenge of the ambitious performance targets, radical packaging design and exotic styling for the next generation Acura NSX, the development team had to totally re-imagine the thermal and aerodynamic engineering for this modern supercar so that maximum energy is extracted from the flow of air around and through the NSX with the highest efficiency.

This new total airflow management strategy supports component cooling, aerodynamic performance (drag and downforce) at a very high level without the use of active aero technology, while also contributing to even more dynamic styling.

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) was used extensively during development to allow the U.S.-based development team to maximize the performance of a power unit being developed in Japan. CFD models were run on computers totaling many years’ worth of computational uptime.

Thermal CFD was effectively used in two ways during development: first, for the proof-of-concept in establishing heat management strategy at the earliest development stage and second, for continuous thermal performance improvement as the vehicle matured through development. Extensive involvement of thermal CFD with design engineers during the development enabled maximum design optimization.

Along with the use of advanced CFD, wind tunnel and real world testing, the development team also employed computerized lap-time simulation models of some of the world’s most legendary proving grounds that could then be run on chassis-dynamometers allowing testing and validation of computer models for thermal management.

  • The all-new NSX employs 10 air-cooled heat exchangers responsible for cooling the front twin-motor unit (TMU), twin-turbo V6 engine, rear direct-drive electric motor and 9-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT).
  • The all new, twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine at the heart of the Sport Hybrid SH-AWD power unit requires the greatest cooling and receives it through three radiators: one center and two side units to get maximum airflow volume and efficiency. The center radiator is tilted forward 25-degress, allowing the largest, optimized configuration that best utilizes the inherent pressure gradient while maintaining the strict low center of gravity targets of the NSX’s Advance Sports Package.
  • Condenser and power drive unit (PDU) coolers are efficiently packaged in front of the center engine radiator.
  • The TMU is cooled passively through strategic use of air in the front motor room and by a heat exchanger mounted in front of the right engine sub-radiator.
  • The 9-speed DCT is cooled by two heat exchangers, one mounted in front of the left engine sub-radiator and the other in the engine compartment.
  • Twin-intercoolers located in the signature side intakes are used to cool the intake air charge.

Supercar Aerodynamics
NSX achieves top-class aerodynamic balance and supercar aerodynamic downforce without the use of active aero. Aerodynamic drag is minimized, even while moving large airflows through NSX as it inhales and exhales. Aerodynamic downforce is created through the total airflow management focus on utilizing airflow through each vent, as NSX exhales, and through more traditional aerodynamic shape optimization.

NSX has undergone extensive testing at the company’s state-of-the-art wind tunnel in Raymond, Ohio, using ultra-detailed 40-percent-scale models that replicate all of the intake and exhaust vents, heat exchangers and major under-hood components. These highly accurate scale models replicate drag and lift performance with near perfect approximation. It has been verified and put through its paces at the company’s full-scale wind tunnel in Japan, and on real and simulated proving grounds throughout the world.

Total airflow management vents and precision ducting also help create strong, consistent downforce for NSX and were tuned to optimized forms with aerodynamicist and designer input during working wind tunnel sessions.

  • Six vortices flow at the rear of the NSX including those that support creating the highest downforce across the rear deck lid.
  • Flowing from below the car and exiting through meticulously optimized lower, rear diffuser fins is a critical vortex that further anchors NSX to the ground. Uniquely, the fins are not parallel to each other, but are narrower toward the front of the car and wider at the rear. This design creates low pressure and further maximizes downforce.

Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive
A new handling paradigm decades in the making

The groundbreaking Sport Hybrid SH-AWD dynamic torque vectoring technology applied to this all-new NSX represents research and development that has been ongoing for well over two decades.

Next-generation torque vectoring
Acura has been continuously refining its advanced torque vectoring technology while in parallel developing new ways of accomplishing the timeless sports car values of lightweight, rigid chassis and potent powerplants. This all-new Sport Hybrid SH-AWD represents a system injected with more electric power, delivered more directly, managing more internal combustion power than any system Acura has engineered to date.

In keeping with the development team’s ‘human-centered supercar’ concept, the new NSX and its Sport Hybrid Super Handling drivetrain were truly engineered from the driver out. While the NSX provides a new sports experience with ‘on rails handling,’ its Super Handling technology was optimized to enhance the driving experience by responding instantaneously and intuitively to the will of the driver.

  • Super Handling is brought to its pinnacle form in NSX where the strengths of electric motors –delivering zero delay acceleration – allows the NSX to offer dynamic torque vectoring even at low vehicle and engine speeds.
  • Super Handling logic has progressed along a parallel path with hardware. While many advanced automotive technologies are focused on feedback, measurements of how the vehicle is reacting, NSX uniquely applies additional technology to focus on accurately responding to driver input through immediate, precise application of torque at each wheel at any moment.
  • Using cutting edge computer-aided engineering (CAE) optimization software, engineers created a double-wishbone, double lower control arm front suspension that decouples the twin-motor unit (TMU) torque from the driver’s experience at the steering wheel, providing timeless sports car steering communication to the driver with a new experience of on rails handling provided by the precise torque vectoring of the TMU.
  • Variable gear ratio steering is applied to further enhance the confident, race-ready driving dynamics of the all-new NSX.

Powertrain
Sport-Hybrid SH-AWD Power Unit
Powering the Sport Hybrid Power Unit with Racing Technologies

As announced at the 2015 North American International Auto Show, the new NSX will utilize an all-new power unit from a clean sheet design. At its heart is an all-new longitudinally mounted twin-turbo V6 engine that is mated to an all-new, Acura-developed 9-speed DCT with an electric motor that applies its torque directly to the crankshaft for higher output with immediate power delivery to the rear wheels.

  • The new engine has a displacement of 3.5-liters and utilizes pinnacle racing technology, applying both direct and port injection to its design.
  • The 75-degree V-angle and dry sump design optimizes engine rigidity and further supports the NSX’s Advanced Sports Package by allowing the engine and components to be lowered in the chassis to the maximum extent, resulting in the lowest center of gravity in its class. This also supports the advanced packaging of other engine components. 
  • The engine’s dry sump design also helps maximize vehicle performance in high lateral-G conditions.
  • The rear direct-drive electric motor applies its torque directly to the crankshaft.
  • The 9-speed DCT’s main, counter, secondary and output shaft design maximizes the advanced sports package through a configuration that lowers weight and helps to center the mass nearer the driver.

About NSX
The all-new Acura NSX represents the convergence of timeless sports car values and advanced technology in a pinnacle supercar. Timeless sports car values include classic goals like a rigid and light chassis with the mass placed low and close to the driver. Advanced technologies include those that enhance the driving experience in new ways.

To bring back the legendary NSX the global development team has innovated in the critical, timeless areas of frame and aerodynamics in addition to tirelessly refining its key advanced technology – the state-of-the-art hybrid power unit. The NSX has many innovative components, but the basic recipe is simple: timeless sports car values blended perfectly with advanced technologies that deliver a new sports experience.

About Acura
Acura offers a full line of precision crafted performance-luxury vehicles through a network of approximately 270 U.S. dealers. The Acura lineup features five distinctive models – the RLX luxury flagship sedan, the TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX sport sedan, the 5-passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, and the seven-passenger Acura MDX, America’s all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV. The next-generation Acura NSX mid-engine supercar will join the Acura lineup later this year. Acura was recently recognized by Edmunds.com for the third consecutive year as leading all luxury brands in retained value after five years of ownership.

For More Information
Additional media information including detailed features, pricing and high-resolution photography of the Acura model line is available at acuranews.com. Consumer information about Acura is available at acura.com. To join the Acura community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/Acura.

1Ablation casting is co-developed for this world’s first automotive application with the original inventor of the process, Alotech Limited.

 


(Español) Denver Mattress Company Apertura de Tienda en Albuquerque

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Libraries celebrate diversity, promote multicultural literacy

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Libraries celebrate diversity, promote multicultural literacy

Join Día! Diversity in Action on April 30


CHICAGO, April 24, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Our nation’s libraries are committed to providing multilingual and multicultural resources and materials that meet the needs of a diverse population. On Thursday, April 30, families, children and communities will celebrate our country’s rich cultural heritage during Día! Diversity in Action. Hundreds of public and school libraries will host multicultural celebrations, including family programs, bilingual story hours, book giveaways and other literacy events for children and their families.

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Día! Diversity in Action, also known as El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), is a celebration every day of children and families and reading that culminates annually on April 30. Día! Diversity in Action is an opportunity for libraries around the country to connect children and families to multicultural books, bilingual services, educational resources, and support the need for children and families to have access to materials that mirror their culture, as well as provide a window to others.

Even though the diversity of our country continues to grow, the percentage of children’s books released each year either by a person of color or with a multicultural theme has remained virtually unchanged for nearly 20 years. Experts say a lack of diversity in children’s books can be harmful to the social and identity development of children, particularly those representing cultures with untold stories. Literacy depends on children’s desire to read. It is critical to provide access to and awareness of books that mirror their culture and language.

“Libraries and librarians play an important role in family literacy and multicultural awareness,” said Association for Library Service to Children President Ellen Riordan. “Día! Diversity in Action shows how recognizing and respecting culture, heritage and language can be powerful tools for strengthening families and communities.”

Parents, caregivers and teachers can also celebrate Día! Diversity in Action at home or in their classrooms with free bilingual book lists and activities at http://dia.ala.org.

Día! Diversity in Action is sponsored by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association, and is an enhancement of Children’s Day, which began in 1925. Children’s Day was designated as a day to bring attention to the importance and well-being of children. In 1996, nationally acclaimed children’s book author Pat Mora proposed linking the celebration of childhood and children with literacy thus the inception of El día de los niños/El día de los libros.

Through a grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) continues to increase public awareness of the event in libraries throughout the country. ALSC is collaborating on this effort with Día’s Founder, Pat Mora; and Founding Partner of Día, the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking (REFORMA).

For book lists and additional information on Día! Diversity in Action please visit http://dia.ala.org. For information on local events contact your local library, or visit http://cs.ala.org/websurvey/alsc/dia/map.cfm.

About the Association for Library Service to Children
ALSC, a division of ALA, is the world’s largest organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of library service to children. With a network of more than 4,000 children’s and youth librarians, literature experts, publishers and educational faculty, ALSC is committed to creating a better future for children through libraries. To learn more about ALSC, visit their website at www.ala.org/alsc.

About Dollar General 
Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for nearly 75 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day!® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, house wares and seasonal items at low everyday prices in convenient neighborhood locations. With more than 11,000 stores in 40 states, Dollar General has more retail locations than any retailer in America. In addition to high quality private brands, Dollar General sells products from America’s most-trusted manufacturers such as Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, Unilever, Kellogg’s, General Mills, Nabisco, Hanes, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com.

About REFORMA
Established in 1971 as an affiliate of the American Library Association (ALA), REFORMA has actively sought to promote the development of library collections to include Spanish-language and Latino oriented materials; the recruitment of more bilingual and bicultural library professionals and support staff; the development of library services and programs that meet the needs of the Latino community; the establishment of a national information and support network among individuals who share our goals; the education of the U.S. Latino population in regards to the availability and types of library services; and lobbying efforts to preserve existing library resource centers serving the interests of Latinos.


DiversityInc Unveils the 2015 Top 50 Companies for Diversity

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NEW YORK, April 24, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Diversity and inclusion’s keystone event in America took place at Cipriani Wall Street Thursday evening, as DiversityInc announced the 2015 Top 50 Companies for Diversity in front of more than 900 senior executives. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation remained at the top of the rankings for their second year, while Kaiser Permanente jumped two spots to come in second. PricewaterhouseCoopers, EY, Sodexo, MasterCard Worldwide, AT&T, Prudential Financial, Johnson & Johnson, and Procter & Gamble rounded out the top 10. MassMutual Financial Group and Hilton Worldwide were both newcomers to the list this year.

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“With more than 1000 companies participating, the competition for a spot on the DiversityInc Top 50 and Specialty Lists was up over 30% this year,” said DiversityInc Founder and CEO Luke Visconti. “Companies are recognizing the importance of diversity for corporate reputation – which directly effects millennial-generation recruiting and retention. And whether you’re talking about Silicon Valley, Ferguson, or Indiana, there’s no denying that stories about how far we still need to come regarding diversity have been dominating the headlines in 2015.”

DiversityInc Top 50 companies have significantly more diversity than average American corporations. Compared with EEOC statistics, Top 50 companies have 20% more Blacks, Latinos, and Asians in management, and 13% more women. In the Top 10 the contrast is even sharper, with 41% more Blacks, Latinos, and Asians, and 46% more women than US corporate average. This year, for the first time, the National Organization on Disability tracker was required for the Top 10 Disabilities list.

CNBC covered the DiversityInc Top 50 event and provided the stock market econometric evaluation. “The Top 50 list outperformed the market on a short and long-term basis – which has been the case over the past several years. This shows evidence of the link between excellence in diversity management and superior corporate governance,” said Visconti.

Any company with over one thousand U.S.-based employees is eligible to enter, and there is no cost to compete. Each company’s rank is based on objective analysis of 183 separate factors, based on data from a 300-question survey. The four equally weighted areas of measurement include Talent Pipeline, Equitable Talent Development, CEO/Leadership Commitment, and Supplier Diversity.

“We are extremely honored to be recognized by DiversityInc as the top ranked company for a second year in a row,” said Christi Shaw, President, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation and US Country Head, Novartis Corporation. “For us, Diversity & Inclusion are an important part of our culture and strategic business focus. Fostering an environment where authenticity and collaboration can flourish enables us to drive future breakthroughs and innovations that help patients live fuller, healthier lives.”

The announcement dinner included a keynote address from Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., whose Rainbow PUSH Coalition has been calling on the tech industry to embrace more diversity as a business opportunity.

DiversityInc also released 13 lists for the following select specialty areas:

  • 25 Noteworthy Companies
  • Top 10 Companies for LGBT Employees (Wells Fargo, No. 1)
  • Top 10 Companies for Supplier Diversity (AT&T, No. 1)
  • Top 10 Companies for People With Disabilities (EY, No. 1)
  • Top 10 Companies for Recruitment (PricewaterhouseCoopers, No. 1)
  • Top 10 Companies for Mentoring (EY, No. 1)
  • Top 5 Utilities (Ameren, No. 1)
  • Top 10 Regional Companies (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, No. 1)
  • Top 10 Companies for Veterans (Northrop Grumman Corporation, No. 1)
  • Top 10 Companies for Global Diversity (IBM, No. 1)
  • Top 10 Companies for Employee Resource Groups (Merck & Co., No. 1)
  • Top 10 Companies for Diversity Councils (EY, No. 1)
  • Top 5 Hospitals and Health Systems (Henry Ford Health System, No. 1)

For the entire Top 50 list, visit http://www.diversityinc.com/top50 or follow the conversation online with the hashtag #DITop50.

The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity Announcement Dinner was made possible thanks to the following sponsors: Abbott, ADP, AT&T, Caterpillar, Cox Communications, CVS Health, Deloitte, EMC, EY, IBM, Kaiser Permanente, Marriott International, MasterCard, Monsanto, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Prudential Financial, Sodexo, Target, TD Bank, Time Warner, Toyota Motor North America, and Wells Fargo.

About DiversityInc
DiversityInc’s mission is to bring education and clarity to the business benefits of diversity. The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list began in 2001, at the same time many corporations were beginning to understand the business value of diversity-management initiatives. The 2015 Top 50 Companies for Diversity results are featured on DiversityInc.com and in DiversityInc magazine. For more information, log on to www.diversityinc.com, https://www.facebook.com/DiversityInc, https://twitter.com/DiversityInc or http://www.linkedin.com/company/26561.


AHAA to Honor Toyota with the 2015 Marketer of the Year Award

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AHAA to Honor Toyota with the 2015 Marketer of the Year Award


FAIRFAX, Va., April 23, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — AHAA: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing announced today that Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. was selected as the 2015 winner of the AHAA Marketer of the Year Award. It joins a prestigious short list of elite brands that have received the award, including Walmart and McDonald’s.

“Toyota has a long history of valuing the Hispanic consumer, leveraging the right insights to develop some of the most impactful digital and social engagement efforts in the automotive category – in fact, their branded advertising efforts won three U.S.H. Idea Awards last year, including a Top Five Idea award,” said AHAA Chair Aldo Quevedo, Principal/Creative Director of Richards/Lerma. “The combination of maintaining a culturally relevant and authentic relationship with Hispanics, its proper execution of a true Total Market approach, and continued investment made Toyota a clear choice for the AHAA Marketer of the Year Award.”

Toyota is one of the top auto spenders against Hispanic with Hispanic buyers accounting for 16 percent of Toyota’s 2014 sales. In December 2013, it launched the Total Toyota or T2 marketing model, a true Total Market approach by AHAA standards where the brand’s general market, Hispanic, African-American and Asian-American agencies cohesively work together across all marketing strategies and executions. To complement the agency approach, Toyota’s in-house multicultural marketing team is integrated across all product marketing teams. The T2 model, which incorporates best practices from other global industries and covers the spectrum of advertising and creative communications, delivers on Toyota’s “Let’s Go Places” promise to serve as a model for innovation, enriching lives and connecting with customers in new ways.

As a result of this T2 approach and under the careful stewardship of Hispanic agency-of-record Conill Advertising, Toyota launched a successful Hispanic-targeted campaign “Más Que Un Auto” (or “More Than a Car”) to thank Latino Toyota owners for their support, celebrate their long-standing relationship and reward them for their loyalty. The continuing effort centers on an online hub, www.masqueunauto.com, where consumers can express their individuality and loyalty by creating a custom name badge for their beloved Toyota. Once visitors enter their information, high-quality, chrome-like badges are produced and delivered to at no cost. To date, more than 90,000 of name badges have been delivered.

“In 2013, Latinos spent $38 billion on new automobiles,” said Jack Hollis, Group VP of Marketing at Toyota Motor Sales. “Toyota is not taking our success for granted.  We are carefully and intelligently positioning ourselves for growth with Hispanics at our marketing core. On behalf of our T2 agencies that have made this success possible, we are honored to receive the AHAA Marketer of the Year Award.”

Luis Rosero, director of Toyota’s Hispanic Business Strategy Group (HBSG), will accept this award during the Delegate Luncheon at the 2015 AHAA Annual Conference on Wednesday, April 29 at 12:45 p.m. at the Eden Roc Miami Beach. Mr. Rosero develops the national marketing and communication strategy for HBSG to support the Toyota, Lexus and Scion brands and integrate the Latino perspective into Toyota’s marketing and sales strategies. In addition, he integrates HBSG’s strategy across multiple platforms, including government affairs, partnerships with leading Hispanic organizations, research, and financing.

The 2015 AHAA Annual Conference is delivering a powerful roster of C-Suite leaders and notable trendsetters of the industry: Brian Terkelsen, CEO of MediaVest USA; Kavita Vazirani, CMO, Comcast; Rick Gomez, SVP, Marketing, Target; Peter Hall, SVP, Marketing, Heineken Americas; Jim McNamara, Chairman of Panamax Films and Pantelion Films; Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia, Inc.; Heidi Browning, SVP, Strategic Solutions, Pandora; Deanie Elsner, former CMO of Kraft Foods Group; Emmy®-nominated host of National Geographic Channel’s hit TV series Brain Games and creator of viral short film series Shots of Awe, Jason Silva; Latin GRAMMY® nominated singer/songwriter Leslie Grace; Ravi Rajcoomar, CMO of Six-Speed; Jonathan Stern, VP/head of business development for Fusion TV; Jennifer Lukas-Bourgeois, principal, Ti22 Marketing; and Joe Jarvis, creative copywriter; Vanna Tran, senior manager of Multicultural Growth and Strategy, Nielsen.

For more information, please visit http://ahaa.org and follow all conference chatter on Twitter using the @ahaa handle and hashtag #thinkahaa.

About AHAA: Founded in 1996, AHAA: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing is the national trade organization of all marketing, communications and media firms with trusted Hispanic expertise.

 


FIBRA Prologis Announces First Quarter 2015 Earnings Results

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FIBRA Prologis Announces First Quarter 2015 Earnings Results

– Increased Operating Portfolio Occupancy to 96.6 Percent –

– Net Effective Rents on Rollover Increased 8.9 Percent –

– Resolved 54.3 Percent of 2015 lease expirations –


MEXICO CITY, April 23, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV:FIBRAPL 14), the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today reported results for the first quarter of 2015.

FIBRA Prologis began trading on the Mexican Stock Exchange June 4, 2014. As such, the trust does not have comparable financial results from prior quarters. For the operational metrics discussed here, the trust includes the performance of the properties in its portfolio prior to ownership by FIBRA Prologis, when the properties were managed by its sponsor.

Funds from operations (“FFO”) in the first quarter were Ps. 368.1 million (approximately US$ 24.9 million), or Ps. 0.58 per diluted CBFI (approximately US$ 0.04 per diluted CBFI).

Net earnings in the first quarter were Ps. 281.5 million (approximately US$ 19.3 million) or Ps. 0.44 per diluted CBFI (approximately US$ 0.03 per diluted CBFI).

“We started the year with excellent momentum, and as strong market fundamentals drove demand for our product, we leased 54.3 percent of our lease expirations for this year and delivered the eighth consecutive quarter of growth in rental rates,” said Luis Gutierrez, CEO, Prologis Mexico. “Growth in imports and exports and consumption continues to fuel customer requirements for modern, well-located logistics facilities.”

OPERATING RESULTS OUTPERFORM MARKET

FIBRA Prologis leased 3.6 million square feet (approximately 338,200 square meters) in the first quarter, the highest leasing volume since the third quarter of 2012, resolving 54.3 percent of its scheduled lease expirations for 2015. FIBRA Prologis ended the quarter with 96.6 percent occupancy in its operating portfolio, up 30 basis points from December 31, 2014.

Tenant retention in the quarter was 90.8 percent, with tenant renewals totaling 3.5 million square feet (321,600 square meters). Net effective rents on leases signed in the quarter increased 8.9 percent from prior in-place rents. The trust’s six markets had a positive rent change on rollover, led by Monterrey at 19.9 percent.

In the first quarter, cash same store net operating income (“NOI”) increased 2.9 percent compared to the same period in 2014. This increase was driven by higher occupancy and increasing rental rates.

STRONG FINANCIAL POSITION

As of March 31, 2015, FIBRA Prologis’ liquidity was approximately Ps. 4.7 billion (US$ 304.8 million), which included Ps. 2.3 billion (US$ 150.5 million) of available capacity on its credit facility, Ps. 261.1 million (US$ 17.1 million) of unrestricted cash and a Ps. 2.1 billion (US$ 137.2 million) value-added tax receivable.

The ratio of debt (less cash and value-added tax receivable) as a percentage of investment properties was 26.4 percent, the ratio of fixed charge coverage was 3.36 times and the ratio of debt to adjusted EBITDA was 3.97 times.

As previously announced and subsequent to quarter end, the trust received the value-added tax receivable of Ps. 2.0 billion (approximately US$ 131.8 million), including interest income and inflation adjustments, related to the acquisition of the initial portfolio. The proceeds from the collections of the value-added tax receivable will be used to repay the outstanding balance of the trust’s line of credit facility and for future acquisitions.

WEBCAST & CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

FIBRA Prologis will host a live webcast/conference call to discuss quarterly results, current market conditions and future outlook April 24, 2015, at 8 a.m. CT/9 a.m. ET. Interested parties are encouraged to access the webcast by clicking the microphone icon located near the top of the FIBRA Prologis Investor Relations website (www.fibraprologis.com). Interested parties also can participate via conference call by dialing +1 877 256 7020 (toll-free from the United States and Canada) or +1 973 409 9692 from all other countries and entering conference code 7239313.

A telephonic replay will be available April 24–May 24 at +1 855 859 2056 from the U.S. and Canada or at +1 404 537 3406 from all other countries using conference code 7239313. The replay will be posted in the Investor Relations section of the FIBRA Prologis website.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of March 31, 2015, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 184 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 31.5 million square feet (2.9 million square meters) of gross leasable area.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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

Non-Solicitation – Any securities discussed herein or in the accompanying presentations, if any, have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or the securities laws of any state and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws. Any such announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities discussed herein or in the presentations, if and as applicable.

FIBRA Prologis

 

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New Live Nation-Operated Venue In Nashville To Be Named Ascend Amphitheater In Multi-Year Partnership

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 23, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Live Nation Entertainment and the City of Nashville today announced details behind the opening of Ascend Amphitheater – the city’s new Live Nation-operated amphitheater. The state of the art venue will feature its first concert with GRAMMY Award®-winner Eric Church on July 30, 2015. The venue also revealed its inaugural summer season line-up with some of the biggest names in music including Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire, Smashing Pumpkins and Marilyn Manson’s End Times Tour, Idina Menzel, Widespread Panic, Phish, Steely Dan and more. A full line-up is below. 

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Live Nation has entered a multi-year partnership with Ascend Federal Credit Union to have the naming rights of the newly designed venue located on Nashville’s beautiful West Riverfront Park. With their multi-year naming rights partnership for the amphitheater, Ascend Federal Credit Union is aligning their brand with the power of live music in one of the greatest cities for music in the U.S.

“We pursue partnerships that lend stability and trust to our brand,” said Caren Gabriel, Ascend president and CEO. “Nashville residents are familiar with Ascend through our television and radio advertisements and the construction of two new financial centers here last year. But, this amphitheater will make the Ascend brand synonymous with Music City USA.”

Through the promotional products and services, and advertising benefits that this marketing partnership is providing, Ascend will extend the knowledge of their services and brand as a whole to music fans and potential members. The opportunity with the venue benefits Ascend’s members as well with the ability for them to purchase tickets for events at the venue.

“We look forward to working closely with Ascend over the span of this long-term marketing alliance,” said Andy Peikon, senior vice president of sales at Live Nation. “The naming rights platform at this beautiful new venue features an array of assets that will bring exciting visibility to the Ascend brand, enhance member benefits and drive member acquisition.”

Stretching across a 1.5 acre event lawn called “The Green,” Ascend Amphitheater has a capacity of 6,800, including 2,300 reserve and 4,500 lawn seating. Live Nation’s management agreement with the city extends until 2025 with the ability for the company to host 30 events per year with an additional six symphony events and 10 civic events including 4th of July, New Year’s Eve, CMA Fest and more.

ASCEND AMPHITHEATER INAUGURAL SUMMER SEASON 2015 LINE-UP
All dates and artists listed below subject to change.

DATE

SHOW

7.30.15

Eric Church

8.1.15

Chicago & Earth Wind and Fire

8.4.15

Phish

8.5.15

Jill Scott

8.7.15

Counting Crows with Citizen Cope and Hollis Brown

8.8.15

Steely Dan with special guest Elvis Costello

8.9.15

The Smashing Pumpkins & Marilyn Manson

8.18.15

Sublime with Rome, Rebelution, Pepper and Mickey Avalon

8.14.15

NEEDTOBREATHE, Switchfoot, Drew Holcomb, and Colony House

8.15.15

Idina Menzel

8.16.15

Peter Frampton & Cheap Trick

8.22.15

Australian Pink Floyd with LedZeppelin2

8.28.15

Old Crow Medicine Show

8.29.15

Under The Sun Tour

9.1.15

ZZ Top with Blackberry Smoke

9.5.15

Widespread Panic

9.6.15

Widespread Panic

9.14.15

Daryl Hall and John Oates

10.2.15

Lynyrd Skynyrd

10.8.15

Chris Tomlin (in partnership with Awakening Events)

10.10.15

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals with Lake Street Dive(in partnership with NS2)

Ascend Federal Credit Union
With $1.7 billion in assets and more than 150,000 members, Ascend is the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee and one of the largest federally chartered credit unions in the United States. The Nashville Business Journal consistently lists Ascend as the top credit union in Middle Tennessee. Ascend is federally insured by the NCUA. Membership is limited.

Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship and Artist Nation Management. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

One-Of-A-Kind “King James Edition” Kia K900 Goes Up For Auction Today To Benefit The LeBron James Family Foundation

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One-Of-A-Kind “King James Edition” Kia K900 Goes Up For Auction Today To Benefit The LeBron James Family Foundation


Kia’s Luxury Ambassador and Star of the Fit for a King™ Campaign Auctions Customized K900


at Charitybuzz.com Beginning Today

– Custom Pearl Red Metallic K900 has been driven by LeBron James and displayed inside Madison Square for the NBA All-Star Game in New York City

– Celebrity Auto Group lowered the ride height of Kia’s award-winning flagship and added 22″ Custom Monoblock Wheels and Pirelli® Tires, Alcantara suede headliner, customized Lexicon® Logic 7® audio system, King James logos inside and out, and more


IRVINE, Calif., April 23, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Kia Motors and its Luxury Ambassador, LeBron James, have teamed up with Charitybuzz to auction his customized Kia K900 sedan, with proceeds benefitting the LeBron James Family Foundation.  Working with Celebrity Auto Group, the philanthropist and star of Kia’s Fit for a King™ ad campaign personalized the one-of-a-kind K900 that is now available for fans to bid on at Charitybuzz.com through 3 p.m. ET on May 7, 2015.

"King James Edition" Kia K900 goes up for auction today to benefit the LeBron James Family Foundation

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“I’m excited to share this custom car with the winning bidder and even more proud that all of the proceeds are going to help my Foundation continue its amazing work,” said LeBron James.  “All of the proceeds raised will help us keep kids in school and give them an education that is extremely important for their futures.”

First unveiled at the 2015 NBA All-Star game at Madison Square Garden, the King James Edition K900 also made auto show appearances in Cleveland and New York in April.  Select customization elements include Alcantara Suede interior and headliner, color-matched diamond contrast stitching throughout, Llumar® Ceramic window tint, customized Lexicon® Logic 7® audio system, personalized King James Limited Edition Plaque #01 and LBJ icons in the headrests.

“The K900 challenges everything people think they know about Kia, and the King James Edition takes on a new personality by showcasing LeBron James’ unique style,” said Tim Chaney, vice president of marketing communications, Kia Motors America. “We are proud that LeBron chose to drive a Kia, and to provide fans the opportunity to bid on the K900 and have the proceeds go to the LeBron James Family Foundation.”  

About the LeBron James Family Foundation
Founded in 2004, the LeBron James Family Foundation’s mission is to positively affect the lives of children and young adults through education and co-curricular educational initiatives. With its fundamental belief that an education and living an active, healthy lifestyle are pivotal to the development of children and young adults, the Foundation is aggressively implementing initiatives that have a real, meaningful impact in the lives of children across the United States. Staffed entirely by volunteers, including LeBron’s mother Gloria, wife Savannah James, and business partner Maverick Carter, the LJFF staff is dedicated to carrying out this mission. In 2011, in partnership with the Akron Public Schools, the LeBron James Family Foundation began working on the high school dropout crisis facing our community and launched its “Wheels for Education” program. This groundbreaking initiative targets third graders and provides them with the programs, support and mentors they need for success in school.

About Kia Motors America
Kia Motors America (KMA) is the marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea, and in 2014 was the #1 ranked mainstream brand according to Strategic Vision’s Total Quality Index.  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 K900[1] flagship sedan, Cadenza premium sedan, Sorento CUV, Soul urban passenger vehicle, Soul Electric Vehicle[2], 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 14,000 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.

[1] 2015 K900 V8 available in select trims and in select markets with limited availability.

[2] 2015 Soul EV in select markets with limited availability.

 


8th Annual Hard Summer Music Festival Reveals Line-Up

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8th Annual Hard Summer Music Festival Reveals Line-Up

– Headlined on Saturday, August 1: The Weeknd, The Chemical Brothers, Dillon Francis, Porter Robinson (Live), Schoolboy Q, Odesza, The Glitch Mob, Tchami, Young Thug and Gorgon City (Live) –

– Headlined on Sunday, August 2: Jack U, Ratatat, Chromeo, Die Antwoord, RL Grime, Zeds Dead, Boys Noize, DJ Mustard & Friends, Caribou, Robin Schulz, Maya Jane Coles, Jamie XX and Hudson Mohawke, Alongside Over 70 Other Artists  –

– Get ‘Spooned’ with Dillon Francis in the HARD SUMMER Trailer –

– Set for August 1 & 2 at New Location at Fairplex/Southern California –

– Tickets On Sale Now at www.hardsummer.com –


LOS ANGELES, April 23, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For those who are purely about the best in future music, HARD SUMMER returns for its eighth year this August with its most impressive line-up to date.  HARD Events — the promoters behind such major electronic music events as HARD Day of the Dead, HOLY SHIP! and the five-date goHARD festival tour — have today (April 22) announced the line-up for the HARD SUMMER music festival, set for Saturday, August 1 & Sunday, August 2 in Southern California at Fairplex in the Los Angeles area. Headlining on Saturday, August 1 is The Weeknd, The Chemical Brothers, Dillon Francis, Porter Robinson (Live), Schoolboy Q, Odesza, The Glitch Mob, Tchami, Young Thug and Gorgon City (Live). On Sunday, August 2 the headliners are Jack U, Ratatat, Chromeo, Die Antwoord, RL Grime, Zeds Dead, Boys Noize, DJ Mustard & Friends, Caribou, Robin Schulz, Maya Jane Coles, Jamie XX and Hudson Mohawke.

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HARD SUMMER will feature more than 90 acts over five stages of its two days. The uniquely curated line-up ranges from the hottest names on the festival circuit such as ODESZA, Griz and Jamie XX to emerging acts making their first HARD festival debut like Rae Sremmurd, Bakermat, Jauz and Lido. Expect live acts like Die Antwoord, Caribou, Gorgon City, Years and Years and Ten Walls and DJ sets from a variety of genres encompassing deep house with Hot Since ’82 and MK, hip-hop with Schoolboy Q, DJ Mustard & Friends, Young Thug, Fetty Wap, ILoveMakonnen and Leikeli47, g-house with DESTRUCTO, Shiba San, Sharam Jey and Vanilla Ace, and future house with sets from Valentino Kahn, Anna Lunoe and Hunter Siegel. The only special branded area this year celebrates the 10 year anniversary of Boys Noize Records with the BNR10YR stage on Sunday, August 2 featuring Boys Noize, Tiga, Mr. Oizo, Jimmy Edgar, Spank Rock, Djedjotronic b2b Scntst and more special guests TBA.  The full line-up follows below.

Along with the line-up announcement comes this year’s HARD SUMMER trailer which pokes fun of all the drama that tends to surround electronic musicians and DJs. Written and directed by Agata Alexander, the story follows Dillon Francis who wants to become a “real musician” since HARD SUMMER is a music festival….not a rave. His instrument of choice is the spoons, and after splitting up Chromeo* and going solo, his career blows up in a matter of days — along with his ego. The trailer is star-packed with artists Dillon Francis, Porter Robinson, Skrillex, Chromeo, Destructo and Mija, and also includes a very special and intimate spooning session between Dillon and Porter Robinson. 

*Our sources tell us Dillon was never in Chromeo to begin with and the band is still together.

View the HARD SUMMER trailer now at: http://youtu.be/cUSOPAZ6di8

HARD Day of the Dead, HARD‘s last major event at Fairplex, was a major success, drawing more than 80,000 fans over the weekend. Located east from downtown Los Angeles, Fairplex is a full-service venue featuring multiple outdoor and indoor areas for music, ample parking, food concessions and much more.
Tickets are on sale now at www.hardsummer.com. 

The full line-up for HARD SUMMER 2015 is:

HARD SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL 2015
AUG 1+2 | 5 STAGES

SATURDAY AUGUST 1

THE WEEKND | THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS | DILLON FRANCIS | PORTER ROBINSON (LIVE)
SCHOOLBOY Q | ODESZA | THE GLITCH MOB | TCHAMI | GORGON CITY (LIVE)
RAE SREMMURD | BRODINSKI | YOUNG THUG | BRO SAFARI | GRIZ | DESTRUCTO
BIG GIGANTIC | LIDO | HOT SINCE 82 | SALVA | EROL ALKAN | SHIBA SAN | TEN WALLS (LIVE)
MERCER | YEARS & YEARS | LUNICE | GIRAFFAGE | MILO & OTIS | VALENTINO KHAN | MATOMA 
ANNA LUNOE | SWEATER BEATS | ALESIA | DJEMBA DJEMBA | SHARAM JEY | DIRTYPHONICS
NINA LAS VEGAS | MIJA | VANILLA ACE | NADUS | HUNTER SIEGEL | DAKTYL | ROYAL
GANZ | BOT | EYES EVERYWHERE | OVERWERK + MORE TBA

SUNDAY AUGUST 2

JACK U | RATATAT | CHROMEO | DIE ANTWOORD | RL GRIME | ZEDS DEAD | BOYS NOIZE
DJ MUSTARD & FRIENDS | CARIBOU | ROBIN SCHULZ | MAYA JANE COLES
GTA | JAMIE XX | HUDSON MOHAWKE | WHAT SO NOT | FETTY WAP | MK | ILOVEMAKONNEN
TOTALLY ENORMOUS EXTINCT DINOSAURS (DJ SET) | BRANCHEZ | JAUZ | BAKERMAT | TIGA
MR. CARMACK | LA LEAKERS | HANNAH WANTS | ROUTE 94 | JIMMY EDGAR | LEIKELI47 | MR. OIZO
HERMITUDE | SLOW MAGIC | WAX MOTIF | CARMADA | SECONDCITY | SPANK ROCK | PEKING DUK
T. WILLIAMS | BENJI B | JAI WOLF | DJEDJOTRONIC B2B SCNTST | GOLDEN FEATURES
KAZ JAMES | SLAPTOP + MORE TBA

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About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship and Artist Nation Management. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com. 

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Sabre and Movida Rent a Car expand global e-commerce to agents and corporations booking trips to Brazil

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Sabre and Movida Rent a Car expand global e-commerce to agents and corporations booking trips to Brazil

Sabre’s subscribers in 144 countries can provide travelers with a wide range of vehicles and personalization at 100 branches and major airports in 24 Brazilian states


SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, April 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading technology provider to the global travel industry, today announced the implementation of its leading distribution technology for Movida Rent a Car, the latest travel supplier in Brazil to benefit from Sabre’s real-time connectivity to more than 425,000 agents worldwide.

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The technology and digital commerce agreement between Sabre and Movida Rent a Car also makes the Sabre travel marketplace one of the leading B2B travel platforms with broadest offering of car rental suppliers covering destinations across Brazil. Movida will also benefit from unprecedented mobile reach to consumers through the TripCase app, powered by Sabre mobile technology. The app integrates and displays car pick-up and drop-off dates within all travel itineraries, viewable in mobile devices and smart watches.

“We are pleased to continue partnering with major industry suppliers in Brazil including Movida Rent a Car, which is known for providing high-end vehicles and a customized driving experience to connect business and leisure destinations,” said Luiz Ambar, vice president of Sabre in Brazil and southern Latin America. “Sabre has a consistent track record in developing innovative software solutions for agents to access a seamless shopping and booking platform, and for suppliers like Movida we have also integrated direct billing capabilities to meet our agency customers’ needs in Brazil.”

Agents around the world subscribed to Sabre can now offer personalized services on behalf of Movida including, GPS devices, child safety seats, and chauffeurs. While for travel agents in Brazil enrolled in Movida’s incentive program, this new and enhanced car rental offering also provides additional opportunities to earn commissions from each booking.

“We are confident Sabre’s technology and their base of global travel agencies represents a highly influential community to connect our company’s 19,000 vehicles to travelers seeking a personalized car service,” said Jamyl Jarrus, commercial director for Movida Rent a Car. “After the initial connectivity to the Sabre travel marketplace we got immediate bookings, providing us with a fast lead generation platform for our business.”

In addition to boosting bookings, Brazil’s Movida Rent a Car will see their entire fleet, pricing and full inventory listed across Sabre’s leading shopping platform for travel services, including, Sabre Red Workspace and Sabre Red Mobile in tablets for agents. Travel agents connected to Sabre will count on 24×7 access to Movida’s help desk for support on bookings made via global distribution systems.

MEDIA CONTACT
Daniel Duarte
Sabre, Corporate Public Relations
[email protected]
+1 214 2369473

 

 

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