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Aeromexico Announces Its Fifth Daily Frequency From Houston To Mexico City

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Aeromexico Announces Its Fifth Daily Frequency From Houston To Mexico City

The last December 19th, Aeromexico started operating this frequency with Embraer 190 aircraft.


HOUSTON, Jan. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, announces its new daily frequency of route Houston – Mexico City that started last December 19th, adding its fifth direct flight between these major destinations.

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The flight is operated with Embraer 190 aircraft – 99 seats -, allowing customers to go and return the same day, with the following schedule:

Houston – Mexico City*

Mexico City – Houston*

AM 0477

06:20 a.m.

08:46 a.m.

Daily

AM 0474**

07:25 a.m.

09:43 a.m.

Daily

AM 0475**

10:50 a.m.

01:21 p.m.

Daily

AM 0472

09:50 a.m.

12:08 p.m.

Daily

AM 0419

01:20 p.m.

03:56 p.m.

Daily

AM 0470

12:40 p.m.

02:58 p.m.

Daily

AM 0471

04:10 p.m.

06:41 p.m.

Daily

AM 0418

05:00 p.m.

07:18 p.m.

Daily

AM 0473

08:34 p.m.

11:00 p.m.

Daily

AM 0476

08:15 p.m.

10:33 p.m.

Daily

*All in local time and subject to change without notice.

**New flights schedules available since last December 19th.

This new frequency increases connectivity for business and leisure travelers to Aeromexico’s destinations network to 45 cities in Mexico – including spectacular beaches like Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos – and 16 in Latin America.

Due to the demand of its clients, Aeromexico continues increasing its connectivity between Mexico and the US, promoting around the many attractions of the various touristic destinations in Mexico.

About Grupo Aeromexico

Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V. is a holding company whose subsidiaries are engaged in commercial aviation in Mexico and the promotion of passenger loyalty programs. Aeromexico, the largest airline in Mexico, operates more than 600 daily flights and its main hub is in Terminal 2 at the Mexico City International Airport. Its destinations network features more than 80 cities on three continents, including 45 destinations in Mexico, 16 in the United States, 15 in Latin America, three in Europe, two in Asia and two in Canada.

The Group’s fleet of more than 115 aircraft is comprised of Boeing 787, 777, 767 and 737 jet airliners and next generation Embraer 145, 170, 175 and 190 models. In 2012, the airline announced the most significant investment strategy in aviation history in Mexico, to purchase 100 Boeing aircraft including 90 MAX B737 jet airliners and 10 B787-9 Dreamliners.

As a founding member of the SkyTeam airline alliance, Aeromexico offers customers 1,000 destinations in 178 countries served by the 20 SkyTeam airline partners rewarding passengers with benefits including access to 564 premium airport lounges around the world. Aeromexico also offers travel on its codeshare partner flights with Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, LAN, TACA and TAM with extensive connectivity in countries like the United States, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia and Peru. www.aeromexico.com  www.skyteam.com  http://disfrutaam.tumblr.com/


If you purchased Avalon Organics® or JASON® brand cosmetic products, this class action notice may affect your rights.

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If you purchased Avalon Organics® or JASON® brand cosmetic products, this class action notice may affect your rights. 


SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following statement is being issued by Lexington Law Group regarding the Avalon Organics and JASON Brand Cosmetics Class Action Lawsuit.

If you purchased Avalon Organics® or JASON® brand cosmetic products, this class action notice may affect your rights.

A class action lawsuit is currently pending against The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (“Hain Celestial”) and includes Avalon Organics® and JASON® brand products. The lawsuit claims that Hain Celestial falsely sells, labels and/or represents certain cosmetic products as organic. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit claim these products violate California’s Organic Products Act, which requires that cosmetic products advertised, marketed, sold, labeled, or represented as organic in California be made of at least 70 percent organic ingredients.  The plaintiffs say that the packaging and advertising for these products mislead consumers to believe that the products were wholly or at least mostly organic, when, in fact, they were not.  The defendant in the lawsuit denies all the plaintiffs’ allegations.  The Court has not decided who is right and who is wrong.

Am I a Class Member? 

You are a Class Member if you bought Avalon Organics® brand cosmetic products between May 11, 2007 and January 6, 2015 other than those that were USDA certified as organic and/or JASON® brand cosmetic products between May 11, 2007 and January 31, 2011 other than those that were USDA certified as organic.

What Am I Eligible to Receive?

No money is available now and there’s no guarantee that there will be.  The Court has not decided whether Hain Celestial did anything wrong and the two sides have not settled the case. If a settlement is reached, or if the lawyers prove their claims in a trial, then Class Members will be notified about how to ask for benefits.  

If you are still not sure whether you are included as a Class Member, you can visit the website, www.HainOrganicCosmeticsLawsuit.com, call 1-800-481-7948, or write to Hain Celestial Organic Cosmetics Class Action, 1515 Market Street, Suite 1700, Philadelphia, PA 19102, for more information.

What are My Options?

Do Nothing – If you do nothing, you keep the possibility of getting money that may come from a trial or a settlement, but, you give up any rights to sue Hain Celestial on your own about the same legal claims in this lawsuit. You will also be legally bound by all orders the Court issues and judgments the Court makes in this class action.  

Exclude Yourself – If you exclude yourself from the Class – you will not get money from this lawsuit, even if Plaintiffs obtain money as a result of the trial or from any settlement (that may or may not be reached) between Hain Celestial and Plaintiffs. However, you may then be able to sue or continue to sue Hain Celestial about the same legal claims that are involved in this case, now or in the future. If you exclude yourself, you will not be legally bound by the Court’s judgments in this class action.

If the case is not dismissed or settled, Class Counsel will have to prove Plaintiffs’ claims at a trial. The Court has scheduled a trial to decide who is right in this case. The trial is currently set to begin on August 6, 2015 in Courtroom C – 15th Floor of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, 450 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102. The date may change so check the website to be kept informed of the trial schedule. During the trial, the Judge and/or a jury will hear all of the evidence, so that a decision can be reached about whether Plaintiffs are right about their claims in the lawsuit. Plaintiffs will have to prove their claims. There is no guarantee that Plaintiffs will win or that they will get money for the Class.

This is only a summary. For more detailed information, please visit www.HainOrganicCosmeticsLawsuit.com, or call 1-800-481-7948.

 


Post Foods, LLC Announces Honey Bunches of Oats® Whole Grain Cereals

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Post Foods, LLC Announces Honey Bunches of Oats® Whole Grain Cereals

New Line Extension Loaded with Whole Grain is a Smart Step Towards Eating a Balanced Diet


PARSIPPANY, N.J., Jan. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today Post Foods, LLC announces the addition of two varieties to the Honey Bunches of Oats family, new Honey Bunches of Oats Whole Grain Honey Crunch and Honey Bunches of Oats Whole Grain Vanilla Bunches, available nationwide. The original Honey Bunches of Oats Vanilla Bunches always had the whole grain families craved and was the impetus for Post extending that goodness in a new Whole Grain line of cereals, including a brand new flavor. These wholesome cereals have the unmistakable tasty, sweet crunch of Honey Bunches of Oats and each serving is power-packed with whole grain goodness.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7378151-post-foods-announces-new-line-of-honey-bunches-of-oats-whole-grain-cereals/

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New Honey Bunches of Oats Whole Grain cereals are packed with whole grain goodness!

“On average, Americans eat less than one serving of whole grain per day, even though it’s an important part of a balanced diet. While our fans know whole grains are good for them, they don’t want to sacrifice on taste. We’re excited to offer a delicious option that will have the whole family lining up for Whole Grain goodness,” said Kristin Latzo, Manager of Scientific Affairs, Nutrition and Regulatory at Post Foods, LLC. “We strive to create cereals the entire family can enjoy, while providing even more benefits at the breakfast table.”

Honey Bunches of Oats Whole Grain Honey Crunch and Honey Bunches of Oats Whole Grain Vanilla Bunches feature the crispy whole grain flakes and distinct crunchy granola clusters that have made the brand a top choice for families. The Honey Crunch variety has a touch of honey for sweetness, while the Vanilla Bunches features the dreamy taste of real vanilla.

Honey Bunches of Oats Whole Grain Cereal is rich in nutrients, which are important for all members of the family – from mom and dad to their growing children. In addition to providing 33 grams of whole grain per serving, the new cereal also provides 4 grams of fiber and 4 grams of protein to help families stay full and satisfied. Whole grains have never been so convenient and delicious!

For more information, please visit www.honeybunchesofoats.com and www.facebook.com/honeybunchesofoats.

About Post Foods, LLC
Post has enriched the lives of consumers, bringing quality foods to the breakfast table since the company’s founding in 1895. Post’s portfolio of brands includes diverse offerings to meet the taste and nutritional needs of all families, including such favorites as Honey Bunches of Oats®, Pebbles™, Great Grains®, Post® Shredded Wheat, Post® Raisin Bran, Grape-Nuts®, Honeycomb® and Post Goodness™-To-Go. Post is dedicated to nourishing goodness, providing consumers with a variety of breakfast choices to meet their nutritional needs from whole grain and fiber to lower sugar offerings. For more information about Post Foods, visit www.PostFoods.com.

 

 


Honda Division Breaks Annual Auto Sales Record as Honda and Acura Brands Set Numerous New Sales Marks

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Honda breaks annual auto sales record as Honda and Acura brands set numerous new sales marks in 2014. (PRNewsFoto/American Honda Motor Co., Inc.)





Honda Division Breaks Annual Auto Sales Record as Honda and Acura Brands Set Numerous New Sales Marks

– Honda Division sets new annual record with total sales of 1,373,029 vehicles

– American Honda sets new light truck sales mark for calendar year and December

– Acura Division has best annual sales since 2007, with best-ever month & year for trucks


TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported record Honda Division sales of 1,373,029 vehicles for 2014 as overall vehicle sales reached 1,540,872 units, the second-best result in company history and an increase of 1.0 percent for the year.  AHM light truck sales reached new monthly and annual records with December sales of 67,479 units, an increase of 6.2 percent, and total 2014 sales of 702,351 vehicles, up 1.5 percent. Acura Division sales also gained strongly in December, posting a 13.1 percent gain on sales of 17,809 vehicles, helping push the division to its third best year since 2007.

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Honda

The record Honda Division sales of 1,373,029 vehicles in 2014 was an increase of 1.0 percent versus 2013, led by a 2.0 percent increase in total car sales of 781,224 units. The Honda Division once again displayed considerable sales strength across both car and truck categories in 2014.

The award-winning Accord and the all-new Fit led the brand on the car side, while the new Honda CR-V re-asserted its leadership in the hottest segment in the industry, compact SUVs. Accord alone accounted for 388,374 sales in 2014, while CR-V captured 335,019 for the year, a new all-time annual record, and Civic again surpassed the 300,000-unit mark. The sub-compact Fit enjoyed its best December ever.

  • CR-V shattered its previous December and annual milestones, rising 12.6 percent in December on sales of 32,369 units, and 10.2 percent YTD on sales of 335,019.
  • The new Fit continued its hot streak, with 6,450 vehicles sold in December for an increase of 39.7 percent as total Fit sales reached 59,340 units in 2014, an increase of 10.9 percent.    
  • Accord posted an annual increase of 5.9 percent on sales of 388,374 vehicles in 2014 while over 325,000 Civics were sold in 2014. Adding CR-V’s record haul of 335,019 vehicles pushed the total for these three vehicles comfortably over 1 million units.
  • The Honda Pilot surged 28.0 percent in December on sales of 11,479 units in a fast-paced truck market.  

“Despite the price of gasoline dropping well below $3 a gallon in many markets, Honda’s strong, balanced lineup of cars and trucks helped us achieve record sales in 2014,” said Jeff Conrad, Honda division senior vice president and general manager. “The great news is that we will build on this momentum with some great new products coming in 2015.”

Acura

The Acura Division reported total vehicle sales of 167,843 units in 2014, up 1.5 percent — the brand’s best year since 2007 – and third consecutive year of increased sales.  Acura finished the year strongly with 17,809 new cars and truck sold in December for a total gain of 13.1 percent month-over-month.

The Acura MDX and RDX combined for new all-time annual and all-time monthly sales records on combined year-to-date sales of 110,546 units, up 12.6 percent, and December sales of 11,919, up 10.7 percent.

  • MDX rode a wave of popularity en route to best-ever sales of 65,603 units for 2014, up 23.7 percent versus 2013. December sales were up 3.4 percent on sales of 6,761 vehicles for a new all-time sales record for any month.
  • RDX also set annual and monthly records, with total 2014 sales of 44,865, up 0.3 percent, and December sales of 5,156, up 22.3 percent for the month.
  • Total 2014 TLX sales reached 19,127 since its mid-August market debut, with December sales limited only by tight supplies of key models.
  • ILX posted a strong December, with sales rising 10 percent on delivery of 1,730 units.

“The Acura MDX and RDX declared loud and clear why we call them the best 1-2 punch in the luxury SUV game, with record sales in the history of the Acura brand,” said Mike Accavitti, Acura division senior vice president and general manager. “With our passenger car lineup now strengthened by the successful launch of the all-new TLX, the upcoming introduction of the redesigned ILX, and the highly anticipated NSX supercar set for its global debut in Detroit, the Acura brand is poised for great things in 2015.”

American Honda Vehicle Sales for December 2014

Month-to-Date

Year-to-Date

December 2014

December 2013

DSR** % Change

MoM % Change

December 2014

December 2013

DSR** % Change

YoY % Change

American Honda Total

137,281

135,255

-2.4%

1.5%

1,540,872

1,525,312

1.0%

1.0%

Total Car Sales

69,802

71,728

-6.4%

-2.7%

838,521

833,020

0.7%

0.7%

Total Truck Sales

67,479

63,527

2.1%

6.2%

702,351

692,292

1.5%

1.5%

 Honda Total Car Sales

63,912

66,744

-7.9%

-4.2%

781,224

765,735

2.0%

2.0%

 Honda Total Truck Sales

55,560

52,760

1.3%

5.3%

591,805

594,141

-0.4%

-0.4%

  Acura Total Car Sales

5,890

4,984

13.6%

18.2%

57,297

67,285

-14.8%

-14.8%

  Acura Total Truck Sales

11,919

10,767

6.4%

10.7%

110,546

98,151

12.6%

12.6%

Total Domestic Car Sales

68,911

64,638

2.5%

6.6%

800,744

745,539

7.4%

7.4%

    Honda Division

63,271

61,270

-0.7%

3.3%

753,147

700,791

7.5%

7.5%

    Acura Division

5,640

3,368

61.0%

67.5%

47,597

44,748

6.4%

6.4%

Total Domestic Truck Sales

67,479

63,527

2.1%

6.2%

702,351

692,215

1.5%

1.5%

    Honda Division

55,560

52,760

1.3%

5.3%

591,805

594,064

-0.4%

-0.4%

    Acura Division

11,919

10,767

6.4%

10.7%

110,546

98,151

12.6%

12.6%

Total Import Car Sales

891

7,090

-87.9%

-87.4%

37,777

87,481

-56.8%

-56.8%

    Honda Division

641

5,474

-88.7%

-88.3%

28,077

64,944

-56.8%

-56.8%

    Acura Division

250

1,616

-85.1%

-84.5%

9,700

22,537

-57.0%

-57.0%

Total Import Truck Sales

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

0

77

-100.0%

-100.0%

    Honda Division

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

0

77

-100.0%

-100.0%

    Acura Division

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

   MODEL BREAKOUT BY DIVISION

Honda Division Total

119,472

119,504

-3.9%

-0.0%

1,373,029

1,359,876

1.0%

1.0%

* ACCORD

31,589

32,321

-6.0%

-2.3%

388,374

366,678

5.9%

5.9%

* CIVIC

25,337

29,000

-16.0%

-12.6%

325,981

336,180

-3.0%

-3.0%

CR-Z

224

384

-43.9%

-41.7%

3,562

4,550

-21.7%

-21.7%

FCX CLARITY

1

4

-76.0%

-75.0%

2

10

-80.0%

-80.0%

* FIT

6,450

4,617

34.3%

39.7%

59,340

53,513

10.9%

10.9%

INSIGHT

311

418

-28.5%

-25.6%

3,965

4,802

-17.4%

-17.4%

S2000

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

0

2

-100.0%

-100.0%

CROSSTOUR

863

1,360

-39.0%

-36.5%

11,802

16,847

-29.9%

-29.9%

* CR-V

32,369

28,759

8.2%

12.6%

335,019

303,904

10.2%

10.2%

ELEMENT

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

0

2

-100.0%

-100.0%

HR-V

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

ODYSSEY

10,368

12,107

-17.7%

-14.4%

122,738

128,987

-4.8%

-4.8%

PILOT

11,479

8,971

23.0%

28.0%

108,857

126,678

-14.1%

-14.1%

RIDGELINE

481

1,563

-70.4%

-69.2%

13,389

17,723

-24.5%

-24.5%

*** Memo: Accord FHEV

1,233

426

178.3%

189.4%

13,977

979

1,327.7%

1,327.7%

Memo: Accord PHEV

63

38

59.4%

65.8%

449

526

-14.6%

-14.6%

Memo: Civic Hybrid

476

712

-35.7%

-33.1%

5,070

7,719

-34.3%

-34.3%

Memo: Fit EV

32

51

-39.7%

-37.3%

407

569

-28.5%

-28.5%

Acura Division Total

17,809

15,751

8.7%

13.1%

167,843

165,436

1.5%

1.5%

ILX

1,730

1,573

5.8%

10.0%

17,854

20,430

-12.6%

-12.6%

RLX / RL

233

597

-62.5%

-61.0%

3,413

5,053

-32.5%

-32.5%

TL

76

1,795

-95.9%

-95.8%

10,616

24,318

-56.3%

-56.3%

TLX

3,834

0

0.0%

0.0%

19,127

0

0.0%

0.0%

TSX

17

1,019

-98.4%

-98.3%

6,287

17,484

-64.0%

-64.0%

MDX

6,761

6,538

-0.6%

3.4%

65,603

53,040

23.7%

23.7%

RDX

5,156

4,215

17.6%

22.3%

44,865

44,750

0.3%

0.3%

ZDX

2

14

-86.3%

-85.7%

78

361

-78.4%

-78.4%

*** Memo: ILX Hybrid

9

44

-80.3%

-79.5%

379

1,461

-74.1%

-74.1%

Memo: RLX Hybrid

29

0

0.0%

0.0%

133

0

0.0%

0.0%

Memo: TSX Wagon

3

108

-97.3%

-97.2%

640

1,976

-67.6%

-67.6%

Selling Days

26

25

307

307

  **** Hybrid

2,345

2,022

11.5%

16.0%

27,535

20,037

37.4%

37.4%

*    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

 


(Español) Cricket Wireless y ZTE USA estrenan el gigantesco ZTE Grand X Max+ en CES 2015

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Sales of luxury homes in Texas continue to increase due to growing incomes, population

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Sales of luxury homes in Texas continue to increase due to growing incomes, population

Texas Association of Realtors releases 2015 Texas Luxury Home Sales Report


AUSTIN, Jan. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE — Strong growth in luxury home sales continued in 2014 throughout Texas’ largest markets, according to the 2015 Texas Luxury Home Sales Report released today by the Texas Association of Realtors. The report cited sales volume increases from nine percent up to more than 25 percent for homes sold at $1 million or more in markets including Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio.

Scott Kesner, chairman of the Texas Association of Realtors, commented, “The attributes that have driven growth in Texas’ real estate market in recent years – job growth and population growth – are also driving the luxury market. We’re seeing more demand for luxury properties from Texans whose incomes are increasing, enabling them to ‘move up,’ and from those moving to our state from elsewhere in the country.”

As covered in the 2014 Texas Relocation Report released by the Texas Association of Realtors in October, Texas continues to be the most sought-after location for moving, gaining more residents than any other state from places like California, Florida, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Illinois. According to the report, for every Texan that moves to California, two Californians move to Texas. This migration is driving demand for homes in Texas, including those in the luxury market.

“The overall economic growth and prosperity in Texas have contributed heavily to the luxury market, making it one of the strongest segments of housing in Texas in 2014,” said Jim Gaines, Ph.D., economist at the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University. “We also saw a lot of people moving to Texas from places like California, where a modest two-bedroom condo can be valued upwards of $1 million. Those people sell their home in California, move to Texas and realize their money goes much further in our market. Thus, even if they don’t have an income typical of a luxury homeowner, they have assets to purchase luxury homes and are stimulating that market.”

Based on data analyzed by the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, the Texas Luxury Home Sales Report analyzes trends in homes sold for $1 million or more from January through October 2014 in Texas’ four largest markets.

In terms of volume, the Houston area featured the largest number of luxury home sales in Texas, with $1M+ homes representing almost two percent of overall home sales. Luxury sales were up 13 percent over the prior year, which significantly outpaced the two percent year-over-year growth seen in volume for the total market. Active listings for luxury homes in Houston were also up compared to the prior year, by 19.7 percent in a market where overall listings were down 7.4 percent. That trend was seen in inventory for luxury homes as well, which was .5 more months than last year, whereas inventory for the overall market decreased by .3 months.

The Austin market showed similar trends, with luxury homes representing two percent of the overall housing market and an increase in sales volume for $1M+ homes of nine percent over the prior year. That compares to a total market sales volume increase of one percent in the Austin area. Listings for luxury homes in Austin increased at a pace consistent with the rest of the market – approximately 11 percent – and the time required to sell a luxury home remained slightly longer than five months, compared to 40 days for the overall market.

In Dallas-Fort Worth, luxury sales represented a smaller percentage of the market at 1.2 percent, but the sales volume was the second highest in the state and increased by double digits, up 15 percent compared to 2014 when overall home sales were flat. Despite a modest increase in listings, the inventory of luxury homes shrank in Dallas-Fort Worth in 2014 by 1.2 months, mirroring a decrease in inventory across the market.

The most aggressive growth in luxury sales in Texas was seen in San Antonio, where $1M+ homes represented less than one percent of the market, but volume increased 26 percent over 2013. In addition, the time required to sell a luxury home in San Antonio decreased significantly, going from 18 months in 2013 to 15 months in 2014.

To learn more and access the full report, visit TexasRealEstate.com.

About the Texas Luxury Home Sales Report
Based on data analyzed by the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, the 2015 Texas Luxury Home Sales report analyzes trends in homes sold for $1 million or more in Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio from January through October 2014. The Texas Association of Realtors distributes insights about the Texas housing market each month, including quarterly market statistics, trends among homebuyers and sellers, condominium and townhome sales, international trends, and more. To view these reports, visit TexasRealEstate.com.

About the Texas Association of Realtors
With more than 90,000 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: Stacy Armijo
Pierpont Communications
512-448-4950
[email protected]


(Español) Conozca cuáles son las opciones de atención del cáncer en su comunidad

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(Español) Gerber Legendary Blades, una división de Fiskars Brands, Inc., acepta penalidad civil de $2.6 millones, mejoramientos en el cumplimiento interno por no reportar un Gator Combo Axe defectuoso

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Kia Motors America Posts Best-Ever Full-Year Sales In 2014

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Kia Motors America Posts Best-Ever Full-Year Sales In 2014

Annual Sales Up 8.4 Percent as Kia Surpasses Half a Million Vehicles for Third Straight Year;
Optima Achieves All-time Single Nameplate Sales Record


IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Kia Motors America (KMA) capped a record-setting year with best-ever December sales of 45,587 vehicles – up 35.6 percent over the same period in 2013 – and the highest annual sales total in company history of 580,234 vehicles, up 8.4 percent year-over-year and 4.0 percent over the previous record set in 2012. Leading the historic performance were the U.S.-built* Optima, which established a new single nameplate record of 159,020 units, and the iconic Soul, which saw sales increase for the fifth straight year.

“Kia’s momentum consistently outpaced the industry throughout 2014, and we finished strong with showroom traffic surging in December thanks to rising consumer confidence, historically low gas prices, and one of the youngest and best-looking lineups in the industry,” said Michael Sprague, executive vice president of sales and marketing, KMA. “More customers turned to Kia last year than ever before as we celebrated our 20th anniversary in the U.S., and our record-breaking performance demonstrates the speed at which our brand has transformed and matured into a proven leader in design, quality, technology and value.”

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 14,000 plant and supplier jobs.

* 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.

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.

MONTH OF DECEMBER

YEAR-TO-DATE

Model

2014

2013

2014

2013

Rio

1,924

2,156

35,933

40,742

Forte

5,306

4,302

69,336

66,146

Optima

11,827

9,474

159,020

155,893

Cadenza

548

844

9,267

8,626

K900

93

—

1,330

—

Sportage

3,298

2,527

42,945

32,965

Sorento

9,688

7,482

102,520

105,649

Sedona

2,997

501

14,567

7,079

Soul

9,906

6,345

145,316

118,079

Total

45,587

33,631

580,234

535,179

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.

 


Secure your financial future

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Secure your financial future

Make saving money a lifelong habit


WASHINGTON, Jan. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Make a new year’s resolution to reach long term financial stability. Secure your quality of life for your retirement.

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Social Security only covers part of your retirement, which is why the Department of Labor (DOL) recommends developing a savings plan. The resources below will help you plan for retirement.

Develop your savings plan

  • Calculate your monthly expenses, such as housing payments, utilities, food, etc.
  • Allocate part of your income toward a savings account; it doesn’t matter if the amount you put away varies every month.
  • Eliminate unnecessary expenses that might affect your budget.
  • Avoid debt. Try not to use your credit card, that way you won’t have to make monthly payments with interest.

Worksheets to start a savings plan

The DOL provides a series of worksheets to help you manage your finances for retirement. You will need to create an account to access your worksheets and any saved information. The worksheets are organized as follows:

  1. Goals and Priorities. Write your short and long-term financial goals, such as travel expenses or saving for retirement, and set priorities to achieve them.
  2. Financial Documents Checklist. Gather copies of documents you’ll need to create a retirement budget, including bank statements, student loan information and tax returns. 
  3. Balance Sheet to Calculate Net Worth. Calculate your assets, like property and investments, as well as your liabilities, which include mortgage and loan payments.
  4. Retirement Saving. Figure out how much money you’ll need to save each year to reach your retirement goal.
  5. Cash Flow Spending Plan. You’ll come up with a monthly and yearly budget, and then return to the worksheet at the end of the year to see the results.
  6. Debt Reduction. Prioritize your debt and figure out how much you plan to pay.

To learn more about financial issues, see USA.gov and GobiernoUSA.gov, the U.S. Government’s official web portals in English and Spanish, and part of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).


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