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AMSOIL Launches Refreshed Synthetic European Motor Oil Line, Two New Products

SUPERIOR, Wis., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — AMSOIL INC. has introduced a refreshed synthetic European motor oil line to further meet demands of modern European vehicles. The newly renamed AMSOIL 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil features new labels and two new products, SAE 0W-20 LS and SAE 0W-20 LS-VW, to meet the latest specifications from manufacturers like BMW and VW.

AMSOIL European Motor Oil is now available in the following varieties:

SAE 0W-20 LS
SAE 0W-20 LS-VW…

AMSOIL European Motor Oil is now available in the following varieties:

SAE 0W-20 LS
SAE 0W-20 LS-VW
SAE 0W-40 FS
SAE 5W-30 LS
SAE 5W-40 MS
SAE 5W-40 FS

AMSOIL European Motor Oil is formulated for use in gasoline or diesel vehicles that require any of the following specifications:

0W-40 (EFO): API SN, SM…; ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4; BMW LL-01; MB 229.1, 229.3, 229.5; Porsche A40; Renault 0700, 0710; VW 502.00, 505.00

5W-40 (EFM): API SN, SM…; ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4; BMW LL-01; GM LL-B-025; Renault 0700, 0710 Manufacturer Approvals:* MB-Approval 229.5; Porsche A40; VW 502.00, 505.00

5W-30 (AEL): API SN; SM…; ACEA C3; BMW LL-04; Porsche C30; GM dexos 2; Chrysler MS-11106; MB 229.51 Manufacturer Approvals:* VW 504.00, 507.00

5W-40 (AFL): API SN, SM, CF…; ACEA C3; Chrysler MS-10850; GM dexos 2; VW 502.00, 505.01; Ford WSS-M2C917-A; Renault 0700, 0710; BMW Longlife-04 Manufacturer Approvals: * MB-Approval 229.51; Porsche A40

0W-20 (AFE): API SN-PLUS (Resource Conserving); SN, SM…; ILSAC GF-5; ACEA C5; A1/B1; BMW LL-17FE+; MB 229.71; Ford WSS-M2C947-B1; Opel/Vauxhall OV0401547; Fiat 9.55535-GSX; Chrysler MS-12145; Volvo VCC RBS0-2AE

0W-20 (EZT): API SN-PLUS, SN…; ACEA C5; VW 508.00/509.00

AMSOIL formulates advanced synthetic lubricants and performance products for those who demand the best. For more information or to order, contact your nearest AMSOIL Dealer or visit http://www.AMSOIL.com. AMSOIL INC., 925 Tower Ave. Superior, WI 54880.

News Contact:
Parnell Thill
Sr. Marketing Manager
715-392-7101
pthill@amsoil.com

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Average New-Vehicle Prices Jump Nearly 4% Year-Over-Year in August 2020, According to Kelley Blue Book

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The valuation analysts at Kelley Blue Book today reported the estimated average transaction price for a light vehicle in the United States was $38,635 in August 2020. New-vehicle…

«New-car transaction prices flattened from last month. It is interesting to note, this is consistent with seasonal trends from 2017 to 2019, despite volatility earlier this year,» said Sara Richards, an analyst for Kelley Blue Book. «Supply and inventory are still expected to be a challenge in high demand segments going into the fall, due to factory shutdowns this past spring. Additionally, a potential second wave of shutdowns during the fall and winter seasons remains a concern.»

Manufacturer	August 2020 Transaction Price (Avg.)*	July 2020 Transaction Price (Avg.)*	August 2019 Transaction Price (Avg.)*	Percent Change July 2020 to August 2020*	Percent Change August 2019 to August 2020*
American Honda (Acura, Honda)	$29,343	$29,433	$28,526	-0.3%	2.9%
Fiat Chrysler (Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, RAM)	$43,305	$43,533	$40,772	-0.5%	6.2%
Ford Motor Company (Ford, Lincoln)	$45,033	$44,845	$42,376	0.4%	6.3%
General Motors (Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC)	$42,866	$41,695	$42,370	2.8%	1.2%
Hyundai Kia	$28,217	$28,211	$27,134	0.0%	4.0%
Nissan North America (Nissan, INFINITI)	$30,769	$30,930	$30,274	-0.5%	1.6%
Subaru	$31,030	$31,159	$29,750	-0.4%	4.3%
Toyota Motor Company (Lexus, Toyota)	$35,801	$35,951	$34,233	-0.4%	4.6%
Volkswagen Group (Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche)	$42,481	$42,483	$42,578	0.0%	-0.2%
Industry	$38,635	$38,563	$37,193	0.2%	3.9%
*Kelley Blue Book average transaction prices do not include applied consumer incentives

Several automakers made great strides, including General Motors, which is the only automaker up nearly 3% from July 2020. Hyundai-Kia, Subaru, and Toyota all remain relatively flat from last month but showed strong year-over-year gains in excess of 4%, while Ford and Fiat Chrysler are both up more than 6% year-over-year.

Trucks are the big segment winners this month with average transaction prices up 3%. Major contributors to this lift include the GMC Canyon, Ford F-Series, and GMC Sierra. Non-luxury transaction prices ticked up about half a percent from last month and are now up more than 4% year-over-year, likely supported by continued strength in SUV and truck sales. The prices could correct if these vehicles begin to sell out, although momentum does not appear to be slowing.

Segment	August 2020 Transaction Price (Avg.)*	July 2020 Transaction Price (Avg.)*	August 2019 Transaction Price (Avg.)*	Percent Change July 2020 to August 2020*	Percent Change August 2019 to August 2020*
Compact Car	$21,594	$21,564	$21,012	0.1%	2.8%
Compact SUV/Crossover	$30,263	$30,436	$29,583	-0.6%	2.3%
Electric Vehicle	$46,191	$47,312	$44,153	-2.4%	4.6%
Entry-level Luxury Car	$42,609	$42,734	$42,690	-0.3%	-0.2%
Full-size Car	$36,653	$36,409	$35,485	0.7%	3.3%
Full-size Pickup Truck	$52,489	$50,522	$50,541	3.9%	3.9%
Full-size SUV/Crossover	$65,807	$65,265	$62,634	0.8%	5.1%
High Performance Car	$104,252	$108,615	$96,403	-4.0%	8.1%
High-end Luxury Car	$92,137	$94,472	$97,613	-2.5%	-5.6%
Hybrid/Alternative Energy Car	$27,722	$27,443	$27,158	1.0%	2.1%
Luxury Car	$60,205	$59,843	$60,231	0.6%	0.0%
Luxury Compact SUV/Crossover	$46,404	$45,988	$46,595	0.9%	-0.4%
Luxury Full-size SUV/Crossover	$89,967	$90,100	$89,867	-0.1%	0.1%
Luxury Mid-size SUV/Crossover	$59,183	$59,573	$58,069	-0.7%	1.9%
Luxury Subcompact SUV/Crossover	$39,593	$39,362	$39,487	0.6%	0.3%
Mid-size Car	$26,517	$26,597	$25,962	-0.3%	2.1%
Mid-size Pickup Truck	$36,998	$37,350	$35,846	-0.9%	3.2%
Mid-size SUV/Crossover	$40,461	$40,439	$39,127	0.1%	3.4%
Minivan	$36,810	$37,000	$35,472	-0.5%	3.8%
Sports Car	$37,942	$37,756	$36,207	0.5%	4.8%
Subcompact Car	$17,418	$17,428	$16,836	-0.1%	3.5%
Subcompact SUV/Crossover	$25,180	$25,146	$24,552	0.1%	2.6%
Van	$39,236	$38,894	$37,500	0.9%	4.6%
Grand Total	$38,635	$38,563	$37,193	0.2%	3.9%
*Kelley Blue Book average transaction prices do not include applied consumer incentives

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About Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com)
Founded in 1926, Kelley Blue Book, The Trusted Resource^®, is the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry. Each week the company provides market-reflective values on its top-rated website KBB.com, including its famous Blue Book^® Trade-In Values and Kelley Blue Book^® Price Advisor tool, which provides a range for what consumers can reasonably expect to pay for a vehicle in their area. Car owners looking to sell immediately can also get a redeemable, transaction-ready offer with Kelley Blue Book^SM Instant Cash Offer. The company also provides vehicle pricing and values through various products and services available to car dealers, auto manufacturers, finance and insurance companies, and governmental agencies. Kelley Blue Book is a Cox Automotive brand.

About Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive Inc. makes buying, selling, owning and using cars easier for everyone. The global company’s 34,000-plus team members and family of brands, including Autotrader^®, Clutch Technologies, Dealer.com^®, Dealertrack^®, Kelley Blue Book^®, Manheim^®, NextGear Capital^®, VinSolutions^®, vAuto^® and Xtime^®,are passionate about helping millions of car shoppers, 40,000 auto dealer clients across five continents and many others throughout the automotive industry thrive for generations to come. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately-owned, Atlanta-based company with revenues of $21 billion. www.coxautoinc.com

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Hankook Tire Debuts New All-Weather Kinergy 4S2

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Leading global tire maker Hankook Tire today announced that it has launched its all-weather Kinergy 4S2 in the North American market. The IF Design Award-winning Kinergy 4S2 features excellent dry, wet and snow performance complete with a Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake rating. The Kinergy 4S2 will be offered in rim diameters between 15-20 inches and will carry a 60K mile warranty, road hazard warranty and 30-day free trial.

Developed with a new generation high-grip silica compound, the Kinergy 4S2 features a broad lateral groove that allows for improved wet traction and accelerated water evacuation, as well as high density summer sipes that enhance stiffness to improve dry performance.

The all-weather Kinergy 4S2 is engineered with a unique V-shaped tread design that boasts a Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake rating, featuring serrated edge grooves and a slush edge that improves digging force and enhances cornering in snow. The tire’s 3D winter sipes also provide improved braking performance in winter conditions.

«The all-weather market is growing in North America and we are excited to launch this product to meet the changing needs of our US customers and consumers,» said Curtis Brison, Vice President of Passenger and Light Truck Sales. «The Kinergy 4S2 gives consumers a new choice to tackle variable winter conditions while also delivering all-season functionality.»

«The Kinergy 4S2 was specifically engineered for optimal performance in all four seasons,» said Kijong Kil, Vice President of RE Development. «While it maintains strong dry performance and long mileage for the warmer months, its cutting-edge tread design also provides outstanding performance in winter conditions.»

For the past 20 years, Hankook has been a leader in the Canadian and European all-weather markets. While the Kinergy 4S2 was first launched in Europe in May 2018, the product will soon be offered worldwide. The Kinergy 4S2 will be available in the U.S. in 45 sizes beginning on September 1, 2020.

About Hankook Tire America Corp.
Hankook Tire America Corp. is a growing leader in the U.S. tire market, leveraging investments in technology, manufacturing and marketing to deliver high-quality, reliable products that are safer for consumers and the environment. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Hankook America markets and distributes a complete line of high-performance and ultra-high-performance passenger tires, light truck and SUV tires as well as medium truck and bus tires in the United States. Hankook Tire America is a subsidiary of Hankook Tire Co., Ltd., a Forbes Global 2000 company headquartered in Seoul, Korea.

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HONK Increases Speed and Efficiency of Roadside Assistance Calls with Honk Virtual Assistant

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — HONK Technologies, the platform connecting drivers and towing professionals, today announced the release of a new contact center customer engagement tool: the HONK Virtual Assistant.

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This new digital system combines interactive voice response (IVR) capabilities with a synchronized mobile web visual interface designed to help motorists who are in need of roadside assistance navigate self-service menus, making the information gathering process faster, more streamlined and comprehensive. Motorists can set their smartphone to speaker and the IVR system audibly and visually walks them through the process of entering their service request details, car and location information into an enhanced mobile web experience built for ease of use and accuracy. Motorists can interrupt to ask questions or speak to a call center representative at any point.

According to a CFI Group study, 55% of consumers say they are likely to use visual IVR for service inquiries if given the option. These innovative tools significantly reduce call wait times, provide a more intuitive customer experience and allow motorists the ability to choose how they want to engage with a business via multichannel contact methodologies.

«At HONK, we have an obsessive focus on the motorist’s customer experience, which has driven us to consistently achieve a Net Promoter Score of close to 90,» said Corey Brundage, CEO and Founder at HONK. «Our new HONK Virtual Assistant gives motorists an even faster option to request service through a modern visual IVR system that delights customers and personalizes their experience while also making our internal systems more efficient.»

About HONK Technologies
HONK connects motorists in need with high-quality towing service professionals through its unique platform that combines both advanced technology and expert human assistance. With the largest GPS-enabled network of service vehicles in the U.S. and Canada, HONK brings fast, accessible, transparent roadside assistance to individuals, automobile manufacturers, insurance carriers and fleets, cutting wait times by over 50%, providing live tracking maps with real-time service progress, and dramatically improving customer satisfaction and NPS. To learn more, visit https://www.honkforhelp.com

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Hyundai Hope On Wheels Awards $11.2 Million To Pediatric Cancer Research And Celebrates September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Hope On Wheels® (HHOW), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, supported by Hyundai Motor America and its U.S. dealers, announces its 22^nd consecutive year in the fight to end childhood cancer. September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness month and the organization announces new grant winners in efforts of finding more cures and improving care for children fighting pediatric cancer. When a child is diagnosed with pediatric cancer, s/he is immediately thrust into a scary world of cancer. For a child diagnosed, the journey back to health often includes constant trips to the hospital, medical tests, surgeries, and nights spent away from all things familiar. The non-profit organization has selected 26 grant winners for pediatric cancer research and 23 institutions to receive grants for COVID-19 testing. To date, this brings Hyundai Hope On Wheels donations to just over $172 million to support the fight against pediatric cancer.

The annual September campaign theme is Every Handprint Tells A Story. Every 36 minutes a child is diagnosed with pediatric cancer. There are more than 15,000 new cases of pediatric cancer diagnosed in the United States each year. Although 80% of kids with cancer can be cured, pediatric cancer remains the leading cause of death by disease among U.S. children. With its Every Handprint Tells A Story campaign, Hyundai Hope On Wheels brings together the many stakeholders – the child, families, doctors, hospitals, advocates, donors, and others – who work to identify new ways to find a cure and improve care for children battling pediatric cancer. When a child is diagnosed, it not only changes their life, but his/her family and broader communal network.

«As the board chair for Hyundai Hope On Wheels, there is no greater joy for me than to meet the faces of brave pediatric cancer fighters at children’s hospitals across the nation,» says Scott Fink, Board Chair and Hyundai owner, Hyundai of New Port Richey (New Port Richey, FL) and Hyundai of Wesley Chapel (Wesley Chapel, FL). «These amazing kids embody the word hope. They exemplify all that’s wonderful about childhood, and they show adults the courage of facing adversity. The reality is there is nothing fun about being a kid with cancer. With Hyundai Hope On Wheels, we will continue this fight the disease, and help these children thrive and return to a happy and normal life.»

Hyundai Hope On Wheels grants are awarded through a competitive peer-reviewed process. The Scholar Hope Grant and The Young Investigator grants are awarded during the month of September, exclusively to COG member institutions. This year, the organization awarded COVID-19 drive-thru testing grants to 23 sites throughout the nation. More than one-million COVID-19 tests have been completed at sites supported by the Hyundai grant.

2020 Every Handprint Tells A Story Campaign elements

The Hyundai Hope On Wheels annual September campaign, Every Handprint Tells A Story, crisscrosses the nation to increase awareness and raise awareness of pediatric cancer. Highlights of this year’s campaign include:

Nationwide Virtual Grant Ceremonies to 26 new grants winners
Video stories of hope from child survivors and doctor researchers
Annual 2020 Celebration of Hope Awards, to be broadcast online on September 19^th
Interactive website experience at HyundaiHopeOnWheels.org
Social media childhood cancer survivor and doctor-researcher videos
National Media Day
And more….

2020 Hyundai Hope On Wheels Campaign Assets for (Media Use)

2020 campaign video – https://youtu.be/R1U3X2UMb9k
2020 PSA video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRu-KkOQqK8&feature=youtu.be
COVID-19 Hyundai Hope On Wheels Response video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1U3X2UMb9k&feature=youtu.be

The gold ribbon is the symbol for childhood cancer. The public is invited to help spread awareness about Hyundai Hope On Wheels and its efforts to end childhood cancer. For more information about Hyundai Hope On Wheels and to view a list of 2020 Hope On Wheels grant winners, please visit www.hyundaihopeonwheels.org/research.

To learn more about Hyundai Hope on Wheels at: http://www.HyundaiHopeOnWheels.org

ABOUT HYUNDAI HOPE ON WHEELS

Hyundai Hope On Wheels® is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is committed to finding a cure for childhood cancer. Launched in 1998, Hyundai Hope On Wheels provides grants to eligible institutions nationwide that are pursuing life-saving research and innovative treatments for the disease. HHOW is one of the largest non-profit funders of pediatric cancer research in the country, and primary funding for Hyundai Hope On Wheels comes from Hyundai Motor America and its more than 820 U.S. dealers. Since its inception, Hyundai Hope On Wheels has awarded more than $172 million towards childhood cancer research in pursuit of a cure.

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

At Hyundai Motor America, we believe everyone deserves better. From the way we design and build our cars to the way we treat the people who drive them, making things better is at the heart of everything we do. Hyundai’s technology-rich product lineup of cars, SUVs and alternative-powered electric and fuel cell vehicles is backed by Hyundai Assurance—our promise to create a better experience for customers. Hyundai vehicles are sold and serviced through more than 820 dealerships nationwide and nearly half of those sold in the U.S. are built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. Hyundai Motor America is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, and is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea.

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G3 Global Services Announces Partnership and Global Service Expansion to Over 65 Countries

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — G3 Global Services, the leading technology company in the vital travel document services industry in the United States, announced today a global partnership with The Visa Team (TVT), a global passport and visa service company. The partnership will expand G3’s global footprint for providing services in more than 65 countries. The company’s new global presence now makes the critical execution of valid and up-to-date vital travel documents available to clients around the world with international business travelers.

This partnership offering, presented under the G3 Global Services brand, provides concierge-level white-glove service to travelers in their home country and a technology-driven travel and visa/passport company – while expanding the competitive landscape within the global travel document industry for both corporate and leisure travelers.

«We are very excited about the next phase of G3’s growth and our commitment of becoming a true global partner for our clients,» said Charlie Cobb, Chief Operating Officer. «This partnership allows our clients the opportunity to consolidate all of their vital travel document needs and lets us offer our superior customer support to all global aspects of our clients’ travel plans. In this day and age, businesses are short on time and resources, and travel requirements are changing daily. Researching, understanding, and securing documents for global travel can be an arduous, time-consuming process for a corporate travel team. Our global footprint and streamlined process offloads pressure from our clients making it convenient, fast and easy to secure the documents their global travelers need in time to meet tight deadlines.»

This partnership leverages the strengths of both organizations. This includes forward-thinking technology for cost-effective solutions for global mobility programs, Apple Wallet Visas, SAP Concur Integration, API capabilities and a mobile Passport Photo Application with specifications per country on the part of G3 Global Services. The Visa Team brings to the table a global footprint and specialization in all types of work, entry, business and tourist visas and visa stamping in every country, often eliminating the applicant’s need to visit the Embassy/Consulate in their home country.

About G3 Global Services:

G3 Global Services is one of the leading visa and passport companies in the United States, with over 25 years of experience. The company has offices in every major location to fulfill its clients’ travel visa and passport needs. Using the latest technology and customer experience procedures, G3 Global Services provides international travel document support and management services to individuals and companies of all sizes including the world’s leading brands. Corporate travelers can rely on G3 Global Services to meet the latest visa requirements, provide a wide range of options and deliver exemplary customer service.

Learn more at g3visas.com.

About The Visa Team, LLC

The Visa Team, LLC (TVT) is a global passport and visa company specializing in all types of visas for all nationalities. The Visa Team’s global footprint provides service in over 85 countries. The company supports all visa requests regardless of the purpose of travel, nationality or destination. One of its specialties is providing consultation to companies and business travelers, assessing their unique business needs and providing guidance and support for the correct category visa.

Media Contact:
Tim Reckard
Phone: 202.600.3827
Email: tim.rekard@g3visas.com

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FMCA RV Club Announces Partnership With Keystone RV Company

CINCINNATI, Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — FMCA, the world’s largest nonprofit association for RV owners, has announced that it has entered into a partnership with Keystone RV to help «enhance the RV lifestyle» for Keystone owners. Keystone RV emphasizes customer service and quality, which are important to FMCA also.

«The RV industry is booming,» said FMCA CEO Chris Smith. «And Keystone RV is an enormous part of that. They are…

«The RV industry is booming,» said FMCA CEO Chris Smith. «And Keystone RV is an enormous part of that. They are doing some really exciting things, so we are thrilled to have them as a partner. The relationship makes sense»

Through a special, discounted membership rate, new and existing owners of Keystone RV units will have the opportunity to join thousands of other RV enthusiasts whose travel experiences have been enhanced by FMCA.

Those who take advantage of this offer to join FMCA will have be able to enjoy camaraderie and friendships among RVers who share the common interest of travel, while receiving a wealth of benefits and services designed to meet the needs of RV owners. FMCA members have exclusive access to RV discount club savings, RV lifestyle resources, the monthly Family RVing magazine, RV rallies, education, and so much more.

«Organizations like FMCA are a great way for all RV owners, but especially new RV owners, to tap into the resources and community they need to camp successfully. We’re excited to be able to offer this new benefit to the Keystone Nation,» said Christy Spencer, Keystone director of marketing and communications.

«I’m eager to show Keystone owners all the different benefits, educational opportunities, and social connections available to them when they become a member of the best RV club in North America,» FMCA national president Jon Walker said.

For more information about everything FMCA has to offer, visit FMCA.com.

ABOUT FMCA: ENHANCING THE RV LIFESTYLE
FMCA is the world’s largest nonprofit association for recreation vehicle (RV) owners. The organization maintains its national headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, and currently has nearly 150,000 active members. FMCA offers its members a number of benefits, including a subscription to its monthly magazine, Family RVing; a medical emergency and travel assistance program valued at $200-plus per family; a tire purchasing program; group rates on a roadside assistance program, RV and auto insurance, and RV tours and caravans; and discounts on mobile internet access plans from Verizon and Sprint. Perhaps the most important benefit of FMCA membership is the camaraderie and friendships that develop among people enjoying the common interest of RV travel. For more information, visit FMCA.com or call (513) 474-3622 or (800) 543-3622.

ABOUT KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
A division of Thor Industries, Keystone RV Company is the #1 manufacturer of towable RVs in North America. Focused on delivering The Ultimate Ownership Experience™, Keystone offers a wide range of RVs, including single-axle minis, ultra-lightweight travel trailers, luxury travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers. Keystone brands include Montana, Montana High Country, Alpine, Avalanche, Cougar, Cougar Half-ton, Laredo, Outback, Sprinter, Passport, Bullet, Premiere, Springdale, Hideout, Fuzion, Impact, Raptor and Carbon. Headquartered in Goshen, Indiana, Keystone has manufacturing facilities in Goshen and Pendleton, Oregon, as well as more than 1,000 dealer locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. For more information on Keystone RV, visit keystonerv.com

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Haute Residence Welcomes Robert Greenwood To Its Exclusive Real Estate Network

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks & Caicos Islands, Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Haute Residence is pleased to welcome Robert Greenwood to the exclusive Haute Residence Network as its representative in the Turks & Caicos Islands real estate market.

Robert is a senior Director & Broker of Regency-Christie’s International Real Estate, operating as one of the firm’s Senior Brokers and Real Estate Advisors.

Originally…

Robert is a senior Director & Broker of Regency-Christie’s International Real Estate, operating as one of the firm’s Senior Brokers and Real Estate Advisors.

Originally from London, Robert is a Citizen of the Turks and Caicos Islands and has now lived in the TCI for almost 40 years after his father came to the Islands to establish the country’s first major resort. Robert has also lived in the United States, working with a prominent development company operating out of the Southern US. This, Robert feels, provides not just a credible experience level within the Islands but also a very clear understanding of the Islands’ buyer demographic, who are primarily from the US and Europe.

Robert’s extensive background includes almost every aspect of the real estate industry. With veteran knowledge and proficiencies in high-value sales, resort management and development, and offshore investment, he has more than 35 years of personal work experience within the Turks and Caicos Islands. His portfolio of development includes golf courses, condominiums, colleges and hotel resort projects.

Visit Robert Greenwood’s Haute Residence profile: https://www.hauteresidence.com/member/robert-greenwood/

Visit Robert Greenwood’s website at: https://www.theturksandcaicos.com/

Designed as a partnership-driven luxury real estate portal, Haute Residence connects its affluent readers with top real estate professionals, while offering the latest in real estate news, showcasing the world’s most extraordinary residences on the market and sharing expert advice from its knowledgeable and experienced real estate partners.

The invitation-only luxury real estate network, which partners with just one agent in every market, unites a distinguished collective of leading real estate agents and brokers and highlights the most extravagant properties in leading markets around the globe for affluent buyers, sellers, and real estate enthusiasts.

HauteResidence.com has grown to be the number one news source for million-dollar listings, high-end residential developments, celebrity real estate, and more.

Access all of this information and more by visiting http://www.hauteresidence.com

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Visit Temecula Valley Announces Ways To Celebrate California Wine Month in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country

TEMECULA VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Celebrate California Wine Month this September Temecula style by staying in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country sipping wine, watching a beautiful sunset, dining al fresco, and absorbing the breathtaking scenery. Temecula Valley Wine Month is a great reason to wander local and relax among expansive landscapes with breathtaking views, award-winning wines, and in the comfort of clean, safe accommodations.

CRUSH From Home is a virtual wine and culinary tastings on September 17 and 24. Both events will feature South Coast Winery & Carter Estate Winery’s winemakers Jon McPherson and Javier Flores as well as Vineyard Rose Chef Jose Esparza. Prices are $110 for local wine pick up or $145 with shipping. Each ticket is good for up to 10 guests of the same household. Check the website for a schedule and more details – CRUSH From Home.

Wine Trails
Visitors to the region can take advantage of three unique wine trails to help plan their wine-tasting experience. It’s easy to spend a day on each trail, taking in the variety of wines and unique experiences they have to offer.

Rancho California Wine Trail – Some of the region’s oldest and most well-known wineries can be found here. Most visitors first encounter this trail upon exiting the freeway. Located on the west side of the trail sits Hart Winery, Callaway Vineyard & Winery, Thornton Winery, Baily Vineyard & Winery, Bolero Winery, Europa Village, Mount Palomar Winery, Miramonte Winery, Churon Winery, and Bel Vino Winery. Further east, visitors can explore Maurice Car‘rie Vineyard & Winery, Avensole Vineyard & Winery, Carter Estate Winery & Vineyard, South Coast Winery, Wiens Family Cellars, Ponte Winery, BOTTIA Winery, Monte De Oro, Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyard, Chapin Family Vineyards, and Doffo Vineyard & Winery. Standouts along this densely concentrated trail include Callaway Vineyard & Winery, the first commercial winery in Temecula Valley; Thornton Winery, known for their sparklings; and Baily Vineyard & Winery, specializing in the Bordeaux varieties.

Calle Cotento Wine Trail – For an «off the beaten path» wine tasting experience, visitors won’t want to miss the Calle Cotento Wine Trail. Located just off Rancho California Road, this wine trail boasts sweeping views of vineyards throughout the trail’s meandering path. This area is home to Akash Winery, Peltzer Family Cellars, Lumiere Winery, and Vindemia. Don’t miss The Crush House tasting room at Peltzer where guests can sample unique wines in rustic, hip style.

De Portola Wine Trail – Just south of Rancho California Road, the De Portola Wine Trail wanders through an equestrian region, nestled against the foothills of Temecula Valley. The Spanish influence in both architecture and wine is strong at Masia de la Vinya, while Cougar Vineyard & Winery (which features 100% Estate, award-winning Italian varietals including Primitivo, Pinot Grigio, and Pulciano), Robert Renzoni Vineyards & Winery, and Danza del Sol Winery all evoke the idyllic Italian wine scene, and nearby Foot Path Winery is the only certified user of organic grapes in the valley. Wine tasters won’t want to miss the grape Shiraz at Fazeli Cellars or the stunning, hilltop views at Oak Mountain Winery. Other De Portola Wine Trail favorites include Leoness Cellars, with its lush grounds and critically acclaimed wine list, and Gershon Bachus Vitners, where a wine education program takes tasters on an adventure through red wines.

Romantic Moments
The romance of wine county can be captured through memorable experiences high above the vineyards, on horseback over the rolling hills, outdoors dining with panoramic views, or overlooking the valley under colorful skies.

Hot Air Ballooning – Couples can watch the sunrise together in a hot air balloon floating over the vineyards. This is popular for marriage proposals, celebrations, and special occasions. California Dreamin’, Magical Adventure, and A Grape Escape all offer a «Will You Marry Me?» package.

Horse Drawn Carriage Ride – There is something magically romantic about a horse and carriage ride through the vineyards. Temecula Carriage Company offers private horse drawn carriage rides for couples, complete with an intimate vineyard picnic and a bottle of sparkling wine.

Sunset Viewing – Temecula Valley is known for its stunning sunsets. Professional photographers flock to wine country’s hilltops in hopes of capturing some of the most spectacular landscape images rich with blended colors of scarlet, crimson, saffron and dusty orange in the vast open skies above.

The best spots cozy up and relax with a glass of wine while watching a breathtaking sunset together are Avensole Winery, Bel Vino Winery, Callaway Vineyard & Winery, Danza Del Sol Winery, Lorimar Vineyards & Winery, and Palumbo Vineyards & Winery.

Al Fresco Dining with a View – With 19 dining options to choose from in wine country, this is one of Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country’s unique amenities. Al fresco dining is a favorite with visitors who want to take in the panoramic views. Celebrated chefs use local, natural resources to create innovative dishes that pair beautifully with their wines.

Winery restaurants with sweeping views include Bel Vino Bistro at Bel Vino Winery, Baba Joon’s Kitchen at Fazeli Cellars, Flower Hill Bistro at Miramonte Winery, Mama Rosa’s Trattoria at Robert Renzoni Winery, Meritage at Callaway Winery, Pinnacle at Falkner Winery, and The Pool Café at BOTTAIA Winery.

Where To Stay
Visitors can enhance the wine country experience by staying in Temecula Valley Wine Country at Bolero Winery at Europa Village, Carter Estate Winery & Resort, Inn at Churon Winery, Inn at Europa Village, or South Coast Winery Resort & Spa. Other nearby options open only minutes away include Best Western Country Inn, Best Western Plus, Extended Stay America, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Home2 Suites, Hotel Temecula, La Quinta Inn & Suites, Motel 6, Pechanga Resort Casino, Quality Inn, Rancho California Inn, Rodeway Inn, Signature Temecula, and SpringHill Marriott.  

Temecula Valley is conveniently located just a short drive from most Southern California cities. It’s an immersive escape some have called «closer to far away.» It’s Southern California’s wine country destination; a convenient, accessible place to escape, relax, and wander.  

Start planning a getaway and book a room at VisitTemeculaValley.com.  

ABOUT TEMECULA VALLEY AND VISIT TEMECULA VALLEY   
Temecula Valley is prepared to welcome visitors to a safe and clean environment. The businesses have strict cleaning and safety protocols to ensure everyone’s safety and comfort. They have met and often succeeded county and state requirements because visitors and their employees’ health are top priority.

Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country is a year-round vacation destination, located 60 minutes from San Diego, Orange County, Palm Springs, and 90 minutes from Los Angeles.  

Temecula Valley Wine Country is widely recognized for its scenic vineyards, award-winning wines, and experiential wineries. The popular boutique destination includes the Temecula Valley Wine Country as well as historic Old Town Temecula, and Pechanga Resort Casino. It also was named as a 2019 Wine Enthusiast 10 Best Wine Travel Destination. 

Visit Temecula Valley is the region’s official tourism marketing organization and resource for visitors. For visitor information and assistance, please call (888) 363-2852 or go to VisitTemeculaValley.com.

SOURCE Visit Temecula Valley

Acerta Analytics Closes USD $7 Million in Series A Funding to Help Automakers Capture Value from Vehicle and Production Data

KITCHENER, Ontario, Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Acerta Analytics, the industry leader in Automotive Intelligence, today announced it has raised USD $7 million (CAD $9 million) in Series A funding led by OMERS Ventures, with additional participation from M12 – Microsoft’s venture fund, StandUp Ventures, Radical Ventures, EDC, and Techstars. The funding will enable Acerta to launch into new markets, expand its team, and extend the capabilities of its platform to generate insights into automotive production and vehicle data.

Today, automotive manufacturers face increasing complexity as vehicles become more connected and instrumented, generating massive amounts of data. In fact, Acerta estimates that connected vehicles generated approximately 94 petabytes (PB) of data in 2019, while automotive manufacturing generated nearly ten times that amount. As this immense volume of vehicle data increases, automotive engineers require new tools to manage and extract information from it. Acerta’s platform uses artificial intelligence to help automakers leverage their data for insights into vehicle assembly or on-road performance.

«Every automotive engineer has dealt with issues during assembly or testing, but few have the ability to use their production data to predict when and where those issues will occur and prevent them,» said Greta Cutulenco, CEO and Co-Founder of Acerta. «That’s why we’ve focused on providing predictive analytics to our customers to help them ensure vehicle quality, safety, and reliability.»

These improvements are now even more important in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Closures of assembly plants and disruptions in the supply chain have placed new pressures on automakers to digitize their processes, find new ways to reduce costs, and increase production efficiency. As a result, Acerta has experienced an increase in demand for its solutions.

«Beyond digitization, the global pandemic has also forced vehicle manufacturers to focus on cost containment,» Cutulenco continued. «By identifying the earliest indicators of future product failures, our platforms are helping automakers reduce their scrap and rework rates and increase first time yield.»

«Artificial intelligence has already played a huge role in stimulating innovation in the automotive industry, and it will continue to do so for many years to come,» said Brian Kobus, Partner, OMERS Ventures. «We’ve entered a new phase in the world of transportation, and Acerta is in a unique position to empower automakers around the world by enabling them to harness the power of their data to deliver valuable insights, drive ROI, and ultimately make better decisions for their business and customers.»

Acerta currently operates in Canada and the United States in North America, as well as Europe and Japan, with plans to expand further into the European and Japanese markets within the next year. This new funding round will also help Acerta ramp up sales and marketing operations while also scaling the business with the goal of getting the company’s platform into the hands of automakers everywhere.

To learn more about Acerta Analytics and its mission, visit the company’s website.

About Acerta
Acerta is transforming automotive quality by leveraging assembly and vehicle data to detect the earliest indicators of future product failures. Our platforms accelerate root cause analysis, enhance end of line testing, and augment vehicle maintenance with artificial intelligence purpose-built for the auto industry. We give automotive engineers the tools to optimize quality, safety, and reliability throughout the entire product life cycle, from the assembly line to the finish line.
For more information, visit us at Acerta.ca or follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn.

About OMERS and OMERS Ventures
Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, with CAD$109 billion in net assets as at December 31, 2019. OMERS is a jointly-sponsored pension plan, with 1,000 participating employers ranging from large cities to local agencies, and over half a million active, deferred and retired members. OMERS members include union and non-union employees of municipalities, school boards, local boards, transit systems, electrical utilities, emergency services and children’s aid societies across Ontario. Contributions to the Plan are funded equally by members and employers. OMERS teams work in Toronto, London, New York, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe – serving members and employers and originating and managing a diversified portfolio of high-quality investments in public markets, private equity, infrastructure and real estate.

OMERS Ventures currently manages CAD$2 billion and has made more than 50 investments in disruptive technology companies across North America and Europe. http://www.omersventures.com.

SOURCE Acerta Analytics