Prince Sultan Cardiac Center Al Hassa Achieves GHA’s COVID-19 Certification of Conformance for Medical Travel

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Prince Sultan Cardiac Center Al Hassa (PSCCH) (<a target="_blank"…

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Prince Sultan Cardiac Center Al Hassa (PSCCH) (https://www.pscch.med.sa/portal/en/), one of the premier cardiac centers in Saudi Arabia, is the first hospital in the Middle East to be awarded Global Healthcare Accreditation’s Certification of Conformance with COVID-19 Guidelines for Medical Travel Programs (https://www.globalhealthcareaccreditation.com/certification-of-conformance-with-gha-covid-19-guidelines-for-medical-travel-programs). 

The Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) Program for Medical Travel Services issued the free COVID-19 Guidelines (https://www.globalhealthcareaccreditation.com/gha-covid-19-guidelines) in early July of this year to assist organizations in the medical and health tourism industries seeking to mitigate the risk of coronavirus infection for both domestic and international traveling patients and their companions. The guidelines are unique in that they focus on the entire care continuum, including interactions with the healthcare organization, hotel, and ground transportation.

­Dr. Khalid ALKHAMEES, PSCCH’s Chief Executive Officer stated, “As we adopted quality and patient safety practices in all of our services, we found in GHA’s COVID-19 Certification of Conformance the advanced protocols and standards, from an ISQua recognized organization, to provide the highest quality services for traveling patients while maintaining full infection control measures during the full quantum of care. These COVID-19-specific standards helped us to ensure that we are providing our advanced cardiac care while simultaneously gaining the full trust of the patients and their families.”

The Certification of Conformance (https://www.globalhealthcareaccreditation.com/certification-of-conformance-with-gha-covid-19-guidelines-for-medical-travel-programs) for hospitals and ambulatory centers is a three-year certification with annual reviews, which signals to medical travelers, referrers, and other payers that the organization has implemented the recommendations in the guidelines as a proactive risk mitigation strategy to ensure patient safety and well-being during and post-COVID-19.

According to Karen Timmons, Chief Executive Officer, Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA), “The COVID-19 Certification of Conformance demonstrates to patients, buyers, and other key stakeholders that a medical travel program’s operational protocols, practices, and procedures have undergone an external review and reflect international best practices designed to keep traveling patients safe. One of the key objectives of the Certification of Conformance is to enhance transparency and encourage ongoing communications with patients, which is even more important during this challenging time, and which ultimately helps to increase patient trust in the organization. We congratulate Prince Sultan Cardiac Center Al Hassa as the first hospital in the Middle East to achieve GHA’s Certification of Conformance and for its unwavering commitment to patient safety.”

The Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) COVID-19 Program for Medical Travel Services Guidelines are free and the Certification of Conformance is a process that is accomplished virtually and usually within a three to six week period of time. For more information about the Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) program and/or the COVID-19 Guidelines for Medical Travel Programs reach us via email at Info@GHAccreditation.com or call +1 561 228 4014.

About GHA
Founded in 2016, the Global Healthcare Accreditation for Medical Travel Services is the only accrediting body focused solely on medical travel services. GHA’s international standards and professional norms for medical travel were developed in consultation with leading global experts in the industry, including providers, insurers, and employers committed to establishing best practices in medical tourism and health tourism, which support healthcare providers in validating quality and patient experience, increasing visibility, and implementing a sustainable business model for providers along the entire medical travel care continuum. GHA received ISQua’s International Society for Quality in Health Care External Evaluation Association (IEEA) accreditation in 2019. To learn more about GHA, visit https://globalhealthcareaccreditation.com/.

About Prince Sultan Cardiac Center Al Hassa
Prince Sultan Cardiac Center Al Hassa is a referral center for all complex heart-related cases for adults and children in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and gulf countries. The center has approximately 660 staff including clinical and non-clinical under the Ministry of Health and Hospital Operations Program. The center provides a number of specialized clinical services including primary Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) (Primary & Elective), Trans Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), Pacemaker and devices Implantation and Electro-Physiology Study (EPS) and Ablation, Valve replacements/repairs, Total Arterial Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (off / on Cardiopulmonary Bypass), Structural Heart Disease Management (ASD/VSD/PDA -transcatheter closure) and All types of Neonatal and Paediatric Open Heart Surgeries and Left Ventricular Assist Devices. For more information, contact: +966135730000 or pscch.gha@gmail.com.

 

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Accreditation Partnership Seeks to Strengthen Medical Travel Services in India

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) Program for Medical Travel Services (https://www.globalhealthcareaccreditation.com/) and the Quality & Accreditation Institute (QAI) (<a target="_blank"…

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) Program for Medical Travel Services (https://www.globalhealthcareaccreditation.com/) and the Quality & Accreditation Institute (QAI) (http://www.qai.org.in/), have announced the formal launch of a joint accreditation program for hospitals and clinics in India serving medical travel patients. The goal of the partnership is to leverage each organization’s strengths to better serve healthcare providers in India seeking to enhance medical traveler patient experience and business performance.

GHA and QAI will work with clinically accredited hospitals in India as a prerequisite to offering Global Healthcare Accreditation for Medical Travel Services in the region. The accreditation may be from a recognized national or international accreditation body, such as QAI and JCI. The GHA accreditation survey will include a surveyor from each organization using the GHA standards. QAI will also serve as GHA’s local partner in India, conducting joint training, workshops and advisory services and providing information about GHA accreditation and related programs, which have been developed to build patient trust in hospitals serving international  medical tourism patients.

One of these programs is the Certification of Conformance (https://www.globalhealthcareaccreditation.com/certification-of-conformance-with-gha-covid-19-guidelines-for-medical-travel-programs) with GHA’s COVID-19 Guidelines for Medical Travel Programs (https://www.globalhealthcareaccreditation.com/gha-covid-19-guidelines) which were issued this past July. The Certification of Conformance is for hospitals and ambulatory centers that wish to validate compliance against the Guidelines as a strategy to build patient confidence in their medical travel program during these challenging times and as travel restrictions begin to lift.

According to Ms. Karen Timmons, GHA’s Chief Executive Officer, “Healthcare providers desiring to provide an optimal medical travel experience must develop new competencies and ensure their services and protocols are aligned with the needs of medical travel patients and buyers of healthcare services as we move to a ‘new normal.’ We are pleased to collaborate with QAI in support of the medical travel patient and we applaud its commitment to provide healthcare providers in India with solutions that prioritize the patient experience for medical travelers. Hospitals participating in GHA accreditation shall also benefit with additional visibility through GHA distribution channels, and QAI will also provide additional visibility to GHA accredited hospitals through its distribution channels.”

Dr. Bhupendra Kumar Rana, Chief Executive Officer of QAI, stated, “There are tremendous potential and opportunities for Indian hospital and clinics to attract patients from overseas both from developing and developed countries simply because they offer clinical care at par with best of the hospitals globally yet cost effective. GHA accreditation programme will support hospitals involved in medical travel to further confidence of patients as these standards provide a framework of full circle (of end to end care continuum) covering clinical, administrative and logistical aspects. We are excited about this partnership with GHA to extend benefits of global accreditation standards for medical travel services to Indian hospitals and their international patients. Such patients will not only enjoy best treatment but also get opportunity to treat themselves with rich heritage, diversity and great tourism opportunities of Indian States.”

About the Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) Program:

Founded in 2016, the Global Healthcare Accreditation for Medical Travel Services is the only accrediting body focused solely on medical travel services. GHA’s international standards and professional norms for medical travel were developed in consultation with leading global experts in the industry, including providers, insurers and employers committed to establish best practices in medical tourism and health tourism, which support healthcare providers in validating quality and patient experience, increasing visibility, and implementing a sustainable business model for providers along the entire medical travel care continuum. GHA received ISQua’s International Society for Quality in Health Care External Evaluation Association (IEEA) accreditation in 2019.Visit: https://globalhealthcareaccreditation.com/. Reach us via email at Info@GHAccreditation.com or call +1 561 228 4014.

About the Quality and Accreditation Institute (QAI):

QAI was set up to create an ecosystem of education, training, quality improvement and accreditation. We believe that this organisation would provide a platform to stakeholders including professionals and organisations, associated with quality in any way, to share their wisdom and knowledge in order to make its Vision realised. QAI over the past three years have developed eight sets of accreditation standards. Many of these standards are first of its kind in India.  QAI received ISQua’s International Society for Quality in Health Care External Evaluation Association (IEEA) accreditation in 2019 for Dialysis standards and in 2020 for Home Healthcare standards. Through IEEA accreditation for two sets of standards, QAI becomes the first and only accreditation body in India to achieve such recognition. Visit: www.qai.org.in

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Libertyville to Reward Customers of Local Auto Dealerships

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — During difficult economic times, the Village of Libertyville has brought back the “Shop Libertyville Rewards” program to support local businesses community-wide. Purchasers and lessees of new vehicles in Libertyville reap rewards as part of the Libertyville Rewards program. While supplies last, buy a new vehicle at any of 12 Libertyville auto dealerships and receive certificates…

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — During difficult economic times, the Village of Libertyville has brought back the “Shop Libertyville Rewards” program to support local businesses community-wide. Purchasers and lessees of new vehicles in Libertyville reap rewards as part of the Libertyville Rewards program. While supplies last, buy a new vehicle at any of 12 Libertyville auto dealerships and receive certificates from the Village of Libertyville, usable towards goods and services at participating businesses.   Libertyville residents receive $200 in certificates and non-residents $100 in certificates. Additionally, for each benefiting customer, the dealerships will donate $100 towards local charities that respond to community members in need. The program is intended to encourage people to make Libertyville their car buying destination and to thank them for shopping while promoting the many great retailers throughout Libertyville. The program will kick-off on Oct. 1 and dealership customers will be eligible for certificates throughout the month.

According to Libertyville Mayor Terry Weppler, “Vehicle-related businesses are crucial to our local economy through their sales taxes, employment, connections to other local business and their ongoing support of community events and organizations. We are happy to be able to reward customers for shopping Libertyville’s Mile of Cars and to extend the purchasing power of the Rewards certificates throughout the community.” 

Auto-related businesses represent approximately 60% of all sales tax receipts received by Libertyville. Taxes support needed services, including parks, fire and police protection. These auto dealers also provide employment to nearly 800 people. Their community support extends beyond taxes and jobs to sponsorship of Libertyville’s Independence Day fireworks and various organizations. A map of the dealerships can be found at www.Libertyville.com/MileofCars.

The first 30 customers purchasing a new vehicle at each of 12 Libertyville dealerships Oct. 1-31, 2020, are eligible for rewards certificates. In early November, the Village will mail certificates to customers for use before Feb. 28, 2021. A list of participating businesses will be mailed to certificate holders and will be posted on Libertyville’s program website (www.Libertyville.com/Rewards). Participating businesses may display a sign in their store indicating they accept Rewards certificates.

Glenn Bockwinkel, General Manager of Libertyville Lincoln and Mile of Cars representative, is a program supporter. “The dealerships on Libertyville’s Mile of Cars are thrilled to partner with the Village on this program. It’s exciting to be able to reward customers for their local support and to extend the benefit to residents and businesses throughout the community.”

The Libertyville Rewards certificates are a part of the Shop 60048 effort, a program intended to strengthen Libertyville businesses through encouraging area residents to shop locally and educating them about local business offerings. When people shop locally, it does help add to local sales tax revenues that support Village services but, more importantly, it strengthens local businesses and provides employment opportunities.

About the Village of Libertyville – The Village of Libertyville is a north suburban Chicago community of nearly 22,000 residents and over 900 businesses, including 25 retail centers, almost 100 restaurants and a historic downtown. www.VisitLibertyville.com 

About the Libertyville Mile of Cars – The Libertyville Mile of Cars is comprised of 12 Libertyville dealerships, representing 18 new vehicle brands, as well as a large selection of used vehicles.  

CONTACTS:

  • Terry Weppler, Mayor, Libertyville, IL, 847-918-2028
  • Glenn Bockwinkel, Libertyville Mile of Cars, Libertyville Lincoln, 847-431-3060
  • Kelly Amidei, Libertyville, IL – Village Administrator, 847-918-2027
  • Heather Rowe, Libertyville, IL – Economic Development Coordinator, 847-918-2027, hrowe@libertyville.com

Related Files

Mile of Cars Press Release 10-1-20.pdf

Related Links

Libertyville Auto Dealer Directory

Program Webpage

 

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Morgan Auto Group Continues Expansion with New BMW of Wesley Chapel Dealership

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Morgan Auto Group continues to expand into Pasco County with the addition of another dealership. BMW of Wesley Chapel, Morgan’s 4th store added to the city of Wesley Chapel, is now open for sales and service.

“We are very familiar with the Wesley Chapel area and are excited to serve customers in and…

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Morgan Auto Group continues to expand into Pasco County with the addition of another dealership. BMW of Wesley Chapel, Morgan’s 4th store added to the city of Wesley Chapel, is now open for sales and service.

“We are very familiar with the Wesley Chapel area and are excited to serve customers in and around that market,” said Brett Morgan, Chief Executive Officer of the Morgan Auto Group. “We have MINI, Kia and Nissan dealerships already, but we’ve had people tell us they wanted a higher-end brand to shop as well. We’re always happy to listen to our guests and provide them the best experiences.”

Guests can shop new and pre-owned vehicles or get their vehicles serviced at BMW of Wesley Chapel’s current facility while a new state-of-the-art dealership is being built. The group has already started construction on the 130,000-square-foot new facility that will open in 2021. The facility will be a marquee dealership and exceed the elevated standards synonymous with the BMW brand.

BMW of Wesley Chapel General Manager Andrew Harvie stated, “We wanted to be open as early as possible to serve the Wesley Chapel and greater Pasco County community. We are growing fast and want to continually improve the experience for our guests.”

BMW of Wesley Chapel is located at 26645 State Road 56 in Wesley Chapel. To learn more, visit WesleyChapelBMW.com or call 813-302-7236.

About Morgan Automotive Group

Morgan Auto Group is one of the largest privately held automotive dealer groups in the nation, ranked in the top 50 by Automotive News. The Tampa-based business has 42 dealerships across Florida representing 24 manufacturers including most domestics and imports, as well as luxury brands such as BMW, Mercedes and Lamborghini. Each dealership offers new, certified pre-owned and quality used vehicle sales, as well as vehicle parts, maintenance and repair services. The company’s famous slogan, “When You Make It Morgan, We Make It Happen” is the cornerstone philosophy for all of Morgan’s customer service and operations.

 

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SBS Explores Refinancing Opportunities

MIAMI, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (the “Company” or “SBS”) (OTCQB: SBSAA) “) regularly evaluates market conditions, its liquidity profile, and various financing, refinancing and other alternatives for opportunities to enhance and deleverage its capital structure. In connection therewith, the Company intends to engage with certain existing and prospective lenders with respect to one or more potential refinancing transaction alternatives….

MIAMI, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (the “Company” or “SBS”) (OTCQB: SBSAA) “) regularly evaluates market conditions, its liquidity profile, and various financing, refinancing and other alternatives for opportunities to enhance and deleverage its capital structure. In connection therewith, the Company intends to engage with certain existing and prospective lenders with respect to one or more potential refinancing transaction alternatives. Although the Company is actively pursuing opportunities to improve its capital structure, some or all of such alternatives may not be available to the Company or announced in the foreseeable future or at all. The Company will provide certain existing and prospective lenders with a presentation that can also be accessed on the Company’s website at http://www.spanishbroadcasting.com/webcasts-presentations.

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) owns and operates radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Urbano format genres, including the global leader in Hispanic radio, WSKQ-FM in New York City. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform of over 300 affiliated stations reaching 95% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a network television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, produces a nationwide roster of live concerts and events, and owns a stable of digital properties, including La Musica, a mobile app providing Latino-themed audio and video streaming content and HitzMaker, a new-talent destination for aspiring artists. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which are included in accordance with the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause SBS’ actual results and performance in future periods to be materially different from any future results or performance suggested by the forward-looking statements in this press release. Although we believe the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from these expectations. “Forward-looking” statements, as such term is defined by the Securities Exchange Commission in its rules, regulations and releases, represent our expectations or beliefs, including, but not limited to, statements concerning our operations, economic performance, financial condition, our ability to obtain and consummate the financing transactions as well as consummate the recapitalization transaction described herein, growth and acquisition strategies, investments and future operational plans. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “forecast,” “seek,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “could,” “estimate,” “might,” “continue,” “seeking” or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements, by their nature, involve substantial risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond our control, and actual results may differ materially depending on a variety of important factors, including, but not limited to, those identified in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. All forward-looking statements made herein are qualified by these cautionary statements and risk factors and there can be no assurance that the actual results, events or developments referenced herein will occur or be realized. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results.

Contacts:

Analysts and Investors

José I. Molina

Chief Financial Officer

(305) 441-6901

Analysts, Investors or Media

Brad Edwards

The Plunkett Group

(212) 739-6740

Legal

Brad Eric Scheler, Esq.

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

(212) 859-8019

 

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The 2020 Election and Auto: Cars.com Compares Each Presidential Candidate’s Automotive Policies

CHICAGO, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Cars.com (NYSE: CARS) is a leading digital automotive marketplace and solutions provider. The Cars.com team of experts explored the differences in each candidate’s platforms and…

CHICAGO, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Cars.com (NYSE: CARS) is a leading digital automotive marketplace and solutions provider. The Cars.com team of experts explored the differences in each candidate’s platforms and looked into major impacts the upcoming election will have on the automotive market and American consumers. The full report can be found at Cars.com/news/election2020.

“The first point people should understand about the auto industry is that vehicles are manufactured for years in essentially the same form based on an enormous upfront investment — vehicle platforms last 6.7 years on average,” said Joe Wiesenfelder, executive editor for Cars.com. “Contrast this with a four-year presidential term, and it’s hard to accept any claim that a president or nominee has changed, or could change, where automakers conduct final assembly in short order, even though this is where the current candidates are making most of their campaign claims and pledges.”

Cars.com discusses potential outcomes covering three main focus areas for the candidates in the upcoming 2020 presidential election.

Three Words Our Country Loves: Made in America

The candidates do not differ much on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement under President Trump. However, it will take years to see the final impact on where automakers build their vehicles.

To date, there are few signs that the USMCA is bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. from abroad. Ford went from importing the Ranger mid-size pickup truck to assembling it in the U.S. However, it also opted to cancel the redesigned Focus sedan/hatchback due to tariffs.

“Regardless of campaign pledges, once production begins in a plant, country or hemisphere, relocating that platform is more expensive than most tariffs, penalties or trade restrictions the manufacturer might encounter,” said Wiesenfelder. “American parts manufacturing timeframes aren’t as long as vehicle platforms, however; if either candidate focuses on lower-tier manufacturing, it is possible we’ll see more auto parts plants move to the U.S., as Vice President Biden has suggested, referring to domestic auto supply chains.”

The Future of Electric Vehicles

“The clear difference and potential for swift change between President Donald Trump and Vice President Joe Biden is their environmental stances and EVs,” added Wiesenfelder.

Vice President Biden’s focus on EVs and environmental policies could also be fueled further as Democratic governors apply more energy behind these efforts on a local level; one example is California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his recent announcement to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035. 

Consistently low gas prices and tepid government support are two reasons Cars.com predicted last year that EVs would struggle to become mainstream in the U.S. even by 2030. Government support is a necessity for zero-emissions vehicles to achieve mainstream sales. When federal electric car tax credits were set to expire for GM and were gone for Tesla in March, the Trump Administration reportedly blocked attempts to extend them. It currently offers no other information for EV support in the future.

Vice President Biden’s campaign plans involve restoring the full EV tax credit, with a target toward middle-class Americans, and increasing the EV infrastructure by building 500,000 new public charging outlets by 2030. Additionally, Vice President Biden will offer dedicated grants and funding to help manufacturers retool and build new factories “to help ensure U.S. global leadership in EV manufacturing, including EV components and batteries.”

For consumers to adopt EVs, incentives will help, as will the availability of public charging stations. However, it’s worth noting that most EV buyers do the overwhelming majority of their charging at home, and well-intentioned interventions can go wrong, such as when federal tax credits of $7,500 went to buyers of $100,000 EVs, offending allies as much as opponents.

“EVs need to be less expensive to compete. As they exist today, they will never make a meaningful dent in the marketplace without subsidies,” said Wiesenfelder. “Government support is necessary, and we predict a clear difference in the marketplace if Vice President Biden takes office. If President Trump is reelected,  EVs could once again falter or even retreat as they did under other Republican administrations.”

Gas Is Cheap, Which Means More SUVs, Fewer Environmental Programs

Fuel prices remain consistently low, decreasing the interest in, and demand for, more environmentally friendly vehicles and programs.

The Trump Administration’s rollback of environmental programs and regulations is among the most substantial since President Nixon founded the Environmental Protection Agency in 1970. President Trump exited international climate treaties and reversed President Obama-era policies and regulations.

Vice President Biden’s plan demands a worldwide ban on fossil fuel subsidies and targets a 100% clean energy economy and net-zero emissions no later than 2050. In addition, his campaign looks to update the Cash for Clunkers program to provide consumers rebates to swap old, less efficient vehicles for new vehicles built from materials and parts sourced in the U.S. Vice President Biden’s camp also states it will commit to purchasing clean vehicles for federal, state, tribal, postal and local fleets.

Under the Trump Administration, Corporate Average Fuel Economy, a standard that regulates how far automakers’ vehicles must travel on a gallon of fuel, was decreased. Vice President Biden’s campaign points to a new fuel economy standard even higher than that under President Obama. Any changes are likely to get held up in the courts for years as automakers and states push back; even without the barriers, CAFE changes take years to show results for consumers.

Regardless of who enters the White House in January, impact from COVID-19 on the automotive industry is likely to continue and may require additional attention from policymakers in the future.

For more information and to read the full report, visit Cars.com/news/election2020.

About CARS
CARS is a leading digital marketplace and solutions provider for the automotive industry that connects car shoppers with sellers. Launched in 1998 with the flagship marketplace Cars.com and headquartered in Chicago, the Company empowers shoppers with the data, resources and digital tools needed to make informed buying decisions and seamlessly connect with automotive retailers. In a rapidly changing market, CARS enables dealerships and OEMs with innovative technical solutions and data-driven intelligence to better reach and influence ready-to-buy shoppers, increase inventory turn and gain market share.

In addition to Cars.com, CARS companies include Dealer Inspire, a technology provider building solutions that future-proof dealerships with more efficient operations and connected digital experiences, FUEL, which gives dealers and OEMs the opportunity to harness the untapped power of digital video by leveraging Cars.com’s pure audience of in-market car shoppers, and DealerRater, a leading car dealer review and reputation management platform. 

The full suite of CARS properties include Cars.com™, Dealer Inspire®, DealerRater®, FUEL™, Auto.com™, PickupTrucks.com™ and NewCars.com®. For more information, visit www.Cars.com.

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ZIPS Car Wash and Susan G. Komen® Partner Again to Wash for a Cure

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — ZIPS Car Wash (www.zipscarwash.com) announced today the renewal of their partnership with Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading nonprofit breast cancer organization. ZIPS, with the help of its customers, has committed to do their…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — ZIPS Car Wash (www.zipscarwash.com) announced today the renewal of their partnership with Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading nonprofit breast cancer organization. ZIPS, with the help of its customers, has committed to do their part to raise a minimum of $100,000 again this year to support Komen’s life-saving work.

From October 1, 2020 to October 31, 2020, Zips Car Wash, LLC will donate 20% of the retail sales price to Komen from each customer’s purchase of two car washes through the Zips Car Wash App and 100% of all customer donations collected at checkout. Customers will be given the opportunity to Wash for a Cure by donating on site at any ZIPS Car Wash when they make their car wash purchase.

“Excitement is building at our car washes as we ramp up for our PINK OUT this October in support of Susan G. Komen,” said Gene Dinkens, President, ZIPS Car Wash. “We’re going all out this year with pink lights, pink soap and pink gear for our team members to make October all about supporting the breast cancer cause at our locations across the country. We can ensure you the ZIPS PINK OUT is an experience you don’t want to miss and it’s a great way to show your support with a simple donation at checkout,” Dinkens added.

ZIPS customers can enjoy a FREE Top wash when they download the ZIPS Rewards App here and show their support of Komen with in-App purchases in October. Supporters can also donate online beginning October 1, 2020, at www.zipscarwash.com/wash-for-a-cure  

About Susan G. Komen: Susan G. Komen® is the world’s leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide.  We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information.  Born out of a promise between two sisters, Susan G. Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow’s cures. Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on social at ww5.komen.org/social.

About ZIPS Car Wash ZIPS Car Wash (www.zipscarwash.com), headquartered in Little Rock, AR, operates 190 locations in 18 states, including Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. ZIPS Car Wash offers multiple levels of car wash packages in the convenient form of a ride-thru car wash experience. ZIPS Car Wash also offers free self-serve vacuums and Unlimited Wash Club Memberships at most locations.

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(Español) Series internacionales de suspenso criminal para ver en Ultra Macho

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WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, 1 de octubre 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ultra Macho, el canal en alta definición destinado a promover programación dedicada al hombre Hispano, ofreciendo lo mejor en series, deportes extremos, lucha libre, automóviles y entretenimiento para adultos estrena dos series de televisión de procedencia internacional producidas en Ucrania y Tailandia: Autopsia lo Dirá y Ojos de Diamante, ambas abordan casos criminales rodeados de suspenso.

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(Español) Series internacionales de suspenso criminal para ver en Ultra Macho

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WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, 1 de octubre 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ultra Macho, el canal en alta definición destinado a promover programación dedicada al hombre Hispano, ofreciendo lo mejor en series, deportes extremos, lucha libre, automóviles y entretenimiento para adultos estrena dos series de televisión de procedencia internacional producidas en Ucrania y Tailandia: Autopsia lo Dirá y Ojos de Diamante, ambas abordan casos criminales rodeados de suspenso.

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(Español) Series internacionales de suspenso criminal para ver en Ultra Macho

(Español)

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, 1 de octubre 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ultra Macho, el canal en alta definición destinado a promover programación dedicada al hombre Hispano, ofreciendo lo mejor en series, deportes extremos, lucha libre, automóviles y entretenimiento para adultos estrena dos series de televisión de procedencia internacional producidas en Ucrania y Tailandia: Autopsia lo Dirá y Ojos de Diamante, ambas abordan casos criminales rodeados de suspenso.

La…

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