National Center for Training, Support and Technical Assistance (NCTSTA) Receives Funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to Build Latino/Latinx Community Capacity to Respond to COVID-19, through the Strategic Mobilization of Latino/Latinx Serving Community-Based Organizations, Like the Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition, and Others Across the Nation

ELIZABETH, N.J., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A disproportionate number of Latino/Latinx communities across the US have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. According to the CDC, Latino/Latinx individuals, when compared to non-Hispanic White persons, are 2.8 times more likely to become infected with COVID-19, nearly 4.6 times more likely to become hospitalized by the virus, and are 1.1 times more likely to die from it. PROCEED, Inc.,- NCTSTA, a nonprofit organization…

ELIZABETH, N.J., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A disproportionate number of Latino/Latinx communities across the US have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. According to the CDC, Latino/Latinx individuals, when compared to non-Hispanic White persons, are 2.8 times more likely to become infected with COVID-19, nearly 4.6 times more likely to become hospitalized by the virus, and are 1.1 times more likely to die from it. PROCEED, Inc.,- NCTSTA, a nonprofit organization located in Elizabeth, New Jersey, has been commissioned by the CDC to lead a national Capacity Building Assistance program, «Building Latino Community Capacity to Respond to COVID-19.» The program is intended to increase the capacity of Latino/Latinx communities to respond to the pandemic, specifically in states where COVID-19 has hit Latino/Latinx communities the hardest. To achieve its aim, PROCEED, Inc.,- NCSTA is funding and partnering with trusted national and local Latino/Latinx-identified and Latino/Latinx-serving community-based organizations (CBO’s) that work with Latino/Latinx populations at elevated risk for COVID-19. Project components will include:

 

  • Strategically assessing the impact of COVID-19 among Latino/Latinx communities, or segments of the community, disproportionally affected by COVID-19 in key U.S. states.
  • Designing culturally, linguistically, and situationally competent bilingual COVID-19 messaging for various segments of the Latino/Latinx population.
  • Training & mobilizing teams of Promotoras/Community Health Workers to deliver accurate COVID-19 prevention messages and community mitigation strategies to stay healthy during and after the pandemic.
  • Convening a high-functioning Latino/Latinx COVID-19 National Advisory Committee (NAC) comprised of partners, funders, and key community stakeholders across the US.
  • Linking communities to local COVID-19 testing, treatment, resources and other health & human services to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on the Latino/Latinx communities in targeted regions.

Collectively, this national COVID-19 Latino/Latinx coalition will help expand the projects’ reach across various health, human services, faith-based, social, and economic sectors. The coalition will ensure that accurate, timely, and culturally & linguistically appropriate information and resources are accessible to the most vulnerable Latino/Latinx groups. Promotoras, trusted community health workers, will help facilitate awareness and science-based information related to COVID-19 prevention, testing, and treatment. They also will refer and link individuals and families to essential services offered by trusted local providers. Six community-based Core Partner organizations have been funded by PROCEED, Inc.,- NCTSTA to implement this initiative: Farmworker Justice, Latino Commission on AIDS (LCAO), El Centro, Progreso Latino, Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition (CHHC), and Rural Community Workers Alliance (RCWA). Together they will reach Latino/Latinx communities in California, Florida, Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, Rhode Island, Illinois, New York City, and Oregon. Jointly, they will work with Latino/Latinx communities that include, but are not limited to, individuals with pre-existing chronic health conditions, women and families, immigrants, and essential workers (e.g., meatpacking workers, farmers), among other Latino/Latinx segments across the acculturation spectrum. The project launched in September and will run through June 2021.

**The «Building Latino Community Capacity to Respond to COVID-19» project is 100% supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under CDC/HHS Funding Opportunity OT18-1802, entitled «Strengthening Public Health Systems and Services through National Partnerships to Improve and Protect the Nation’s Health» via a Cooperative Agreement with PROCEED, Inc. The contents are those of the author(s)and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Esther Sciammarella chhc@chicagohispanichealthcoalition.org
312-842-2340

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SOURCE PROCEED, Inc.; Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition

The «Cars of the Year 2021», with a Latin flavor

By Enrique Kogan – Syndicate Auto News Wire

MIAMI, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This 2021 will be a year of great changes in the automotive industry. Automotive companies with smart executives know that before them they have a market of powerful Hispanics, which has the highest purchasing power in Latin America.

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By Enrique Kogan – Syndicate Auto News Wire

MIAMI, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This 2021 will be a year of great changes in the automotive industry. Automotive companies with smart executives know that before them they have a market of powerful Hispanics, which has the highest purchasing power in Latin America.

Twenty-five percent of the population in the main market is Hispanic. The automotive strategy must be directed towards them. The latest Hispanic new vehicle registration data shows that year-over-year sales volume growth has been higher for Hispanics than for non-Hispanics, and this trend continues to grow.

The growth of the Hispanic market is outpacing the general market by almost 3 to 1, Hispanics buy one of four cars sold in the United States.

Just as there are colors for taste, Hispanics also have their taste in different car models.

To achieve this, we plan to present the «Latin Flavor Car of the Year» at the Miami Auto Show as the «Car of the Year » with a Latin flavor. With the change of the event date, from the editorial office of www.purosautos.com, the leading car site for Hispanics in the United States, we have presented the list digitally.

The «Cars of the Year» with a Latin flavor:

Sedan:
2021 Hyundai Elantra 

The Elantra is slightly longer and wider than the previous year’s model. It has a sleeker roofline and arrow-shaped styling lines along its sides that add distinctive character.

Inside, there’s more legroom and the rear area has a new redesigned instrument panel with two digital displays placed side by side, giving an impart of a distinctive European luxury sedan vibe. The new Elantra is sure to appeal to Hispanics who want a comfortable, safe and reliable model.

SUV:
2021 Kia Sorento 

2021 Sorento HEV Hybrid

The 2021 Kia Sorento has been a winner among the Hispanic community since its first appearance. It brings more interior space than its predecessor and new powertrain options, including a hybrid and a plug-in. Within the Hispanic community, there are models of the brand that are sold as «hot cakes».

The 2021 Sorento is the latest beneficiary of the brand’s latest style trends, which are setting sales records in times of the pandemic, such as the Telluride and K5. Kia is the carmaker that has suffered the least in 2020, as others have had repercussions from Covid 19, and that is due to the massive support of the Hispanic community.

Pick up:
2021 Honda Ridgeline

The Ridgeline is a smooth ride, innovative storage options, quiet and comfortable interior make it stand out in its class that highlights toughness. This style has gone against the robust appearance of those preferred by Hispanics, such as, the Toyota Tacoma and the Chevrolet Colorado. Honda intended to change that perception, and gave a distinctive touch to the 2021 Ridgeline model, which will surely be very close to the taste of our Hispanic community. 

Electric EV:
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E

The Mustang Mach-E is the first Ford designed specifically as an electric vehicle. The automaker with the blue oval has already sold the production of the year, and among the buyers are thousands of Hispanics eager for their first electric vehicle, with the iconic name.

The same size as a Ford Escape, the Mustang Mach-E combines typical SUV proportions with details and characteristics of typical Mustang styling. The driving experience of the Mach-E is good enough that this electric model bears the iconic sports car name.

If Ford wanted to captivate the Hispanic community with an electric vehicle that is eye-catching, it is already doing so with the new Mustang Mach-E. 

Sports car:
2021 Chevrolet Corvette

The Corvette delivers impressive performance, with European supercar speed, mid-engine exotic flair, exquisite interior, and all at a low price that brings it closer to the taste of the discerning Hispanic supercar consumer.

The Corvette is a true supercar that can withstand the commute,and takes it with comfort and speed wherever you go. It looks like a European sports car and I don’t think you can get more performance for the money you pay for it.

(PRNewsfoto/Enrique Kogan)

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SOURCE Puros Autos

Toyota Motor North America Reports December 2020, Year-End Sales

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported December 2020 sales of 249,601 vehicles, an increase of 20.4 percent on a volume basis and up 7.5 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis compared to December 2019.

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PLANO, Texas, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported December 2020 sales of 249,601 vehicles, an increase of 20.4 percent on a volume basis and up 7.5 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis compared to December 2019.

For calendar year 2020, TMNA reported sales of 2,112,941 vehicles, a decrease of 11.3 percent on a volume and a decrease of 11.9 percent on a DSR basis.

Toyota division posted December sales of 211,378 vehicles, up 22.9 percent on a volume basis and up 9.7 percent on a DSR basis.  For the year, Toyota reported sales of 1,837,900 vehicles, down 11.9 percent on a volume basis and down 12.4 percent on a DSR basis.

Lexus division posted December sales of 38,223 vehicles, up 8.2 percent on a volume basis and down 3.4 percent on a DSR basis.  For the year, Lexus reported sales of 275,041 vehicles, down 7.7 percent on a volume basis and down 8.3 percent on a DSR basis.

December 2020 and Year-End Highlights

TMNA:

  • Number one manufacturer of alternative vehicles sales – hybrids, electrified vehicles, fuel cells – for 21 consecutive years
  • December hybrid sales totaled 50,649 vehicles, an increase of 82.8 percent
  • 2020 hybrid sales totaled 337,036 vehicles, an increase of 22.7 percent
  • Hybrid sales represented nearly 16 percent of TMNA’s 2020 sales volume
  • With the addition of the all-new Sienna, Venza and Mirai, TMNA now offers 14 hybrids, electrified and fuel cell vehicles in its lineup

Toyota Division:

  • Number one retail brand for the 9th consecutive year
  • Division’s hybrid sales doubled in December; up 26.7 percent in 2020
  • Camry best-selling passenger car in the U.S. for 19th consecutive year
  • RAV4 best-selling SUV in the U.S. for 4th consecutive year
  • Tacoma best-selling small pickup for 16th consecutive year; December sales up 39.7 percent
  • Sienna December sales up 45.2 percent
  • Pickup sales up 39.5 percent in December
  • Tundra December sales up 39.1 percent
  • SUV sales up 28.5 percent in December
  • All-time best-ever December: division light vehicle sales, division hybrid sales, division light trucks sales, total Highlander, total Rav4, Highlander hybrid, Corolla hybrid, Tacoma, 4Runner
  • All-time best-ever month: Tacoma, 4Runner, Highlander hybrid, RAV4 Prime, Corolla hybrid, total hybrid sales, total light truck sales

Lexus Division:

  • December sales of 38,223 vehicles represents the best month in 2020
  • Luxury utility vehicles (LUV) best-ever December sales of 29,578 vehicle
  • Passenger cars December sales up 14 percent, represent the best month in 2020
  • December hybrid sales of 5,730 vehicles represents an all-time best-ever month
  • Total Lexus division hybrid sales up nearly 2 percent in 2020
  • UX and UX hybrid sales best-ever sales year
  • December best sales month in 2020: Total RX, total NX, GX, LX, IS, ES, LC, UX

Note: Unless otherwise stated, all figures reflect unadjusted raw sales volume

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships. 

Toyota has created a tremendous value chain and directly employs more than 36,000 in the U.S. The company has contributed world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 30 million cars and trucks at our 9 manufacturing plants, 10 including our joint venture in Alabama that begins production in 2021.

To help inspire the next generation for a career in STEM-based fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual education hub at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive experience and chance to visit many of our U.S. manufacturing facilities. The hub also includes a series of free STEM-based lessons and curriculum through Toyota USA Foundation partners, virtual field trips and more. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

Contact:
Victor Vanov
victor.vanov@toyota.com 
469.292.1318

 

TOYOTA  U.S. SALES SUMMARY

December 2020

— CURRENT MONTH —

— CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE —     

2020

2019

DSR %

VOL %

2020

2019

DSR %

VOL %

TOTAL TMNA

249,601

207,373

7.5

20.4

2,112,941

2,383,349

-11.9

-11.3

TOTAL TOYOTA DIV

211,378

172,048

9.7

22.9

1,837,900

2,085,235

-12.4

-11.9

TOTAL LEXUS

38,223

35,325

-3.4

8.2

275,041

298,114

-8.3

-7.7

YARIS

141

932

-86.5

-84.9

6,437

21,916

-70.8

-70.6

COROLLA

25,409

23,742

-4.4

7.0

237,178

304,850

-22.7

-22.2

SUPRA

704

404

55.6

74.3

5,887

2,884

102.8

104.1

86 (INCL FR-S)

205

276

-33.7

-25.7

2,476

3,398

-27.6

-27.1

MIRAI

20

66

-72.9

-69.7

499

1,502

-67.0

-66.8

AVALON

1,913

1,844

-7.4

3.7

18,421

27,767

-34.1

-33.7

PRIUS

4,078

6,058

-39.9

-32.7

43,525

69,718

-38.0

-37.6

CAMRY

30,364

26,309

3.0

15.4

294,348

336,978

-13.2

-12.7

TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. CAR

62,834

59,632

-5.9

5.4

608,771

769,014

-21.3

-20.8

IS

2,289

1,171

74.5

95.5

13,600

14,920

-9.4

-8.8

RC

416

428

-13.2

-2.8

3,808

4,591

-17.6

-17.1

ES

5,101

5,025

-9.4

1.5

43,292

51,336

-16.2

-15.7

GS

85

265

-71.4

-67.9

2,560

3,378

-24.7

-24.2

LS

524

583

-19.8

-10.1

3,617

5,528

-35.0

-34.6

LC

230

114

80.1

101.8

1,325

1,219

8.0

8.7

TOTAL LEXUS CAR

8,645

7,586

1.7

14.0

68,205

80,975

-16.3

-15.8

TOTAL TMNA CAR

71,479

67,218

-5.1

6.3

676,976

849,989

-20.9

-20.4

SIENNA

7,513

5,176

29.6

45.2

42,885

73,585

-42.1

-41.7

C-HR

3,308

3,303

-10.6

0.2

42,936

48,930

-12.8

-12.3

RAV4

46,846

41,282

1.3

13.5

430,387

448,071

-4.6

-3.9

VENZA

4,495

0

0

0

13,073

9

0

0

HIGHLANDER

26,778

20,449

16.9

31.0

212,276

239,438

-11.9

-11.3

4RUNNER

16,869

11,529

30.6

46.3

129,052

131,888

-2.8

-2.2

SEQUOIA

1,048

876

6.8

19.6

7,364

10,289

-28.9

-28.4

LAND CRUISER

606

360

50.3

68.3

3,147

3,536

-11.6

-11.0

TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. SUV

99,950

77,799

14.7

28.5

838,235

882,162

-5.6

-5.0

TACOMA

28,957

20,727

24.7

39.7

238,806

248,801

-4.6

-4.0

TUNDRA

12,124

8,714

24.2

39.1

109,203

111,673

-2.8

-2.2

TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. PICKUP

41,081

29,441

24.6

39.5

348,009

360,474

-4.1

-3.5

TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. TRUCK

148,544

112,416

18.0

32.1

1,229,129

1,316,221

-7.2

-6.6

UX

1,848

1,933

-14.6

-4.4

16,962

16,725

0.8

1.4

NX

8,256

7,955

-7.3

3.8

55,784

58,715

-5.6

-5.0

RX

14,514

14,069

-7.9

3.2

101,059

111,036

-9.6

-9.0

GX

4,139

3,220

14.8

28.5

28,519

25,945

9.2

9.9

LX

821

562

30.4

46.1

4,512

4,718

-5.0

-4.4

TOTAL LEXUS TRUCK

29,578

27,739

-4.8

6.6

206,836

217,139

-5.4

-4.7

TOTAL TMNA TRUCK

178,122

140,155

13.5

27.1

1,435,965

1,533,360

-7.0

-6.4

Selling Days

28

25

309

307

DSR = Daily Selling Rate

*NA Built Vehicles 

TOYOTA  U.S. SALES SUMMARY  

December 2020

— CURRENT MONTH —

— CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE —

2020

2019

DSR %

VOL %

2020

2019

DSR %

VOL %

COROLLA

12,192

13,451

-19.1

-9.4

116,915

154,355

-24.7

-24.3

CAMRY

30,364

26,308

3.1

15.4

294,342

336,392

-13.1

-12.5

AVALON

1,913

1,844

-7.4

3.7

18,421

27,767

-34.1

-33.7

YARIS SD (INCL YARIS IA)

72

241

-73.3

-70.1

2,454

19,730

-87.6

-87.6

YARIS HB

69

685

-91.0

-89.9

3,953

1,817

116.1

117.6

RAV4

39,336

30,148

16.5

30.5

322,908

256,458

25.1

25.9

HIGHLANDER

26,778

20,449

16.9

31.0

212,276

239,437

-11.9

-11.3

SIENNA

7,513

5,176

29.6

45.2

42,885

73,585

-42.1

-41.7

SEQUOIA

1,048

876

6.8

19.6

7,364

10,289

-28.9

-28.4

TACOMA

28,957

20,727

24.7

39.7

238,806

248,801

-4.6

-4.0

TUNDRA

12,124

8,714

24.2

39.1

109,203

111,673

-2.8

-2.2

ES

5,077

4,824

-6.0

5.2

42,961

45,099

-5.4

-4.7

RX

11,235

12,260

-18.2

-8.4

86,584

94,210

-8.7

-8.1

TOTAL

176,678

145,703

8.3

21.3

1,499,072

1,619,622

-8.0

-7.4

N.A VEHICLES % OF TOTAL

70.8%

70.3%

70.9%

68.0%

TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT CAR

18,224

17,103

-4.9

6.6

172,686

228,953

-25.1

-24.6

LEXUS IMPORT CAR

3,568

2,762

15.3

29.2

25,244

35,876

-30.1

-29.6

TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT CARS

44,610

42,529

-6.3

4.9

436,085

540,061

-19.8

-19.3

LEXUS NA BUILT CARS

5,077

4,824

-6.0

5.2

42,961

45,099

-5.4

-4.7

TOTAL TMNA CARS

71,479

67,218

-5.1

6.3

676,976

849,989

-20.9

-20.4

TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT TRUCK

32,788

26,326

11.2

24.5

295,687

375,969

-21.9

-21.4

LEXUS IMPORT TRUCK

18,343

15,479

5.8

18.5

120,252

122,929

-2.8

-2.2

TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT TRUCK

115,756

86,090

20.1

34.5

933,442

940,252

-1.4

-0.7

LEXUS NA BUILT TRUCK

11,235

12,260

-18.2

-8.4

86,584

94,210

-8.7

-8.1

TOTAL TMNA TRUCK

178,122

140,155

13.5

27.1

1,435,965

1,533,360

-7.0

-6.4

Selling Days

28

25

309

307

TOYOTA  U.S. HYBRID SALES SUMMARY

December 2020

— CURRENT MONTH —

— CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE —  

2020

2019

DSR %

VOL%

2020

2019

DSR %

VOL%

TOYOTA PRIUS HYBRID

4,078

6,058

-39.9

-32.7

43,525

69,718

-38.0

-37.6

TOYOTA COROLLA HYBRID

2,436

1,545

40.8

57.7

17,628

16,301

7.4

8.1

TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID

4,600

2,247

82.8

104.7

33,826

26,043

29.0

29.9

TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID

753

571

17.7

31.9

6,714

6,552

1.8

2.5

TOYOTA MIRAI

20

66

-72.9

-69.7

499

1,502

-67.0

-66.8

TOYOTA SIENNA HYBRID

6,909

0

0

0

9,690

0

0

0

TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID

9,454

1,796

370.0

426.4

48,455

18,248

163.8

165.5

TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID

11,104

10,127

-2.1

9.7

115,974

92,525

24.5

25.3

TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME

1,070

0

0

0

3,200

0

0

0

TOYOTA VENZA HYBRID

4,495

0

0

0

13,073

0

0

0

LEXUS ES HYBRID

1,138

1,054

-3.6

8.0

8,784

9,073

-3.8

-3.2

LEXUS GS HYBRID

0

0

0

0

1

7

-85.8

-85.7

LEXUS UX HYBRID

1,370

1,089

12.3

25.8

11,818

8,603

36.5

37.4

LEXUS NX HYBRID

1,434

1,230

4.1

16.6

9,358

9,651

-3.7

-3.0

LEXUS RX HYBRID

1,786

1,907

-16.4

-6.3

14,411

16,116

-11.2

-10.6

LEXUS LS HYBRID

0

20

-100

-100

66

187

-64.9

-64.7

LEXUS LC HYBRID

2

3

-40.5

-33.3

14

37

-62.4

-62.2

TOTAL TMNA HYBRID

50,649

27,713

63.2

82.8

337,036

274,572

22.0

22.7

TOTAL TOYOTA HYBRID

44,919

22,410

79.0

100.4

292,584

230,898

25.9

26.7

TOTAL LEXUS HYBRID

5,730

5,303

-3.5

8.1

44,452

43,674

1.1

1.8

 

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Mazda Reports December and Full Year 2020 Sales Results

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total December sales of 31,308 vehicles, achieving best-ever December results and an increase of 18.2 percent compared to December 2019. Full year sales in 2020 totaled 279,076…

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total December sales of 31,308 vehicles, achieving best-ever December results and an increase of 18.2 percent compared to December 2019. Full year sales in 2020 totaled 279,076 vehicles sold, an increase of 0.2 percent compared to 2019. With 28 selling days in December, compared to 25 in 2019, the company posted an increase of 5.5 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis in December. With 309 selling days in 2020, compared to 307 in 2019, the company posted a decrease of 0.5 percent on a DSR basis for the year.

«Overall, our sales improved in 2020, which is remarkable when you consider the events of the year,» MNAO President Jeff Guyton said. «This isn’t the year anyone expected, and Mazda’s approach to 2020 was informed by 100 years of operations and always finding innovative ways to brighten people’s lives. Our dynamic product lineup, purposeful community programs, enhanced dealership experience, and new financial partner have led to our success.»

Sales Highlights

  • Sales of Mazda’s family of crossovers, including the CX-3, CX-30, CX-5, and CX-9, totaled 220,457 for the year, an increase of 11 percent compared to 2019. December sales of all crossovers increased 20.8 percent with 25,671 vehicles sold.
  • Sales of the CX-9 increased 2.9 percent in 2020 with 27,638 vehicles sold.
  • The CX-5 saw its best month ever in December, with sales increasing 14.1 percent with 17,954 vehicles sold.
  • CX-30 saw its best month in December with 4,408 vehicles sold. Sales of the CX-30 totaled 38,064 in 2020.
  • Sales of the MX-5 Miata increased 13.6 percent in 2020 with 8,807 vehicles sold. December sales totaled 694 vehicles, an increase of 58.1 percent.
  • Full year CPO sales totaled 66,193 vehicles, an increase of 8.4 percent compared to 2019. CPO sales totaled 5,945 vehicles in December, an increase of 23.9 percent compared to December 2019.

Despite its challenges, 2020 was a memorable year for Mazda, as the brand focused on community efforts and achieved many milestones in the US. Major announcements included:  

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported December sales of 4,843 vehicles, a decrease of 18 percent compared to December 2019. Full year sales decreased 23.2 percent, with 46,117 vehicles sold.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through approximately 620 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

Follow MNAO’s social media channels through Twitter and Instagram at @MazdaUSA and Facebook at Facebook.com/MazdaUSA.

Month-To-Date

Year-To-Date

December

December

YOY %

% MTD

December

December

YOY %

% MTD

2020

2019

Change

DSR

2020

2019

Change

DSR

Mazda3

3,256

3,175

2.6%

(8.4)%

33,608

50,741

(33.8)%

(34.2)%

Mazda6

1,687

1,630

3.5%

(7.6)%

16,204

21,524

(24.7)%

(25.2)%

MX-5 Miata

694

439

58.1%

41.1%

8,807

7,753

13.6%

12.9%

CX-3

437

1,409

(69.0)%

(72.3)%

8,335

16,229

(48.6)%

(49.0)%

CX-30

4,408

868

38,064

899

CX-5

17,954

15,734

14.1%

1.9%

146,420

154,545

(5.3)%

(5.9)%

CX-9

2,872

3,236

(11.2)%

(20.8)%

27,638

26,861

2.9%

2.2%

CARS

5,637

5,244

7.5%

(4.0)%

58,619

80,018

(26.7)%

(27.2)%

TRUCKS

25,671

21,247

20.8%

7.9%

220,457

198,534

11.0%

10.3%

TOTAL

31,308

26,491

18.2%

5.5%

279,076

278,552

0.2%

(0.5)%

*Selling Days

28

25

309

307

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HolaDoctor presents HolaMedRX, a membership service for individuals without medical coverage that helps them save up to 85% on medications

HolaDoctor, a leading company providing health and wellness services to the Hispanic community in the United States, is launching HolaMedRX, which allows members to obtain their medications at up to an 85% discount. HolaMedRX (https://www.holamedrx.com/) is free and designed specifically for the over 14 million Hispanics…

HolaDoctor, a leading company providing health and wellness services to the Hispanic community in the United States, is launching HolaMedRX, which allows members to obtain their medications at up to an 85% discount. HolaMedRX (https://www.holamedrx.com/) is free and designed specifically for the over 14 million Hispanics living in the US who are uninsured or underinsured.

MIAMI, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HolaDoctor, together with EnvisionRX, has created HolaMedRX. HolaMedRX is a discount program that allows you to save money on medications and other pharmaceutical items. The way it works is simple: HolaDoctor has negotiated special prices with the pharmaceutical industry and distributors on a wide range of products, including some very common items and generics, like ibuprofen and amoxicillin.  You can save up to 85% off the original cost in some cases, and you will receive significant savings on many other products, with an average savings of 45%.

HolaDoctor has designed this product for the over 14 million Latin American immigrants living in the United States who lack insurance or have insufficient coverage. To provide as much access to medications as possible to members, we have made the HolaMedRX service completely free

Individuals with all types of insurance coverage are also eligible to use HolaMedRX. For those with some type of insurance, the program helps lower costs for medications not covered under the plan when coverage limits are exceeded and for individuals with high deductibles and copays.

How can I enroll in HolaMedRX?

To take advantage of the benefits offered by HolaMedRX, simply request your free membership card online at: https://www.holamedrx.com/

You will need to indicate that you lack medical insurance coverage or that the insurance you have doesn’t cover certain medications that have been prescribed for the member or other person requesting the service.  It’s also important to state that you do not have prescription coverage through Medicare, Medicaid, or Tricare programs.

Once you’ve provided this information, you can download and print your card. The website also includes a search tool to find medications and participating pharmacies where you can use your discount.

Each member who signs up for HolaMedRX can also add up to four dependents, such as their spouse or children, allowing an entire family of up to five people to be covered under one card.

How do I use HolaMedRX?

To use the service, simply present your HolaMedRX card at the pharmacy along with a prescription from your doctor. When you present your card and request the discount at checkout, it will be automatically applied.

There are over 60,000 participating establishments across the country and in Puerto Rico. These include chains such as  Walgreens, CVS, Kmart, and thousands of independent pharmacies. You can use the pharmacy search tool on the HolaMedRX website to find the participating pharmacy closest to you.

You can also order a 90-day supply of your medication through the mail order pharmacy EnvisionMail. This way, your medications will be shipped right to your home, and the corresponding discount will be applied. (Some products, such as insulin, are not available through mail order.)

Protection against coronavirus, in Spanish

In addition to providing medical services and all types of insurance, HolaDoctor also offers the most comprehensive information in Spanish about the coronavirus pandemic and its effects.

Our team of experts on healthcare, insurance, and other health-related topics have come together to write and publish guides, tips, and a wide range of informational articles regarding COVID-19 and the situation in the United States and nearly every other country the world.

This enormous, coordinated effort by our experts, editors, and writers has made HolaDoctor the primary source of information for the Spanish-speaking public on coronavirus. You can consult all this information on our website, which can also be accessed on smartphones:
https://holadoctor.com/es/coronavirus-covid-19

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BOSS Revolution Says Hello to a New Logo

NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT), a global provider of fintech, cloud communications and traditional communications services, today unveiled a refreshed logo for BOSS Revolution, its flagship consumer service. 

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NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT), a global provider of fintech, cloud communications and traditional communications services, today unveiled a refreshed logo for BOSS Revolution, its flagship consumer service. 

https://www.bossrevolution.com/en-us

«The new BOSS Revolution logo has been updated to capture the evolution of our brand while reflecting our abiding commitment to provide immigrant communities with innovative services that keep them close to friends and family,» said Jessica Poverene, EVP Marketing for BOSS Revolution. 

«The previous logo was introduced in 2008 when BOSS Revolution was solely an affordable international long-distance service distributed through our Boss Revolution retailer network,» Poverene added. 

«Since then, we’ve continuously listened to our customers and have developed additional services and features to meet their needs,» she said.  «Today’s BOSS Revolution offers a robust array of services that make it more convenient than ever to ‘connect, support and share’ with family and friends back home through our popular BOSS Revolution Calling and BOSS Revolution Money apps, our website and kiosks, and our neighborhood BOSS Revolution retailers.»

The BOSS Revolution service now offers:

  • Ultra-clear international calls to over 200 countries via low per minute rates and affordable unlimited plans.
  • Mobile top-up for prepaid mobile phones of family and friends in 90+ countries with more than 150 carriers around the globe including Tigo, Claro, Cubacel, MTN, Orange, Airtel, Natcom, Flow, Digicel and Glo.
  • Money transfer through the interconnected BOSS Revolution Money app, website and authorized BOSS Revolution Money retailers, allowing customers to send money to friends and family in any one of 59 popular destination countries.
  • Free calls to other BOSS Revolution app users worldwide when both the caller and recipient use data or Wi-Fi connections.
  • Free and fast messaging to any other BOSS Revolution app user. Chat one-on-one or in groups and share pictures, stickers, videos, voice messages and more.
  • Free local news, radio, weather and trending movies, music and trending Twitter from around the world.
  • Free balance sharing in the BOSS Revolution app. Balance sharing makes it easy to let friends and family get in on fun.

«Our new logo represents all of these great features backed by our dedication to outstanding customer service and continued innovation,» added Poverene.  «The one constant over the years has been our dedication to developing new BOSS Revolution services to help our customers stay close with their families and friends no matter where they are.»

BOSS Revolution customers can use cash at any one of BOSS Revolution’s 35,000+ retailers nationwide. Find the retailer nearest to you here.

The highly rated BOSS Revolution Calling and the BOSS Revolution Money apps are available free on Google Play and in the App Store

New BOSS Revolution Calling app customers in the U.S. and Canada get $2 FREE credit.  BOSS Revolution Money customers’ first money transfer up to $300 is free. Just activate the apps anytime in 2021.

About IDT Corporation:

IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT) is a global provider of fintech, cloud and traditional communications services.  We make it easy for families to communicate and support each other across international borders. We also enable businesses to transact and communicate with their customers with enhanced intelligence and insight.

Our BOSS Revolution branded money transfer and international calling services make sending money and speaking with friends and family around the world convenient and reliable.  National Retail Solutions‘ (NRS) point-of-sale retail network enables independent retailers to operate and process transactions more effectively while providing advertisers and consumer marketers with unprecedented reach into underserved consumer markets.  net2phone‘s unified communications as a service solution provides businesses with intelligently integrated cloud communications and collaboration tools across channels and devices. Our IDT Carrier Services and IDT Express wholesale offerings enable communications companies to provision and manage international voice and SMS services.

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MyPlates.com, the one-stop-plate shop in Texas!

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Looking for a specialty license plate in Texas? Well, it’s easier to find one now than ever before! The website of the state’s official specialty license plate vendor, My Plates, is now home to all 450+ specialty license plates in Texas. The new site launch achieves the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) objective for the plate vendor to build a new online store that…

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Looking for a specialty license plate in Texas? Well, it’s easier to find one now than ever before! The website of the state’s official specialty license plate vendor, My Plates, is now home to all 450+ specialty license plates in Texas. The new site launch achieves the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) objective for the plate vendor to build a new online store that provides the public with the convenience of a one-stop-shop to acquire all specialty license plates, ending visits to multiple website stores.

My Plates New TV Advertisement promoting the one-stop-plate shop launches January 2021.

Until now, the state’s TxDMV-hosted website store offered more than 350 specialty plates, while separately the My Plates vendor website store offered an additional 120+ plates. Now Texans can simply go to the one online plate store that has it all, www.myplates.com . 

When shopping the new www.myplates.com, Texans can be assured that all plates previously hosted on the TxDMV site remain at that same pricing, nothing has changed, except for convenience! Plates on the new site now range from as low as $30 a year, with the addition of personalization for as little as $40 a year. The new www.myplates.com also hosts all the state qualifying and military plates that the TxDMV previously hosted; these often available at no cost to qualifying Texans.

Also new is the responsive nature of the revamped My Plates website, making it simple for Texans to view, create and order their desired specialty plates across multiple different screen platforms. Now shop easily on your laptop, tablet or mobile phone. 

A new marketing campaign is planned to launch in January 2021 that will showcase the new one-stop-shop for specialty license plates, letting Texans know that My Plates has got it all. Whether you’re looking for a military plate, a conservation plate or a cause related charity plate, My Plates has got that. Importantly, My Plates will still offer their existing range of exciting vendor plate designs including Texas’ most popular, Classic Black, that can hold a seven-letter personalized message.

My Plates launched in November 2009 and has sold close to 500,000 specialty plates across the state raising over $100M for the General Revenue of Texas. In addition to those revenues, they have also raised millions for various colleges, charities and scholarships. 

«We’re very pleased with the success of the program to date, all thanks to the many Texans that have embraced and supported this program and we look forward to delivering continued success for the State of Texas» said My Plates President Steve Farrar

Texans wanting to know more can go online to www.myplates.com, or call the My Plates customer service center at 888-769-7528 (M-F 8a-5p) or visit your local county tax office.

My Plates designs and markets new specialty license plates as a vendor for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Texans have bought more than 495,000 My Plates since November 2009, putting more than $100M in the state general revenue fund. My Plates’ goal is to create a long-term, mutually beneficial relationship designed to maximize revenues for the state through the sale of My Plates specialty plates. www.myplates.com.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles registers and titles motor vehicles, licenses motor vehicle dealers, credentials motor carriers, issues oversize/overweight permits, investigates complaints against dealers and motor carriers, and awards grants to law enforcement agencies to reduce vehicle burglaries and thefts. Learn more at www.txdmv.gov.

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Teresita Espinoza-López’s new book ¡Hay Que Sonreírle a la Vida! a riveting narrative containing the inspiring tenets to a fulfilling and joyful life

BAYTOWN, Texas, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book ¡Hay Que Sonreírle a la Vida! was created by Teresita Espinoza-López. Teresita is an author and teacher with a degree in Spanish. She is also the owner of Espinoza-López Properties

BAYTOWN, Texas, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book ¡Hay Que Sonreírle a la Vida! was created by Teresita Espinoza-López. Teresita is an author and teacher with a degree in Spanish. She is also the owner of Espinoza-López Properties

Teresita said this about her book: «With this book, I want to help you understand that life passes very quickly. We have to make the most of it, enjoy it, and be good with others. That is why I found these principles that one must carry out.

  • Being happy is a decision.
  • Say good things about yourself.
  • Live one day at a time.
  • Take care.
  • Help others.
  • Find your purpose.
  • Keep growing.

You will be able to see that your days are more pleasant; you will not let the chores and the circumstances of life overwhelm or disturb you. In the end, all we want is to be happy and happiness is in us. Therefore, I say to him, ‘Enjoy life.’ You have to smile at him!»

Published by Page Publishing, Teresita Espinoza-López’s new book ¡Hay Que Sonreírle a la Vida! teaches the readers the core principles of living a purposeful life to achieve the grace and contentment they so long to grasp.

Consumers who wish to learn and internalize efficacious and insightful virtues for a more meaningful and well-lived life can purchase ¡Hay Que Sonreírle a la Vida! in any bookstore or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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Carmen Silvia Zempoalteca Gutiérrez’s new book Amor y Arte Desde Mi Cocina, a heartwarming compendium of delicious and hearty recipes for any occasion

RIVERSIDE, Calif., Jan. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Amor y Arte Desde Mi Cocina was created by Carmen Silvia Zempoalteca Gutiérrez. Carmen is a passionate and dedicated writer, cook, and author.

RIVERSIDE, Calif., Jan. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Amor y Arte Desde Mi Cocina was created by Carmen Silvia Zempoalteca Gutiérrez. Carmen is a passionate and dedicated writer, cook, and author.

Carmen said this about her book: «I want to lovingly share all my knowledge about the making of some culinary delights my family and friends have always enjoyed. They both motivated and promoted the realization of this work, which I hope will be to your liking. Personally, it is my way of leaving a legacy to my family, friends, and the whole world.

I want to express the goodness and art of food preparation that not only serve to nourish our bodies and show off but also to deliciously strengthen a loving relationship, a bond of friendship, and a kind gesture. Food also expresses solidarity and dedication. The most important thing is to make it with love because it tastes better and always goes well.

I want to make my roots known and the foods with which I grew up in my beautiful state of Colima and to perpetuate my educational vocation that began during the ’80s—giving cooking classes and guiding in the preparation of food to all housewives interested in learning. I also aspire to communicate a delicious way of cooking.

I invite you to read this book and learn about the gastronomic secrets of our family legacy that have been passed down from generation to generation. I hope you enjoy it.»

Published by Page Publishing, Carmen Silvia Zempoalteca Gutiérrez’s new book Amor y Arte Desde Mi Cocina desires to inspire the readers with delectable recipes of family cuisine and evoking memories that will surely tug the heart and fill the stomach with contentment.

Consumers who wish to learn new recipes and improve their knowledge in cooking can purchase Amor y Arte Desde Mi Cocina in any bookstore or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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Escala Meditando, the number one meditation app in Spanish, premiers in the children’s category

Meditation encourages and improves children’s concentration, helps facilitate and develop creativity, contributes to higher academic performance, and reduces aggression and violence.

MIAMI, Jan. 4, 2021  /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — <a target="_blank"…

Meditation encourages and improves children’s concentration, helps facilitate and develop creativity, contributes to higher academic performance, and reduces aggression and violence.

MIAMI, Jan. 4, 2021  /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Escala Meditando, the number one meditation app in Spanish, launches in 2021 in the children’s category, a very important segment sought-after by the community.

What are the benefits of meditation for children?

First of all, it encourages and improves concentration in children. It helps facilitate and develop creativity, contributes to higher academic performance, and reduces aggression and violence.

The children’s category complements others in the app such as Escalable, Individual, Challenges, and Guests.

The free options for children were created by Ismael Cala and are led by a special guest, Marie Claire, a Panamanian girl who is only eleven years old.

At age four, Marie Claire was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. In the hospital, while waiting to be assigned a room, she began to sing. From that moment on, they knew that Marie Claire would be strong despite her illness. Her parents looked for information in books then began to follow Cala’s recommendations, convinced that meditation and taking trips could be her best life coaches.

One night, Marie Claire asked for her iPad and said she was going to record a meditation. Then, her family contacted the team at Escala Meditando so that Ismael Cala could listen to it.

The three meditations available for children are:

  1. Sleeping with the Moon
  2. Dreaming in Colors
  3. Super Heart

Escala Meditando, a joint venture of Ismael Cala and Kingmagination, is a meditation, personal growth and mindfulness app, entirely in Spanish.

With the exception of the children’s category, Cala leads all the meditations so that people can reach their maximum potential and achieve a balance between body and mind, as well as overcome physical and emotional ailments.

Escala Meditando is available for iOS and Android.

ABOUT ISMAEL CALA

Life coach and business strategist For five and a half years he hosted the primetime show CALA on CNN en Español. He currently directs and hosts CALA on the North American network MegaTV. Businessman and social entrepreneur. He is the author of eight bestsellers on leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal development, including «The Power of Listening» and «Wake up with CALA.» Cala was born in Santiago de Cuba (1969) and has a degree in art history from the Universidad de Oriente. He graduated from the Department of Communication Studies at York University in Toronto and holds a diploma in television production from Seneca College. He is the founder and president of Cala Enterprises Corporation and the Ismael Cala Foundation.

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