LEXINGTON, Mass., Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Toyota Sienna has been one of the most popular minivans since it first appeared at dealerships like Lexington Toyota so many years ago. Over time, it has evolved to be the gold standard family vehicle that also offers a lot of capability and flexibility. For the new model year, the manufacturer took a calculated but well-informed risk and completely redesigned the 2021 Toyota Sienna to feature a standard hybrid powertrain. Additionally, designers have put the new Sienna on a diet further separating it from its 2020 version. The 2021 Toyota Sienna has arrived at the Lexington Toyota showroom with all of its previously mentioned changes and much more.

At the most basic level, a minivan needs to have a comfortable and adaptable interior in order to be as successful as the Toyota Sienna has been. Toyota has trimmed the physical dimensions of the 2021 Sienna to help it be more efficient. A lot of automakers have tried to do this and failed because they compromised too much. Toyota is in a position to succeed with the redesign of the 2021 Sienna because there will still be up to 101 cubic-feet of maximum cargo volume available, although this is slightly less than what was available in the 2020 model.

Additionally, legroom dimensions of the 2021 Sienna are nearly identical to those of the 2020 Sienna. In fact, the 2021 version of the Toyota minivan offers more third-row legroom than the 2020 version.

In terms of performance, the 2021 Toyota Sienna might make less horsepower on paper, but the minivan’s towing capacity hasn’t changed. Under the hood of the 2021 version is a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine that is mated to the Toyota hybrid system. It will make 245 horsepower. While this is a bit less power than what was produced by the 2020 Sienna, both iterations of the minivan will be able to pull trailers weighing up to 3,500 pounds – the class standard.

Anyone can view the entire Lexington Toyota inventory today by visiting the dealership’s website, http://www.lexingtontoyota.com. The showroom is located at 409 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420. Customers can start the pre-ordering process for the 2021 Toyota Sienna today by calling, 781-325-8558.

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Jeffery Panta, Lexington Toyota, 781-861-7400, jeff_penta@lexingtontoyota.com

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DALLAS, Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — While the Harley Davidson brand of motorcycles is most popular among the Twisted Cycles lineup, the dealership accepts trades and purchases of many different brands. Of the available motorcycles, the dealership currently has three motorcycle brands uncommon to its usual inventory currently available. The motorcycles available include a 2015 BMW R1200GS, a 2014 Ducati Monster 696 and a 2014 Indian Chief Vintage model.

The most recent model available among the unique pre-owned motorcycles is a 2015 BMW 1200GS. Classified as an enduro motorcycle, the model has a black exterior and two hard-shell MOA cargo boxes. It has been driven for 20,426 miles and offers a four-stroke flat-twin engine. Customers can find the motorcycle at the Dallas location. They can be reached for inquiries at 214-937-5959.

A second unique motorcycle at Twisted Cycles in Dallas is the 2014 Ducati Monster 696. The model offers the well-known air-cooled L-twin engine as its powertrain. Meanwhile, the model has a matte black exterior and has been driven for 25,198 miles.

Of the three, the pre-owned 2014 Indian Chief Vintage is the only model currently found at Twisted Cycles’ Lubbock location. With a black exterior color, the motorcycle has a V-2 four-stroke engine and an air-cooling system. It has been at the dealership since Nov. 2 and has tan saddlebags and seat cover. The motorcycle has been driven for 22,932 miles. For inquiries, customers are welcomed to call the Lubbock location at 806-687-7300.

With the above-mentioned pre-owned motorcycles available at Twisted Cycles, customers can stop into either location for questions or inquiries. The Dallas location can be found at 7700 S interstate 35 E in Corinth. Meanwhile, the Lubbock dealership is located at 2401 S Loop 289. Otherwise, customers are encouraged to find all three models at the dealership inventory page online at https://www.twisted-cycles.com for more information.

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Scott Bratcher, Twisted Cycles, (806) 438-9133, sbratcher@matadormotors.com

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CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Over the years, the Mazda CX-5 has been one of the most popular models sold at Bob Baker Mazda. As a small crossover, it offers a wide range of features and capabilities that work for drivers in the Carlsbad, CA area. Currently, the dealership has over 60 2021 Mazda CX-5 models available in its inventory for purchase or lease and range in trim level and powertrain option.

At its base, 2021 Mazda CX-5 models capabilities starting at the low and mid-tier trim levels. Totaling seven trim levels, the Sport, Touring and Grand Touring trim levels come with the standard SKYACTIV®-G 2.5-liter engine. The powertrain offers up to 186 horsepower and is compatible with the available i-ACTIV® AWD system. Bob Baker Mazda has several models at each trim level to explore.

Customers looking for a complete 2021 Mazda CX-5 experience can also find Grand Touring Reserve and Signature trim levels available at Bob Baker Mazda. Both upper-tier trim levels offer the SKYACTIV®-G 2.5-liter turbocharged engine that provides up to 250 horsepower when using premium unleaded fuel. These models come standard with all-wheel drive and offer several enhanced safety features. Such features include the Traffic Sign Recognition System, 360-degree View Monitor as well as the Smart City Brake Support with Reverse functionality.

As a new option, the 2021 Mazda CX-5 comes in the Carbon Edition and Carbon Edition Turbo trim levels. Each option provides an exclusive Polymetal Gray exterior paint scheme and red leather trim interior. It is a mid-tier option that has similar feature offerings as the Touring trim level with a Touring Preferred SV Package. While Bob Baker Mazda currently does not have any models in stock, you can order one through the dealer by calling or placing an inquiry at their website.

Those interested in purchasing or leasing a 2021 Mazda CX-5 are invited to contact Bob Baker Mazda. The dealership is located at 5365 Car County Drive in Carlsbad. Otherwise, customers can talk to an associate over the phone at 760-431-3051 or view the current inventory of new Mazda CX-5 models at https://www.bobbakermazda.com/.

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Jamey Watson, Bob Baker Mazda, (760) 431-3000, jameyw@bobbakermazda.com

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FLORENCE, S.C., Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — As the number of positive COVID-19 cases continues to rise across the nation and in Florence, local businessman and city council candidate Robby Hill took some time off from his campaign to use his personal aircraft to help deliver COVID-19 vaccines to those in need.

«All of us know somebody that has been affected by COVID-19. I think it’s really important that we help distribute the vaccine as fast as possible so our friends and family can see relief from this awful disease,» said Robby Hill, whose grandfather and other family members have recently been diagnosed with COVID.

Robby partnered with the organization Angel Flight Soars, a charity that offers free transportation to those in desperate need of medical treatment. On Sunday, Dec. 27th, Robby flew a shipment of the vaccine to Asheville, NC, where it was transported to Nashville for delivery to patients.

For more information on Angel Flight Soars, please visit their website at http://www.angelflightsoars.org/.
For more information on Robby Hill and his campaign for city council, you can contact him via phone at 843-432-4010 or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HillforFlorence or on his website at http://www.robbyhill.com

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Robby Hill, Robby Hill for City of Florence, +1 8434324010, robby@robbyhill.com

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SANTIAGO, Chile, 31 December 2020 /PRNewswire Policy/ —

From the repatriation of British tourists stranded in Chile to the preparations for the UK’s exit from the EU, Ambassador Ian Duddy, speaks about this year’s work.

Like many of you, 2020 has been an unforgettable year for the British Embassy team in Chile. First, the COVID pandemic hit us quickly and severely tested our resilience. We had 3,000 British tourists stranded in Chile and another 1,000 stranded on cruise ships. With flights suspended and cruise ships initially banned from disembarking passengers, it was a major logistical task to get all those passengers safely home and to look after those tourists who became ill.

The Embassy entered crisis mode in March and as well as repatriating thousands of British tourists, we had to rapidly find new ways of working to ensure everyone’s safety, including Embassy staff. Luckily, we benefitted from some excellent IT and laptops that had been rolled out across the Foreign Office network just a few months earlier.

Once we had repatriated the stranded tourists, including on a special charter flight, we began to look at ways in which we could collaborate with Chile in order to fight COVID-19. The Embassy launched a number of projects to help Chile tackle the pandemic locally, for example, a pilot project between Universities in the UK and Chile to investigate ways in which copper could be used to kill the virus on surfaces. Another example included working with a local NGO to help provide support to the homeless.

Later in 2020, the UK and Chile worked together with the World Health Organisation to ensure equitable access to vaccines for the world’s poorest countries, by agreeing a new financing mechanise – COVAX. More recently, Chile is playing its part in helping to develop a vaccine by permitting AstraZeneca/Oxford to carry out Phase 3 clinical trials in Chile. Yesterday we woke up to the good news that the vaccine has been approved for use in the UK.

At the same time, the Embassy team has also been preparing for the UK’s exit from the EU, negotiating a continuity trade agreement that will guarantee that British and Chilean companies continue to enjoy the same access to each other’s markets.

Finally, we have been working closely with Chile on climate change. Chile is the current President of COP25, the climate change summit, and will hand over that responsibility to the UK for COP26 in Glasgow, 2021. It has been great to work with Chile in the run-up to Glasgow, by collaborating on green finance, hydrogen, renewable energies and commitments to cut carbon emissions. As well as playing a leading role on tackling climate change in Latin America, Chile shares our ambition to secure positive outcomes at COP26 that make a tangible difference on climate change.

So it’s been a very busy and challenging year, which is why I’d like to salute the British Embassy Team for all their hard work and commitment. Let’s hope that 2021 is a better year for us all.

SOURCE British Embassy Santiago

SANTIAGO, Chile, 31 December 2020 /PRNewswire Policy/ —

From the repatriation of British tourists stranded in Chile to the preparations for the UK’s exit from the EU, Ambassador Ian Duddy, speaks about this year’s work.

Like many of you, 2020 has been an unforgettable year for the British Embassy team in Chile. First, the COVID pandemic hit us quickly and severely tested our resilience. We had 3,000 British tourists stranded in Chile and another 1,000 stranded on cruise ships. With flights suspended and cruise ships initially banned from disembarking passengers, it was a major logistical task to get all those passengers safely home and to look after those tourists who became ill.

The Embassy entered crisis mode in March and as well as repatriating thousands of British tourists, we had to rapidly find new ways of working to ensure everyone’s safety, including Embassy staff. Luckily, we benefitted from some excellent IT and laptops that had been rolled out across the Foreign Office network just a few months earlier.

Once we had repatriated the stranded tourists, including on a special charter flight, we began to look at ways in which we could collaborate with Chile in order to fight COVID-19. The Embassy launched a number of projects to help Chile tackle the pandemic locally, for example, a pilot project between Universities in the UK and Chile to investigate ways in which copper could be used to kill the virus on surfaces. Another example included working with a local NGO to help provide support to the homeless.

Later in 2020, the UK and Chile worked together with the World Health Organisation to ensure equitable access to vaccines for the world’s poorest countries, by agreeing a new financing mechanise – COVAX. More recently, Chile is playing its part in helping to develop a vaccine by permitting AstraZeneca/Oxford to carry out Phase 3 clinical trials in Chile. Yesterday we woke up to the good news that the vaccine has been approved for use in the UK.

At the same time, the Embassy team has also been preparing for the UK’s exit from the EU, negotiating a continuity trade agreement that will guarantee that British and Chilean companies continue to enjoy the same access to each other’s markets.

Finally, we have been working closely with Chile on climate change. Chile is the current President of COP25, the climate change summit, and will hand over that responsibility to the UK for COP26 in Glasgow, 2021. It has been great to work with Chile in the run-up to Glasgow, by collaborating on green finance, hydrogen, renewable energies and commitments to cut carbon emissions. As well as playing a leading role on tackling climate change in Latin America, Chile shares our ambition to secure positive outcomes at COP26 that make a tangible difference on climate change.

So it’s been a very busy and challenging year, which is why I’d like to salute the British Embassy Team for all their hard work and commitment. Let’s hope that 2021 is a better year for us all.

SOURCE British Embassy Santiago