Ricardo – Página 15 – Multisitio 2

Sato Wins as Honda Dominates the Indianapolis 500

SPEEDWAY, Indiana, Aug. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Takuma Sato passed a previously dominant Scott Dixon with just 15 laps remaining in today’s Indianapolis 500, and went on to score his second win at the famed «Brickyard» in a race dominated by Honda teams and drivers.

<img id="prnejpg45b3left" title="Takuma Sato (center) led a Honda sweep…

Takuma Sato (center) led a Honda sweep of the top four finishing positions at today's Indianapolis 500. Scott Dixon (#9, top) finished second, followed by Graham Rahal (#15) and Santino Ferrucci.

Although he led only twice for a total of 27 laps, Sato’s Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda was fast when it counted, in the run from the last round of pit stops to the checkered flag. Exiting the pits in second to Dixon, Sato swept into the lead on lap 185, then held off several attempts by Dixon to repass as the pair worked their way through lapped traffic. The race was decided on Lap 196 of the scheduled 200, when Spencer Pigot crashed hard exiting Turn 4, leading the race to end under the caution flag. The win is the second at Indy for Sato, following his initial «500» triumph in 2017.

Prior to the final pit stops, Dixon had dominated the day in his Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, leading a race-high 111 laps as the championship leader sought his own second Indy victory. Starting in the middle of the front row in the 33-car field, Dixon took the lead at the Green Flag and went on to control much of the 200-lap contest, especially after Alexander Rossi, in a strong running Andretti Autosport Honda, crashed out of the race on Lap 143. Prior to his contact with the wall, Rossi led four times for a total of 17 laps as he and Dixon edged away from the field in the middle portion of the race.

But both Rahal Letterman Lanigan Hondas came on strong in the closing laps, with Sato’s teammate Graham Rahal closing the gap to the lead pair in the final laps to finish third. After a disappointing qualifying effort, Santino Ferrucci conducted an exciting late-race effort of his own, finishing fourth to complete a Honda 1-2-3-4 sweep at the finish.

Honda drivers claimed eight of the top-10 finishing positions, with James Hinchcliffe recovering from a clutch problem encountered in his second pit stop to finish seventh, with his Andretti Autosport teammate Colton Herta eighth. Jack Harvey had his best Indy finish to date with a ninth-place result for Meyer Shank Racing; while Ryan Hunter-Reay rounded out the top 10 in his Andretti Autosport Honda.

Next
The string of five consecutive NTT INDYCAR SERIES oval races continues next weekend as drivers and teams head 150 miles southwest to WorldWide Technolgy Raceway near St. Louis, Missouri for a pair of 200-lap races Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30.

Honda Racing social media content and videos from this weekend’s pair of races 104^th running of the Indianapolis 500 will be available on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HondaRacingHPD) and on Twitter at (https://twitter.com/HondaRacing_HPD). Produced by the CoForce Digital Media, YouTube video packages can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/HondaRacingHPDTV.

Quotes
Takuma Sato (Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda) Started 3^rd, finished 1^st; second Indy 500 win; 13^th victory for Honda at Indianapolis: «I think we had the best car. Only we were a lap short from Dixie [Scott Dixon] in terms of the fuel strategy, and [making fuel mileage to the finish] was a little tight. I couldn’t use max power to switch back and forth. And Dixon kept coming through Turn 4 [on the final green flag lap] and I was just able to hold him off. This is unbelievable. Everyone did a hell of a job. HPD and Honda gave us a lot of power and a lot of fuel mileage.»

Scott Dixon (Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) Started 2^nd, finished 2^nd; led race-high 111 laps; increased his mid-season championship points lead to 84 over Josef Newgarden [335-251]: «This is a hard one to swallow. On fuel mileage, I really can’t see how [Takuma] Sato was going to make it [prior to the caution that ended the race]. We pitted a lap later, and the [fuel mileage] numbers they had to get, it was going to be very difficult. I thought they were going to throw a red flag [following a late-race crash by Spencer Pigot], which would have been interesting for the last four or five laps. Huge congrats to Takuma. He drove his pants off today. Rahal Letterman Lanigan, they were super fast, obviously finishing first and third. It was good day for Honda. I want to give a massive thank you to them. We’re very proud to be powered by HPD and Honda, and it’s nice to get some [championship] points. But it’s hard when the win slips away like that.»

Santino Ferrucci (Dale Coyne Racing with Vasser-Sullivan Honda) Started 19^th, finished 4^th: «It was just an incredible race. The SealMaster Honda was insane today. The guys worked really hard on pit lane, on the timing stand and the strategy was perfect. I’m just really happy, after two incredibly long weeks of focusing on the car, we ended really good. During the first pit stop I got caught in neutral, and it was like a blessing in disguise. It set us way back, but the momentum we had just carried us. On the next restart [after a caution flag] we went from 25^th right back into the top-10. It was where we needed to be and we just fought our way from there into the top-four.»

Ted Klaus (President, Honda Performance Development) on today’s Indianapolis 500: «This was a very satisfying win. On behalf of every HPD team member and everyone back at HPD in Santa Clarita – who have all been pushing hard since last year’s race – thank you! Congratulations to Takuma Sato, Graham Rahal and the entire Rahal Letterman Lanigan team for their one-three finish today; to Scott Dixon and Chip Ganassi Racing for his dominant run to lead 111 laps and second-place result; and to all of our partner teams and their great drivers. Together we led all but 22 laps of today’s race, and scored an incredible 13^th ‘500’ win for Honda.»

Indianapolis 500
Circuit:	Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2.5-mile oval) Indianapolis, IN
2018 Winner:	Simon Pagenaud (Team Penske) 175.794 mph average
Weather:	Mostly sunny, hot, 85 degrees F

Results:

Fn.	St.	Driver	Team	Manufacturer	Laps	Notes
1.	3.	Takuma Sato-W	Rahal Letterman Lanigan	Honda	200	157.824 mph average speed
2.	2.	Scott Dixon-W	Chip Ganassi Racing	Honda	200	+0.0577 seconds (under caution)
3.	8.	Graham Rahal	Rahal Letterman Lanigan	Honda	200
4.	19.	Santino Ferrucci	DCR with Vasser-Sullivan	Honda	200
5.	13.	Josef Newgarden	Team Penske	Chevrolet	200
6.	15.	Pato O’Ward-R	Arrow McLaren SP	Chevrolet	200
7.	6.	James Hinchcliffe	Andretti Autosport	Honda	200
8.	10.	Colton Herta	Andretti Harding Autosport	Honda	200
9.	20.	Jack Harvey	Meyer Shank Racing	Honda	200
10.	5.	Ryan Hunter-Reay-W	Andretti Autosport	Honda	200
11.	28.	Helio Castroneves-W	Team Penske	Chevrolet	200
12.	14.	Felix Rosenqvist	Chip Ganassi Racing	Honda	200
13.	1.	Marco Andretti	Andretti Herta Autosport	Honda	200
14.	22.	Will Power-W	Team Penske	Chevrolet	200
15.	17.	Zach Veach	Andretti Autosport	Honda	200
16.	32.	JR Hildebrand	Dreyer & Reinbold Racing	Chevrolet	200
17.	30.	Max Chilton	Carlin Racing	Chevrolet	200
18.	29.	Charlie Kimball	A.J. Foyt Enterprises	Chevrolet	200
19.	23.	Tony Kanaan-W	A.J. Foyt Enterprises	Chevrolet	199	Running
20.	4.	Rinus VeeKay-R	Ed Carpenter Racing	Chevrolet	199	Running
21.	26.	Fernando Alonso	Arrow McLaren SP	Chevrolet	199	Running
22.	25.	Simon Pagenaud-W	Team Penske	Chevrolet	198	Running
23.	33.	Ben Hanley	DragonSpeed Racing	Chevrolet	198	Running
24.	31.	Sage Karam	Dreyer & Reinbold Racing	Chevrolet	198	Running
25.	12.	Spencer Pigot	Rahal Letterman Lanigan	Honda	194	Did not finish – crash
26.	16.	Ed Carpenter	Ed Carpenter Racing	Chevrolet	187	Running
27.	9.	Alexander Rossi-W	Andretti Autosport	Honda	143	Did not finish – crash
28.	7.	Alex Palou-R	DCR with Team Goh	Honda	121	Did not finish – crash
29.	18.	Conor Daly	Ed Carpenter Racing	Chevrolet	91	Did not finish – crash
30.	21.	Oliver Askew-R	Arrow McLaren SP	Chevrolet	91	Did not finish – crash
31.	24.	Dalton Kellett-R	A.J. Foyt Enterprises	Chevrolet	82	Did not finish – crash
32.	11.	Marcus Ericsson	Chip Ganassi Racing	Honda	24	Did not finish – crash
33.	27.	James Davison	Dale Coyne Racing	Honda	4	Did not finish – brakes

W – Previous Indianapolis 500 winner

R – Indianapolis 500 Rookie

Takuma Sato celebrates his Indianapolis 500 win today in Victory Circle.

Photo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1232296/Indy_500_Sato.jpg
Photo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1232297/Takuma_Sato.jpg
Logo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/83597/honda_performance_development__inc__honda_racing_logo.jpg

SOURCE Honda Racing/HPD

Highly Anticipated 2021 Acura TLX Set To Arrive at Dealerships Late September

TORRANCE, California, Aug. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2021 Acura TLX is set to launch nationwide September 28^th as the quickest, best-handling and most well-appointed sedan in the brand’s 35-year history. Built upon a model-exclusive body structure and chassis architecture, the 2021 TLX 2.0T will carry a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $37,500¹, an increase of $1,300 over the outgoing 3.5-liter V6-powered TLX. Acura’s torque vectoring Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD^®) system is available on all trims for an additional $2,000. The TLX Type S, with Acura’s new 3.0-liter V6 Turbo and standard Super Handling All-Wheel Drive, arrives next spring well-equipped in the low to mid $50,000s.

Complementing its stunning new design and athletic stance, the TLX’s new 2.0-liter DOHC VTEC^® Turbo delivers more peak torque (+13 lb.-ft.) than the outgoing 3.5-liter V6, with a dramatic increase at the low end of the rev range (+48 lb.-ft. @ 1,500 rpm). Compared to the outgoing entry 2.4L model, the new TLX offers substantially more performance (+66 horsepower, +98 lb.-ft. peak torque) and major increases to technologies and premium amenities – establishing a new and more upmarket entry point for the Acura sedan.

Additional performance improvements for the 2021 TLX include a quick-shifting 10-speed transmission, sport-tuned chassis with double wishbone front suspension, NSX-derived electro-servo brake-by-wire technology, and available adaptive dampers.

Best-in-class technologies new to TLX include a new implementation of Acura’s True Touchpad Interface™ with a 10.2 inch HD center display, an available 17-speaker ELS STUDIO 3D^® premium audio system, and color and intensity adjustable LED interior ambient lighting with up to 27 IconicDrive™ themes. The new TLX expands on its standard AcuraWatch™ suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies with the addition of Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) and Traffic Sign Recognition, as well as an industry first next-generation passenger front airbag designed to mitigate potential injury in more steeply angled frontal collisions.

More information on the 2021 Acura TLX is available here.

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)[2]	Two Wheel Drive	Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™
2021 TLX 2.0T	$37,500	$39,500
2021 TLX 2.0T with Technology Package	$41,500	$43,500
2021 TLX 2.0T with A-Spec Package	$44,250	$46,250
2021 TLX 2.0T with Advance Package	$46,300	$48,300

About Acura

Acura is a leading automotive nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to expressive styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The Acura lineup features five distinctive models – the ILX and TLX sport sedans, the RDX and MDX sport-utility vehicles and the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar. All Acura models sold in North America for the 2021 model year are made in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts.

Additional media information including pricing, features & specifications and high-resolution photography is available at AcuraNews.com. Consumer information is available at Acura.com.

TLX Pricing and Feature Comparison

	2020 TLX 3.5L V6	2021 TLX 2.0T	2021 TLX Type S
MSRP	$36,200	$37,500	TBA
Engine	3.5-liter V6	2.0-liter Turbo	3.0-liter Turbo
Transmission	9-speed AT	10-speed AT	10-speed AT
Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™	Available – 3^rdGen	Available – 4^th Gen	Standard – 4^th Gen
Peak Horsepower (SAE Net)	290 @ 6200 RPM	272 @ 6500 RPM	Est: 355
Peak Torque (SAE Net)	267 @ 4500 RPM	280 @ 1600-4500 RPM	Est: 354
Suspension	Front: MacPherson Strut Rear: Four-Link	Front: Double Wishbone Rear: Five-Link	Front: Double Wishbone Rear: Five-Link
Electric Power Steering System	Rack-and-pinion EPS, Fixed ratio	Belt-driven EPS, Variable ratio	Belt-driven EPS, Variable ratio
Braking System	Hydraulic Assist	Electro Servo	Electro Servo
Wheels and Tires	18-inch, 225/50 R18	18-inch, 235/50 R18	20-inch, 255/35 R20
KEY STANDARD FEATURES
Full-LED Exterior Lighting	•	•	•
User Interface	Dual Screen On Demand Multi-User Display	True Touchpad Interface with 10.2-inch HD display	True Touchpad Interface with 10.2-inch HD display
Natural Language Voice Recognition	–	•	•
Acura Premium Audio	7 Speaker, 335 watts	10 Speaker, 350 watts w/ Twin Telford™ Subs	ELS Studio 3D^® 17 Speaker, 710 watts w/ Twin Telford™ Subs
CarPlay^® / Android Auto™ Integration	•	•	•
Integrated Dynamic System (IDS)	4-mode	4-mode with Individual Mode	5-mode with Individual Mode & Sport +
Power Front Seats	10-way Driver, 8-way Passenger, Heated	12-way Driver & Passenger, Heated	16-way Driver & Passenger, Heated & Ventilated
Idle Stop	–	•	•
Genuine Aluminum Trim	–	•	•
Next Generation Passenger Front Airbag	–	•	•
AcuraWatch™	•	•	•
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)	–	•	•
Traffic Sign Recognition	–	•	•
4G LTE WiFi Hot Spot	–	•	•
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase (in.)	109.3	113.0 (+3.7)	113.0 (+3.7)
Length (in.)	191.7	194.6 (+2.9)	194.6 (+2.9)
Width (in.)	73.0	75.2 (+2.2)	75.2 (+2.2)
Height (in.)	57.0	56.4 (-0.6)	56.4 (-0.6)
Track (in.)	F: 62.8 / R: 63.1	F: 64.0 (+1.2) / R: 64.6 (+1.5)	F: 64.0 (+1.2) / R: 64.6 (+1.5)
EPA Passenger Volume (cu. ft.)	93.3	93.4 (+0.1)	93.4 (+0.1)
Cargo Volume	13.2	13.5 (+0.3)	13.5 (+0.3)

2021 TLX Packages and Feature Details

	TLX 2.0T
Features	TLX	Technology Package	A-Spec Package	Advance Package	TLX Type S
PERFORMANCE
2.0-Liter Turbo	•	•	•	•
3.0-Liter Turbo V6					•
10-Speed Automatic Transmission	•	•	•	•	•
NSX-derived Electro-Servo Brake System	•	•	•	•	•
Brembo Performance Brake System					•
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) with Individual Mode	•	•	•	•	Adds Sport +
Adaptive Damper System (ADS)				•	•
Remote Engine Start with vehicle feedback				•
EXTERIOR
Full-LED Exterior Lighting	•	•	•	•	•
18 x 8.0″ Aluminum Alloy Wheels	•
19 x 8.5″ Aluminum Alloy Wheels		•	•	•
20 x 9.0″ Aluminum Alloy Wheels					•
Available Lightweight Wheels with High-Performance Summer Tires					•
235/50 R18 High-Performance All- Season Tires	•
255/40 R19 High-Performance All- Season Tires		•	•	•
255/35 R20 High-Performance All- Season, Available Summer Tires					•
Exterior Sport Appearance Package			•		•
Smart Entry (Front Doors)	•
Smart Entry (All Doors)		•	•	•	•
LED Fog Lights			•	•
Power Folding Mirrors with Puddle Light				•
Surround View Camera System				•
Rain-Sensing Wipers				•
Front Windshield Wiper De-Icer				•
INTERIOR
Acura Sport Seats with 12-way Power Adjustment and Driver-Position Memory	•	•	•
Acura Sport Seats with 16-way Power Adjustment and Driver-Position Memory				•	•
Leatherette Trimmed Seating Surfaces	•
Milano Leather Trimmed Seating Surfaces		•		•
Milano Leather Trimmed Seating Surfaces with Ultrasuede^®Inserts			•		•
Heated Front Seats	•	•
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats			•	•	•
Heated Rear Outboard Seats				•
Heated Steering Wheel				•
Genuine Aluminum Trim	•	•	•		•
Authentic Open-Pore Wood Trim				•
True Touchpad Interface™ (TTI) with 10.2-inch High-Mounted HD Display	•	•	•	•	•
Head Up Display (HUD), 10.5-inch				•
Natural Language Voice Recognition	•	•	•	•	•
Apple CarPlay^® / Android Auto™ Integration	•	•	•	•	•
Acura Navigation System with 3D View		•	•	•	•
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™		•	•	•	•
GPS-Linked Climate Control		•	•	•	•
10-Speaker Premium Audio with Twin Telford™ Subwoofers	•
13-Speaker ELS STUDIO^® Premium Audio		•
17-Speaker ELS STUDIO 3D^® Premium Audio			•	•	•
Interior Sport Appearance Package			•		•
LED Ambient Interior Lighting	•
IconicDrive™ LED Ambient Interior Lighting		•	•	•	•
SAFETY & DRIVER ASSITIVE
AcuraWatch^® with Traffic Jam Assist	•	•	•	•	•
Next-Generation Passenger Front Airbag	•	•	•	•	•
Blind Spot Information (BSI)		•	•	•	•
Rear Cross-Traffic Monitor		•	•	•	•
Front and Rear Parking Sensors		•	•	•	•

¹ Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price excluding tax, license, registration, $1,025 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
² Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price excluding tax, license, registration, $1,025 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.

Highly Anticipated 2021 Acura TLX Set To Arrive at Dealerships Late September; Packing More Performance and Features for $37,500

Photo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1231059/2021_TLX_Advance_PVP.jpg
Photo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1231060/2021_TLX_Advance.jpg
Logo- https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/458749/acura_logo.jpg

SOURCE Acura

2021 Mazda CX-9: Exhilarating Elegance

IRVINE, California, Aug. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

<img id="prnejpg78eeleft" title="Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda…

IRVINE, California, Aug. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

New standard 10.25″ large center display with latest-generation Mazda Connect infotainment
Carbon Edition offers unique styling and premium features to the three-row, midsize crossover
2021 Mazda CX-9 goes on sale with a starting MSRP(1) of $33,960 and will arrive at dealerships later this month

The Mazda CX-9 is the brand’s flagship three-row midsize crossover SUV, able to meet the practical needs of a family while still appealing to owner’s sense of style and driving enjoyment. For 2021, CX-9 receives upgrades to its technology and styling. New exterior designs are met by a high-class interior featuring new seat patterning and the largest infotainment display to be equipped on a CX-9. Additionally, new Carbon Edition model helps owners express their individuality with bold styling. Mazda North American Operations today announces the 2021 Mazda CX-9 will arrive in dealerships later this month.

Arriving in style after an invigorating journey, the CX-9’s sleek design is matched by its responsive performance. The Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine equipped on all CX-9 models delivers a robust 320 lb-ft of torque and 250 horsepower on premium (93 octane) gasoline or 310 lb-ft of torque and 227 horsepower on regular (87 octane) gasoline. The turbocharged engine is paired with a quick-shifting, six-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic transmission and has standard G-Vectoring Control Plus. Mazda’s predictive i-Activ all-wheel drive with off-road traction assist is standard in CX-9 Signature and available on all other trim levels.

Helping elevate the ownership experience at any level, numerous premium features are equipped as standard. New for the 2021 CX-9 Sport is a 10.25-inch large center display with the latest Mazda Connect infotainment interface. The new infotainment has Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ capabilities and adds Mazda Connected Services capabilities that include a three-year trial to access the ability to monitor and control the state of the CX-9 remotely by logging into the MyMazda app and in-car Wi-Fi hotspot² with three-months or 2GB trial. Mazda’s suite of i-Activsense safety features are standard, including Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop and go function, Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Warning with Lane-Keep Assist and Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. Other standard features include heated front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, three-zone automatic climate control, six-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio pairing, two front USB inputs, rearview camera, keyless entry and push-button start. The CX-9 Sport has automatic on/off LED headlights with auto-leveling, LED taillights and daytime running lights, heated and power door mirrors, High Beam Control, body-colored rear roof spoiler, 18-inch gray metallic finish aluminum alloy wheels, rain-sensing windshield wipers and rear privacy glass.

The CX-9 Touring adds various seating upgrades, including leather-trimmed first and second-row seats, six-way power passenger’s seat, slide and tilt function is upgraded on the second-row bench seating and two USB charging ports in the second row. Other additions include power liftgate, Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink.

With the optional Touring Premium Package, occupants can further enjoy the CX-9 experience with Bose® 12-speaker premium audio, new wireless phone charger will be located in the storage compartment in front of the shifter, power moonroof, front and rear parking sensors, two USB charging ports in the third row, LED fog lights, second-row retractable window sunshade, SiriusXM® satellite radio with three-month trial subscription. Along with this package, owners have the option to select between the second-row bench seating or second-row captain’s chairs with armrest and center pass through at no additional charge.

New CX-9 Carbon Edition models builds on the CX-9 Touring with Touring Premium Package, but provides exclusive styling with Polymetal Gray exterior paint, gloss black door mirrors and new designs for the gloss black front grille and 20-inch black metallic aluminum alloy wheels. The interior has red leather seats and black interior trimming on the dash, door panels and handle bezels. The steering wheel will have paddle shifters. Smart City Brake Support Reverse and Driver Attention Alert are new i-Activsense safety features on the Carbon Edition models. The CX-9 Carbon Edition comes standard with second-row captain’s chairs with armrest and center pass through. Other features include hands-free power liftgate, ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, heated steering wheel, seven-inch TFT reconfigurable digital gauge display, Satin Chrome roof rails, automatic power folding door mirrors, Adaptive Front-lighting System, eight-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support and memory positioning, chrome lower exterior accents, interior LED accents, windshield wiper de-icer and frameless rearview mirror.

The CX-9 Grand Touring moves up from the Touring with Touring Premium Package through added peace of mind with new i-Activsense safety features Smart City Brake Support Reverse and Driver Attention Alert join the 360° View Monitor with front and rear parking sensors now updated with high-definition digital clarity. The interior is equipped with Active Driving Display with Traffic Sign Recognition, Mazda Navigation system, ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, heated steering wheel, seven-inch TFT reconfigurable digital gauge display, eight-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support and memory positioning, interior LED accents and frameless rearview mirror. Other convenient and styling upgrades include 20-inch silver metallic finish aluminum alloy wheels, hands-free power liftgate, Satin Chrome roof rails, automatic power folding door mirrors, Adaptive Front-lighting System, chrome lower exterior accents and windshield wiper de-icer.

In the upper most trim level, the CX-9 Signature offers all of the appealing driving dynamics with standard i-Activ all-wheel drive while not compromising on design. New titanium gray metallic finish front grille design is a stunning first impression, especially with the LED grille accent lighting. New design 20-inch brilliant silver finish aluminum alloy wheels and larger dual tailpipes round out the elegant and exciting styling. The well-appointed interior styling has been upgraded with new quilting and piping on the first and second-row seats and patterned aluminum on the dash, door panels and handle bezels. Combined with second-row captain’s chairs with center console that provide a first-class experience much like the first row with armrest storage compartment, heated seat buttons and cupholders, Nappa leather seats, Santos Rosewood interior trim and unique steering wheel stitching, the CX-9 Signature provides an executive feeling for all occupants.

MSRP³ FOR THE 2021 MAZDA CX-9 IS AS FOLLOWS:

	Front-Wheel Drive	i-Activ All-Wheel Drive
CX-9 Sport	$33,960	$35,860
CX-9 Touring	$35,750	$37,650
· Touring Premium Package	$2,060	$2,060
CX-9 Carbon Edition	$41,080	$42,980
CX-9 Grand Touring	$41,940	$43,840
CX-9 Signature	–	$46,605

PREMIUM PAINT COLORS:

Soul Red Crystal Metallic	$595
Machine Gray Metallic	$495
Snowflake White Pearl Mica	$395

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.

¹ MSRP does not include $1,100 for destination and handling ($1,145 in Alaska), taxes, title or additional fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.

² Mazda Connect 4G LTE Wi-Fi powered by AT&T is available during 3-month/2GB trial period (whichever comes first); monthly subscription. Fall 2020 availability.

³ MSRP does not include $1,100 for destination and handling ($1,145 in Alaska), taxes, title or additional fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.

Logo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/53154/mazda_north_american_operations_logo.jpg

SOURCE Mazda North American Operations

Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Changes

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced executive changes to its automotive operations.

<img id="prnejpgfec6left" title="Jack Hollis, current group vice president and general manager, Toyota Division, will be promoted to senior vice president of automotive operations, TMNA." border="0" alt="Jack Hollis, current group vice president and general manager,…

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced executive changes to its automotive operations.

Bill Fay, senior vice president of automotive operations, TMNA, is retiring after more than 38 years with the company, effective September 1, 2020. Fay has held key sales positions at four regional TMNA offices and senior-level roles at the company’s headquarters operations, including group vice president and general manager of the Toyota division, where he was responsible for sales administration, retail market development, customer satisfaction, call center operations and marketing for the Toyota Division. In his current role, Bill is responsible for all sales and marketing functions for Toyota and Lexus Divisions.

Jack Hollis, current group vice president and general manager, Toyota Division, will be promoted to senior vice president of automotive operations, TMNA, effective August 31, 2020. Hollis will be responsible for leading all sales, market representation, marketing and customer relations activities for Toyota and Lexus brands, and for Puerto Rico and Mexico. Hollis will report to Bob Carter, executive vice president of sales, TMNA.

«For nearly four decades, Bill has been an integral part of our automotive operations and helped propel both the Toyota and Lexus nameplates to world-class brands that are admired for their safety and quality,» said Carter. «We thank Bill for his leadership and countless contributions to our organization. Jack’s strong track record, deep understanding of our dealer network and passion for customers will be a great asset to both brands.»

Other executive changes to TMNA’s automotive operations include:

David Christ, current group vice president and general manager, Lexus Division, will replace Hollis as group vice president and general manager, Toyota Division. Christ will be responsible for leading all sales, marketing and market representation, plus all guest experience and retention activities for Toyota regional sales offices and distributors. Christ will report to Hollis.

Andrew Gilleland, current vice president of sales operations, Toyota Division, will be promoted to group vice president and general manager, Lexus Division. Gilleland will be responsible for all aspects of U.S. Lexus automotive operations, including sales, marketing, customer service and dealer operations. Gilleland will report to Hollis.

These new appointments are effective August 31, 2020.

About Toyota:

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. and North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands. During that time, Toyota has created a tremendous value chain as our teams have contributed to world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 40 million cars and trucks in North America, where we have 14 manufacturing plants, 15 including our joint venture in Alabama (10 in the U.S.), and directly employ more than 47,000 people (over 36,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold nearly 2.8 million cars and trucks (nearly 2.4 million in the U.S.) in 2019.

Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights the way it partners with community, civic, academic and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move, anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

Contact: Victor Vanov 469.292.1318

David Christ, current group vice president and general manager, Lexus Division, will replace Hollis as group vice president and general manager, Toyota Division.

Andrew Gilleland, current vice president of sales operations, Toyota Division, will be promoted to group vice president and general manager, Lexus Division.

Photo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1229328/Toyota_Jack_Hollis.jpg
Photo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1229329/Toyota_David_Christ.jpg
Photo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1229330/Toyota_Andrew_Gilleland.jpg
Logo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/785813/TOYOTA_MEDIA_RELATIONS_LOGO.jpg

SOURCE Toyota Motor North America

Honda Drivers Sweep Front Row for the Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In a thrilling «Fast Nine» final qualifying shootout for the coveted pole starting position, Marco Andretti edged fellow Honda driver Scott Dixon today by just 0.017 mph for the honor of leading the field to the green flag in next Sunday’s 104^th running of the Indianapolis 500.

<div id="prni_dvprnejpg57c3left" style="WIDTH: 100%;…

Marco Andretti is congratulated by fellow Honda driver Alexander Rossi after qualifying on the pole for the 104th Indianapolis 500

Takuma Sato completed a front-row lockout for Honda, as the manufacturer swept the front row and claimed 11 of the top-12 starting positions for next weekend’s race. Ryan Hunter-Reay and James Hinchcliffe will start on the second row, fifth and sixth, respectively. The third row also is all Honda, with rookie Alex Palou starting seventh, followed by Graham Rahal and Alexander Rossi.

Four different Honda-powered teams are represented in the top nine, including Andretti Autosport (Andretti, Hunter-Reay, Hinchcliffe and Rossi); Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (Sato and Rahal); Chip Ganassi Racing (Dixon) and Dale Coyne Racing with Team Goh (Palou).

Andretti’s four-lap margin over second fastest Scott Dixon was the third closest in «500» history. Only 2012 (Ryan Briscoe over Honda’s James Hinchcliffe by 0.003 mph) and 1970 (Al Unser over Johnny Rutherford by 0.008 mph) were closer.

On Saturday, Honda drivers and teams also dominated first-round qualifying at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In addition to placing eight drivers into the Fast Nine shootout, Honda drivers fill out the fourth row of the starting grid with Colton Herta, Marcus Ericsson and Spencer Pigot. Felix Rosenqvist will start in the middle of the fifth row, 14^th; with Zach Veach in the middle of row six and Meyer Shank Racing’s Jack Harvey in the center of the seventh row. Santino Ferrucci will start to the inside of Harvey after qualifying 19^th ; while James Davison rounds out the 15-driver Honda field and will start 27^th.

Honda Racing social media content and videos from practice and qualifying from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is available on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HondaRacingHPD) and on Twitter at (https://twitter.com/HondaRacing_HPD). Produced by the CoForce Digital Media, YouTube video packages can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/HondaRacingHPDTV.

Next
The 104^th running of the Indianapolis 500 takes place on Sunday, August 23, with live television coverage on NBC starting with pre-race festivities at 1 p.m. EDT.

Quotes
Marco Andretti (Andretti Autosport Honda) Pole qualifier, his first Indianapolis 500 pole, 11^th Indy pole for Honda: «For me, I started feeling the wind on Lap 2, which meant it was going to be a long couple of laps! Laps 3 and 4 definitely were sort of sketchy. [On leading the field to the green flag to start next weekend’s Indianapolis 500] It’s the best seat in the house! Clean air is always good here. Speed’s always good here and man, horsepower’s so cool, isn’t it? Makes everything so much easier. Honda did an unbelievable job, and our team rolled off so fast [from the first of practice]. I’m just so excited!»

Scott Dixon (Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) Qualified in the middle of the front row, second: «Massive thank you to Honda and HPD, they’ve done a tremendous job. We know they’ve worked very hard for the race as well. I feel like we didn’t leave much on the table, we could’ve also gotten the car a little more neutral, it was pretty ‘understeery’ right from the get-go. But it is what it is, [Fast Nine qualifying] is tough, especially with the wind conditions today. That’s what makes it so exciting, it was extremely close [for the pole] right there at the end and unfortunately, we came up a little bit short. But I’m extremely happy for Marco [Andretti]. He’s a great person and a really good racer. We just have to try to beat them [in the race] next weekend.»

Takuma Sato (Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda) Qualified on the outside of the front row, third: «First, big congrats to Marco [Andretti] and Andretti Autosport, they did a fantastic job [winning the pole]. Starting on the front row is a big accomplishment for us. Everyone at Rahal Letterman Lanningan Racing worked hard over the off season to improve our performance here and the results showed today. Honda, great, great work from them, just a tremendous job from them and the team. Now we shift to preparing for the race. We have another practice this afternoon that will be extremely important; also ‘Carb Day’ [final practice on Friday]. We believe we have a strong car in race trim, we’re so already looking forward to the race on Sunday.»

Ted Klaus (President, Honda Performance Development) on today’s Indianapolis 500 pole and front-row sweep for Honda: «This has been a great weekend for Honda, and we’re thrilled to have the pole, and an all-Honda front row. Everyone at HPD and our partner teams can take pride in the accomplishments this weekend. We all know that the race is going to be a battle. You’ll see tire degradation and pit strategy and fuel-saving strategy all play out just like it’s played out in years past. That’s why the race will be fascinating and fun to watch. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that I don’t do anything to piss off the racing gods so that we can have one of our teams bring it home into Victory Circle next Sunday.»

Indianapolis 500 Starting Lineup

Circuit:	Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2.5-mile oval), Indianapolis, IN
2019 Winner:	Simon Pagenaud (Team Penske) 175.794 mph average
Weather:	Mostly sunny, warm, windy, 82 degrees F

104^thIndianapolis 500 Qualifying Results:

Ps.	Driver	Team	Manufacturer	Avg. Speed	Notes
1.	Marco Andretti	Andretti Herta Autosport	Honda	231.068	Fast Nine final qualifier
2.	Scott Dixon	Chip Ganassi Racing	Honda	231.051	Fast Nine final qualifier
3.	Takuma Sato	Rahal Letterman Lanigan	Honda	230.725	Fast Nine final qualifier

4.	Rinus VeeKay-R	Ed Carpenter Racing	Chevrolet	230.704	Fast Nine final qualifier
5.	Ryan Hunter-Reay	Andretti Autosport	Honda	230.648	Fast Nine final qualifier
4.	James Hinchcliffe	Andretti Autosport	Honda	229.870	Fast Nine final qualifier

7.	Alex Palou-R	DCR with Team Goh	Honda	229.676	Fast Nine final qualifier
8.	Graham Rahal	Rahal Letterman Lanigan	Honda	229.380	Fast Nine final qualifier
9.	Alexander Rossi	Andretti Autosport	Honda	229.234	Fast Nine final qualifier

10.	Colton Herta	Andretti Harding Autosport	Honda	230.775
11.	Marcus Ericsson	Chip Ganassi Racing	Honda	230.763
12.	Spencer Pigot	RLL with Citrone/Buhl Autosport	Honda	230.539

13.	Josef Newgarden	Team Penske	Chevrolet	230.296
14.	Felix Rosenqvist	Chip Ganassi Racing	Honda	230.254
15.	Pato O’Ward-R	Arrow McLaren SP	Chevrolet	230.213

16.	Ed Carpenter	Ed Carpenter Racing	Chevrolet	230.211
17.	Zach Veach	Andretti Autosport	Honda	229.961
18.	Conor Daly	Ed Carpenter Racing	Chevrolet	229.955

19.	Santino Ferrucci	DCR with Vasser-Sullivan	Honda	229.924
20.	Jack Harvey	Meyer Shank Racing	Honda	229.861
21.	Oliver Askew-R	Arrow McLaren SP	Chevrolet	229.760

22.	Will Power	Team Penske	Chevrolet	229.701
23.	Tony Kanaan	A.J. Foyt Enterprises	Chevrolet	229.154
24.	Dalton Kellett-R	A.J. Foyt Enterprises	Chevrolet	228.880

25.	Simon Pagenaud	Team Penske	Chevrolet	228.836
26.	Fernando Alonso	Arrow McLaren SP	Chevrolet	228.768
27.	James Davison	DCR with Ware/Byrd/Belardi	Honda	228.747

28.	Helio Castroneves	Team Penske	Chevrolet	228.373
29.	Charlie Kimball	A.J. Foyt Enterprises	Chevrolet	227.758
30.	Sage Karam	Dreyer & Reinbold Racing	Chevrolet	227.099

31.	JR Hildebrand	Dreyer & Reinbold Racing	Chevrolet	226.341
32.	Max Chilton	Carlin Racing	Chevrolet	225.819
33.	Ben Hanley	Dragon Speed Racing	Chevrolet	220.946

Photo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1228969/Honda_Racing_Marco_Andretti_Alexander_Rossi.jpg

Logo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/83597/honda_performance_development__inc__honda_racing_logo.jpg

SOURCE Honda Racing/HPD

Introducing New Carbon Edition For Select Mazda Vehicles

IRVINE, California, Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — From dynamic driving characteristics to profound styling, each vehicle in Mazda’s lineup is developed to perform on the roads as well as enrich owners’ lives and ignite their passions. The Carbon Edition offers a new way for owners to pursue the road they believe in and seek new paths. Mazda North American Operations today announces new Carbon Edition models for the upcoming 2021 Mazda CX-5, CX-9 and Mazda6.

<div…

Introducing New Carbon Edition For Select Mazda Vehicles

Each Carbon Edition will feature a bold color scheme that helps represent individuality. The combination of Polymetal Gray exterior paint color, red leather interior with black accents inside and out, are not only beautiful and sophisticated, but also exudes strength and passion. Refined exterior accents, such as black metallic finish aluminum alloy wheels and gloss black door mirrors, among other details, help calm the mind. While the ambiance of the cabin is set with red leather seats contrasted by black honeycomb interior trimming and red stitching to help stir emotions and invoke inspiration.

The 2021 CX-5, CX-9 and Mazda6 Carbon Edition vehicles will be well-appointed with numerous premium amenities, such as Apple CarPlay^TM and Android Auto^TM, Bose® premium audio and heated front seat that will provide convenience fans can enjoy. Most of Mazda’s i-Activsense safety features, such as Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Mazda Radar Cruise Control with stop and go and Smart Brake Support, are all equipped on these models to help offer peace of mind for every journey on the road.

Pricing and specific features for the Carbon Edition vehicles will be announced in accordance with their respective 2021 Mazda vehicle announcement.

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

Photo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1227038/2021_Carbon_Edition.jpg
Logo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/53154/mazda_north_american_operations_logo.jpg

SOURCE Mazda North American Operations

2021 Mazda CX-3: Dynamic Driving In A Subcompact Package

IRVINE, California, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations today announces the 2021 Mazda CX-3 will arrive in dealerships next month, offering fans contemporary styling and engaging driving dynamics in a subcompact crossover. The CX-3 will continue to offer premium features as standard to stand out from the competition while providing a wide range of options for those looking for an ideal entryway into the Mazda family.

<div id="prni_dvprnejpg3324left"…

2021 Mazda CX-3: Dynamic Driving In A Subcompact Package

The 2021 Mazda CX-3 will continue to be offered in a Sport trim with the four-cylinder Skyactiv-G 2.0, rated to deliver up to 148 horsepower and 146 lb-ft of torque. Equipped with standard front-wheel drive and paired with a quick-shifting Skyactiv-Drive six-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift mode and Sport mode help create an engaging driving experience. For those looking to venture beyond the city, Mazda’s predictive i-Activ all-wheel drive is available on the CX-3.

Mazda CX-3 Sport is packaged with substances and style throughout. Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, Active Driving Display and automatic climate control are standard features. The subcompact crossover is benefited by a seven-inch, full-color touchscreen display with Mazda Connect™, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio and a six-speaker audio system. These features can be safely accessed through the multi-function commander knob or steering wheel mounted controls. Other premium standard features include electronic parking brake with auto-hold feature, push button start, remote keyless illuminated entry system, power windows with one-touch automatic up/down feature for the driver side and cloth seats.

Helpful for navigating the busy city, the extensive suite of i-Activsense safety features are standard on the 2021 CX-3 Sport. For 2021, the Advanced Smart City Brake Support has been enhanced with Night Pedestrian Detection. Mazda Radar Cruise Control with stop and go function is helpful for extended drives or congested commutes. Smart Brake Support with Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Control all join Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and a rearview camera are all standard safety features.

CX-3 Sport upholds modern styling for subcompact crossovers. Featuring all LED exterior lighting as standard, such as headlights, taillights and daytime running lights. To add function to form, the LED headlights have automatic on/off, a feature that has been enhanced for 2021, and automatic leveling capabilities. Rain-sensing windshield wipers provide continence and complement the rear window wiper. To bring the entire package together, the CX-3 is styled with 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels, a roof spoiler, shark fin antenna, dual stainless-steel exhaust outlets and an understated black front grille design that brings greater depth and distinction.

MSRP² FOR THE 2021 MAZDA CX-3 IS AS FOLLOWS:

	Front-Wheel Drive	i-Activ All-Wheel Drive
CX-3 Sport	$20,640	$22,040

PREMIUM PAINT COLORS:

Soul Red Crystal Metallic	$595
Machine Gray Metallic	$495
Snowflake White Pearl Mica	$395

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


¹	MSRP does not include $1,100 for destination and handling ($1,145 in Alaska), taxes, title or additional fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.

²	MSRP does not include $1,100 for destination and handling ($1,145 in Alaska), taxes, title or additional fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.

	Dealers set actual sale prices.

Photo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1226308/Mazda_2021_CX_3_Sport.jpg
Logo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/53154/mazda_north_american_operations_logo.jpg

SOURCE Mazda North American Operations

Hyundai Motor Announces IONIQ Brand Dedicated to EVs, Opening New Chapter for Customer-Centric EV Experiences

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Hyundai Motor Company today announced the launch of its new IONIQ brand dedicated to battery electric vehicles, opening a new chapter as a leader in the era of electrified mobility. Under the IONIQ brand, Hyundai will offer customer centric EV experiences centered on connected lifestyle solutions in line with Hyundai’s vision of ‘Progress for Humanity’.

<div id="prni_dvprnejpgb7f1left" style="WIDTH: 100%; TEXT-ALIGN: left"…

Under the IONIQ brand, Hyundai Motor will leverage its industry-leading manufacturing know-how in EVs to introduce three new dedicated models over the next four years with more innovative models to follow. The creation of IONIQ brand is in response to fast-growing market demand and accelerates Hyundai’s plan to lead the global EV market.

To fulfill IONIQ’s brand mission, Hyundai will combine its current EV capabilities – such as ultra-fast charging, spacious interior, and battery-supplied power – with future innovations that combine design, technologies and services to integrate in-car and out-of-car experiences for a seamless journey.

«The IONIQ brand will change the paradigm of EV customer experience,» said Wonhong Cho, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Marketing Officer at Hyundai Motor Company. «With a new emphasis on connected living, we will offer electrified experiences integral to an eco-friendly lifestyle.»

Rebirth of IONIQ

Hyundai first introduced the term IONIQ, which fuses «ion» and «unique», when it announced Project IONIQ, a long-term research and development project focused on eco-friendly mobility. Based on the project, Hyundai in 2016 introduced a vehicle named IONIQ, the world’s first and only model to offer a choice of three electrified powertrain options – hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid and battery electric – within a single body type. Now, IONIQ represents Hyundai’s growing commitment to sustainability and innovation and will be instrumental in achieving the company’s clean mobility goals.

IONIQ brand was conceived to fuse life changing mobility with environmental performance and has so far been instrumental in delivering progress electrified. IONIQ will continue to create a new balance in clean mobility synchronizing eco-products within an eco-system of lifestyle solutions bringing connected living to a new generation.

IONIQ 5 / IONIQ 6 / IONIQ 7

Hyundai will be launching a range of numerically named EVs under the new brand, with the even numbers used for sedans and the odd numbers for SUVs.

The first model under the IONIQ brand will be the IONIQ 5 midsize CUV that will launch in early 2021. IONIQ 5 is based on the concept EV ’45’, which Hyundai unveiled at the International Motor Show (IAA) 2019 in Frankfurt as a homage to its very first concept car. IONIQ 5’s designers took inspiration from the past and integrated it with cutting-edge parametric pixels, a unique design element that Hyundai designers will continue to incorporate into future IONIQ models.

In 2022, Hyundai will introduce IONIQ 6 sedan, which is based on the company’s latest concept EV ‘Prophecy’, unveiled in March; followed by IONIQ 7, a large SUV in early 2024. Prophecy’s iconic exterior design is characterized by its aerodynamic silhouette of perfect proportions.

Likewise, IONIQ vehicles’ designs will have a common theme of ‘Timeless Value’. The vehicles will be inspired by past models, but they will be a bridge to the future.

E-GMP platform

IONIQ brand models will sit on an Electric Global Modular Platform, known as E-GMP, that will enable fast charging capability and plentiful driving range.

The EV-dedicated platform will allow Hyundai to reimagine the vehicle interior as «smart living space» with highly adjustable seats, wireless connectivity and unique features such as a glove box designed as drawers. The platform paradigm shift will extend into the user interfaces that will be simple, intuitive and ergonomically designed to help occupants feel at ease.

Strategy 2025

Hyundai Motor Group recently announced that the group aims to sell 1 million units of battery electric vehicles and take 10 percent share to become a leader in the global EV field by 2025.

Under Strategy 2025, Hyundai Motor Company itself aims to become the world’s third-largest automaker of eco-friendly vehicles by 2025, with 560,000 BEV sales in addition to FCEV sales.

The launch of the IONIQ brand dedicated to EV models reinforces the company’s commitment to clean mobility and reflects its ongoing transformation as a Smart Mobility Solution Provider with zero-emissions solutions.

London Eye Event: IONIQ Campaign

Hyundai has celebrated the launch of IONIQ by turning the London Eye into a giant letter «Q» using electric lights just before the official reopening of the famous attraction.

This marks the first event of the ‘I’m in Charge’ brand campaign, which promotes empowerment of the environment and diverse lifestyles through IONIQ.

With the otherwise bustling city of London having come to a halt during the COVID-19 pandemic, Hyundai is bringing new energy into the city by lighting up and turning on one of its most iconic sights once again.

By announcing the arrival of IONIQ, Hyundai’s light installation heralds a new era of electrified mobility that puts customers at the center.

A video of Hyundai turning the globally famous London Eye into a huge ‘Q’ can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/PL1scZfgrDA.

Information about IONIQ Brand can be found at: www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/brand/ioniq-launch

About Hyundai Motor Company
Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company offers a range of world-class vehicles and mobility services in more than 200 countries. Hyundai Motor sold more than 4.4 million vehicles globally in 2019, and currently employs some 120,000 personnel worldwide. The company is enhancing its product lineup with vehicles designed to help usher in a more sustainable future, while offering innovative solutions to real-world mobility challenges. Through the process Hyundai aims to facilitate ‘Progress for Humanity’ with smart mobility solutions that vitalize connections between people and provide quality time to its customers.

More information about Hyundai Motor and its products can be found at: http://worldwide.hyundai.com or http://globalpr.hyundai.com

Disclaimer: Hyundai Motor Company believes the information contained herein to be accurate at the time of release. However, the company may upload new or updated information if required and assumes that it is not liable for the accuracy of any information interpreted and used by the reader.

Photo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1225597/Hyundai_Announces_IONIQ_Brand_Dedicated_to_EVs_1.jpg

Photo –https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1225598/Hyundai_Announces_IONIQ_Brand_Dedicated_to_EVs_2.jpg

Photo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1225599/Hyundai_Announces_IONIQ_Brand_Dedicated_to_EVs_3.jpg

Logo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/567096/Hyundai_Motor_America_Logo.jpg

Photo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1225600/Hyundai_Announces_IONIQ_Brand_Dedicated_to_EVs_4.jpg

SOURCE Hyundai Motor America

Mazda Reports July Sales Results

IRVINE, California, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total July sales of 24,085 vehicles, an increase of 3.4 percent compared to July 2019. Year-to-date sales totaled 1 52,954 vehicles, a decrease of 5.5 percent compared to the same time last year. With 26 selling days in July, compared to 25 the year prior, the company posted a decrease of .6 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.

Sales Highlights

Sales of the CX-30 reached an all-time high since the vehicle launched in November 201 9, with 3,787 vehicles sold.
The CX-9 saw its best July since 201 1 with 2,335 vehicles sold, an increase of 9.4 percent compared to July 2019.
CPO sales totaled 6,910 vehicles in July, an increase of 25 percent compared to July 201 9, and achieved a second-best all-time record.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported July sales of 2,524 vehicles, a decrease of 47.7 percent compared to July last year. Year-to-date sales decreased 30.3 percent, with 23,823 vehicles sold.

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


	Month-To-Date				Year-To-Date

	July	July	YOY %	% MTD	July	July	YOY %	% MTD
	2020	2019	Change	DSR	2020	2019	Change	DSR

Mazda3	3,231	3,651	(11.5)%	(14.9)%	19,459	32,174	(39.5)%	(39.9)%
Mazda6	1,199	1,483	(19.2)%	(22.3)%	9,284	14,558	(36.2)%	(36.6)%
MX-5 Miata	696	1,109	(37.2)%	(39.7)%	5,016	5,023	(0.1)%	(0.7)%
CX-3	959	1,523	(37.0)%	(39.5)%	5,716	8,307	(31.2)%	(31.6)%
CX-30	3,787	0			20,743	0
CX-5	11,878	13,391	(11.3)%	(14.7)%	76,950	87,778	(12.3)%	(12.8)%
CX-9	2,335	2,135	9.4%	5.2%	15,786	14,007	12.7%	12.1%


CARS	5,126	6,243	(17.9)%	(21.1)%	33,759	51,755	(34.8)%	(35.1)%
TRUCKS	18,959	17,049	11.2%	6.9%	119,195	110,092	8.3%	7.7%

TOTAL	24,085	23,292	3.4%	(0.6)%	152,954	161,847	(5.5)%	(6.0)%


*Selling Days	26	25			179	178

Logo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/53154/mazda_north_american_operations_logo.jpg

SOURCE Mazda North American Operations

Refreshed 2021 Honda Odyssey Takes Families on an «Enchanted» Ride

TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda is taking its upgraded 2021 Odyssey, on sale today, on a magical ride with some iconic characters and attractions from the Disneyland^® Resort with the debut of «Enchanted Odyssey,» Honda’s latest social media campaign: (<a target="_blank"…

Honda is celebrating its 15^th year as the Official Vehicle of Disneyland^® Resort and the «Enchanted Odyssey» campaign emphasizes features that make Odyssey the brand’s «Ultimate Family Vehicle,» including its first-in-class CabinWatch^® rear-seat camera, spacious interior and the Disney Hits playlist presented by the Honda Odyssey (http://disneymusic.co/EnchantedOdyssey), available through Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto™ integration, that plays through the minivan’s Display Audio system. In the «Enchanted Odyssey» campaign, a family travels down memory lane on a magical journey that mixes in iconic Disneyland^® Resort attractions and characters, including Sleeping Beauty Castle, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Dumbo the Flying Elephant and, of course, Mickey Mouse, while listening to the Disney Hits playlist utilizing Apple CarPlay^®. The campaign creative will be featured on Honda’s social media platforms, and will stretch across other digital properties.

Adding to the campaign, Honda is launching an extensive Pinterest campaign which includes a Pin Extension, an interactive microsite, featuring the 2021 Honda Odyssey. This interactive microsite on Pinterest is a first for the Honda brand and aligns with its Disneyland^® Resort relationship, as Disney is the most searched brand on the platform¹. Also on Pinterest, the campaign will use a combination of video, static and carousel pins, which enable fans to bookmark and save their favorite posts.

Refreshed 2021 Honda Odyssey
The Honda Odyssey has been America’s retail best-selling minivan for 10 consecutive years with more than 1.1 million vehicles sold over the decade. The 2021 model-year Odyssey going on sale today benefits from numerous enhancements to styling, technology and safety features. A new Rear Seat Reminder system is standard on all Odyssey trims, which uses an audible chime and a message displayed on the instrument panel to remind drivers to check the rear seat. Moreover, as an industry first, Odyssey trims with CabinWatch^® also integrate the rear-seat camera system with the reminder, displaying the rear seating area on the Display Audio screen. In addition, the Honda Sensing^® suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies is standard equipment on all trims of the 2021 Odyssey.

Odyssey sets a high standard for minivans by focusing on features and capabilities required by families with children, such as ample interior space, seating flexibility and a driving experience that will keep parents happy. The Honda Odyssey is produced exclusively at Honda’s Lincoln, Ala. auto plant alongside the Honda Pilot, Passport and Ridgeline.

Honda and Disneyland^® Resort
Honda has a long-standing corporate alliance with the Disneyland^® Resort, which began in 2005, with Honda’s sponsorship of Disneyland^® Park’s fireworks. Today, the alliance features sponsorship of the classic Disneyland^® Resort Autopia attraction, which dates back to the opening day of Disneyland^® Park in 1955 and allows guests to get behind the wheel of a car and cruise on a winding road trip. Honda’s sponsorship of Autopia is «Honda powered,» and includes an update to the attraction’s look and storyline with Honda products and concepts featured throughout, which was completed in 2016.

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through over 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic and Accord passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan. Honda’s electrified vehicle lineup includes the Insight hybrid-electric sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V Hybrid and the Clarity series.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for more than 35 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2019, more than 90 percent of all Honda brand vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

About the Disneyland^® Resort
Located on approximately 500 acres in Anaheim, California, the Disneyland^® Resort features two spectacular theme parks – Disneyland^® (the original Disney theme park) and Disney California Adventure^® park – plus the Downtown Disney^® District comprised of unique dining, entertainment and shopping experiences. The Resort’s three hotels are the 1019-room Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, which also features 45 two-bedroom equivalent DVC units; the 973-room Disneyland Hotel and the 481-room Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. For detailed information about the Disneyland^® Resort, please visit www.disneyland.com.

¹[«Pinterest, internal data, US, 2019»]

Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTVzEJX3vqY

Logo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/451598/Honda_Logo.jpg

SOURCE Honda