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American Honda Reports April Auto Sales as Difficult Market Conditions Begin to Ease

TORRANCE, Calif., May 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

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TORRANCE, Calif., May 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

American Honda			Honda			Acura
Total	Cars	Trucks	Total	Cars	Trucks	Total	Cars	Trucks
57,751	25,610	32,141	52,705	24,049	28,656	5,046	1,561	3,485
-54.1%	-55.4%	-53.0%	-53.8%	-55.5%	-52.3%	-56.8%	-54.4%	-57.8%

«There will be challenging days ahead as this very serious public health crisis continues, but with consumer traffic beginning to increase online and at Honda and Acura dealerships, we are approaching the coming weeks with guarded optimism,» said Steven Center, vice president of Automobile Sales at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. «We value the actions of our Honda associates and dealers as we work to align our business with changing market conditions, and we are now turning our attention to creating momentum for a broader recovery.»

Honda Acura			BRAND REPORTS
Sales		COVID-19 Response Initiatives
Sales of Honda and Acura vehicles showed signs of improvement in the final weeks of April, with customer traffic increasing online and in dealer showrooms as state and local authorities eased restrictions on sales activities.		Honda has initiated a significant and comprehensive new effort to harness the spirit of community in responding to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Specific initiatives include:

•	Honda and Acura dealers continue to focus on taking care of existing customers through vehicle service, maintenance and repair, while preserving the health and safety of their customers and employees.	•	Honda has teamed up with Dynaflo, Inc. to produce diaphragm compressors, a key component of portable ventilators that are used in hospitals and by first responders to help COVID-19 patients. The companies aim to produce 10,000 compressors per month once production reaches capacity.

•	A number of Honda and Acura dealers remained closed for much of April in compliance with mandates imposed on businesses by state and local authorities.	•	Honda associates have been using 3D printers to produce face shields at various company operations, with Honda engineers now working on a method to mass-produce face shield frames in Honda facilities.

•	Last month, Honda and Acura opened enrollment in new online retailing programs, Shop Simple with Honda and Acura Precision Purchase, and received a tremendous response from Honda and Acura dealers looking for an online retailing solution to meet the needs of our customers.	•	As the COVID-19 pandemic can add financial stress to the lives of our customers, Honda and Acura have offered to help customers who have financed their vehicle through Honda Financial Services or Acura Financial Services with payment extensions and deferrals, as well as available late fee waivers.

•	Honda is providing an industry-first special offer for first responders and medical professionals, out of respect for their contribution to communities across the country.	•	Honda has pledged $1.0 million to address food insecurity in communities across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, providing the most vulnerable with access to food.

		•	Additional projects and contributions are in the works, check Hondanews.com for updates.


	American Honda Vehicle Sales for April 2020
			Month-to-Date				Year-to-Date
			April 2020	April 2019	DSR** % Change	MoM % Change	April 2020	April 2019	DSR** % Change	YoY % Change
	American Honda Total		57,751	125,775	-55.8%	-54.1%	356,536	495,562	-28.8%	-28.1%
	Total Car Sales		25,610	57,452	-57.1%	-55.4%	157,455	226,535	-31.2%	-30.5%
	Total Truck Sales		32,141	68,323	-54.8%	-53.0%	199,081	269,027	-26.7%	-26.0%
	Honda	Total Car Sales	24,049	54,030	-57.2%	-55.5%	147,456	212,483	-31.3%	-30.6%
	Honda	Total Truck Sales	28,656	60,058	-54.1%	-52.3%	175,502	235,007	-26.1%	-25.3%
	Acura	Total Car Sales	1,561	3,422	-56.1%	-54.4%	9,999	14,052	-29.5%	-28.8%
	Acura	Total Truck Sales	3,485	8,265	-59.5%	-57.8%	23,579	34,020	-31.4%	-30.7%
	* Total Domestic Car Sales		22,290	46,949	-54.3%	-52.5%	138,123	183,071	-25.3%	-24.6%
		Honda Division	20,755	43,678	-54.3%	-52.5%	128,329	169,551	-25.1%	-24.3%
		Acura Division	1,535	3,271	-54.9%	-53.1%	9,794	13,520	-28.3%	-27.6%
	* Total Domestic Truck Sales		32,104	65,704	-53.0%	-51.1%	198,542	257,096	-23.5%	-22.8%
		Honda Division	28,619	57,439	-52.1%	-50.2%	174,963	223,076	-22.3%	-21.6%
		Acura Division	3,485	8,265	-59.5%	-57.8%	23,579	34,020	-31.4%	-30.7%
	Total Import Car Sales		3,320	10,503	-69.6%	-68.4%	19,332	43,464	-56.0%	-55.5%
		Honda Division	3,294	10,352	-69.4%	-68.2%	19,127	42,932	-55.9%	-55.4%
		Acura Division	26	151	-83.4%	-82.8%	205	532	-61.8%	-61.5%
	Total Import Truck Sales		37	2,619	-98.6%	-98.6%	539	11,931	-95.5%	-95.5%
		Honda Division	37	2,619	-98.6%	-98.6%	539	11,931	-95.5%	-95.5%
		Acura Division	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
MODEL BREAKOUT BY DIVISION
	Honda Division Total		52,705	114,088	-55.6%	-53.8%	322,958	447,490	-28.5%	-27.8%
		ACCORD	8,851	19,239	-55.8%	-54.0%	55,976	83,650	-33.7%	-33.1%
		CIVIC	13,410	28,436	-54.7%	-52.8%	77,354	106,621	-28.2%	-27.4%
		CLARITY	90	1,079	-92.0%	-91.7%	1,345	5,047	-73.6%	-73.4%
		CR-Z	0	1	-100.0%	-100.0%	1	2	-50.5%	-50.0%
		FIT	1,187	3,247	-64.8%	-63.4%	8,366	9,635	-14.0%	-13.2%
		INSIGHT	511	2,028	-75.8%	-74.8%	4,414	7,528	-41.9%	-41.4%

		CR-V	12,201	28,344	-58.6%	-57.0%	83,387	115,624	-28.6%	-27.9%
		HR-V	2,906	7,272	-61.6%	-60.0%	22,320	28,921	-23.6%	-22.8%
		ODYSSEY	3,933	7,482	-49.5%	-47.4%	20,323	28,779	-30.1%	-29.4%
		PASSPORT	1,594	2,907	-47.3%	-45.2%	9,427	7,721	20.9%	22.1%
		PILOT	6,562	11,399	-44.6%	-42.4%	30,460	44,356	-32.0%	-31.3%
		RIDGELINE	1,460	2,654	-47.1%	-45.0%	9,585	9,606	-1.2%	-0.2%

	Acura Division Total		5,046	11,687	-58.5%	-56.8%	33,578	48,072	-30.8%	-30.2%
		ILX	506	1,152	-57.8%	-56.1%	3,247	4,293	-25.1%	-24.4%
		NSX	5	23	-79.1%	-78.3%	39	102	-62.1%	-61.8%
		RLX / RL	26	151	-83.4%	-82.8%	205	532	-61.8%	-61.5%
		TLX	1,024	2,096	-53.0%	-51.1%	6,508	9,125	-29.4%	-28.7%

		MDX	1,725	3,339	-50.3%	-48.3%	10,666	14,122	-25.2%	-24.5%
		RDX	1,760	4,926	-65.6%	-64.3%	12,913	19,898	-35.7%	-35.1%

	Selling Days		26	25			102	101
	**** Electrified Vehicles		2,019	5,355	-63.7%	-62.3%	12,598	20,375	-38.8%	-38.2%

* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic & global sourced parts

** Daily Selling Rate

**** Electrified Vehicles equal: Total sales of Hybrid (FHEV & PHEV), EVs (BEV) and Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCV) from the Honda and Acura brands.

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Mazda Reports April Sales Results

IRVINE, Calif., May 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total April sales of 10,940 vehicles, a decrease of 44.5 percent compared to April 2019. Year-to-date sales totaled 78,610 vehicles, a decrease of 13.2 percent. With 26 selling days in April, compared to 25 the year prior, the company posted a decrease of 46.6 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.

CPO sales totaled 2,401 vehicles in April, a decrease of 53.8 percent compared to April 2019. Year-to-date CPO sales decreased 16.5 percent, with 19,052 vehicles sold.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported April sales of 1,920 vehicles, a decrease of 55.3 percent compared to April last year. Year-to-date sales decreased 27.6 percent, with 14,842 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

	April	April	YOY %	% MTD	April	April	YOY %	% MTD
	2020	2019	Change	DSR	2020	2019	Change	DSR

Mazda3	1,492	4,351	(65.7)%	(67.0)%	9,610	19,566	(50.9)%	(51.4)%
Mazda6	746	2,340	(68.1)%	(69.3)%	5,252	9,261	(43.3)%	(43.8)%
MX-5 Miata	552	782	(29.4)%	(32.1)%	2,252	2,312	(2.6)%	(3.6)%
CX-3	363	1,019	(64.4)%	(65.7)%	2,915	4,272	(31.8)%	(32.4)%
CX-30	1,483	0			9,847	0
CX-5	5,220	9,592	(45.6)%	(47.7)%	40,431	47,088	(14.1)%	(15.0)%
CX-9	1,084	1,618	(33.0)%	(35.6)%	8,303	8,036	3.3%	2.3%


CARS	2,790	7,473	(62.7)%	(64.1)%	17,114	31,139	(45.0)%	(45.6)%
TRUCKS	8,150	12,229	(33.4)%	(35.9)%	61,496	59,396	3.5%	2.5%

TOTAL	10,940	19,702	(44.5)%	(46.6)%	78,610	90,535	(13.2)%	(14.0)%


*Selling Days	26	25			102	101

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Video: Acura Pro Drivers Swap Race Cars at Sebring Test

TORRANCE, California, April 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Championship-winning Acura-powered drivers Ricky Taylor and Trent Hindman are no strangers to high-tech, high-performance Acura racing machines, but neither had driven the other’s class of IMSA race car. With a shared desire to try different equipment, each racer made the most of a unique opportunity to swap seats in the Acura ARX-05 DPi and Acura NSX GT3 Evo. Their…

In early February, before social distancing guidelines went into effect, the two Acura Motorsports champions met at the famed Sebring International Raceway and climbed behind the wheel to drive a mile (or several) in the other’s race shoes. Taylor normally pilots the Acura Team Penske ARX-05 in the IMSA Daytona Prototype class, while Hindman races the Acura NSX GT3 Evo in the IMSA GTD class for Meyer Shank Racing. Both drivers led their teams to class championships in the 2019 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar season.

Race Car Highlights

The differences between the two cars are stark. The NSX GT3 Evo is based on the production NSX supercar, sharing more than 80 percent of its underlying component parts, including the engine block, turbochargers and multi-material space frame. The Acura ARX-05, on the other hand, is a purpose-built race car constructed of lightweight carbon fiber, capable of generating 3,000 lbs. of downforce and powered by a 600-horsepower twin-turbocharged V6 based on the production J35-series engine found in the Acura MDX, TLX and RLX. While vastly different in terms of speed and capability, the two race cars share a track during most of the IMSA season, with DPi cars regularly passing the GT3 machines during races.

Acura Race Car Specs

	Acura ARX-05	Acura NSX GT3 Evo
Chassis	Oreca 07	Multi-material Space Frame (production based)
Engine	3.5-liter twin-turbo 60-degree V6 (production based)	3.5-liter twin-turbo 75-degree V6 (production based)
Horsepower	600*	550*
Transmission	Xtrac 6-speed sequential	Xtrac 6-speed sequential
Brakes	AP Racing Carbon Rotors No ABS*	Brembo Iron Rotors BOSCH Motorsports ABS*
Qualifying Lap Time (Sebring, 2019)	1:45.865	1:59.917 [Pole Position]
No. of Laps Completed (Sebring, 2019)	348	320
Top Speed (Sebring back straight)	175 mph	160 mph
Braking (longitudinal) G	3.5-4 G	2-2.5 G
Cornering (lateral) G	3.5-4 G	2-3 G
Race Weight	2,050 lbs. (930 kg)*	2,822 lbs. (1280 kg)*
Downforce	3,000 lbf @ 150 mph	1,900 lbf @ 150 mph
Enough downforce to drive upside down at speed?	Yes	No

*Per series regulations

About Ricky Taylor

One of the most accomplished sports car racers in recent history, 31-year-old Ricky Taylor joined Acura Team Penske in 2018. Taylor started his career in karts, then moved to single-seat racing, winning the Skip Barber Southern Series in 2006, and the Skip Barber National Series in 2007, before moving to prototype racing in 2008. Taylor’s accomplishments include an IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (2017) and 20 career victories in his 12 seasons of prototype racing. He’s also competed at some of the biggest races in the world, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans and earned victories in the Rolex 24 at Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring, Petit Le Mans and Long Beach Grand Prix. Taylor’s performance in the 2019 IMSA season contributed to a Manufacturers’ championship for Acura, and a Team championship for Acura Team Penske.

About Trent Hindman

At 24 years old, Trent Hindman has already enjoyed an enviable racing career, beginning at age eight racing karts at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park and eventually winning the national karting championship in 2008. In 2009 he switched to formula cars, coming in fifth in the 2012 USF2000 championship. From there, Hindman graduated to sports car racing, and in 2014, became the youngest driver to win a Michelin Pilot Challenge championship at just 19-years old. Hindman joined Meyer Shank Racing (MSR) for three races in 2018, earning second-place finishes in the 24 Hours of Daytona and at Petit Le Mans. Completing the full 2019 season with MSR, Hindman and his co-driver Mario Farnbacher secured the GTD-class Team and Drivers’ championships.

IMSA WeatherTech Series Driver Highlights

	Ricky Taylor	Trent Hindman
Team	Acura Team Penske	Meyer Shank Racing
Vehicle	#7 Acura ARX-05	#86 NSX GT3 Evo
DPi Class Hours	350	0
GTD Class Hours	0	200
Year of Birth	1989	1995
Debut Season	2014	2017
Race Starts	62	16
Podiums	30	8
Poles	11	3
Wins	13	1
Championships	1 (2017)	1 (2019)

About Acura

Acura is a leading automotive luxury nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to evocative styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The Acura lineup features six distinctive models – the RLX premium luxury sedan, the TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX sport sedan, the five-passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, the seven-passenger Acura MDX, America’s all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV, and the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar.

Five of the six Acura models sold in North America are made in central Ohio, using domestic and globally-sourced parts, including the ILX and TLX luxury sports sedans (Marysville Auto Plant), the RDX and MDX luxury SUVs (East Liberty Auto Plant) and the Acura NSX supercar, which is built to order at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio.

Additional media information including pricing, features & specifications and high-resolution photography is available at AcuraNews.com. Consumer information is available at Acura.com. Click here to follow Acura on our social media channels.

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Toyota’s Community Service Announcement Targets Hardest Hit Communities In Fight Against COVID-19

PLANO, Texas, April 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the lives of millions of Americans from rural towns to cities, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) has created a Community Service Announcement (CSA) to bring awareness and credible information to the African American and Hispanic communities around the country which are among the hardest hit by the virus.

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Titled #UsAgainstCOVID, the CSA, featuring a number of high-profile African American and Hispanic celebrities including Anthony Anderson, Cedric The Entertainer and Lupita Infante, aims to help these affected communities understand the risks, share steps on how to avoid contracting the virus and direct them to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) web site for more information.

«With the aim of giving back to the American communities in which we operate, we partnered with high-profile celebrities to bring an important prevention message to communities of color that have been disproportionately impacted by this deadly virus,» said Chris Reynolds, chief administrative officer, Manufacturing and Corporate Resources for TMNA. «We moved quickly to make this CSA and are hopeful it will make a meaningful impact in the communities hardest hit by the COVID pandemic. We’re all in this together and we must work together to regain the health of our country, no matter where we live.»

The CSA debuted on BET’s social channels during their Saving Our Selves (S.O.S.): A BET COVID-19 Relief Fund Effort broadcast last evening and will continue to run on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and other digital channels through May 6. This CSA includes videos in 60-second and 30-second formats in both English and Spanish.

According to CDC data, African Americans were hospitalized at higher rates than whites for COVID-19. Several states also released their own data showing that African Americans are dying at disproportional rates from COVID-19. And in some major cities, more Hispanics per capita are succumbing to the illness than any other ethnic group.

[source: https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2020/minority-communities-covid-19.html]

CDC guidelines on how to protect yourself as well as others are available on the CDC’s site at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus

For more on how Toyota is responding to the pandemic and for a complete list of actions and donations click on the following link: https://pressroom.toyota.com/toyota-we-are-here-for-you-toyotas-response-to-the-covid-19-crisis/

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 2.7 million cars and trucks (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.

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Victor Vanov, 859.801.2592

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NHL Player Gaming Challenge™ Presented By Honda Puts NHL Players’ Virtual Hockey Skills To The Test

NEW YORK, April 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In coordination with ESL Gaming, the National Hockey League (NHL) today announced the first-ever NHL Player Gaming Challenge™ presented by Honda – the NHL’s Official Automotive Partner featuring NHL players representing all 31 Clubs. In addition, the NHL’s newest franchise, NHL Seattle, will take part in the League’s latest #HockeyAtHome initiative. Over the course of four weeks, beginning April 30, each Club will be represented by one or two current players and featured in a one-time matchup against another Club. Weekly matchups, storylines and broadcast details will be revealed at the beginning of each week. This League esports activation in EA SPORTS™ NHL®20 is a fun and unique way to engage hockey and gaming fans and is supported by the National Hockey League Players’ Association.

The National Hockey League Foundation and Electronic Arts will donate a combined $100,000 in support of the CDC Foundation’s COVID-19 relief efforts. The CDC Foundation is an independent nonprofit that helps the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives, including during the COVID-19 response. Click here to join the cause.

The impressive lineup of confirmed player talent for the NHL Player Gaming Challenge™ presented by Honda includes Brady Tkachuk of the Ottawa Senators taking on his brother Matthew, who plays for the Calgary Flames. The All-Star brothers will be joined by teammates Jake DeBrusk and Charlie McAvoy of the Boston Bruins, Evander Kane of the San Jose Sharks, Evgeny Kuznetsov of the Washington Capitals, Alex DeBrincat of the Chicago Blackhawks, Tyler Johnson of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Darnell Nurse of the Edmonton Oilers, as well as avid gamers Zach Hyman of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Filip Forsberg of the Nashville Predators. NHL Seattle, which begins play in 2021-22, will be represented by Seattle Seahawks tight end Luke Willson, who played hockey while growing up in LaSalle, Ont.

Beginning Thursday, April 30, Los Angeles Kings TV play-by-play announcer Alex Faust will host the series of weekly matchups, which will be released on Thursdays and Saturdays. NBC Sports will air the first series of games, including Calgary vs. Ottawa and Columbus vs. Winnipeg, beginning at 5 p.m. ET on NBCSN as part of its Hockey Happy Hour programming. Sportsnet will air select episodes on Sportsnet ONE over four consecutive weeks, starting Friday, May 1 at 4 p.m. ET with all matches made available on Sportsnet.ca and Sportsnet NOW. All matches will also air within NHL Network’s on-air programming or its Twitch channel.

All featured matches also will be streamed on the NHL’s social platforms: Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook Premiere and NHL.com. Hockey and gaming fans can follow along using the hashtag #HockeyAtHome.

«Over the past several weeks, the NHL, its Clubs and player community have been very active with gaming initiatives in an effort to connect with fans while social distancing – such as charity tournaments, simulated games and nightly streams,» said Chris Golier, NHL Vice President of Business Development and Innovation. «The NHL Player Gaming Challenge presented by Honda will take gaming to another level. We know how competitive our players are, and coupled with the interaction between players, these series of competitions will be extremely fun to watch.»

The NHL Player Gaming Challenge™ presented by Honda reminds fans to stay safe, stay home and play together. With NHL Players streaming from the comfort of their homes, fans will get a taste of how some of their favorite players are keeping their hockey skills sharp and handling the pause of the 2019-20 NHL® season. ESL Gaming, a leader in esports, is providing the production, creative direction, and logistical guidance for the event. All matches will be played using Sony PS4 gaming consoles.

Honda, the NHL’s Official Automotive Partner in the United States and Canada, has supported the League’s esports initiatives since the inception of the NHL Gaming World Championship™ in 2018.

«Even without live hockey competition, Honda is committed to keeping fans engaged by supporting NHL programming during the 2019-20 season pause,» said Meliza Humphrey, Manager of Honda Automobile Advertising at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. «We know this is a difficult time for many people including our dedicated NHL hockey fans and we are pleased to help provide access to NHL players and matchups in this virtual environment while supporting COVID-19 relief efforts.»

As the NHL community continues to practice social distancing and take all necessary precautions during this time, the League will continue to help fans stay connected to players and the game by providing access to unique content and archived games. NHL Pause Binge™ aggregates NHL video, editorial and digital content available on NHL.com, the NHL app and across the NHL’s social channels.

SCHEDULED PARTICIPANTS IN NHL PLAYER GAMING CHALLENGE™ PRESENTED BY HONDA:

Anaheim Ducks: Cam Fowler
Arizona Coyotes: Conor Garland, Clayton Keller
Boston Bruins: Jake DeBrusk, Charlie McAvoy
Buffalo Sabres: Brandon Montour
Calgary Flames: Noah Hanifin, Matthew Tkachuk
Carolina Hurricanes: Warren Foegele
Chicago Blackhawks: Drake Caggiula, Alex DeBrincat
Columbus Blue Jackets: Elvis Merzlikins, Zach Werenski
Colorado Avalanche: J.T. Compher
Dallas Stars: Stephen Johns, Jamie Oleksiak
Detroit Redwings: Madison Bowey, Anthony Mantha
Edmonton Oilers: Caleb Jones, Darnell Nurse
Florida Panthers: Jonathan Huberdeau
Los Angeles Kings: Michael Amadio, Blake Lizotte
Minnesota Wild: Devan Dubnyk, Jordan Greenway
Montreal Canadiens: Victor Mete, Nick Suzuki
Nashville Predators: Filip Forsberg
New Jersey Devils: Mackenzie Blackwood
New York Islanders: Matt Martin
New York Rangers: Chris Kreider
NHL Seattle: Luke Willson, Seattle Seahawks (NFL)
Ottawa Senators: Brady Tkachuk, Chris Tierney
Philadelphia Flyers: James van Riemsdyk
Pittsburgh Penguins: Zach Aston-Reese, Bryan Rust
San Jose Sharks: Evander Kane, Marcus Sorensen
St Louis Blues: Colton Parayko, Robert Thomas
Tampa Bay Lightning: Tyler Johnson
Toronto Maple Leafs: Zach Hyman
Vancouver Canucks: Thatcher Demko, Adam Gaudette Vegas
Golden Knights: Ryan Reaves, Alex Tuch
Washington Capitals: Evgeny Kuznetsov
Winnipeg Jets: Anthony Bitetto, Kyle Connor

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Kia Motors Producing Protective Face Shields At U.S. Manufacturing Plant For Use By Healthcare Workers Across The Country

IRVINE, Calif., April 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In response to a nationwide shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Kia Motors today announced that production of face shields¹ has begun at its manufacturing plant in West Point, Georgia. Initial donations of medical use face shields assembled at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) will be made in Georgia, <span…

With a monthly capacity of 200,000 units, the face shields are being assembled by paid volunteers from KMMG, which has implemented a series of safety measures to protect team members, including: conducting temperature scans, providing face masks and gloves, and staggering work stations. Materials are being sourced from vendors such as 3-Dimensional Services Group, a Michigan-based rapid response manufacturer supporting prototype and low volume production applications that has partnered with Kia to provide components used in the assembly of the face shields.

«Giving back in meaningful ways is a key component of Kia Motors’ ‘Give It Everything’ strategy in the U.S. Our Accelerate the Good program identifies areas where Kia can make the biggest impact and we are proud to lend our manufacturing capabilities and talents to produce face shields that will protect America’s courageous healthcare workers,» said Sean Yoon, president and CEO, Kia Motors North America. «Kia is driven by an unstoppable spirit to take on and overcome challenges, and the world-class team members at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia have come together in support of those who are giving it everything on the frontlines of the pandemic.»

Face shield production is the latest expansion of Kia’s Accelerate the Good program following the company’s pledge to donate a total of $1 million to non-profit partners that assist homeless youth nationwide, including Covenant House, StandUp for Kids and Family Promise. Kia’s donation will help provide much needed shelter and care to help fight the spread of COVID-19. Earlier, Kia donated N95 masks and gloves to medical facilities throughout Orange County, California, where the brand’s U.S. headquarters is located. The comprehensive Accelerate the Good program also includes various programs for new and existing customers facing uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as:

New customers – a range of programs to help ease the financial burden, including up to 120-day payment deferrals and 0%, 75-month financing on a many of Kia’s most popular models.
Existing customers – a range of service care initiatives, including concierge vehicle collection and delivery services, and 0% APR financing available for 90 days on service and maintenance at many dealers. Additionally, the Kia Promise warranty coverage extension program eases concerns experienced by some owners who may not be able to bring their vehicles to a Kia dealership for repairs due to COVID-19 but have warranties that are expiring.
Existing customers with Kia Motors Finance – for those experiencing payment difficulties due to COVID-19, options are available to defer payments or temporarily extend leases.

Kia will continue to look for ways to best utilize its resources and support its valued customers and communities during this time.

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America has been the highest ranked mass market brand in initial quality for five consecutive years according to J.D. Power², and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands by Interbrand. Kia serves as the «Official Automotive Partner» of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

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About 3-Dimensional Services Group

The 3-Dimensional Services Group, consisting of 3-Dimensional Services, Urgent Plastic Services, Urgent Design & Manufacturing, 3-Dimensional Services-Europe and Michigan Integrated Technologies, has earned a reputation for building functional prototype parts and producing low-volume production parts 50 to 70% faster than conventional shops.

*The Telluride, Sorento and Optima (excluding Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

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¹ This product’s use has been limitedly approved by the FDA under an Emergency Use Authorization for use by healthcare providers as personal protective equipment. Use of this product is only authorized during the COVID-19 state of emergency or until FDA otherwise revokes this authorization.

² Kia received the lowest rate of reported problems among mass market brands in the J.D. Power 2015-19 U.S. Initial Quality Studies of new vehicle owners’ experiences with their own vehicle after 90 days of ownership. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details.

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Mazda Honors Healthcare Heroes With New Essential Car Care Program

IRVINE, California, April 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) announced it will provide free standard oil changes and enhanced cleaning services for U.S. healthcare workers at participating dealers nationwide. This program, which begins on April 16, is not limited to Mazda owners and is available for most makes and models from other manufacturers. The Essential Car Care program, developed in partnership with the Mazda dealer…

«Supporting the communities where we live and work is rooted deeply in Mazda’s 100-year history. We are honored to give back to those dedicated to saving lives during this pandemic,» MNAO President Jeff Guyton said. «We understand the important role vehicles play in people’s lives, and by partnering with our dealer network, we hope to make a meaningful impact in communities around the country.»

Inspired by Mazda dealers who implemented similar programs for healthcare workers locally, Mazda quickly developed a nationwide plan to partner with its dealer network to invest in this initiative honoring healthcare heroes across the U.S.

«Mazda dealers prioritize giving back to the communities in which they operate,» Jim McDonald, Mazda National Dealer Advisory Council Chairman said. «In this challenging time, we want to do what we can to support our local healthcare workers. We deeply appreciate all they have done and will continue to do in the fight against COVID-19.»

In order to help ensure the safety of healthcare workers and service employees, dealers participating in the Essential Car Care initiative have committed to enhanced vehicle cleaning of high-touch interior and exterior surfaces using Mazda and EPA-approved cleansers. Mazda has also encouraged dealers to continue following the recommendations from the CDC and local public health and government officials, along with workplace personal hygiene practices to help ensure the safety of everyone in the service areas.

Details on the Essential Car Care initiative can be found on Inside Mazda.

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. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

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Mazda Honors Healthcare Heroes With New Essential Car Care Program

Details on the Essential Car Care initiative can be found on Inside Mazda.

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. 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.

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Mazda Honors Healthcare Heroes With New Essential Car Care Program

Details on the Essential Car Care initiative can be found on Inside Mazda.

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. 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.

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Keep Maintaining Your Vehicle Even If It Sits Idle

BETHESDA, Md., April 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With a majority of vehicle owners living in areas of the country that have stay-at-home orders, many vehicles may be sitting idle for days or weeks at a time. The non-profit Car Care Council recommends starting your car at least once a week and keeping up with routine auto care to help prevent potential maintenance issues.

«Just as it is recommended that people stay active during this time of social distancing, your car should get some activity as well,» said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. «If your vehicle sits idle for too long, the battery could die, the tires can develop flat spots and the engine oil may start to deteriorate. Just a short solo drive once a week and a little car care will keep your car running efficiently and safely.»

When starting your car weekly, let it run for at least five minutes. If the vehicle is started in a garage, make sure the garage door is open and there is plenty of ventilation. In addition, the Car Care Council suggests monitoring the following areas of your vehicle if it sits idle for long periods of time.

Battery – Today’s vehicles have several computers that are always in operation, so if a car sits too long without recharging, the battery could die within a couple of weeks.

Tires – Maintain proper tire pressure to improve vehicle performance and gas mileage. Doing so is also important for vehicle safety. Checking the tire pressure frequently is more important if the car is parked for long periods of time. Vehicles that sit idle too long can develop flat spots, so taking a brief drive every once in a while will help prevent bald spots, and recharge the battery, too.

Fuel – Today’s modern fuel systems help preserve the life of the gas in your tank and also prevent fuel oxidation. Keeping a full tank of gas helps limit gas-tank condensation. If you are still concerned about the gas in your tank going bad, a fuel stabilizer may help extend the life of your fuel.

Oil – If a car sits too long, the oil can deteriorate, so continue to change the oil at the proper time intervals, even if you are not driving your normal mileage. It is always best to check the owner’s manual for the maximum time you should wait between oil changes.

Brakes – If a car sits idle, rust can start to form on the brake rotors, especially if the car is parked outside. Driving your car at least once a week will help prevent rust buildup.

Cleaning – Removing the grime and sediment that builds up on the outside of your car helps prevent rust, and cleaning the interior is important, too. Wipe down the dashboard, steering wheel, cup holders, door handles, vents and console with a quality, all-purpose automotive cleaner that will help disinfect the interior areas of your vehicle.

For more helpful information about maintaining your vehicle for safety, dependability and value, visit www.carcare.org/car-care-guide to order the Car Care Council’s free 80-page Car Care Guide.

About the Car Care Council
The non-profit Car Care Council is the source of information for the «Be Car Care Aware» consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers. For the latest car care news, visit the council’s online media room at http://media.carcare.org. To order a free copy of the popular Car Care Guide, visit the council’s consumer education website at www.carcare.org.

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