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PLANO, Texas, July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Turning 37 can be a tough transition for some, but for the Toyota Camry, it’s a celebratory marker for this landmark model’s largest, most diverse lineup ever. The first-ever XSE Hybrid grade combines the Camry’s most fuel-efficient powertrain with its highest expression of the sport and luxury blend. All 2021 Camry models debut Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+, the automaker’s newest version of the groundbreaking driver assist technology suite that includes automatic emergency braking.

All Camry models for 2021 also get an added dose of tech and luxury with a new floating multimedia screen in 7-inch or 9-inch sizes, plus a new herringbone seat pattern on the XLE grade. Capping off the long list of enhancements, restyled front ends lend greater distinction among Camry grades.

This expansion for 2021 follows a year in which Camry added an all-wheel drive option and its first-ever TRD performance model. The «L» grade has been discontinued for 2021. The LE now becomes the point of entry for the model line.

All told, the 2021 Camry offers 17 different choices in the midsize sedan segment today. Those choices include:

• Three V6 grades – XLE, XSE and TRD
• Five 4-cyl. FWD grades – LE, XLE, SE, SE Nightshade, XSE
• Five 4-cyl. AWD grades – LE, XLE, SE, SE Nightshade, XSE
• Four hybrid grades – LE, XLE, SE, XSE (new)

The wide array of choices plus Camry’s alluring, coupe-inspired design and renowned Toyota quality and value are reasons why Camry maintains leadership in the mid-size sedan category. Camry holds its status as America’s favorite midsize sedan for 18 years running and, as well, is one of the longest-running nameplates in the auto industry.

Bold New Look Up Front

A new look up front distinguishes the comfort-oriented LE and XLE grades from the sport-oriented SE and XSE for 2021. A new front fascia for the Camry LE and XLE grades shows a more defined lower intake area. The gas version of the LE grade also debuts a new 17-inch alloy wheel design, while the XLE features a redesigned 18-inch alloy wheel. The SE and XSE grades show off a bolder redesigned lower fascia shape featuring a honeycomb style grille and side vent inserts, plus new side vent accents.

Accentuating the revised design, the 2021 Camry augments its exterior paint palette with new Blueprint replacing Blue Streak Metallic and a new, exclusive color for the Camry TRD, Ice Edge with a two-tone Midnight Black Metallic roof. The XSE grades now offer the two-tone Supersonic Red with Midnight Black Metallic roof combination.

The performance-tuned Camry TRD, which debuted for 2020, keeps its exclusive, aero-enhanced design. The 2021 Camry TRD now comes standard with Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, plus heated exterior mirrors. Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert are now standalone options on LE, SE and SE Nightshade grades. XSE and XLE grades already have those features as standard.

Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+

Toyota is a pioneering force in the adoption of Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) ever since it made the advanced safety features standard across many of its model lineup for 2017, five years ahead of the voluntary commitment by many OEMs with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to make it standard on virtually all light vehicles. For 2021, the Camry is the first Toyota model to include TSS 2.5+, the next phase in Toyota’s evolution of safety systems. A number of functions that are part of the Toyota Safety Sense have been enhanced.

For starters, the Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), features multiple enhancements. By enhancing the system capabilities, it is now possible for the system to help detect not only the vehicle ahead but also a preceding bicyclist in daytime and even a preceding pedestrian in low-light conditions. TSS 2.5+ also enhances the PCS w/PD system with intersection support. At intersections, the system may detect an oncoming vehicle or pedestrian when performing a left-hand turn and may provide audio/visual alerts and automatic braking in certain conditions. Additional PCS functions include emergency steering assist, which is designed to stabilize the driver’s emergency steering maneuvers within their lane while avoiding a preceding pedestrian, bicyclist or vehicle.

Camrys that come equipped with Full-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), which can activate the feature above 30 mph, have a system designed to perform vehicle-to-vehicle distance controls down to 0 mph and resume from a stop. DRCC also includes a new feature that allows for smoother overtaking of slower vehicles. If traveling behind a vehicle traveling slower than the preset speed, once the driver engages the turn signal with steering input the system will provide an initial increase in acceleration in preparation for changing lanes; after changing lanes, the vehicle will continue acceleration until it reaches the preset driving speed.

Lane Departure Alert is designed to help notify the driver via steering wheel vibrations or audible alert if it senses the vehicle is leaving the lane without engaging a turn signal. When DRCC is set and engaged, Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) is designed to assist the driver by providing a slight steering force to help center the vehicle in its lane using visible lane markers or a preceding vehicle.

Additional TSS 2.5+ features include Automatic High Beams, which detects preceding or oncoming vehicles and automatically switches between high beam and low beam headlights. Road Sign Assist (RSA), which is designed to recognize certain road sign information using a forward-facing camera and display them on the multi-information display (MID). With DRCC engaged and activated, RSA can also adjust speed up to the posted speed limit if driving slower or down to the posted speed limit if driving faster than posted.

Toyota’s Rear Seat Reminder will come standard on all 2021 Camrys. The feature notes whether a rear door was opened within 10 minutes of the vehicle being turned on, or at any time after the vehicle has been turned on, with a reminder message in the instrument cluster after the engine is turned off, accompanied by multitone chimes. The 2021 Camry is the second Toyota to feature Rear Seat Reminder, as it already comes standard on the 2020 Toyota Highlander.

In addition to the TSS 2.5+ system, to help Camry drivers change lanes with confidence, Blind Spot Monitor is designed to help detect and warn you of vehicles approaching or positioned in the adjacent lanes. Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) can offer added peace of mind by helping to detect vehicles approaching from either side while backing out and alerting you with a visual and audible warning. These features come standard on XLE and XSE grades and are available on certain LE and SE grades.

Camry All-Wheel Drive is Smarter All-Wheel Drive

The all-wheel drive option that Camry debuted for 2020 is projected to account for about 15 percent of Camry’s 2021 sales. The Toyota-developed Dynamic Torque Control AWD system is available as a standalone option for the four-cylinder LE, XLE, SE, SE Nightshade and XSE grades. Notably, the Camry AWD is a North America-only model developed in the U.S. and assembled exclusively at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky. Camry AWD uses the high-efficiency 2.5-liter Dynamic Force four-cylinder engine teamed with an eight-speed Direct-Shift automatic transmission.

Dynamic Torque Control AWD provides effective traction for inclement and slippery weather while minimizing AWD’s typical drag on fuel economy. The system can direct up to 50 percent of engine torque to the rear wheels, in response to acceleration from a start or slippage at the front wheels.

When AWD isn’t needed, the electromagnetic controlled coupling on the rear drive axle can disengage the propeller shaft to prioritize fuel efficiency. The AWD is designed to re-engage in an instant when needed and its operation is transparent to the driver and passengers.

The addition of AWD does not affect passenger space, trunk room, ride comfort, cabin quietness or vehicle agility. Inside, the car has the same rear seat hip point height as the Camry Hybrid.

The transformation to AWD adds just 165 lbs. (LE grade; other grade weights vary) over FWD versions. The suspension tuning, wheels, and tires differentiating the Camry model grades carry over to the AWD versions. That means, for example, the Camry XSE grade features the same sport-tuned suspension and 19-inch wheels in both FWD and AWD versions.

All AWD grades offer an optional Cold-Weather Package, which adds heated seats and mirrors on the LE; heated seats, mirrors and steering wheel on the SE; and heated steering wheel on the XLE and XSE, as heated seats and mirrors are already standard on those grades. All other standard and optional features are shared with the Camry FWD model grades. For 2021, The Cold Weather Package will now be a standalone option for FWD and Hybrid grades as well.

Camry TRD: Track-Tuned, Road-Refined

Initially, the «TRD» identifier for Toyota Racing Development was seen only on off-road toughened Toyota trucks and SUVs. Yet, TRD has been deeply involved with all facets of Toyota motorsports for more than 40 years, with a trophy case full from victories in rallying, IMSA® GTO and GTP® road racing, NASCAR®, and NHRA® Funny Car racing.

The sophisticated, high-strength TNGA-K platform that underpins the Camry was like an open invitation for TRD to rev up the sedan’s performance. The result was the first-ever Camry TRD performance model for 2020, and this road-tamer continues for 2021 with upgraded standard features, including Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert. The JBL Premium Audio system is now an option on Camry TRD just as it is on other grades.

The Camry TRD is equipped exclusively with a direct-injected, 301-horsepower DOHC 3.5-liter V-6 teamed with the Direct-Shift eight-speed automatic transmission featuring sport mode and paddle shifters. A specially-tuned TRD cat-back dual exhaust system conveys a throatier idle and acceleration tone.

The TRD Look + Function

The aerodynamic body kit, which includes a front splitter, side aero skirts, trunk lid spoiler, and rear diffuser, not only adds a track-ready look but also improves high speed vehicle stability. Camry TRD wears a gloss black front grille with a sport mesh insert and black exterior badging.

Distinctive red pinstriping, red painted brake calipers, red TRD badging and polished stainless steel TRD exhaust tips complete the road-hungry look. The 2021 Camry TRD is available in solid Midnight Black Metallic, or in two-tone schemes featuring new Ice Edge or Wind Chill Pearl with a Midnight Black Metallic roof.

In the cabin, the TRD treatment outfits the Camry with Black Sport SofTex®-trimmed front seats with red accents and red-stitched TRD embroidered headrests. The leather-wrapped steering wheel also has red stitching, and even the seatbelts are red. A shift knob with an embossed TRD logo, along with unique TRD floor and trunk mats, and a unique TRD meter with red-illuminated accents and multi-information display (MID) start-up animation complete the cabin upgrades.

TRD Handling Thrills

TRD engineers developed this special Camry’s dynamic characteristics through extensive testing at Toyota Arizona Proving Ground, TMC Higashi-Fuji Proving Ground (Japan), and MotorSport Ranch (Texas). Chassis enhancements abound, including thicker underbody braces that increase torsional rigidity.

The TRD-tuned suspension lowers Camry by 0.6 inches for a reduced center of gravity and more aggressive stance. Stiffer coil springs and sway bars increase roll stiffness by 44 percent in the front and 67 percent in the rear. A unique set of TRD shock absorbers, 19 x 8.5-inch matte-black alloy wheels, and optional Bridgestone Potenza 235/40R19 summer tires complete a chassis package that improves body control, handling agility and steering precision.

The Camry TRD’s front brakes are larger with 12.9-inch diameter rotors and dual-piston calipers, compared to 12.0-inch rotors and single piston calipers on the Camry XSE grade. Brake performance is tuned to provide more direct feedback.

Foundation for Agility and Ride Comfort

Extensive use of high-tensile-strength steel in the TNGA-K platform, along with innovative fastening methods including laser screw welding and advanced adhesives, give Camry its rock-solid feeling on the road. Optimally tuned MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension endow the Camry with a ride-handling balance befitting luxury vehicles. (SE and XSE grades have sport-tuned springs and shocks.)

Camry has long been renowned for quietness in its class, and the current-generation model improved on that by incorporating noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) countermeasures previously found exclusively on luxury models. Extensive sound absorbing insulation includes foam or vibration-dampening materials throughout the vehicle, along with a thicker dash silencer mat across the entire firewall section. A special vibration-damping coating is applied over a wider area of the underfloor, and noise-proofing material encompasses more surface area under the headliner.

Striking Yet Elegant Cabin

The Camry relays information to the driver via three available displays. New for 2021, a floating 7- or 9-inch central touch-screen display, like that of the new-generation Toyota RAV4, combines audio and navigation. Customizable features and smart phone-like touch screen icons ensure familiar and convenient operation.

For even greater functionality, Camry also offers an available 7-inch multi-information display within the instrument cluster. Available on XLE and XSE, a 10-inch color Head-Up Display (HUD) projects vital information, including speed and turn-by-turn navigation directions, onto the lower portion of the windshield.

The Camry’s interior melds functionality, elegant styling, and impeccable craftsmanship. The dash design gives the driver a sporty cockpit-type feel while treating both the driver and the front passenger to expansive outward visibility. A sweeping character line flows down from the instrument cluster and bisects the center console waterfall.

Surfaces throughout the cabin employ soft-touch premium materials. New interior trim for 2021 in all grades gives a sophisticated, higher-tech look with linear dark, wood inlay or patterned metal depending on the model grade.

Long-distance seat comfort, a Camry hallmark, has been combined with ratcheted seat design for 2021. Exquisite stitching on the front- and rear-seat surfaces, one example of the high level of craftsmanship, is found throughout the vehicle. New for 2021, the XLE grade features a luxurious looking textured herringbone seat pattern. Ventilated front seats are available on the XLE and XSE.

Interior color choices, depending on exterior color, include Ash, Macadamia, or Black. The sport-oriented XSE grade also offers an exclusive Cockpit Red interior for a touch of exotic sports car flavor.

High Power, High Efficiency, Low Cost of Operation

The 2021 Camry offers a choice of three powertrains: 2.5-liter Dynamic Force four-cylinder, 3.5-liter V-6 and next-generation Toyota Hybrid System (THS II). The Dynamic Force 2.5-liter engine is a strong but smooth operator, yielding an impressive 203 hp at 6,600 rpm and 184 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 5,000 rpm (206 hp and 186 lb.-ft. for XSE grade, which uses a dual-outlet exhaust). Most AWD grades have 202 hp, while the Camry XSE AWD grade has 205 hp with dual exhaust.

The Camry’s four-cylinder engine uses a very high compression ratio (13:1) and Toyota’s innovative D-4S fuel injection, which employs both direct injection and additional port injectors. The engine is chock-full of Toyota’s most advanced technologies, including Dual VVT-i with VVT-iE (Variable Valve Timing intelligent system by Electric motor) and laser-clad valve seats. A variable cooling system, variable oil pump and a cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system all contribute to the engine’s high thermal efficiency and outstanding fuel economy.

Genuine V-6 Performance at a High Level

The 2021 Toyota Camry is one of the few midsize sedans to still offer a V-6 engine, and this one is a gem. The 24-valve, DOHC 3.5-liter engine is equipped with the D-4S direct injection system, along with a specially-developed VVT-iW (Variable Valve Timing-intelligent Wide) variable valve timing system for the intake, with VVT-i on the exhaust. The VVT-iW system can switch the engine to the Atkinson cycle, which reduces pumping losses by delayed closing of the intake valves. The bottom line: it goes fast but sips gas.

Output is outstanding, with 301 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 267 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 4,700 rpm.

Direct Shift 8-speed Automatic

In all Camry gas grades, both the 2.5-liter engine and the 3.5-liter V-6 are teamed with the Direct Shift eight-speed automatic transmission that delivers satisfyingly crisp-yet-smooth, quick-shifting to deliver an exemplary blend of performance and refinement. Close mid-range ratios improve passing performance, while the wide range of torque converter lock-up yields for a more direct driving feel while contributing to enhanced fuel efficiency. Control logic optimizes precise matching of engine torque on downshifts for smoother transitions.

Toyota Hybrid System

The Camry Hybrid powertrain is the most efficient and powerful offered since the Hybrid debuted for 2007. The super-efficient Toyota Hybrid System (THS II) combines the output of the 2.5-liter Dynamic Force four-cylinder engine and an electric motor (MG1), while using that motor and a second motor (MG2) for hybrid battery charging. In the Hybrid, the gas engine employs an even higher 14:1 compression ratio and is tuned to produce 176 hp and 163 lb.-ft. of torque.  Paired with the 118 hp electric motor, the total Hybrid system net output is 208 hp.

The hybrid system, however, gives the Camry Hybrid performance similar to the four-cylinder gas version. Sequential Shiftmatic technology allows the driver to «shift» the electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT). It mimics a quick-shifting 6-speed automatic transmission via paddle shifters (on SE and XSE grades) or with the console-mounted shift lever.

The Lithium-ion (Li-ion) hybrid battery pack is installed beneath the rear seat and does not reduce passenger room or trunk capacity. The battery’s position also contributes to a lower center of gravity.  Along with the traditional Camry Hybrid NORMAL, ECO and EV drive system modes, a SPORT mode allows for an increase in power from the hybrid system for improved acceleration response relative to throttle pedal input.

The clever Auto Glide Control (AGC) feature helps to enhance fuel efficiency by calculating efficient coasting logic. AGC can be activated only when the vehicle is being operated in the ECO drive mode. When activated, AGC limits the loss of vehicle speed through engine braking, acting more like a neutral gear to allow longer coasting. An AGC indicator light illuminates on the multi-information display when AGC is in operation to alert the driver of reduced engine braking.

Toyota Audio

The base Toyota Audio system for 2021 gains a new, dramatic looking and easy-to-use 7-in. floating touch screen display. The system features Android Auto™, Apple CarPlay® and Amazon Alexa® compatibility. The full-featured system includes AM/FM, SiriusXM® with 3-month All-Access trial, Siri® Eyes Free, hands-free phone capability, plus advanced voice recognition and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology.

Higher grades have Toyota Audio Plus with a new 9-in. floating touch screen display. All audio systems have Connected Services trials, which include Safety Connect (1-year trial). Most grades also add Service Connect (10-year trial) and Remote Connect (1-year trial). In addition, WiFi Connect (3-month up to 2GB trial), allows up to five mobile devices to connect using 4G LTE.

Audio Plus is also offered with a JBL® 800-watt, 9-speaker premium audio, which includes a subwoofer. The JBL system is also part of the top-of-line available Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation, which provides over-the-air updates and includes a 3-year trial.

Remote Connect provides remote start and door unlock capability, vehicle status notifications, a guest driver monitor and vehicle finder (1-year trial). Available Service Connect can provide up-to-date vehicle information on fuel level, maintenance alerts, and more.

Star Safety

All 2021 Camry models have 10 standard airbags and Toyota’s Star Safety System, which includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist, Anti-lock Braking System, and Smart Stop Technology. All Camrys also come equipped with a standard backup camera.

Limited Warranty and ToyotaCare

Toyota’s 36-month/36,000 mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items. Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60,000 miles and corrosion with no mileage limitation. On the Camry Hybrid grades, all HV components are covered under the Hybrid System Warranty for 8 years/100,000 miles. Additionally, the hybrid battery warranty is now 10 years/150,000 miles, whichever comes first. The Camry also comes standard with ToyotaCare, a plan covering normal factory-scheduled maintenance for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, and 24-hour roadside assistance for two years, unlimited mileage.

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 38 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 2.8 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 ToyotaNewsroom.com.

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ARLINGTON, Virginia, 14 de julio de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — El National Council on Aging (Consejo Nacional sobre el Envejecimiento, NCOA), un líder nacional confiable que trabaja para asegurar que todas las personas puedan envejecer bien, anunció hoy asociaciones con varias importantes organizaciones sin fines de lucro locales y nacionales para conectar a adultos mayores diversos, sus cuidadores y sus familias con programas de beneficios para ayudarles a pagar los alimentos, medicamentos recetados y servicios de salud.

La pandemia de covid-19 está llevando a la pobreza a una creciente cantidad de adultos mayores, especialmente aquellos que pertenecen a las comunidades negra y latina. Aun antes del coronavirus, los adultos mayores elegibles dejaban sin utilizar beneficios federales y estatales por US$ 30,000 millones porque no los conocían o no sabían cómo solicitarlos. Estos programas incluyen el Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria, Food Stamps), los Medicare Savings Programs (programas de ahorros de Medicare), el Medicare Prescription Drug Low-Income Subsidy (Subsidio de Medicare para medicamentos recetados para beneficiarios con bajos ingresos) y otros.

Las organizaciones comunitarias –que conocen a sus ciudadanos locales y están mejor posicionadas para atenderlos — son cruciales para ayudar a los adultos mayores que reúnen los requisitos a entender y solicitar estos beneficios que cambian la vida.

«La comunidad es todo, hoy más que nunca», dice Vivian Nava-Schellinger, directora de Asociaciones Comunitarias y Activación de Redes del NCOA. «Hay obstáculos sistémicos y raciales que impiden que casi tres millones de adultos mayores y personas con discapacidades que reúnen los requisitos necesarios tengan acceso a beneficios destinados a ayudarles a pagar necesidades básicas. Estas nuevas asociaciones llevarán el mensaje del acceso a los beneficios a las comunidades que más los necesitan».

El NCOA se enorgullece en asociarse con las siguientes organizaciones sin fines de lucro:

• Alliance for African American Health of Central Texas, Austin, Texas
• Borderland Rainbow Center, El Paso, Texas
• The Juanita C. Grant Foundation, Capital Heights, Maryland
• Latinos for a Secure Retirement, Washington, DC
• League of United Latin American Citizens, Washington, DC
• San Ysidro Health, San Diego, California

Juntos, el NCOA y estos socios trabajarán para llevar la programación y los recursos a formatos virtuales para apoyar el distanciamiento social, disminuir el aislamiento social y pensar creativamente formas de comunicarse con adultos mayores que no tienen conexión digital, pero necesitan información crítica que les ayude a mantenerse financieramente seguros. El NCOA enfocará también las conversaciones en torno al envejecimiento como problema de equidad y se asegurará de que sus asociaciones reflejen a las personas a las que prestamos servicios.

«The Juanita C. Grant Foundation se enorgullece de asociarse con el NCOA para trabajar por el objetivo común de mejorar la vida de los adultos mayores», dice S. Orlene Grant, fundadora, presidenta y directora ejecutiva de The Juanita C. Grant Foundation. «En particular, ansiamos colaborar en participación comunitaria y desarrollar estrategias con recursos en el terreno que mejoren la seguridad económica, interrumpan el aislamiento social de los adultos mayores, incrementado por la pandemia, y enfrenten las tradicionales inequidades que experimentan los adultos mayores en las comunidades de color».

«El sufrimiento que están experimentando nuestras personas mayores de bajos ingresos durante el covid-19 ha empeorado esta crisis», dice Ana Melgoza, vicepresidenta de asuntos externos de San Ysidro Health. «Cuando se ven titulares que afirman que los ingresos y la raza son factores importantes en las infecciones de coronavirus, se comprende que el alivio económico es necesario para que nuestras personas mayores puedan sobrevivir y vivir esta pandemia de emergencia. Es un honor para nosotros trabajar con el NCOA para atender a la desproporcionada cantidad de abuelos que crían nietos, ancianos con enfermedades crónicas en viviendas hacinadas y personas mayores con acceso limitado a alimentos saludables».

El NCOA contiene el Center for Benefits Access (Centro para acceso a beneficios), financiado por la U.S. Administration for Community Living (Administración para la Vida Comunitaria de los Estados Unidos), para apoyar a las organizaciones en la inscripción de adultos mayores y adultos jóvenes con discapacidades y con medios limitados en programas de beneficios para los cuales reúnen los requisitos. Esta semana, del 13 al 17 de julio de 2020, el NCOA está patrocinando la Semana Boost Your Budget™ para educar a los adultos mayores en los programas de beneficios y dirigirlos a www.ncoa.org/Boost para que se sometan a un análisis gratuito en línea para ver si reúnen los requisitos.

Acerca del NCOA
El National Council on Aging (NCOA) es un líder nacional confiable que trabaja para asegurar que todas las personas puedan envejecer bien. Desde 1950, nuestra misión no ha cambiado: mejorar la vida de millones de adultos mayores, especialmente de aquellos que están atravesando dificultades. El NCOA empodera a las personas con las mejores soluciones para mejorar su propia salud y seguridad económica, y fortalece los programas gubernamentales de los que todos dependemos a medida que envejecemos. Cada año, millones de personas utilizan nuestros exclusivos programas BenefitsCheckUp®, My Medicare Matters® y el Aging Mastery Program® para envejecer bien. Mediante herramientas en línea y colaboración con una red nacional de socios, el NCOA está trabajando para mejorar las vidas de 40 millones de adultos mayores para el año 2030. Obtenga más información en ncoa.org y @NCOAging.

Este proyecto fue apoyado, en parte, por la subvención #90MINC0001-03-01 de la Administration on Community Living (ACL), Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos, Washington DC 20201. Se anima a los beneficiarios que emprenden proyectos bajo patrocinio gubernamental a expresar sus hallazgos y conclusiones libremente. Por lo tanto, los puntos de vista u opiniones no representan necesariamente la política oficial de la ACL.

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IRVINE, California, 14 de julio de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Después de un año de debut marcado por un fenomenal éxito en ventas y una gran cantidad de galardones del sector –incluso ser nombrado SUV del Año por MotorTrend, Auto Internacional del Año, «Utilitario Norteamericano del Año» y Los 10 Mejores de Car and Driver–, el audaz y excelente Telluride de Kia aumenta  su aspecto atractivo con un paquete especial, la Edición Nightfall (anochecer). El paquete de la Edición Nightfall del Telluride está disponible en el paquete Telluride EX AWD (con paquete Premium), SX AWD y SX Prestige. Además de una cantidad de elementos en negro brillante que dan al Telluride un carácter más agresivo y, a la vez, sofisticado, la Edición Nightfall está disponible en ocho llamativos colores exteriores. Estos incluyen los siete colores conocidos de Telluride –Snow White Pearl, Everlasting Silver, Gravity Gray, Ebony Black, Sangria, Black Coppery Dark Moss– más Wolf Gray, un tono exterior recientemente incorporado y exclusivo de la Edición Nightfall. Imaginado en Estados Unidos, diseñado en el estudio de diseño de Kia en California y ensamblado en Georgia, el Telluride ofrece asientos cómodos para hasta ocho personas, un potente motor V6 de 3.8 litros de 291 hp, disponible con tracción en las cuatro ruedas1, y una vista inspiradora del mundo cuando se explora una ciudad salvaje o una jungla real.

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• Grilla de radiador de reciente diseño en acabado negro (exclusiva de la Edición Nightfall)
• Exclusivas ruedas de 20 pulgadas con acabado en negro con tuercas y centros en color negro (exclusivas de la Edición Nightfall)
• Barras del techo en negro brillante
• Acabados en vidrios interiores/molduras laterales inferiores de puertas en negro brillante
• Placas protectores de deslizameinto en negro brillante
• Entradas de aire laterales en negro brillante en parachoques delantero
• Emblemas en negro brillante, incluso exclusivos logos «Kia»
• Faros delanteros de LED y faros antiniebla con biselado interior negro (los faros delanteros de LED ya son el estándar en el SX y en el paquete SX Prestige. Faros antiniebla de LED N/D en EX)
• Manija del color de la carrocería (ya son el estándar en el EX)

«La Edición Nightfall de Telluride ofrece una nueva opción a nuestros clientes que prefieren un look más asertivo y premium para su auto de familia o para el aventurero del fin de semana», dijo Sean Yoon, presidente y CEO de Kia Motors America, Kia Motors North America. «Nuestra mayor y más audaz oferta (que, de por sí, es atractiva) se eleva más aún con el añadido de este paquete especial».

La Edición Nightfall de Telluride 2021 llegará a las salas de exposición a partir de la segunda mitad del año. 

Acerca de Kia Motors America

Kia Motors America, cuya sede se encuentra en Irvine, California, continúa encabezando las encuestas sobre calidad y es reconocida como una de las 100 mejores marcas mundiales. Kia es el «Socio automotor oficial» de la NBA y ofrece una gama completa de vehículos que se venden a través de una red de casi 800 concesionarios en los Estados Unidos, incluidos automóviles y SUV orgullosamente ensamblados en West Point, Georgia*.

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*Los modelos Telluride, Sorento y K5 se ensamblan en los Estados Unidos con partes de los Estados Unidos y otros países.

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Grassroots effort will expand access to benefits programs for older adults

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, the National Council on Aging (NCOA), a trusted national leader working to ensure that every person can age well, announced partnerships with several leading local and national nonprofits to connect diverse older adults, their caregivers, and their families to benefits programs to help them pay for food, prescription drugs, and health services.

The COVID-19 pandemic is pushing a growing number of older adults, especially those who are Black and Latinx, into poverty. Even before the coronavirus, eligible older adults left $30 billion in federal and state benefits unused because they didn’t know about them or how to apply. These programs include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps), Medicare Savings Programs, Medicare Prescription Drug Low-Income Subsidy, and more.

Community-based organizations—who know and are best positioned to serve their local citizens—are crucial to helping eligible older adults understand and apply for these life-changing benefits.

«Community is everything, now more than ever,» said Vivian Nava-Schellinger, NCOA Director, Community Partnerships & Network Activation. «There are systemic and racial obstacles that keep nearly 3 million eligible older adults and people with disabilities from accessing benefits designed to help them pay for basic needs. These new partnerships will bring the message of benefits access to the communities that need them most.»

NCOA is proud to partner with the following nonprofits:

• Alliance for African American Health of Central Texas, Austin, TX
• The Borderland Rainbow Center, El Paso, TX
• The Juanita C. Grant Foundation, Capital Heights, MD
• Latinos for a Secure Retirement, Washington, DC
• League of United Latin American Citizens, Washington, DC
• San Ysidro Health, San Diego, CA

Together, NCOA and these partners will work to shift programming and resources to virtual formats to support social distancing, decrease social isolation, and think creatively about ways to communicate with older adults who are not digitally connected, but still need critical information to help them stay financially secure. NCOA also will center conversations around aging as an equity issue and ensure that our partnerships are reflective of the people we serve.

«The Juanita C. Grant Foundation is proud to enter into a partnership with NCOA working towards the common goal of improving the lives of older adults,» said S. Orlene Grant, Founder and President & CEO of The Juanita C. Grant Foundation. «In particular, we look forward to collaborating on community engagement and developing strategies with resources on the ground that will enhance economic security, disrupt social isolation of older adults increased by the pandemic, and address long-standing inequities experienced by older adults in communities of color.»

«The suffering our low-income seniors are experiencing during COVID-19 has worsened this crisis,» said Ana Melgoza, Vice President of External Affairs for San Ysidro Health. «When you see headlines stating income and race are major predictors of coronavirus infections, you realize economic relief is needed for our seniors to survive and live through this emergency pandemic. We are honored to work with NCOA in serving the disproportionate amount of grandparents raising grandchildren, seniors with chronic illnesses in overcrowded housing, and seniors with limited access to healthy foods.»

NCOA houses the Center for Benefits Access, funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living, to support organizations in enrolling older adults and younger adults with disabilities with limited means into the benefits programs for which they are eligible. This week, July 13-17, 2020, NCOA is sponsoring Boost Your Budget™ Week to educate older adults about benefits programs and direct them to www.ncoa.org/Boost to take a free online screening to see if they’re eligible.

About NCOA
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a trusted national leader working to ensure that every person can age well. Since 1950, our mission has not changed: Improve the lives of millions of older adults, especially those who are struggling. NCOA empowers people with the best solutions to improve their own health and economic security—and we strengthen government programs that we all depend on as we age. Every year, millions of people use our signature programs BenefitsCheckUp®, My Medicare Matters®, and the Aging Mastery Program® to age well. By offering online tools and collaborating with a nationwide network of partners, NCOA is working to improve the lives of 40 million older adults by 2030. Learn more at ncoa.org and @NCOAging.

This project was supported, in part, by grant #90MINC0001-03-01 from the U.S. Administration on Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services, Washington DC 20201. Grantees undertaking projects under government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

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