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Honda Advances Support of Hispanic Scholarship Fund with $1 Million Donation

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Donation to Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) expands support of needs-based college scholarships, professional development opportunities and scholar support services

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  • Donation to Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) expands support of needs-based college scholarships, professional development opportunities and scholar support services
    TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda is advancing its longstanding partnership with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) with a $1 million donation distributed over three years to help Latino undergraduate students achieve their dreams of attaining a college education and pursuing a professional career.
  • Through Honda's contributions to the HSF Scholarship Program, the company is helping to provide HSF scholars with support services for academic and professional development.
  • "Honda's donation and support of HSF programs are making an impact in these students' lives year-round by helping clear the pathway to college and professional careers."
  • Advancing its corporate social responsibility, Honda and the Honda USA Foundation support this direction through giving focused on education, the environment, mobility, traffic safety and community.

Honda and HBCU Community Celebrate Return of Honda Battle of the Bands with Live Showcase Event

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

2023 event to be held on campus of Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama

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  • 2023 event to be held on campus of Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama
    TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Honda and the HBCU community will celebrate the return of Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) to a live event format Saturday, February 18, 2023, showcasing spectacular marching bands and dance teams from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
  • Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the live showcase event has not been held since 2020.
  • "I amproud of thespecial relationshipHonda haswith HBCUs," said Yvette Hunsicker, vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility and Inclusion & Diversity at American Honda.
  • In 2023, we will take Honda Battle of the Bands to an HBCU campus and look forward to sharing our inspirational HBCU journey with loyal HBOB fans and society."

Comoto Family of Brands Partners with Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation's 2022 Ride for Kids to Inspire Communities During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

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Monday, August 29, 2022

Comoto's mission is to serve the rider, fuel the industry and inspire the community. This partnership ticks all of those boxes by encouraging the entire motorsports community--vendors*, riders, and aspiring-riders-- to channel their passion to help kids and their families fight brain cancer.

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  • Additionally, the company will continue to gather donations during the 2022 National Ride for Kids Day being held on September 18.
  • For over 30 years, the Ride for Kids has been a mainstay of U.S. motorcycle charity events.
  • Comoto's Ride for Kids awareness and fundraising strategy is divided into two areas of focus over the course of the summer.
  • We're able to do that because of people and partners committed to supporting families and ending childhood brain cancer.

Leste Group and SAR Apartment Capital Complete $23.6 Million Acquisition of Four Multifamily Properties in Columbus, Ohio

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

Leste Groups real estate debt and structured equity arm (Leste) and SAR Apartment Capital (SAR), a national multifamily investment firm, today announced they have completed the $23.6 million acquisition of four multifamily properties in Columbus, Ohio that comprise 556 apartments in total.

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  • Leste Groups real estate debt and structured equity arm (Leste) and SAR Apartment Capital (SAR), a national multifamily investment firm, today announced they have completed the $23.6 million acquisition of four multifamily properties in Columbus, Ohio that comprise 556 apartments in total.
  • All four properties are located in the Northeast submarket of Columbus, which has enjoyed healthy demand over the past decade.
  • Rent growth has also performed well in recent years, with average annual gains of 5.8% over the past three years.
  • SAR Apartment Capital LLC is a multifamily investment firm based in Miami, Florida.

Dominion DMS announces integration with Honda iN Plus

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

NORFOLK, Va., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion DMS announces integration with Honda iN Plus which allows information that is sent to American Honda Motors to be processed immediately over a secure Internet connection for Honda and Acura dealers.

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  • NORFOLK, Va., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion DMS announces integration with Honda iN Plus which allows information that is sent to American Honda Motors to be processed immediately over a secure Internet connection for Honda and Acura dealers.
  • "The Honda iN Plus integration helps improve operating efficiencies and eliminates delays which save us time and increases productivity.
  • - Mark Kool, Co-owner, Janssen Kool Honda
    Sharon Kitzman, President Dominion DMS - "At Dominion DMS, our mission is to partner with automotive dealers in an ever-evolving landscape.
  • This announcement is yet another reason for dealers to reconsider their current DMS relationship and consider what VUE DMS can offer.

Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera Proudly Opens Doors to New Honda Dealership

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

To celebrate the grand opening of Mariano Rivera Honda, Mariano Rivera will be onsite for a ribbon cutting on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 12-2 p.m.

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  • To celebrate the grand opening of Mariano Rivera Honda, Mariano Rivera will be onsite for a ribbon cutting on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 12-2 p.m.
    "I'm excited to bring my business to the Port Jefferson Station community.
  • Located in Port Jefferson Station, Mariano Rivera Honda calls a newly constructed and expanded set of buildings home.
  • Rivera Honda is fully stocked with over 100 new Honda vehicles now available for immediate delivery.
  • Mariano Rivera Honda is sure to be an excellent addition to the Port Jefferson Station community.

Honda Announces Corporate Leadership Changes in North America

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

Schostek began his career at Honda in 1987 in the Legal Division of the former Honda of America Mfg.

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  • Schostek began his career at Honda in 1987 in the Legal Division of the former Honda of America Mfg.
  • He went on to serve in key leadership positions within several of Honda's North American operations, including senior executive assignments at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama (now Alabama Auto Plant), Honda Manufacturing of Indiana (now Indiana Auto Plant), and Honda North America.
  • Nelson joined Honda in 1987 in the purchasing area of Honda of America Mfg., at a time when Honda was beginning to dramatically expand local parts sourcing in North America.
  • Honda has built automobiles in North America for 40 years and, in 2021, more than 95% of all Honda and Acura automobiles sold in the U.S. were produced in North America.

Acura, Wayne Taylor Racing Victorious at Road America

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Monday, August 8, 2022

Meanwhile, the drivers' and teams' titles will be decided between Meyer Shank Racing and Wayne Taylor Racing, with all other contenders also mathematically eliminated with the start at Road Atlanta.

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  • Meanwhile, the drivers' and teams' titles will be decided between Meyer Shank Racing and Wayne Taylor Racing, with all other contenders also mathematically eliminated with the start at Road Atlanta.
  • 1st overall - #10 Filipe Albuquerque, Ricky Taylor, Wayne Taylor Racing Acura ARX-05 DPi
    4th overall - #60 Tom Blomqvist, Oliver Jarvis, Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-05 DPi
    9th GTD - #51 Ryan Eversley, Aidan Read, Rick Ware Racing Acura NSX GT3 Evo22
    Filipe Albuquerque(#10 Wayne Taylor Racing Acura ARX-05) Race winner: "What a crazy race.
  • Ricky Taylor (#10 Wayne Taylor Racing ARX-05) Race winner: "My job was to survive the conditions during my stint today.
  • This is the 49th IMSA prototype victory for Wayne Taylor Racing, but the first at Road America.

Revealed: All-New 2023 Honda Civic Type R Sets New Benchmark

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

It's how a great car makes you feel that really matters and that's what the all-new Civic Type R is all about."

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  • It's how a great car makes you feel that really matters and that's what the all-new Civic Type R is all about."
  • Only the second Civic Type R model ever sold in the United States, the all-new 2023 Civic Type R recently set a new production-car front-wheel drive track record at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan , home to the Formula 1 Honda Japanese Grand Prix 2022, securing its legacy as the best performing Civic Type R ever.
  • Civic Type R will be available in five striking colors: Historic Championship White a Type R exclusive finish revered by Honda enthusiasts, Rallye Red, Boost Blue, Crystal Black Pearl and Sonic Grey Pearl.
  • Pricing and additional details on the 2023 Civic Type R will be provided closer to launch this fall.

Honda Celebrates 50 Years of the Fun, Efficient, Iconic and Best-selling Civic

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Monday, July 18, 2022

A half century later, with sales approaching 30 million globally and now in its 11th generation, Civic is the longest-running automotive nameplate in Honda history and the best-selling Honda automobile of all-time.

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  • A half century later, with sales approaching 30 million globally and now in its 11th generation, Civic is the longest-running automotive nameplate in Honda history and the best-selling Honda automobile of all-time.
  • "Civic embodies Honda's commitment to delivering clean, safe and fun products of the highest quality for each generation of car buyers.
  • That's been the magic of Civic and the key to its success for 50 years," said Mamadou Diallo, vice president of Auto Sales at American Honda.
  • Honda offers a full line of clean, safe, fun and connected vehicles sold through more than 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers.