Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled the all-new 2017 Sportage at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The fourth-generation Sportage, KMA’s longest-running nameplate, wraps stunning contemporary design around a structure that is both stiffer and more spacious than before. Advanced driver assistance technologies, significant suspension and steering improvements, and available intelligent AWD vastly improve the Sportage’s driving dynamics while premium materials and world-class craftsmanship create a class-up experience in an otherwise utilitarian segment.
“Simply put, the Sportage is a breed apart in the compact CUV segment,” said Orth Hedrick, vice president, product planning KMA. “Instead of bland utility, the Sportage combines distinctly European and sporty styling with thoughtful design and functionality, including innovative packaging, premium materials, a turbocharged engine and surprising features. Sales of compact CUVs are on a sharply upward trajectory, and the all-new 2017 Sportage hits the sweet spot by providing an alternative for those seeking to express themselves with a vehicle that’s versatile enough to suit their unique lifestyle.”
The all-new Sportage’s roomier, more luxurious cabin features an impressive level of craftsmanship, with high-quality, soft-touch materials and a range of technologies improving overall comfort, convenience, and connectivity. Updates to the drivetrain provide enhanced efficiency and performance, while changes to the suspension deliver better ride and handling. Like the outgoing model, the all-new Sportage will be built at Kia’s production facility in Gwangju, Korea, and be available in three distinct trim levels (LX, EX, SX Turbo) when it goes on sale next year. Pricing will be announced closer to the Sportage’s on-sale date.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7436354-2017-kia-sportage-l-a-auto-show-debut/
The winners of the Natural Light - International Design Competition have now been chosen from the 172 impressive Natural Light Lamp designs submitted from 65 countries around the world. The winners are two very talented Argentinian Industrial Design students, Ms. Mariana Arando and Mr. Luca Fondello, both from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The production phase of the winning design for the Natural Light Lamp will begin shortly, followed next year by shipment of the lamps to three African countries without access to electricity.
Last year, the VELUX Group and Little Sun joined forces to launch the Natural Light – International Design Competition, which challenged design students around the world to create a design for a solar lamp which would help to bring clean, reliable, affordable light to some of the 1.2 billion people worldwide living without electricity. Now the jury has voted and decided on the winning solar lamp design by two Industrial Design students from the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7533451-velux-winner-announcement-natural-light/
Even though the big holidays usually get the spotlight, there are many everyday moments big or small worth celebrating throughout the fall and winter months. This is why the National Pork Board (NPB) today launched the “Sabrosos Momentos” campaign aimed at celebrating those joyous every day, and sometimes humorous, moments of the season. To bring these moments to life, the NPB has partnered with three of the most recognizable social media celebrities and digital talents in the country today: LeJuan James, Los Pichy Boys and David Lopez.
The celebrity influencers will capture their own pork-centric “Sabrosos Momentos” with a comical and unique Latino twist. The first video by the Cuban duo “Los Pichy Boys” will zero in on the cast of characters that make up a typical Latino family at any get-together. In November, LeJuan James will release a video that centers on how he welcomes unexpected guests; and in December, David Lopez’s video will highlight a humorous interpretation of how Latinos combine new and old traditions.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/7923951-national-pork-board-sabrosos-momentos
The everyday life we all lead is frenetic and overcome by millions of stimuli; there is never enough time or peace. Zazen Bear, a new Zen retail concept store at 497 Broome Street, wants to help New Yorkers find their moment of inner peace.
Through a carefully crafted collection of products that range from jewelry to home furnishing, Zazen Bear offers a unique retail experience that starts when entering the 2,400 sq. ft. store. Spread out on two floors, connected by an open staircase and a harmonious live-plant vertical garden, visitors are lead through the three interlocked circular rooms into a voyage of discovery and sensory exploration.
Inspired by the idea that everything and everybody is connected, each item is carefully crafted to evoke a sense of harmony, relaxation and tranquility when touched, worn or used to decorate the home. Incorporating precious materials like diamonds, sapphires, gold and silver the jewelry collection spans from the Connected Ring Series (starting at $213.00 to $354.00) designed to represent the connection of the mind and the universe where our inner self intersects with the world around us; the Zazen bear monogram earrings featuring the iconic bear that represents harmony and inner peace (starting at $118.00 to $306.00); the Posey Bracelets of Balance, Meditation and Calm designed as a reminder to seek these three elements in the day (starting at $815.00); the Inner Stellar necklace a reminder to embrace the constellation of stars that represents our dreams and aspirations (starting at $538.00 to $931.00).
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7656031-zazen-bear/
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Pittsburgh, Cranberry and Wexford, PA residents who are out looking for
used trucks usually had just one purpose in mind; hauling. The high
powered nature of work that pickup trucks are subjected to make it
quiet obvious. Times have changed, however, and today's buyers want
more from their trucks than just power. With more than a dozen
manufacturers now playing in the pickup truck segment, the choices can
be quiet confusing. Here at Baierl Truck Depot, we want our customers
to make a well informed decision, which is why we would be taking a
brief look at three of the most popular car manufacturers. Keep in mind
that we won't be comparing individual models; we will just be
evaluating each brand. Let the showdown begin!
Abbott announced today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval and launch of the iDesign Advanced WaveScan Studio System. The system acts as the "brain" of the LASIK procedure, generating a high-definition scan that measures and maps irregularities of the eye that may impact vision. From these measurements, the iDesign System creates an accurate and personalized LASIK treatment plan based on the unique "blueprint" of each person’s eyes.
The iDesign System captures more than 1,200 micro readings of the eye, as well as identifying the shape of the cornea, its curvature, how light passes through the eye and pupil diameter under different lighting conditions – all in one, three-second scan that can be used to precisely correct vision.
The development of the sensor technology within the iDesign System was the result of an earlier discovery by Abbott scientists, which NASA used to accurately measure and shape the mirrors in the James Webb Space Telescope to ensure it will transmit high resolution images of deep space back to earth. The telescope is scheduled to launch in 2018.
To view the Multimedia News Release, please go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7571951-abbott-idesign-system-3-d-eye-map/
Thorntons, everyone’s favorite place to stop while on the go, announced today the official launch of 28 new store concepts across the local market. These stores redefine convenience and offer guests a distinctly elevated experience with quality food that is deliciously fresh and effortlessly fast, all within a real kitchen setting.
“We believe you should be able to get quality, quantity and convenience, all in one place,” said Tony Harris, President of Thorntons. “That’s why we’re going beyond gas and changing the perception of what convenience stores have to offer.”
The Thorntons Real Kitchen. Real Food. locations are equipped with real kitchens and real cooks who handcraft crave-worthy, high-quality food. A whole new menu includes hot, salted pretzels, savory breakfast and lunch burritos, pizza sticks, and more, all freshly prepared in-store. The grab-and-go concept allows guests to get in and get out in an average of three minutes, with a delicious meal in hand.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7897951-thorntons-real-kitchen-real-food/
While Dubai’s glam fans celebrated the best local fashion offerings at Fashion Forward Dubai (March 31-April 2), the Pepsi® lounge offered a sophisticated set-up for fashionistas to chill out in amongst the chic goings-on of the three day style fest. Guests of the pop-up lounge enjoyed a selection of delectable Pepsi®-inspired street-style dining delights, including ice-cold Pepsi®, hot eats and cool treats such as Pepsi®-flavored ice cream creations.
“Fashion Forward Dubai is a very important event for us,” said Hossam Dabbous, Vice President, Beverages Category, PepsiCo, Middle East and North Africa. “It’s an event that we are proud to have a continued sponsorship of, as it enables us to provide support to the region’s up and coming creative talent. Dubai, and the GCC in general, is home to some incredible talents, especially in the field of fashion. Being able to provide them with a platform that emphasizes their capabilities is critical to helping them to achieve the success they deserve. The Pepsi lounge at Fashion Forward Dubai echoed the sophisticated glamor of the event in true Pepsi style, bringing together chic design with fun, familiar and refreshing flavor.”
Pepsi® has sponsored Fashion Forward Dubai since 2013.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/7819951-pepsi-glam-lounge-fashion-forward-dubai/
Opening today, AVATAR fans in Taiwan will be the first to experience the new, interactive exhibition, AVATAR: Discover Pandora, inspired by James Cameron’s blockbuster film. Together with Lightstorm Entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox Location Based Entertainment, GES partnered with Beast Kingdom Co., Ltd. to bring AVATAR: Discover Pandora to Taiwan for its global premiere at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, Xinyi Place A11 6F, Xinyi Theatre in Taipei for a three-month showcase.
“The premiere of the exhibition marks the culmination of more than two years of work to bring James Cameron’s vision of Pandora to audiences around the world and we are thrilled to make Taiwan the first stop of the exhibition’s five-year global tour,” said Eddie Newquist, chief creative officer and EVP at GES. “GES is proud to lead the creative efforts of the artists, engineers, designers and craftsmen who infused the entire exhibition with the artistry, innovation and quality of James Cameron’s AVATAR.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7893651-ges-avatar-discover-pandora-exhibition-taiwan/
Eid is round the corner and in keeping with the spirit of the festival, Capillary Technologies has published a heartwarming three minute video on YouTube about a young man returning home this festive season to celebrate Eid with his family.
The essence of the festival of Eid al-Fitr is the bonding, love, sharing, and caring that families around the world celebrate. In today’s busy lifestyle, to be able to give loved ones the immeasurable gift of time during Eid is priceless, and Capillary’s Eid Mubarak video captures the joy of being able to bond, re-connect and spend time with one’s family after a long period of separation. The narrative captures the man’s feelings as he thinks about his home, and the family he hasn’t met in five long years. The video explores various dimensions of human emotions in a beautiful manner, conveying a poignant message that family is the biggest blessing in the world and a festival is all about being with one’s family and celebrating the joy together.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/7574151-capillary-technologies-eid-al-fitr/
On Saturday May 30th at the French Tennis Open, the Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development unveiled its first tourism package, “Enjoy the China Open, Visit Beijing”, or how to combine sport and visits to the cultural sites of Beijing. This comprehensive package includes three days of guided visits to the city’s most beautiful tourist sites, as well as three days to experience the China Open, featuring the world’s top players. With a host of options, the package will meet the needs of sports fans and cultural travel enthusiasts alike.
This exclusive package comprises a joint offer by the Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development and the China Open. It will include several visits to key tourist attractions in the city, such as Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and even the Great Wall of China. At the same time, travellers will also be able to take advantage of 3 days courtside, at the China Open, a WTA premier mandatory event and an ATP 500 event, which is the biggest international competition in Asia.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7535351-visit-beijing-tourism-china-open/
Con-way Truckload, a full truckload carrier and subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), today announced it is investing in three state-of-the-art safety technology systems for all of the 525 new tractors it will take delivery of in 2013.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/62206-con-way-truckload-safety-advanced-in-cab-tech-driver-best-practices
