The all-new 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon made its world debut at the New York International Auto Show. The TSX Sport Wagon offers a smart solution to modern utility needs with its balanced and efficient driving performance coupled with bold styling and versatile cargo capabilities.

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“The TSX Sport Wagon represents a smart choice for those seeking a vehicle with utility,” said John Mendel, executive vice president, sales. “It’s practical, fun to drive, luxurious and technically advanced, all while achieving an outstanding estimated highway fuel economy rating of 30 miles per gallon*.”

The TSX Sport Wagon delivers flexible utility and generous interior space- perfect for those with a growing family or an active lifestyle. The TSX Sport Wagon boasts an innovative and highly functional rear cargo space that includes a removable side panel to accommodate wider items such as golf clubs and integrated under-floor bins for hidden storage. Along with this sizeable cargo space, the TSX Sport Wagon features a comfortable and spacious cabin with seating for up to five adults.

The TSX Sport Wagon’s practical utility is cleverly masked behind crisp lines and a sleek, European-inspired exterior. Bold wheel arches frame the 17-inch, 5-spoke aluminum wheels, giving the Sport Wagon an aggressive stance. The chiseled, muscular body and sloping roofline emphasize its performance capabilities while making it more aerodynamic.

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Powering the TSX Sport Wagon is a 2.4-liter, DOHC i-VTEC®, inline four-cylinder engine paired with a Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission fit with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters. The TSX Sport Wagon delivers brisk performance while achieving an EPA-estimated 30 mpg* on the highway. Drawing from its sports sedan roots, the TSX Sport Wagon features agile handling and quick off the line acceleration, allowing it to easily tackle a twisty mountain road or swiftly navigate through city streets.

To enhance the driving experience, the TSX Sport Wagon features the latest in advanced technologies including an available hard disk drive-based Acura Navigation System™ with an all-new 8-inch full VGA high-resolution color display and AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather™ featuring radar image mapping. For the audiophile, the TSX Sport Wagon will be available with an Acura/ELS Surround® Premium Audio System and a hard disk drive (HDD) for media storage. Additionally, the TSX Sport Wagon is equipped with an impressive list of standard features, including a power glass moonroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather seats, a premium sound system, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, and USB port and AUX jack music interface. Like all Acura vehicles, the TSX Sport Wagon will come with a comprehensive list of standard safety features, including Acura’s acclaimed Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure.

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The 2011 TSX Sport Wagon will be an entry luxury utility offering when it arrives at Acura dealerships in the late fall. The Sport Wagon will join the TSX lineup, which already includes the popular 4-cylinder and sporty V-6 powered sports sedans.

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that the all-new ENEPO^*1 EU9iGB generator, which is powered by easily purchased, used and stored home-use butane canisters, will go on sale on May 13 at Honda power products dealers, Honda-designated home centers, Honda Cars automobile dealers and Honda motorcycle dealers throughout Japan.

The ENEPO EU9iGB generator is the second Honda power product after the Pianta FV200 rotary tiller to be powered by home-use butane gas canisters. Compact and offering output of 900 VA, the reasonably priced ENEPO EU9iGB generator is accessible in three ways. One, its butane fuel is easy to handle and manage. Two, the generator itself is easy to transport and store. Three, it is very easy to use.

The ENEPO EU9iGB generator features Honda’s original high-speed multi-polar alternator generation system and sine wave inverter, enabling it to provide power to fragile instruments such as personal computers, lighting, power tools, cooking equipment and other appliances using 900 W or less of electricity.^*2 Intended for use outside,^*3 the ENEPO EU9iGB generator has large casters and a fold-down handle that make it easy to push or pull with one hand, as well as packaging that makes it easy to stow and store. In addition, as compared to Honda gasoline-powered generators of identical output, the ENEPO EU9iGB produces approximately 10 percent lower CO₂ emissions per hour of work performed.^*4

Ideal as a power source for outdoor leisure activities and as a backup power source during power failures and similar situations, the ENEPO EU9iGB generator is positioned to create a new market for compact and convenient electrical generators.

• Key Features of the ENEPO EU9iGB
	Easy to use in a wide variety of applications
1)	Fuel that is easy to use and store
	· For fuel, the ENEPO EU9iGB uses home-use butane gas canisters, which are widely available, easy to store and easy to use. Loaded with two canisters, the ENEPO EU9iGB can run continuously for approximately 1.1 hours at rated load with Eco-Throttle in operation to a maximum of approximately 2.2 hours at 1/4 load with Eco-Throttle in operation. The specified butane gas canisters are produced by Toho Metal Industries Co., Ltd. · To load a butane canister, the user simply aligns the tip of the canister with the arrow on the fuel loading port. A sensor lever prevents misalignment, helps the user lock a canister tip in place with a single motion and a fastening lever allows the user to position and load two canisters at the same time. · Butane gas fuel allows for clog-free operation. In addition, the canisters can be stored for an extended period of time, allowing for smooth and easy restarting of the generator. · A high-volume*5 impurity catch cup built into the regulator removes impurities, preventing them from entering the mixer. The result is enhanced generator startup after long periods of use and enhanced generator durability. *5 Approximately 550 canisters (300 hours of use at rated load)
2)	Easy to transport
	· The standard large casters and fold-down handle make the ENEPO EU9iGB easy to push or pull with one hand. · The ENEPO EU9iGB may be laid on its side for shipping or transport by car.*6 *6 For short-term storage or shipping only
3)	Easy to start
	· The simple, easy-to-understand startup process is clearly described in print on the unit, making it easy for even first-time users to start the ENEPO EU9iGB: 1. Open the gas canister cover and insert two canisters using the above-mentioned method. 2. Turn engine switch to ON. 3. Pull recoil grip to start.
4)	Easy to use
	· Thanks to Honda’s original sine wave inverter technology, the ENEPO EU9iGB produces a stable supply of electricity equivalent in quality to standard household power. · A parallel connecting cord (sold separately) allows two ENEPO EU9iGB units to be used together for combined output of 1,800 VA. The ENEPO EU9iGB may also be used in parallel with the Honda EU9i gasoline engine generator.*7 *7 Excluding the EU9i entry
	Outstanding environmental performance
	· The Eco-Throttle function automatically optimizes engine rpms based on the power consumption of powered devices, contributing to enhanced fuel economy and reduced noise. · As compared to Honda gasoline-powered generators of identical output, the ENEPO EU9iGB produces approximately 10 percent lower CO2 emissions per hour of work performed. · The standard silent muffler and engine cover reduce noise, allowing for early morning operation. · The ENEPO EU9iGB is officially designated as ultra-low-noise construction equipment under Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism noise regulations.
	Features for safety and convenience
	· The two fuel loading ports include check valves to prevent butane from flowing from a canister with higher pressure to a canister with lower pressure. · An accelerometer in the inverter senses if the unit falls over during operation, turning it off. In addition, a breather chamber between the crankcase and the mixer returns inflowing engine oil to the crankcase, preventing oil from leaking or smoldering should the unit fall over. · An LED display clearly indicates current output, as well as such warnings as overload, low oil, overturned unit and improper unit angle.
	Smart and slim design
	· Tall and slim and without protruding parts, the ENEPO EU9iGB is easy for even first-time users to understand and use. Its smart and slim design makes it easy to move about, load in a car and store. · Large, easy-to-understand instructions for using the ENEPO EU9iGB are printed on the unit itself for easy access at all times.
	Principal Specifications

Model		ENEPO EU9iGB
Rated AC output (50/60Hz)		100V – 900VA
Continuous operating hours (h)		Approximately 1.1 (rated load)-2.2 (1/4 load)*
Generator type		Multi-pole inverter
Operating Noise (dB[A]/LwA)		81 (3/4 load)*
		79 (1/4 load)-84 (rated load)*
Length (mm)		365
Width (mm)		262/442
Height (mm)		524/944
Dry weight (kg)		19.5
Overall equipment weight (kg)		20.4
Fuel type		Butane gas canisters*8
Fuel weight (g) (two canisters)		500 (standard weight of fuel in two canisters)
Startup temperature range (°C)		5-40
Engine model (type)		GXH57 (air-cooled 4-stroke single-cylinder OHV)
Displacement (cm3)		57.3
Ignition system		Fully transistorized (spark-advance control)
Starting system		Manual
Standard equipment	Generator/engine	Eco-Throttle, sine wave inverter control, parallel operation jack, overload warning lamp, output indicator lamp, low oil/overturned unit warning lamp
	Frame	Fold-down handle, large casters

Recently named Nielsen “Automotive Ad of the Year,” an accolade based on the effectiveness of an ad in terms of positive consumer recollection, the debut TV commercial for the uniquely styled and award-winning 2010 Kia Soul five-door urban passenger vehicle now has been honored with a 2010 Silver EFFIE Award. The EFFIE Awards (short for effective), given by the American Marketing Association, New York Chapter, recognize the most effective advertising efforts in the U.S. each year. The Kia Soul television ad won the EFFIE in the “David v. Goliath” category, which grants awards to smaller, new or emerging brands that challenge category leaders head-on.

“Designed to offer consumers a ‘new way to roll’ with a distinct style and a number of personalization options, Soul is aimed at the young and young-at-heart looking for a vehicle perfectly suited to their personalities,” said Michael Sprague, vice president, marketing, Kia Motors America. “The hamsters’ immediate popularity helped position Soul as Kia’s halo vehicle and showcased the brand’s emerging signature design direction, which, along with quality, safety and value, has propelled Kia to tier-one status.”

Created by David&Goliath, the Soul ad depicts city and suburban streets inhabited exclusively by hamsters who mindlessly run in place inside their exercise wheels until a Molten Red Kia Soul pulls up to a stoplight and the passenger window rolls down to reveal a trio of paw-tapping, music-loving hamsters who have discovered “A New Way to Roll.”

Portraying Soul as a lounge on wheels with its highly specified audio system that includes speaker lights that pulse to the beat of the music, the hamsters bob their heads to four different music tracks that appear in slightly different versions of the spot to keep each viewing fresh. Viewers with a sharp eye can identify song and artist information on the hamsters’ iPod® screen, and the campaign extended online with each track available for download at www.kiasoul.com.

The EFFIE Awards, judged by experienced business leaders from around the world, are selected using a two-round evaluation process analyzing entries on a stand-alone basis and then comparing them against other finalists in their category. Entries are evaluated using criteria intended to determine a marketing case’s overall effectiveness and given four scores in different areas analyzing specific attributes of the campaign, including Strategic Challenge and Objectives, Overall Idea, Bringing the Idea to Life and Results.

In response to the immense popularity of the initial campaign, the hamsters have made an encore appearance in the new “This or That” campaign, also created by David&Golath. In this new chapter of the Kia Soul hamster story, the loveable creatures are shown driving through city streets to the tune of the hip-hop song “The Choice is Yours” by The Black Sheep, giving viewers the choice between “This,” the funky and uniquely styled Soul, or “That,” a number of boring and mundane appliances on wheels, cardboard boxes or hamster wheels. The new spot debuted on cable on May 26 and can be seen in theaters and online.

Soul offers an immense amount of style and value on top of an extensive list of standard safety features sure to appeal to all consumers looking for a well-equipped vehicle suited to their personalities, including front seat active headrests, dual front advanced airbags, front seat-mounted and full-length side curtain airbags, an Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control System (TCS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist System (BAS) and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Front and rear crumple zones, side-impact door beams, an impact-absorbing steering column and Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system also come standard.

Available in four trims, Soul, Soul+, Soul! (exclaim) and Soul sport, the five-door hatchback offers an attractive starting price below $14,000¹ as well as unique and utilitarian style. Designed with the young and young-at-heart in mind, Soul presents an immense amount of style, value and function with a surprisingly spacious interior. Passengers will benefit from numerous standard convenience features, including an AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system outfitted with SIRIUS® Satellite Radio capabilities (including a three month complimentary subscription)², and USB and auxiliary input jacks in the center console with full iPod³ and MP3 controllability via the audio head unit and steering wheel controls (achieved with an optional Kia accessory cable).

KMA has released four special edition Souls – Denim, Ignition, Shadow Dragon and most recently Ghost – based on the Soul+ trim. Offering consumers even more ways to personalize the Soul, each special edition comes with its own unique exterior color and packaging.

MOSS LANDING, CA — MBARI’s Division of Marine Operations, under an agreement with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), sent a high-tech robotic submersible to the oily waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The goal is to collect information about the oil plume from the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig accident for NOAA.

An autonomous underwater vehicle from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) being launched from the NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter in the Gulf of Mexico

Although satellites and aircraft can help show the extent of the spill at the surface, MBARI’s autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) will help researchers understand the nature and extent of any plumes of oil that may be hidden beneath the surface of the ocean.

The MBARI AUV is being deployed from the NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The Gordon Gunter departed from shore on Thursday, May 27th. The AUV was launched into the waters of the Gulf for the first time this morning (May 28, 2010).

Autonomous underwater vehicles are robotic, untethered submersibles that are programmed at the surface, then navigate through the water on their own, collecting data as they go. The MBARI AUV can measure physical characteristics of the water, such as temperature, salinity, and dissolved oxygen, detect chlorophyll from microscopic marine algae, and measure concentrations of small particles (or oil droplets) in the water.

This AUV is unique in that it carries “gulper” samplers that can collect up to ten 1.8-liter water samples while traveling through the water (or through the plume in this case). The AUV also uses cutting-edge artificial intelligence software to decide where to go and when to collect its water samples. Engineers can program the on-board computers to help the AUV find a plume and then map its boundaries, as well as take water samples both within and outside the plume.

After the AUV is recovered, its water samples will be analyzed for a variety of chemicals associated with the oil and dispersants. These samples may also be subjected to DNA analysis to determine what types of algae, bacteria, or other microorganisms are present.

This MBARI AUV can dive to 1,500 meters (5,000 feet) below the surface—deep enough to collect water samples near the seafloor in the vicinity of the oil spill. The vehicle typically follows a “roller-coaster” path through the water, which allows its instruments to monitor a cross-section of the ocean.

MBARI engineers and scientists have been developing this AUV for almost a decade, and added its water-collection capability in 2007. One of the team’s goals has been to replace expensive shipboard measurements with information collected automatically by the AUV. The vehicle has been used to study red tides and other algal blooms and to understand and perform long-term water quality monitoring.

The MBARI team is excited by the prospect that their vehicle may be useful in understanding the Gulf oil spill. Information about where oil is spreading beneath the ocean surface will help biologists and others understand the effects of this catastrophic event.

“MBARI’s AUV and gulper system provides a surveillance and sample collection capability that is complementary to other tools being deployed to understand the fate of the subsurface plume of oil and dispersant.” said MBARI President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Scholin. “Coordinating this response in partnership with government and academic institutions is not only important for providing much-needed fundamental information on the spill and its impacts, but also serves as a valuable learning experience for understanding how to respond to such incidents in the future.”

Gulf Oil Slick Approaching Loop Current

MOSS LANDING, CA — MBARI’s Division of Marine Operations, under an agreement with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), sent a high-tech robotic submersible to the oily waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The goal is to collect information about the oil plume from the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig accident for NOAA.

Although satellites and aircraft can help show the extent of the spill at the surface, MBARI’s autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) will help researchers understand the nature and extent of any plumes of oil that may be hidden beneath the surface of the ocean.

The MBARI AUV is being deployed from the NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The Gordon Gunter departed from shore on Thursday, May 27th. The AUV was launched into the waters of the Gulf for the first time this morning (May 28, 2010).

Autonomous underwater vehicles are robotic, untethered submersibles that are programmed at the surface, then navigate through the water on their own, collecting data as they go. The MBARI AUV can measure physical characteristics of the water, such as temperature, salinity, and dissolved oxygen, detect chlorophyll from microscopic marine algae, and measure concentrations of small particles (or oil droplets) in the water.

This AUV is unique in that it carries “gulper” samplers that can collect up to ten 1.8-liter water samples while traveling through the water (or through the plume in this case). The AUV also uses cutting-edge artificial intelligence software to decide where to go and when to collect its water samples. Engineers can program the on-board computers to help the AUV find a plume and then map its boundaries, as well as take water samples both within and outside the plume.

After the AUV is recovered, its water samples will be analyzed for a variety of chemicals associated with the oil and dispersants. These samples may also be subjected to DNA analysis to determine what types of algae, bacteria, or other microorganisms are present.

This MBARI AUV can dive to 1,500 meters (5,000 feet) below the surface—deep enough to collect water samples near the seafloor in the vicinity of the oil spill. The vehicle typically follows a “roller-coaster” path through the water, which allows its instruments to monitor a cross-section of the ocean.

MBARI engineers and scientists have been developing this AUV for almost a decade, and added its water-collection capability in 2007. One of the team’s goals has been to replace expensive shipboard measurements with information collected automatically by the AUV. The vehicle has been used to study red tides and other algal blooms and to understand and perform long-term water quality monitoring.

The MBARI team is excited by the prospect that their vehicle may be useful in understanding the Gulf oil spill. Information about where oil is spreading beneath the ocean surface will help biologists and others understand the effects of this catastrophic event.

“MBARI’s AUV and gulper system provides a surveillance and sample collection capability that is complementary to other tools being deployed to understand the fate of the subsurface plume of oil and dispersant.” said MBARI President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Scholin. “Coordinating this response in partnership with government and academic institutions is not only important for providing much-needed fundamental information on the spill and its impacts, but also serves as a valuable learning experience for understanding how to respond to such incidents in the future.”

Bucharest, Romania, May 14-16, 2010 – Fresh from a recent trip to Turkey, ASIMO travelled to nearby Romania this weekend to attend a green driving challenge organized by Honda Trading Romania.

The three day event involved 18 finalists, in nine Honda cars, battling it out to travel 480km around the country using the least amount of fuel. ASIMO had never been to Romania before and during the event entertained the gathered crowds through six special performances.

The cars involved in the ‘GreenChallenge’ were Honda’s latest range of fuel efficient and low emission cars: the Honda Jazz 1.4, the Insight Hybrid and the Honda Accord i-DTEC. The challenge took the teams on a scenic tour of the country, starting and ending in Bucharest, Romania’s capital city.

The challenge attracted huge interest from Honda owners and enthusiasts in Romania and involved 15 local dealers. Over 60,000 people visited the competition website; 8,000 entered; 540 made it through to the semi-finals; and 18 were chosen to compete in the final.

ASIMO was invited to launch the challenge and waved a flag as each team left the start line. ASIMO also helped hand out the awards to the three winners, who had completed the challenge in the shortest time and with the best fuel consumption.

The ‘GreenChallenge’ was an initiative by Honda Trading Romania. Its aim was to highlight Honda’s range of fuel efficient and hybrid cars as well promote the company’s commitment to the environment.

The Fiat 500C by Diesel debuted in Europe on the 15^th April 2010, to coincide with the Milan furniture exhibition.
The new 500 cabriolet version of the model developed in 2008 as the result of collaboration between Fiat and world-famous fashion brand Diesel is on display for all to see in front of Diesel’s splendid flagship store in Piazza San Babila.

The 500C by Diesel will be available in Italy from May, and will later be introduced in all countries where the limited edition saloon, some 6,500 examples of which have already been sold, is also available.

This latest 500 version represents the ultimate in exclusivity and combines the two apparently distant worlds of fashion and motoring, worlds that actually share the same approach to talent, creativity, appeal and innovation - the winning ingredients of our world-famous Italian style.

The car’s exterior is characterised by aggressive 16″ alloy wheels, rear trim with dummy air intakes sporting the Diesel logo, yellow brake callipers (on the 100 HP 500 1.4) and details painted in satin chrome, including studded finishing elements that evoke the world of Diesel fashion. The interiors are also customised with dark denim style fabric with yellow stitching, a fifth pocket with the Diesel logo, the famous “Mohican” head on the gear lever knob and a special satin chrome coloured dashboard.

Depending on the market, the 500C by Diesel will be available in a choice of three body and soft-top colour combinations: a very special green with black top, an elegant black with black or red top, and an original “Midnight indigo” blue (that creates a stone washed denim look thanks to the fine texture of the paint and its ability to create an almost 3D effect) with ivory top.

A choice of four engines will also be available: the 69 HP 1.2, the 100 HP 1.4 16v, the 75 HP 1.3 MultiJet diesel with DPF, and the new 95 HP 1.3 second generation MultiJet turbodiesel equipped as standard with Start&Stop that emits only 104 g/km of CO₂.

With this great new version, the Fiat 500 has once again confirmed its role as a genuine pop icon, an expression of massexclusivity (exclusivity that does not exclude!), a characteristic that has led to the manufacture of 500,000 units since the 500 was commercially launched just 31 months ago!

The 500C by Diesel will be available in Italy from May, and will later be introduced in all countries where the limited edition saloon, some 6,500 examples of which have already been sold, is also available.

This latest 500 version represents the ultimate in exclusivity and combines the two apparently distant worlds of fashion and motoring, worlds that actually share the same approach to talent, creativity, appeal and innovation - the winning ingredients of our world-famous Italian style.

The car’s exterior is characterised by aggressive 16″ alloy wheels, rear trim with dummy air intakes sporting the Diesel logo, yellow brake callipers (on the 100 HP 500 1.4) and details painted in satin chrome, including studded finishing elements that evoke the world of Diesel fashion. The interiors are also customised with dark denim style fabric with yellow stitching, a fifth pocket with the Diesel logo, the famous “Mohican” head on the gear lever knob and a special satin chrome coloured dashboard.

Depending on the market, the 500C by Diesel will be available in a choice of three body and soft-top colour combinations: a very special green with black top, an elegant black with black or red top, and an original “Midnight indigo” blue (that creates a stone washed denim look thanks to the fine texture of the paint and its ability to create an almost 3D effect) with ivory top.

A choice of four engines will also be available: the 69 HP 1.2, the 100 HP 1.4 16v, the 75 HP 1.3 MultiJet diesel with DPF, and the new 95 HP 1.3 second generation MultiJet turbodiesel equipped as standard with Start&Stop that emits only 104 g/km of CO₂.

With this great new version, the Fiat 500 has once again confirmed its role as a genuine pop icon, an expression of massexclusivity (exclusivity that does not exclude!), a characteristic that has led to the manufacture of 500,000 units since the 500 was commercially launched just 31 months ago!