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Honda U.S. (7267.T and NYSE: HMC) today announced that it is increasing its support for American Red Cross disaster relief efforts across the nation by joining the nonprofit’s Annual Disaster Giving Program. The Red Cross program helps ensure it can respond to the more than 65,000 disasters that take place each year. The annual Honda contribution of $1 million went into effect 1 April 2025.*
“We are proud to build on our longstanding commitment to American Red Cross disaster recovery efforts,” said Jennifer Thomas, senior vice president of Corporate Affairs, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “Through the Annual Disaster Giving Program, we will strengthen the ability of the Red Cross to provide immediate support when it is needed in communities across America, where Honda associates, customers, dealers and suppliers live and work.” Continue reading
VW Driver Access Program adds Torsten Gross
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Volkswagen of America* today announced a change to its Driver Access program with the addition of ambassador, a quadriplegic race-car driver. Volkswagen and Gross are working to make mobility more inclusive and empowering for drivers with physical disabilities. Through the Driver Access program, eligible customers can receive up to $1,000 in reimbursement for the purchase and installation of eligible adaptive equipment on new or Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Volkswagen vehicles. The current program is open to eligible Volkswagen customers with a documented physical disability who purchase or lease an eligible vehicle.
“As someone who’s experienced both the challenges and the triumphs of adaptive driving, I’m honored to join VW in a mission to help others find their way forward,” said Torsten Gross. “Every time I get behind the wheel, whether it’s my race car or my street car, I’m reminded that possibilities are endless and through the Driver Access program, we’re opening that sense of freedom and confidence to even more Volkswagen drivers.” Continue reading →