New MOTOACTV in UK for Music and Fitness

Burn more calories, beat that personal best and train even harder with MOTOACTV, the new device marrying fitness and music from Motorola Mobility UK Ltd. MOTOACTV is a lightweight, wearable fitness performance tracker and smart music player in one – it’s the equivalent of having a professional fitness instructor and your favourite DJ helping you train at all times. MOTACTV will be available starting December 1 from Sweatshop, the UKs leading running retailer.

Whether your goal’s the completion of a fun run, marathon, or everything else in between, sync MOTOACTV with your PC, and you’ll be able to check out the music you perform to best. You will be able to track your workouts over extended time periods, set goals and even create workout competitions with your friends via MOTOACTV.com. With MOTOACTV’s easy to navigate touch-screen display you can instantly launch a new workout or find that one song you’ve been dying to hear.

“Motorola has created a new category of smart device that support your active lifestyle with the addition of MOTOACTV,” said William Ripley, general manager, Companion Products EMEA, Motorola Mobility. “Workout smarter without using multiple devices or even wires, with the first multi-activity music and fitness tracking device with the brains to push you beyond your limits.”

“We are thrilled to announce that Sweatshop are partnering with Motorola Mobility to bring MOTOACTV to our UK customers,” said Nick Pearson, managing director of Sweatshop UK. “This is the most exciting product in the sports device market for years, and Sweatshop will help our customers get the most from it. We believe MOTOACTV can deliver real benefits to the training of our customers, whether you’re an experienced marathon runner or somebody looking to get fit.” 

Play The Numbers Game

We get it, you love statistics. You’re obsessed with your pace, number of calories burned, miles covered, personal records and fitness facts. MOTOACTV uses Motorola AccuSense™ technology and GPS to ensure measurement accuracy of your performance. Your time, distance, speed, heart rate* and calories burned are all measured, so you can reach your fitness or weight loss goals faster than ever.

Then, upload your workout to MOTOACTV.com to analyse the performance data tracked by the device and review useful, easy-to-understand charts, tools and programs that help you see your strengths and empower you to overcome challenges. You can also get workout tips and training plans from fitness experts at MOTOACTV.com and on your Motorola Android™-powered smartphone with our free mobile app available via Android Market™.

Sprint. Cycle. Sing.

Your heart’s pumping, your thighs are burning but you’ve hit the wall with five laps to go. You need a serious tune to get you through. MOTOACTV can rock up to 4,000 of your favorite songs while tracking your every move, from the street to the gym. Ultra-portable, you choose the way you want to wear MOTOACTV: strap it on your wrist or arm, clip it to your shirt or mount it on your bike during an outdoor ride.

Your playlist is more than just workout songs: they’re songs that push you to perform at your best. The smart music player learns what tracks motivate you most by measuring your performance against your music and then uses those songs to create your personal high-performance playlist.

On those days when your automatically generated high-performance playlist isn’t doing the trick, you can switch to FM radio for even more song variety. And if the music is really moving you, go that extra mile – MOTOACTV tracks your outdoor training via GPS.

Keep Connected, Keep Your Pace

MOTOACTV also gives you the option to stay connected to your Motorola Android™-powered smartphone, so you can answer calls, receive texts and rock out via your headphones without breaking a stride.

MOTOACTV will tackle your fitness goals with the following features:

• Ongoing tracking of fitness performance stats, including pace, distance, calories burned, and map of route covered, with automatic wireless syncing of workout data to MOTOACTV.com
• 8GB of storage for endless playlists
• Sports a 1.6” full-color touch-screen display that auto-adjusts for indoor or outdoor lighting and is sweat-proof, rain-resistant and featuring scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass 
• Option to sync with the latest Android-powered smartphone to receive incoming calls and texts
• FM radio capabilities for more song variety
• Up to five hours of battery life for outdoor workouts, 10 hours indoors, and nearly two weeks on standby
• Supports both Bluetooth® 4.0 and ANT+ wireless connectivity for your existing fitness sensors and your future ones
• Size: 46mm x 46mm x 9.6 mm
• Weight: 35 g

Pricing and Availability

Starting on 1st December MOTOACTV will be available at Sweatshop stores across the UK, see www.sweatshop.co.uk for your nearest store.

The recommended retail price for MOTOACTV 8GB is from £249.99, which includes the SF200 sports wired headset, wrist strap, clip and USB charging and sync cable. For those who enjoy multiple sports, the cross training accessory pack at £39.99 adds an arm band, bike mount and wall charger to ensure you are always ready for the next training session. 

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Toyota’s new GT 86 sports car

• Entirely driver-focused sports car, designed to recapture the fundamental joys of motoring
• World’s most compact four-seater sports car, delivering very low centre of gravity and excellent power-to-weight ratio
• A return to Toyota’s sporting roots, with a front-mounted engine and rear-wheel drive package
• Powertrain combines 197bhp 2.0-litre flat-four boxer engine with torque-enhancing D-4S injection technology
• Design achieves outstanding aerodynamics while recalling Toyota’s sports car heritage
• New car to be called the GT 86 in Europe, in tribute to Toyota’s GT car heritage
• On sale in the UK in June 2012

 The anticipation is over: Toyota’s new GT 86 sports car makes its world debut at the Tokyo motor show on November 30. The compact 2+2 model, one of the most keenly awaited new cars of the coming year, will go on sale in the UK in June 2012.

The GT 86 has been conceived as an entirely driver-focused machine, designed to deliver the core qualities of the classic sports car experience. That means precise, instant response to the smallest throttle and steering inputs and the kind of performance that appeals to those for whom driving is a passion, not a necessity.

The GT 86 is built on a new platform, with a highly aerodynamic bodyshell stretched tight over the car’s mechanical elements. Rather than fitting a heavy, large capacity powertrain, Toyota has opted instead to go back to its sporting roots, installing a compact, front-mounted, free-revving petrol engine that drives the rear wheels.

This four-cylinder “boxer” unit generates 197bhp at 7,000rpm and maximum torque of 205Nm at 6,600rpm, giving the GT 86 brisk, engaging performance.

The powertrain is matched to the world’s most compact four-seat design to create a car that benefits from light weight, low inertia and a low centre of gravity to achieve the best possible power-to-weight ratio. For the driver that means lively, accessible performance and dynamic character with minimal intrusion from electronic systems.

Packaging

The GT 86 measures 4,240mm long, 1,285mm high and 1775mm wide, with a wheelbase of 2,570mm, dimensions which make it the most compact four-seater sports car available today.

Both the powertrain and the driving position have been set as low and as far back as possible to achieve the best balance: the car has a near-perfect 53:47 front-to-rear weight distribution. The flat-four engine format and the driver’s hip point – the lowest of any current Toyota production model – together give the GT 86 an ultra-low centre of gravity, at just 460mm.

The GT 86 makes the most of a light kerb weight, making it easy for drivers to exploit its nimble handling and cornering poise. The suspension features MacPherson struts at the front and double wishbones at the rear. The car rides on 17-inch wheels and is fitted with ventilated disc brakes fore and aft.

World’s first horizontally opposed engine with D-4S

The GT 86’s engine is the result of a joint Toyota and Subaru development programme that brings together their technical know-how and mutual passion for sports cars.

Toyota has added its D-4S injection technology to Subaru’s new, horizontally opposed, naturally aspirated 1,998cc four-cylinder boxer engine. This system features separate twin injectors for both direct and port injection, and a high 12.5:1 compression ratio, increasing power and torque across a wide range of engine speeds without sacrificing fuel efficiency and environmental performance.

The flat-four engine has equal bore and stroke of 86.0mm and drives through either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. The manual offers quick, precise shifts using a tactile, short-throw lever; the automatic transmission can be controlled using paddle shifts mounted on the steering wheel.

Power is distributed to the rear wheels via a limited slip differential to give the best possible grip in all driving conditions. The ABS and switchable vehicle stability control systems have been tuned specifically to deliver dynamic stability at the limit of the car’s performance envelope with minimal electronic intervention to help preserve the purity of the driving experience.

Design

The design of the GT 86 successfully works within the technical constraints of achieving the most compact dimensions possible, a low centre of gravity and aerodynamic performance inspired by motorsport technology, while also displaying evocative, sweeping styling that recalls Toyota’s sports car heritage.

Toyota’s new design language informs the styling, as in the way attention is focused on the lower part of the car with the large lower grille. Elsewhere the “keen” approach can be witnessed in the clear, expressive lines.

The lower grille’s “scorpion” look gives the GT 86 a more powerful appearance, with further sporting details including the model-specific 17-inch alloy wheels, rear spoiler, twin exhausts and the “86” piston logo that denotes the car’s special powertrain configuration.

On board, the ergonomics and function of every element the driver interacts with have been scrutinised to make driving the car as natural, instinctive and rewarding as possible. For example, the steering wheel has a 365mm diameter, making it the smallest ever fitted to a Toyota, and it is trimmed in buckskin, developed from exhaustive feedback from test drivers on how to achieve the best steering performance and grip.

The three-meter instrument cluster is arranged around a large tachometer, its design benefiting from close attention to the positioning of the displays, markings and typeface. The result is the best possible visibility and readability. The driver-focus of the cockpit is further reinforced by the carbon-effect trim, all-black roof lining, red stitching on the upholstery, aviation-style rocker switches and lightweight, aluminium pedals.

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comScore Online Video Rankings

comScore Releases October 2011 U.S. Online Video Rankings. Google bagged a record that 20 Billion Content videos were viewed on Google sites.

comScore, is a leader in measuring the digital world, today released data that 184 million U.S. Internet users watched online video content in October for an average of 21.1 hours per viewer. The total U.S. Internet audience viewed 42.6 billion videos, representing an all-time high.

Top 10 Video Content Properties by Unique Viewers
Google Sites, driven primarily by video viewing at YouTube.com, ranked as the top online video content property in October with 161 million unique viewers and reached a record high of 20.9 billion videos viewed. Facebook.com ranked second with 59.8 million viewers, followed by VEVO with 57 million, Microsoft Sites with 49.1 million and Viacom Digital with 48.2 million. More than 42 billion videos were viewed during the month, with the average viewer watching a record 21.1 hours. Google Sites demonstrated the highest engagement with 7.1 hours per viewer.

Top U.S. Online Video Content Properties Ranked by Unique Video Viewers October 2011 Total U.S. – Home/Work/University Locations Content Videos Only (Ad Videos Not Included) Source: comScore Video Metrix
Property	Total Unique Viewers (000)	Videos (000)*	Minutes per Viewer
Total Internet : Total Audience	184,449	42,593,095	1,267.7
Google Sites	160,959	20,933,113	424.2
Facebook.com	59,815	346,017	18.4
VEVO	56,998	827,008	66.0
Microsoft Sites	49,055	661,142	47.5
Viacom Digital	48,165	540,898	57.7
Yahoo! Sites	43,756	551,674	58.6
AOL, Inc.	43,571	410,903	53.4
NBC Universal	39,336	134,021	13.4
Hulu	29,221	791,370	202.2
Turner Digital	27,979	223,524	33.0

*A video is defined as any streamed segment of audiovisual content, (both progressive downloads and live streams).
For long-form, segmented content, (e.g. television episodes with ad pods in the middle) each segment of the
content is counted as a distinct video stream.



Top 10 Video Ad Properties by Video Ads Viewed
Americans viewed 7.5 billion video ads in October, with Hulu generating the highest number of video ad impressions at more than 1.3 billion. Tremor Video ranked second overall (and highest among video ad exchanges/networks) crossing the 1 billion mark for the first time. BrightRoll Video Network ranked third with 756 million, followed by Specific Media with 512 million and CBS Interactive with 415 million. Time spent watching video ads totaled more than 3.2 billion minutes during the month, with Tremor Video delivering the highest duration of video ads at 614 million minutes. Video ads reached 53 percent of the total U.S. population an average of 47 times during the month. Hulu delivered the highest frequency of video ads to its viewers with an average of 46.5.

Top U.S. Online Video Ad Properties Ranked by Video Ads* Viewed October 2011 Total U.S. – Home/Work/University Locations Ad Videos Only (Content Videos Not Included) Source: comScore Video Metrix
Property	Video Ads (000)	Total Ad Minutes (MM)	Frequency (Ads per Viewer)	% Reach Total U.S. Population
Total Internet : Total Audience	7,467,331	3,217	46.9	52.7
Hulu	1,360,709	557	46.5	9.7
Tremor Video**	1,095,003	614	17.1	21.2
BrightRoll Video Network**	756,390	466	8.8	28.4
Specific Media**	512,152	250	6.5	26.1
CBS Interactive	415,244	162	17.8	7.7
Microsoft Sites	381,090	146	9.9	12.8
TubeMogul Video Ad Platform**	345,099	167	6.8	16.9
TidalTV.com**	325,580	187	6.0	17.9
SpotXchange Video Ad Marketplace**	316,463	190	9.2	11.4
Undertone**	302,073	163	10.1	9.9

Note: Adap.tv has been excluded from this list due to a technological issue with its video census tags,
affecting data for October 2011.
*Video ads include streaming-video advertising only and do not include other types of video monetization,
such as overlays, branded players, matching banner ads, homepage ads, etc.
**Indicates video ad network
Top 10 YouTube Partner Channels by Unique Viewers
The October 2011 YouTube partner data revealed that video music channels VEVO (54.2 million viewers) and Warner Music (30.4 million viewers) maintained the top two positions. Gaming channel Machinima ranked third with 17.7 million viewers, followed by Schmooru with 9.9 million, Maker Studios with 9.4 million and Demand Media with 7.4 million. Within the top 10 partners, Machinima demonstrated the highest engagement with 65.1 minutes per viewer on average, while accounting for the second highest number of videos viewed (277 million) after VEVO.

Top YouTube Partner Channels* Ranked by Unique Video Viewers October 2011 Total U.S. – Home/Work/University Locations Content Videos Only (Ad Videos Not Included) Source: comScore Video Metrix
Property	Total Unique Viewers (000)	Videos (000)	Minutes per Viewer
VEVO @ YouTube	54,170	799,443	66.1
Warner Music @ Youtube	30,439	195,589	27.3
Machinima @ YouTube	17,750	277,330	65.1
Schmooru @ YouTube	9,860	30,863	14.1
Maker Studios @ YouTube	9,379	81,229	33.8
Demand Media @ YouTube	7,372	20,847	9.6
FullScreen @ YouTube	7,219	27,313	14.8
Warner Bros (The Ellen Show) @ YouTube	7,045	19,889	12.5
IGN @ YouTube	6,387	25,378	16.1
BigFrame @ YouTube	5,793	27,816	18.2

*YouTube Partner Reporting based on online video content viewing and does not include claimed user-generated content
Other notable findings from October 2011 include:

• 86.2 percent of the U.S. Internet audience viewed online video.
• The duration of the average online content video was 5.5 minutes, while the average online video ad was 0.4 minutes.
• Video ads accounted for 14.9 percent of all videos viewed and 1.4 percent of all minutes spent viewing video online.

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SKODA sets all time registration record in UK

SKODA UK today announced that it has broken its previous registrations record in just 11 months of 2011. In 2010 SKODA UK totalled 41,240 registrations; as of 28 November, UK registrations reached 41,313.

With still another month of trading, SKODA UK expects to break through the 45,000 barrier, a goal it has set for itself. Market share has reached 2.3%.
Registrations are strong in both retail and fleet areas, but especially so in fleet, where SKODA UK has set a new record. With over 19,800 fleet registrations, the brand is up over 30% compared to 2010, versus the market rise of 4%.
Robert Hazelwood, SKODA UK Brand Director comments: “This is a new record for SKODA in the UK, but we’re not stopping here. We have another month of trading to come in December, and we’re looking for a very strong finish to the year. Our congratulations to our retailer network who work very hard to deliver outstanding service to our customers and prospects. We’re looking forward to continuing our momentum into a great start to 2012.”

• In 2010, SKODA UK completed a record year achieving registrations of over 41,000 up 10.5% when compared to the previous year whilst also reaching a record 2% market share.
• SKODA received 25 major awards in 2010. 2011 has continued in the same vein, with 16 awards for its outstanding product and excellent customer service.
• SKODA has been in the top ten of the J.D. Power Survey of Customer Satisfaction for the past 18 years.

For more information:
www.skodamedia.com
Twitter @skodauk_media

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New Motorola MOTOKEY Mini EX108 available in Chile

Motorola Mobility Chile Limitada announces the launch of Motorola MOTOKEY™ Mini EX108. Thanks to its QWERTY keyboard, this device is ideal for users whose priority is messaging and emails.

"With an functional design and a full suite of multimedia features, Motorola MOTOKEY Mini EX108 demonstrates the commitment made by Motorola Mobility to launch products that meet the needs of the various user profiles," said Fernando Sánchez, general manager, Mobile Devices Motorola Chile.

Motorola MOTOKEY

Motorola MOTOKEY Mini EX108 features an ultra slim design (candybar). With the best messaging experience in this kind of devices, its full QWERTY keyboard and its simplified email setup function make sending and receiving text messages and e-mail a breeze. For fans of social networks, this equipment provides quick access to Twitter™ and Facebook®, all preloaded on the device.

The multimedia experience provided by Motorola MOTOKEY Mini EX108 is complemented with a 2" screen, music player and FM radio with RDS; audiorecorder, 2 megapixel digital camera with video recording and playback and image editor; and micro SD slot with 2GB card (expandable up to 32GB).

It also comes equipped with Grouped View for instant messaging, which lets you view the message history with various contacts grouped in the same screen. It has FM recording function, which allows users to record a song directly from the radio. This innovative device also offers a navigator full HTML, Opera Mini™, that via data transmission through EDGE networks provides access to a lot of contents in Internet .

The Motorola MOTOKEY Mini EX108 kit includes a 2GB micro SD card, data cable and stereo headphones to complete the user experience.

Price and availability
Motorola MOTOKEY Mini EX108 is now available through the main operators of the country.

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