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Torrance, CA– April 6, 2019 –

Razo d’Action 360 Dash Camera is going drifting with Ken Gushi in his Greddy Racing, Achilles Tire Toyota 86.

“We are excited to have the Razo d’Action 360 dash camera on-board Ken’s car for the 2019 Formula Drift season” said Junpei Tomonaga, President & CEO of Razo / CarMate U.S.A. “Our new 360-degree dash camera helps drivers record what is occurring in front and around them while driving, all with a single device”. “We can’t wait to see some of the tandem battle footage that the d’Action 360 camera will capture this season!”.

RAZO recently launched d’Action 360, a new dash camera that captures front, rear and side footage with a single lens. The camera allows users to view footage real time on their smartphone or later on their PC. The camera has been instrumental in capturing traffic incidents and monitoring in-car situations. The camera and optional accessories are available on RAZO-USA.com or Amazon.

Formula Drift is the world’s premier drifting series is entering its sixteenth season. The 2019 Formula DRIFT series kicks off on April 5-6 on the streets of Long Beach.

“I can’t wait to share some of the amazing 360-degree footage that I have been capturing with the new d’Action 360 camera” said Ken Gushi. “The footage is amazing, and I love that the camera records my speed and track location with the built in GPS”

RAZO, U.S.A.

RAZO has been designing and manufacturing premium automotive parts and accessories for more than 50 year. Providing its customers with innovative products that are built with the highest quality materials. Its full time R&D department is dedicated to producing only the highest-level motorsports equipment and accessories. RAZO is actively involved with motorsports and is constantly putting its products to the test. Working closely with its test drivers both on and off the track RAZO is always in search of ways to improve its products. RAZO’s objective is simple: Create top-quality performance products that are innovative and functional for fellow motoring enthusiasts.

RAZO, USA - SHIFT KNOB AND PEDAL CONTEST

Follow RAZO.USA and Upgrade Torrance, California - Feburary 22, 2019 – Razo / Car Mate USA will be giving away shift knob and pedal combos to five lucky attendees of Tuner Evolution SoCal event to be held February 24th at the Anaheim Convention Center.

“Attendees of the SoCal Tuner Evolution event will have an opportunity to select the shift knob and pedal combination of their choice simply by following us on our Instagram account” said Junpei Tomonaga, President & CEO of Razo / CarMate U.S.A. “We make some of the highest quality automotive accessories in the business and we want to share that passion with our fans”. “RAZO carries a full line of shift knob and pedals sets that have unique finishes and shapes. I believe we have something to match every enthusiast style”

Show attendees simply need to show the spokeswoman at the show that they are following RAZO.USA on Instagram for a chance to be randomly selected to win a shift knob and pedal combination of their choice. * Winners will be notified after the show and will not need to be in attendance to collect their prize.

RAZO, U.S.A.
RAZO has been designing and manufacturing premium automotive parts and accessories for more than 50 years. They are a Tier 1 supplier to many OEM manufactures including Toyota Motor North America and understands the importance of creating high quality automotive grade components. RAZO values consumer feedback and is constantly reviewing its products to ensure the highest quality standards.

RAZO / Car Mate U.S.A Media Contact: Steve Hatanaka 310-533-1647 steve.hatanaka@carmate-usa.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RAZO x Tuner Evolution SoCal 2019

Automotive Lifestyle and Cars Come Together

Torrance, California - Feburary 19, 2019 – Razo / Car Mate USA will be one of the featured vendor/sponsors at the Tuner Evolution SoCal event to be held February 24th at the Anaheim Convention Center.

“We are excited to partner with the Tuner Evolution SoCal show” said Junpei Tomonaga, President & CEO of Razo / CarMate U.S.A. “Our line of automotive accessories align perfectly with the customers and vehicles at the show”. “We are excited to showcase our latest products like the d’Action 360 dash camera and the new neo-chrome finish shift knob series”.

“The West Coast has long been considered the birthplace of the import aftermarket scene, and has always been known as the place where trends start and standards are set. Last year was the inaugural West Coast Tuner Evolution event. The quality of the builds was off the charts, and previous spectator attendance records were shattered” ….. Tuner Evolution.

RAZO will showcase two local builds in its booth. Manfred Wong’s ‘09 BMW E90 335i that features Street Fighter LA E90 WTCC Widebody kit, Airlift Performance 3P w/custom trunk setup with carbon fiber air tank, RAZO GT spec carbon pedals and Tim Chui’s ‘07 S2000 featuring a full Voltex widebody kit, Bride Gardis sport seats, sitting on 18” TE37 and RAZO RA123A shift knob. In addition to the cars RAZO will also be giving away free gifts and raffling off shift knob and pedal sets.

RAZO, U.S.A. RAZO has been designing and manufacturing premium automotive parts and accessories for more than 50 years. They are a Tier 1 supplier to many OEM manufactures including Toyota Motor North America and understands the importance of creating high quality automotive grade components. RAZO values consumer feedback and is constantly reviewing its products to ensure the highest quality standards

See actual footage of a collision as it occurs. The video captures a driver as his vehicle is clipped from the rear. With the unique features of the d’Action 360 camera, pre and post accident views are possible. The d’Action accident footage helped the driver avoid the lengthy investigative process and the insurance company was able to quickly settle his claim.

The premier auto parts supplier RAZO U.S.A. (a subsidiary of CarMate Japan) is proud to participate in its 25th consecutive year at SEMA. Founded in 1966 by Takaaki Murata, the inventor of the car seat headrest, CarMate is the largest manufacturer of automotive accessories in Japan. The RAZO brand was launched in the USA in 1984 and continues to be a leader in innovative and high quality automotive accessories.

This year RAZO will be showcasing over 40 of its most popular shift knobs and pedals. In addition, they will be expanding its accessory line-up to include the all new d’Action 360 degree dash camera.

“We feel that the SEMA show is the perfect place to debut our new d’Action dash camera” said Junpei Tomonaga, President & CEO of RAZO / CarMate U.S.A. “We have been showcasing new products here at SEMA for 25 years and are looking forward to being part of the next wave of new automotive accessories and technology”

This year the RAZO team will collaborate with renowned LA based vehicle styling company AutoTuned. The RAZO x AutoTuned Scion FRS will make its SEMA show floor debut. The vehicle features limited edition TRD Japan parts, a Jackson racing supercharger, Rays Wheels, RAZO sport pedals and shift knob.

For more information about RAZO accessories please visit razo-usa.com

Take advantage of our special introductory pricing! Starting November 26^th through December 31^st we are offering special pricing on the d’Action 360 camera.

The RAZO d’Action dash camera has been one of the most popular drive monitors in the Japan market for the past two years. Its sales numbers continue to grow at a steady pace. With its North American debut at the 2018 SEMA show this month, d’Action 360 becomes the first of its kind in the US market. It’s a Drive recorder that has the capabilities to be a parking monitor*and even an action camera*. One device can do it all. (*optional equipment required) There is no other dash camera on the market that can capture a 360 degree view with a single device. The camera comes with impressive specifications and built in safety features.

RESOLUTION 2880×2880 (4K equivalent/approx. 8 megapixels) 1440×1440 (Full HD equivalent/approx. 2 megapixels) IMAGE SENSOR CMOS 1/2.3 FRAME RATE

Max 27.5 fps *Automatically adjusted in high temperatures VIEWING ANGLE Horizontal 360° / Vertical 194° SATELLITES GPS, Michibiki Quasi-Zenith Satellite System, GLONASS MODES Continuous, Impact, Manual, Still image capture Parking (required options) FILE FORMATS Video: MOV / Still image: JPEG SUPPORTING MEMORY microSDHC / microSDXC 16GB to 128GB (UHS-I, Speed class 3 or higher) PLAYBACK SUPPORT d’Action 360 app (iOS/Android) d’Action 360 software (Windows) WIRELESS LAN Complies to IEEE802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz band) EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS Camera Body: H1.7xW2.4xD2.5inches (H42xW62xD64mm) with Mount: H4.1xW2.4xD2.5inches (H104xW62xD64mm) APPROXIMATE WEIGHTS Camera: 3.5 oz (100 g) / Mount: 0.6 oz (47 g) OTHERS 3-Axis G-sensor Stereo microphone WDR

Car Mate USA/RAZO NAMED 2018 GLOBAL MEDIA AWARD
WINNER AT THE SEMA SHOW

175 Products Emerged Among Thousands as Voted on by Panel of International Judges —

LAS VEGAS– November 6, 2018 – Razo / Car Mate USA was recognized with 2018 Global Media Award(s) this week at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas for its d’Action 360 Dash/Action Camera.

“We are honored to have the Razo d’Action 360 dash camera selected as a Global Media Award recipient” said Junpei Tomonaga, President & CEO of Razo / CarMate U.S.A. “Our new 360 degree dash camera will help drivers record what is occurring in front and around them while driving, all with a single device”. “It’s the perfect drivers safety companion”.

The SEMA Global Media Awards Program recognizes those companies that manufacture specialty equipment products and accessories that would have mass appeal to consumers in countries outside the United States. The products are voted on by a prestigious group of international journalists who serve as judges.

“The idea of customization and personalization has been growing throughout world,” said Linda Spencer, SEMA director of international and government relations. “Our goal is to have media experts from around the world determine which new products are likely to succeed in their home markets. The automotive specialty-equipment market is made up of enthusiasts who are passionate about the hobby, and so it’s exciting to see how their love for cars, trucks and SUVs is impacting those throughout the world.”

This year’s program included about 30 judges from 19 countries. Each judge carefully reviewed and evaluated nearly 3,000 product entries at the SEMA Show before selecting the products that they felt would resonate and appeal most to consumers in their home countries.

RAZO, U.S.A.

RAZO has been designing and manufacturing premium automotive parts and accessories for more than 50 years. They are a Tier 1 supplier to many OEM manufactures including Toyota Motor North America and understands the importance of creating high quality automotive grade components. RAZO values consumer feedback and is constantly reviewing its products to ensure the highest quality standards.